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6 days / 5 nights
The Hidden Island: 6 Days in Phu Quoc, Beyond the Resort Gates
One signature moment every day.
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6 days / 5 nights
Phu Quoc (one beach resort base, 5 nights)
Group size: 2–6 guests
Activity level
2
The journey
The Hidden Island is Phu Quoc at an unhurried pace. You stay in one beach resort for all five nights, with no repacking, and each day brings one well-chosen moment: a quiet fishing village in the north, the makers of the island’s famous pepper and fish sauce, a private speedboat day among the southern islands, and the cable car to Hon Thom. A private driver and English-speaking guide handle the details, so the rest of each day is yours to enjoy.
Journey highlights
One beach resort for all five nights, so you never repack
The quieter north coast: Rach Vem fishing village and the Ganh Dau coastline
Pepper farm and fish sauce workshop, with the stories behind two of Vietnam’s essential flavours
A mud bath and spa afternoon
A private speedboat day among the southern islands, with guided snorkelling
The Hon Thom cable car over the An Thoi islands, and a farewell dinner by the sea
Your journey, day by day
Day 1 — Arrive and slow down
Your guide and driver meet you at Phu Quoc International Airport for a private transfer to your beach resort. After check-in, unwind with a spa treatment, take a short walk to watch the sunset, and enjoy a seafood dinner by the beach at a restaurant your guide recommends.
Day 2 — The quiet north
Head north to Rach Vem, a fishing village with a calm beach, and take a local boat or kayak out when conditions allow. After a seafood lunch, follow the Ganh Dau coastline to its viewpoints before returning to the resort. Travelling with children or love wildlife? Swap the morning for a visit to the island's safari park.
Day 3 — Local flavours and a mud bath
Start early, while it is cool, at a pepper farm and a traditional fish sauce workshop, where your guide explains how both are made and used in Vietnamese cooking. In the afternoon, relax with a mud bath and spa session, then return to the resort. An optional private cooking class can be added in the evening.
Day 4 — A private boat to the southern islands
Board a private speedboat at An Thoi and spend the day hopping between the southern islands. Your captain chooses the route according to sea conditions. Snorkel with a guide trained in water safety, or simply relax on the beach or on board, with a seafood lunch along the way and a return around sunset. If the sea is not suitable, a pre-arranged resort or land-based day takes its place.
Day 5 — Hon Thom cable car and a farewell dinner
Ride the Hon Thom cable car for wide views over the islands and fishing boats of An Thoi, then have lunch on Hon Thom before an afternoon of rest. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner on the beach with Vietnamese dishes and fresh seafood.
Day 6 — Departure
A slow breakfast and free time if your flight allows, then a private transfer to Phu Quoc International Airport.
Journey details
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights in one beach resort
Travel style: 100% private, with a private air-conditioned vehicle and driver, an English-speaking guide on Days 2–5, and a private speedboat on Day 4
Group size: 2–6 guests; larger groups on request
Activity level: 2, with walking and optional snorkelling. Each active option has a gentler alternative, such as beach time instead of snorkelling, or a spa instead of the mud bath.
Best time to go: November to April, Phu Quoc’s dry season, when the sea is usually calmest. From May to October, boat days are more often affected by weather.
Good to know: breakfast is included at the resort. Other meals are recommended and reserved by your guide and paid locally. Boat and outdoor plans depend on weather and sea conditions. Your proposal will set out exactly what is included.
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