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Off the southwest coast, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s finest tropical getaway. Palm-fringed beaches ring the island, while large swaths of rainforest cover the interior. Days are spent relaxing on the golden sands or taking in the pagodas, fishing villages and other sites scattered around the island. Phu Quoc attracts a wide array of travelers, with both budget-friendly hotels and high-end resorts overlooking the lapping waves. 

Beach lovers won’t want to miss the white sands and clear waters of Sao Beach located on the southeast side of the island. From here, you can rent kayaks for leisurely paddles along the shore. Further south, you can ride a cable car across to the island of Hon Thom, which has yet more pretty beaches as well as a popular water park. Phu Quoc lies near some of Vietnam’s best snorkeling and diving, and you can see a variety of marine life, including reef fish and hard and soft corals at warm, relatively shallow dive sites.
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Family-Friendly Southern Vietnam - 7 Days

On this week-long itinerary of southern Vietnam, parents and kids will be interested and entertained in historic Ho Chi Minh City and the nearby Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels. After a few days exploring this area, head to the island paradise of Phu Quoc, where you can relax, swim, and enjoy the sun.

Tropical Beach on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
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Explore Vietnam's Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc Island – 8 Days

Explore the mighty Mekong and tropical Phu Quoc Island on this eight-day Vietnam tour. Start with a dose of history in Ho Chi Minh City and a trip to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, then escape to Vietnam's fertile rice bowl, where you'll visit iconic floating markets and cycle through riverside villages. The trip ends with a sun-soaked beach break in Phu Quoc, where white sands, teeming coral reefs, and Vietnam's largest theme park awaits.

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Mekong Delta Discovery - 9 Days

Get ready for a nine-day adventure in southern Vietnam, a region with its own culture, history, and identity. You'll discover all the highlights, starting in the famous Mekong Delta with visits to floating markets, traditional villages, and rides down tranquil canals lined with green palms. Then enjoy some relaxing downtime on Phu Quoc, a tropical island boasting some of the best beaches and snorkeling/dive sites in the country.

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
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Escape to Vietnam: Cities, Countryside & Islands - 9 Days

This nine-day escape will take you to some of the most exotic parts of Vietnam, from mystical Ha Long Bay to the beaches of tropical Phu Quoc. It begins in Hanoi with city tours of this ancient capital and continues with a boat tour of Ha Long. Then jet off to the south and the island of Phu Quoc, where you can relax on white-sand beaches, go snorkeling, and sunbathe until your heart's content.

 A secluded cove on Phu Quoc island
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Coastal Vietnam: Cities, Countryside & Islands - 12 Days

Experience Vietnam's most significant cities, rich cuisine, and beautiful islands on this well-balanced 12-day adventure. Start in Hanoi for a lesson in cooking and culture before escaping on a cruise along Ha Long Bay. Explore Hoi An and its key sites and venture through its rural countryside by basket boat. Feel the turbulent history of Ho Chi Minh City and float down the Mekong Delta, then escape to the island paradise of Phu Quoc to while away the time snorkeling, kayaking, or just lazing on the beach.

Fisherman on the Mekong River
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Active Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho & Phu Quoc - 10 Days

On this 10-day tour of Vietnam, enjoy a mix of cultural excursions and active adventures. Go sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, then hop on a bicycle for an epic ride through the Mekong Delta, passing orchards and riverside villages. Next, take a boat to the famous floating market in Can Tho before winding the trip down with some relaxing beach time in the island paradise of Phu Quoc.

Spend time with your family on Phu Quoc Island
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Vietnam Family Explorer: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Phu Quoc & More - 14 Days

With two weeks in Vietnam, you can cover a lot of ground with your family without being overly busy. This well-planned itinerary starts in the north—in atmospheric Hanoi and UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay—and travels down through the cultural and culinary center of Hoi An before reaching the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City. After an action-packed time on the mainland, end with some downtime on Phu Quoc Island, a beautiful spot that everyone in the family will enjoy.

Relax on the white-sand beaches of Vietnam's Phu Quoc
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Best of Vietnam Luxury Tour - 14 Days

Discover cities, rivers, countryside, and beaches on this luxurious two-week jaunt around Vietnam. Immerse yourself in local culture in Hanoi, then venture deep into the Red River Delta on the waterways of fairy-tale Ninh Binh. Weave through the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, visit hidden villages near Hoi An, and enjoy dinner cruises in Ho Chi Minh City before ending up on the white-sand beaches of Phu Quoc. Along the way, bespoke excursions, private tours, and 5-star hotels ensure you travel in style.

Stay one night on a cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam
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Best of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City & More - 15 Days

Experience all of Vietnam's highlights in one trip with this exciting 15-day itinerary. The adventure begins in the capital of Hanoi where you'll get a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Then work your way south through small fishing villages and rice paddies, ancient temples and trading ports, and hidden charms of the Mekong Delta. Of course, there will be time to hit the beaches on Phu Quoc Island where you'll have two blissful free days at the end of the trip.

Other popular travel destinations in Vietnam
Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Ho Chi Minh City · Hoi An · Hue · Sapa · Ninh Binh · Can Tho · Pu Luong Nature Reserve