Suggested 1-day itinerary to fully explore the beauty of the pearl island

Don’t have much time but still want to experience the highlights of Phu Quoc? Don’t worry! With one day, you can completely plan to visit, eat and enjoy the natural “specialties” here. Below is a suggested 1-day schedule in Phu Quoc for you.

🕗 Morning (7:00 – 11:00): Enjoy the sunshine and explore nature

• 7:00: Start the day with a light breakfast at the hotel (suggestions: bread, bun quay, Phu Quoc coffee).

• 8:00 – 11:00: Move to Sao Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches on the island with fine white sand and clear blue water. You can swim, take photos or simply relax under the cool coconut trees.

👉 If you are more adventurous, you can choose to take a canoe tour to explore small islands such as Hon Mong Tay, Hon Gam Ghi and snorkel to see coral (usually starting at 8am and lasting until noon).

🍽️ Noon (11:30 – 13:30): Lunch & rest

Stop at Ham Ninh fishing village to enjoy fresh seafood. Must-try dishes: steamed crab, grilled squid, herring salad, steamed mantis shrimp with beer,…

After lunch, you can visit a seaside cafe or return to the hotel to rest a bit before continuing your journey.

📍 Afternoon (14:00 – 17:30): Culture –entertainment – ​​shopping

• 14:00: Visit Dinh Cau – a prominent spiritual site and also an ideal place to watch the sea and take photos.
• 15:00: Visit Duong Dong market if you want to buy some specialties such as fish sauce, pepper, sim wine,… to bring back as gifts.

Or if you want more exciting fun, choose Grand World – a city that never sleeps with beautiful European-style buildings, night markets and bustling entertainment areas.

🌅 Evening (18:00 – 21:00): Night food & relaxation

18:00: Dinner at Phu Quoc night market – a culinary paradise with a variety of dishes from grilled seafood, grilled rice paper, rolled ice cream to fruit juice. After that, you can walk around the market, buy souvenirs or simply enjoy the cool and vibrant night sea air.

✅ Tip:

• Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water when traveling during the day.
• If you need to travel far during the day, you should rent a motorbike or car early.
• Always ask the price before buying food or specialties at the market.