Traveling to Phu Quoc today has become easier than ever. Phu Quoc has changed a lot and is no longer a remote island district. Nowadays, Phu Quoc has many beautiful attractions, exciting experiential activities, and modern entertainment areas. Because traveling to Phu Quoc is so easy and enjoyable, many tourists choose to go on a 3-day, 2-night tour to Phu Quoc on weekends. Some people opt for a all-inclusive 3-day, 2-night tour to Phu Quoc, while others prefer to explore Phu Quoc on their own for 3 days and 2 nights.
Regardless of how you travel to Phu Quoc, if you don’t research thoroughly, your trip could be an unpleasant memory with a negative impression of Phu Quoc tourism. Therefore, in this video, Cuong will share his experience of traveling to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights with 10 things to remember. Trust Cuong’s words, these Phu Quoc travel experiences are carefully selected from the essence of days spent on the island. If you listen and remember, you will surely have a perfect 3-day, 2-night trip to Phu Quoc. So, if you want to know what those 10 things are, be sure to watch the entire video!
1. If you want a cheap 3-day, 2-night tour to Phu Quoc, avoid going on weekends
Everyone wants a budget-friendly trip to Phu Quoc, but in any Phu Quoc tour, transportation costs make up a significant portion of the total tour cost.
If you choose a 3-day, 2-night tour to Phu Quoc from Saigon or the Mekong Delta provinces, the costs of transportation by car and high-speed boat remain the same, totaling nearly a million dong. However, you will spend the night uncomfortably on the vehicle and then endure hours of sea travel. If you go on the last weekend, I’m afraid that after returning from Phu Quoc, you’ll need a few days off to recover. Of course, this scenario is only for those with weaker constitutions, not for those accustomed to the wind and mist like Cuong.
If you choose to travel to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights by plane, you can depart from airports such as Tan Son Nhat in Saigon, Can Tho Airport, Cat Bi – Hai Phong Airport, and Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. And especially recently, Jetstar has opened a new flight route to Phu Quoc from Da Nang as well! With modern means of transportation like airplanes, taking advantage of a weekend trip to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights is as easy as pie, isn’t it!
By now, you must think Cuong is confused. Earlier, I said if you want to go on a cheap Phu Quoc tour, you shouldn’t go on weekends, but now I’m saying you can take advantage of the weekend to go on a 3-day, 2-night trip to Phu Quoc, right! Haizzz! The secret lies here. Usually, flight tickets on weekends to anywhere are expensive, not just for Phu Quoc. But there is a travel experience for a budget-friendly trip to Phu Quoc that Cuong has figured out, which is that if you go on a 3-day, 2-night Phu Quoc tour on the weekend, you should request at least 1-2 days off. If you are someone who can travel to Phu Quoc any day, then Cuong has nothing to say!
Returning to the issue, if you have to take a leave, instead of going on a 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, why not change it to Saturday, Sunday, and Monday or Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday? By doing this, you will save money on flight tickets, ranging from a few hundred to a million. Also, taking advantage of going on a cheap 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour on weekends means you can go on any week without worrying about hitting holiday weekends or peak summer tourist seasons in Phu Quoc, right!
For those who say they want to take advantage of their kids’ summer break to travel with the whole family on a cheap 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour, what should they do? Honestly, this is a common situation for families with young children, so here Cuong shares a tip to hunt for cheap flight tickets to travel to Phu Quoc. If you pay attention, there are always promotional tickets available, which are essentially discounted tickets. These tickets are usually released early for sale. Therefore, if you intend to travel on a 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour on weekends, be patient and keep an eye out for tickets! And remember, the early bird catches the worm.
The evidence is that Cuong once managed to hunt down a round-trip flight ticket from Saigon to Phu Quoc by Jestar airline on the last weekend of June for only 1.2 million VND. Normally, it would cost around 2.5 million VND. Also, don’t be too picky about the airline! Because the flight from Saigon to Phu Quoc is only 35 minutes, and from Hanoi or Hai Phong to Phu Quoc, it’s just over 2 hours, so in Cuong’s opinion, any airline is fine as long as it’s cheap! Cuong thinks that when traveling to Phu Quoc, instead of giving money to the airline, it’s better to spend it on enjoying the abundant seafood on the island.
However, this is just Cuong’s sharing of his experience of traveling to Phu Quoc on a budget, but if anyone prefers to spend a bit more for a guaranteed good time, that’s fine too!
2. The most beautiful time to visit Phu Quoc is in spring, but it’s busiest in summer
Cuong also agrees with the above point. In fact, not only Phu Quoc but any tourist destination is crowded in the summer. This is understandable because traveling to Phu Quoc is about beach tourism, and in the scorching heat of summer, everyone rushes to the beach. Moreover, summer is from May to August, which is mid-year when work at companies is stable, and kids are on summer break. Therefore, organizations compete to send employees on vacations. And of course, a tour to Phu Quoc is the hottest choice nowadays, isn’t it!
However, did you know that the weather in Phu Quoc is just like the weather in the western region, which is similar to the weather in the southern region? Take Saigon for example. In Phu Quoc, there are only two seasons: the rainy season and the sunny season. The rainy season in Phu Quoc usually starts from May to October. In recent years, the rainy season in Phu Quoc has been delayed until around July. Luckily, the rain in Phu Quoc is similar to Saigon, it comes and goes quickly, with occasional light showers. In general, traveling to Phu Quoc during the rainy season has its own charm. Except for the days affected by storms, then you have to stay in a cozy hotel, Cuong won’t say anything about that!
On the other hand, traveling to Phu Quoc in the spring is extremely beautiful. The sea is so clear that you can see coral reefs at the bottom even when standing on a fishing boat. But this is only at depths of 2-3 meters. If you go to the middle of the sea in Phu Quoc and ask Cuong why you can’t see coral reefs, you might bite your tongue. Especially when diving to see the coral reefs in Phu Quoc during this season, the sea is very calm and less likely to cause seasickness. If you are willing to take a boat to Hon Mong Tay or Hon May Rut to experience and take some Instagram-worthy photos, it will be an amazing experience.
Not only that, if you travel to Phu Quoc in the season, you will see the beaches of Phu Quoc from Bai Truong to Bai Sao or Bai Dai all with waves. Swimming at the beach is great, just remember to apply a lot of sunscreen, not like going on a 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour and coming back looking like an African native, that would be a disaster!
Oh, did you know that traveling to Phu Quoc in the spring is the peak season for Western tourists! Not to flatter, but it’s true that those Westerners have a great taste. Although they have to travel in the winter, they still prefer Phu Quoc as a stopover because they often like experiential travel combined with relaxation in quieter places. That’s why Phu Quoc is the ideal choice. The evidence is that from Phu Quoc Airport, there are many flights to foreign countries like Russia or Switzerland.
Honestly, plane tickets to Phu Quoc this season are extremely cheap. If you travel from Saigon to Phu Quoc, the airfare is only 1 million VND, and if you travel from Hanoi or Hai Phong, it’s just over 2 million VND. But don’t count on the Lunar New Year holiday! Therefore, based on Cuong’s experience of traveling to Phu Quoc, if you want a cheap 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour, you should go in the spring. It’s beautiful, economical, and not too crowded!
3. You can travel to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights using various means of transportation
Regarding transportation for a 3-day 2-night trip to Phu Quoc, although there aren’t as many options as for traveling to Nha Trang like trains, buses, yachts, airplanes,.. there are still plenty of choices. Specifically:
Traveling to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights by plane is as mentioned above. For those in the north who want to travel to Phu Quoc, they can choose to fly from Hanoi or Hai Phong. Those in the central region now have the convenience of the Da Nang – Phu Quoc flight route. In the south, you can fly from Saigon, and those in the west who want to fly to Phu Quoc can go to Can Tho. If you have free time and want to experience traveling by high-speed boat to Phu Quoc, you can go to Saigon or Can Tho and then take a bus to the ferry terminal. But if you travel this way, it will take time and won’t be included in the 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour.
Traveling to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights by bus or ferry: this type is suitable for those departing from the southern central provinces or the Central Highlands. You can take a bus or sleeper bus to Ha Tien or Rach Gia ferry terminal and then take a ferry to the island. To make it easier to understand, let’s take Saigon as the starting point for the 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour by bus and ferry! From Saigon, you should take a sleeper bus in the evening to get to the ferry terminal. You can choose reputable bus companies like Tuan Nga, Phuong Trang, or Kumho. The prices are similar!
But Cuong prefers to travel to Phu Quoc by Tuấn Nga bus because this bus specializes in the Saigon Ha Tien and Saigon Rach Gia routes. In general, the longer you travel, the more familiar you become, and the driver runs daily on that route, so Cuong feels more reassured. Tuấn Nga bus also offers shuttle services to pick up and drop off at the ferry terminal, which is very convenient. It seems that Phuong Trang bus also has this service, but it has too many negative reviews, so Cuong is not interested. As for Kumho bus, it is said to run smoothly and carefully, but Cuong has not tried it yet.
To get to Phu Quoc, you also have to take a ferry or a boat. Taking the ferry to Phu Quoc is convenient because you can bring your car, suitable for those who want to go on a 3-day 2-night tour to Phu Quoc independently. The ferry fare is quite cheap, just over a hundred thousand VND one way. You should choose to go to Phu Quoc by the two major ferry companies, Thanh Thoi ferry or Superdong ferry departing from the Ha Tien port. The downside of taking the ferry to Phu Quoc is that it takes a long time. It will take you 3.5 hours to reach the island.
Many people have told Cuong that taking the ferry is slower and smoother to avoid seasickness, but Cuong believes that if you are already seasick, you will feel sick no matter what you do. It’s up to you to choose. It’s better to endure the rocking feeling on the high-speed boat for 1 hour from Ha Tien and 2 hours from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, saving time, rather than swaying on the sea. Cuong personally prefers to take the high-speed boat to Phu Quoc!
Talking about high-speed boats to Phu Quoc, it is suitable for both independent travelers and those on packaged tours to Phu Quoc. There are two options for this transfer method: one is from Ha Tien port and the other is from Rach Gia port. If you choose to go to Phu Quoc from Ha Tien port, you can choose ferry companies like Superdong or the 5-star red ferry, with prices ranging from 230 to 250k and a travel time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you go to Phu Quoc from Rach Gia port, you can also choose these two ferry companies with prices around 350k to 400k and a travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
It sounds complicated, doesn’t it! Just going to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights by ferry and it seems like a lot of hassle, right! But it’s actually quite simple! You just need to decide whether to bring your car or not. If you bring your car to Phu Quoc, then you will definitely go by ferry. Otherwise, you need to decide whether to take the ferry or the boat. If you take the ferry, go to Ha Tien. If you travel to Phu Quoc by boat, whether from Ha Tien or Rach Gia, choose the most convenient option. Going from Ha Tien, the bus ride is longer but the boat ride to the island is faster and cheaper. If you go to Phu Quoc from Rach Gia, the bus ride is shorter but the boat ride is longer and slightly more expensive. It’s up to you to balance it out!
4. Absolutely choose a hotel in the Duong Dong town area
Do you know why Cuong recommends choosing a hotel in the Duong Dong town area when going on a 3-day, 2-night tour to Phu Quoc? Because Phu Quoc is very small but the attractions are spread out in different directions. And Duong Dong town is the center of the pearl island. Most of the tourist services in Phu Quoc are concentrated here. Especially when you go on a 3-day, 2-night tour to Phu Quoc, you only have 2 nights on the island. If you decide to go squid fishing or visit Vinpearl Land late one night, then the other night you can stroll to the night market for fun, food, and entertainment, which is convenient, right!
For those of you who are going on a 3-day 2-night self-guided tour in Phu Quoc and want to choose a 1-day tour in Phu Quoc, you should choose a hotel in Duong Dong. Because all tour buses depart from there, if you are far away like in Vinpearl area, Ong Lang beach, or Ham Ninh area, it will be inconvenient and the tour price will also include additional pick-up fees. Therefore, remember that if you want to have fun on your 3-day 2-night trip to Phu Quoc, you should stay in Duong Dong for convenience and cost savings!
For those of you who want to go on a 3-day 2-night resort-style tour in Phu Quoc, prefer tranquility, then you can consider areas further away like Ganh Dau, Ong Lang, or Ham Ninh, Bai Sao, which are all suitable for you.
5. Phu Quoc tourist attractions divided by direction
Honestly, Cuong has traveled to many places, but everywhere is the same, the bigger it is, the more confusing it gets. Only when traveling to Phu Quoc is the easiest. Because the tourist spots in Phu Quoc are divided into directions and routes, making it very easy for you to navigate. Cuong will briefly explain for you to easily imagine! Taking Duong Dong town in Phu Quoc as the center, the tourist routes are divided into 3 directions: north, east, and south.
- In the northern part of Phu Quoc Island, you can visit Ganh Dau Cape, Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, Rach Tram, Rach Vem, Vinpearl Land amusement park, and Vinpearl Safari Zoo.
- In the eastern part of Phu Quoc Island, there are Tranh Stream, Ham Ninh Fishing Village, and Dog Farm.
- In the southern part of the island, you can find Ho Quoc Pagoda, Phu Quoc Prison, Sunset Sanato Resort, Sao Beach, take the Hon Thom cable car, and visit An Thoi port to take a boat to explore Hon Mong Tay, Hon May Rut, and Hon Gam Ghi coral reefs.
- In Duong Dong town center, you can explore Phu Quoc Night Market, Dinh Cau, Cội Nguồn Museum, Sung Hung Pagoda, Su Muon Pagoda, and more.
Therefore, by understanding these key attractions, you can plan a satisfying 3-day, 2-night tour in Phu Quoc, right?
6. Phu Quoc does not have Grab or buses
Many people wonder how to travel around Phu Quoc for a 3-day, 2-night trip. Are there Grab or buses on the island? Let me share with you. Due to its small size, Phu Quoc does not have buses; there are only shuttle services provided by ferry companies from Bai Vong port to the town center, and shuttle services by Vinpearl Land for the Hon Thom cable car.
Besides, Phu Quoc is a tourist island, where besides those who go on a full-package Phu Quoc tour, you can choose to rent a car or a motorbike to explore. Jokingly, if you want to exercise, you can choose to rent a bike or even walk. But seriously, although it’s a small island, if you go on a 3-day 2-night Phu Quoc tour and decide to walk, I don’t know what you can do! You can only stroll along the beach or take some Instagram-worthy photos!
7. When visiting Phu Quoc, you must experience fishing, diving to see coral reefs, and swimming at Bai Sao Beach
When visiting Phu Quoc, you must try the activity of fishing, diving to see coral reefs, and swimming at Bai Sao Beach, which has almost become an indispensable habit whether it’s your first or nth time visiting Phu Quoc. Except for those who are indifferent to the sea and visiting Phu Quoc, then it’s a different story!
Diving to see coral reefs seems to be an activity that is closely associated with all Phu Quoc tours, from full-package tours to independent tours, from 1-day tours to 2-day 1-night tours, 3-day 2-night tours, and even 4-day 3-night tours. Usually, when people go on an island trip, everyone wants to experience the feeling of being a fisherman swaying on the sea, then personally baiting and fishing, and finally enjoying a meal with fresh seafood like shrimp and squid.
Then immerse yourself in the vast ocean to dive and admire the colorful coral reefs up close. Honestly, Cuong has been to Phu Quoc so many times, gone fishing and diving many times, but still craves for it. The peaceful atmosphere amidst the sea, with the blue sky above and the blue sea below, the wind blowing gently, the cool sea water, but beware of sunburn, so anyone traveling to Phu Quoc beach should always carry sunscreen with them!
Speaking of Bai Sao Phu Quoc, it’s absolutely amazing. Even the world media recognizes it as one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. One thing Cuong particularly likes about Bai Sao Phu Quoc is the shallow water, the white and fine sand like powder. Your feet won’t get sandy. The water is crystal clear. There are no strong waves here, making it very suitable for families with small children to swim. Travel companies often visit Bai Sao for team building activities. For those who love taking photos, they can stroll around the coconut trees to pose. The older folks prefer lying on folding chairs to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the island.
That’s why I say when traveling to Phu Quoc, you must experience fishing, diving to see coral reefs, and swimming at Bai Sao beach.
8. Be cautious when renting a car or booking a tour in Phu Quoc night market
Another travel experience in Phu Quoc that Cuong wants to share is that you must be extremely cautious when renting a car or booking a very cheap tour in the night market. Note that Cuong used the term “extremely cheap”! Because many people ask Cuong why many travel companies sell Phu Quoc tours at low prices, you have to be careful. Honestly, defining a cheap Phu Quoc tour is difficult because the price varies depending on the quality of service received, which is crucial. But usually, the difference is only around 50k – 100k. Therefore, when Cuong mentions extremely cheap prices, it means compared to the general price level of Phu Quoc tours, if it’s significantly lower, like half the price, you should be cautious.
Anyway, back to the main issue! There are good and bad people everywhere, especially when traveling to a new place, you should be a bit cautious. Actually, the people of Phu Quoc are very kind and honest, it’s just that a few bad elements take advantage of your desire for cheap prices. These individuals will follow you when you visit the night market, then invite you to rent a car for sightseeing or book a one-day tour at an extremely cheap price.
But have you ever thought about taking a taxi for over ten kilometers costing nearly 200,000 VND, how can you expect to go sightseeing from morning till evening with just a few hundred? The issue here is that these taxi companies are affiliated with tourist attractions in Phu Quoc, so they always add extra stops to take you to whether you want to or not. Not to mention if you are not familiar with the tourist spots in Phu Quoc. Rushing to book a taxi in the market without asking for a detailed itinerary may lead to unexpected complications during the trip.
Therefore, if you want to rent a car to maximize cost savings for a cheap 3-day 2-night tour in Phu Quoc, you should inquire about where you can go, how you will get there, and what services are included in the car rental! For example, does the rental fee include parking fees at the pier? How will any changes to the itinerary be calculated? Until what time can the car be used, for instance.
A small tip for traveling to Phu Quoc is that the taxi drivers here usually only serve until 8 p.m. After 8 p.m., there will be an additional charge. This is quite natural because everyone works 8-10 hours a day. If they work overtime, they should be compensated, right!
9. Buying seafood at Duong Dong market is not just about bargaining for fun
Cuong hasn’t seen tourists being ripped off at Duong Dong market in Phu Quoc. While not all shopping spots in Phu Quoc have prices listed like in Da Nang, most vendors are locals from Phu Quoc, so the prices are not exorbitant. Therefore, if you are traveling to Phu Quoc and want to visit Duong Dong seafood market to buy souvenirs, you don’t have to worry about being overcharged!
To be honest, when it comes to the island, seafood is abundant but the prices are high. So, if you are not sure, just take a stroll around the market to compare prices and you will see that seafood prices at Dương Đông Market in Phú Quốc are almost the same. The only difference is that the fresher and tastier the seafood, the slightly higher the price. Also, in Phú Quốc, everywhere sells seafood, so if someone intentionally sells at a high price, customers will go elsewhere to buy, and eventually, word will spread that they are overpricing!
But let’s be clear, in trading, you have to negotiate a bit, so bargaining is natural and should be done. Whether you succeed or not, rest assured that you are not being rude, just maybe not skilled enough. Just kidding, but Cuồng’s shopping experience at Dương Đông Market is that you just need to negotiate to lower the price by around 10-15%!
10. Aside from seafood, Phú Quốc also has 4 specialties you should know about
If you travel to Phú Quốc and have never heard of, tasted, or even glanced at pearls, sim wine, fish sauce, and pepper, then you haven’t really been to Phú Quốc. These are the 4 famous specialties of the island that anyone visiting Phú Quốc will bring back as gifts.
As for Phú Quốc pearls, there’s no need to discuss the quality because they are always exported internationally. When you visit Phú Quốc, stop by a pearl farm and you will learn about the pearl formation process, pearl farming techniques, and the various products made from pearls. From jewelry to pearl masks or beauty powders, they have it all. This place is usually popular with ladies.
For men, they often like to visit the sim wine facilities. It must be said that sim wine from Phu Quoc can be considered the soul and essence of Phu Quoc. It appears from the simple meals of fishermen to the grand parties in luxurious restaurants. Not to mention the amazing healing properties of Phu Quoc sim wine. In general, Phu Quoc sim wine is classified as a top-notch product.
For women and housewives, when traveling to Phu Quoc, they often request to visit pepper gardens and fish sauce facilities. There’s no need to discuss the quality of Phu Quoc fish sauce. But nowadays, with so many counterfeit products, many women prefer to buy directly from the facilities in Phu Quoc. Since it’s not practical to carry a whole barrel back home, these facilities will arrange for delivery to your doorstep. If you ever crave the fish sauce but can’t make it to the island, just give them a call and you’ll have Phu Quoc fish sauce in no time! As for the pepper gardens in Phu Quoc, they are vast. However, most are concentrated in remote areas, while the ones near Duong Dong are just for show. But wherever you go, Phu Quoc pepper is sharp, spicy, and flavorful. And the specialty of fresh, ripe pepper berries paired with dried fish or meat is always a top choice!
Here are the real insights from Cuong about the 10 things to know when traveling to Phu Quoc for 3 days and 2 nights. Hopefully, these insights will help you choose on your upcoming trip to Phu Quoc. If you need more information or any support regarding tours to Phu Quoc, please leave a comment for Cuong. Remember to like, share, and subscribe to support the channel and receive more new travel information from Cuong. Thank you for watching the video.
