Phu Quoc Island welcomes more than a million tourists a year to its pristine beaches, food and year-round beautiful weather.
Vietnam's largest island is considered one of the most accessible and affordable getaways for Vietnamese and foreigners alike. It has an international airport, a 30-day visa-free policy, and is only a two-hour flight from Hanoi.
But due to the recent tourist boom, Phu Quoc can feel crowded and over-priced at times.
VnExpress headed to Phu Quoc and found newly-discovered islets that rival Maldives.
The best part? They're not expensive.
Dam Islet
Best place for a true getaway yet? Dam Islet. There is no internet, only solar power and a few bamboo and wooden cottages. Worry not, whether it's a day or a night, you won't be disturbed.
Simple bamboo cottages on Dam Islet. Photo by VnExpress/Tran Viet Anh |
The clear, blue water. Photo by VnExpress/Tran Viet Anh |
Where could be a better place for a read? Photo by VnExpress/Tran Viet Anh |
Mong Tay Islet
Mong Tay is close to Phu Quoc Island, a thirty-minute boat ride. The islet is also uninhabited, but you can still spend all day sunbathing, snorkeling and fishing.
Mong Tay Islet. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh |
Mong Tay Islet. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh |
Mong Tay Islet. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh |
May Rut Islet
Ten minutes from Mong Tay, May Rut is a quick must-visit.
May Rut Islet. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh |
May Rut Islet. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh |
Gam Ghi Islet
This July, a travel video of Vietnamese popstar Quang Vinh filmed on Gam Ghi sent young travelers crazy: a transparent world of blue water, random rocks, colorful fish and coral reefs.
Gam Ghi Islet. Screenshot from "Quang Vinh Passport - Phu Quoc Island" Youtube Video. |
Gam Ghi Islet. Screenshot from "Quang Vinh Passport - Phu Quoc Island" Youtube Video. |
How to get there
Take a boat or canoe from An Thoi Port on Phu Quoc Island. It should take less than an hour to visit each of the islets.
How much does it cost?
Canoe: VND500,000 ($22) per person
Boat: VND50,000 ($2.2) per person