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Drive the southern ring of Phu Quoc—pearl farms, Sim wine, Ho Quoc Pagoda and the Coconut Tree Prison—then finish with a tandem paragliding flight over Sao Beach. A weather-dependent, 8-hour outing that pairs cultural stops with a dramatic airborne vantage point.
Drive the southern ring of Phu Quoc—pearl farms, Sim wine, Ho Quoc Pagoda and the Coconut Tree Prison—then finish with a tandem paragliding flight over Sao Beach. A weather-dependent, 8-hour outing that pairs cultural stops with a dramatic airborne vantage point.
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Operated by Authentic SAPA · Duong Dong, Kien Giang
A salt-tinged breeze lifts off the Gulf of Thailand as the van threads a coastal road toward Sao Beach. You start the day under a wide sky—pearl farms glassy with aquaculture pens, hills that push up into Ho Quoc Pagoda, and a strip of sand so fine it squeaks underfoot. By late afternoon the launch hill for tandem paragliding fills with late light; the island’s coastline unfurls beneath you and the sea dares you to look down.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can handle short walks, stairs at the pagoda, and standing during a tandem launch.
No—flights are tandem with a trained pilot; participants only need to be able to run a few steps and follow the pilot’s instructions.
Operators typically reschedule or cancel the flight component and may refund that portion; the rest of the land tour usually proceeds if safe.
Yes—air-conditioned vehicle pickup from most Duong Dong hotels is included; you’ll be asked to provide precise pickup details when booking.
There are restrictions: not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart or spinal conditions; check with the operator about maximum weight limits for tandem flights.
The Coconut Tree Prison preserves evidence from the island’s role during wartime, while local industries like pearl farming and Sim wine reflect long-standing coastal livelihoods.
Phu Quoc’s reefs and mangroves are sensitive—avoid touching coral, support operators that follow marine-protection guidelines, and limit single-use plastics during beach stops.
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