4-Day Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours: Relaxation
Day 1: Arrival and Evening Exploration
Morning: Direct flight from Hong Kong to Phu Quoc. Arrive at the island’s international airport and be greeted by the team with a refreshing welcome drink and a warm smile. This will set the right note for your tropical retreat.
Afternoon: After a short transfer, check in at your luxury beachfront resort and take some time to relax and enjoy the stunning ocean views. The afternoon is yours to indulge in: lounge by the infinity pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or take a stroll on the private beach.
Evening: Spend time on mouth-watering seafood dinner arrangements on beaches in the evening, with sweet local seafood like grilled prawns and then fresh squid eaten with gusto, while basking or taking in the sea breeze for coolness. Later spend time shopping in Dinh Cau Night Market try street food enjoy the proactive local culture in the darkness of night by the lively streets.
Dinh Cau Night Market (Sours: www.booking)
Day 2: South Island Adventures
Morning: Today, develop an insight into the appealing history of Phu Quoc by visiting the historic Coconut Prison, which is just a reminder of how resilient it has been. Next will be a visit to Pearl Farm for insights and admiration of their stunning appeal in an intricate process of cultivation.
Afternoon: Take an unforgettable ride on the world’s longest overseas cable car, Hon Thom Cable Car. Marvel at breathtaking views of emerald waters and lush islands while gliding to Hon Thom Island. Spend your time at Aquatopia Water Park upon arrival: enjoy water slides, and lazy rivers, or just simply relax by the pools.
Evening: End your day with a magical sunset BBQ dinner at Bai Khem Beach. With soft sands beneath your feet and the golden hues of sunset around you, this is going to be one hell of a dining experience.
Day 3: North Island Excursions on Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours
Ganh Dau Cape (Sours: dongtravel)
Morning: In the morning make a morning visit to the Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, a temple dedicated to one of Vietnam’s national heroes. Afterward, it’s on to Ganh Dau Cape for breathtaking seascapes and if lucky, even far-off Cambodia.
Afternoon: Enjoy your exciting afternoon at Vinpearl Safari-Vietnam’s first and biggest semi-wildlife conservation park. Learn about exotic animals, and the structure of their living habitats interactively.
Evening: Grand World Phu Quoc for a night of cultural extravaganza. The theatrical rendition of music, dance, and storytelling on the canals during the Venice Show. Have dinner at one of the restaurants with a local flair in this complex before heading back to your resort.
Vinpearl Safari (Sours: https://all.accor)
Day 4: Morning Leisure and Departure
Spend your last morning on the island lounging on the pristine beach, or cool off with an invigorating swim in the crystal-clear waters. Fans of shopping will be more interested in the local markets. The souvenir souvenirs are fish sauce, peppers, and handicrafts.
Check out from your resort and take a light lunch before you are transferred to the airport. Your driver takes you to the airport for your departure flight either to Hong Kong or another city in Vietnam or to your final return home.
Tour Includes:
- Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Phu Quoc.
- Private airport transfers and transportation during the tour.
- Accommodation at a 4-5 star beachfront resort for 3 nights.
- Meals as stated (daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners including BBQ dinner at Bai Khem Beach).
- Entrance fees to sightseeing places: Coconut Prison, Pearl Farm, Hon Thom Cable Car, Grand World, etc.
- Activities: Snorkeling, Aquatopia Water Park, cultural performances, and visits to the night market.
- Tourist guide in English.
- Complimentary bottled water on the tour.
Tour Excludes:
- Personal expenses for souvenirs, extra snacks, or drinks.
- Optional activities such as water sports and spa.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
5-Day Itinerary: Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City
Days 1-2: Phu Quoc Island Travel – A Tropical Paradise
The following two days are taken as the core of the 4-Day Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours itinerary.
Day 3: Transition to Ho Chi Minh City – The Cultural Heart of Vietnam
Morning: Take a short domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive in the middle of the morning and check into a high-quality hotel in the center of town, such as the Renaissance Riverside Hotel or Sofitel Saigon Plaza.
Afternoon: Take a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City:
Notre Dame Cathedral (Sours: laodong)
- Reunification Palace: Walk down its halls and discover where and how the course of the Vietnam War changed.
- Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office: Snap pictures of these architectural icons, which are good subjects for photography and a peek into the culture.
- Ben Thanh Street Food Market: Savor Vietnamese classics such as banh mi and pho at this animated food precinct.
Evening: Enjoy fine dining at EON51 Restaurant & Lounge on the 51st floor of Bitexco Financial Tower. Enjoy modern Vietnamese cuisine with breathtaking views of the sparkling city skyline.
Day 4: Authentic Mekong Delta – Immerse in the Charm of Southern Vietnam
Morning: Start touring the center of the Mekong Delta by driving up to My Tho City. Arrive and take a traditional wooden motorboat cruising along the winding Tien River, passing verdant green islands. Your first stop is Con Lan (Unicorn Island), where you’ll end
- Take leisurely walks around fruit orchards and taste in-season tropical fruits like rambutans and mangosteens.
- Don ca tai tu: Enjoy a live show of this traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music.
Continue your exploration by hopping into a hand-rowed sampan that takes you through shady canals lined with water coconut trees. This tranquil journey offers a glimpse of life along the small waterways.
Late Morning: Visit a honeybee farm in the local environment and taste honey tea there and then. Learn about how to keep bees and share sweetness with nature. Continue by visiting a coconut candy workshop where artisans are engaged with making candies by hand, which you may be able to sample directly off the production line.
Lunch: Savour the Mekong Delta cuisine for lunch at a rustic riverside restaurant. Exotic delicacies include :
- Fried Elephant Ear Fish – Ca Tai Tuong Chien Xu, wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs.
- Canh Chua Ca, sweet and sour fish soup – classic in the South.
- Fresh fruit and coconut juice to round it off.
Afternoon: Head to Con Phung (Phoenix Island) to see vibrant local handicrafts and religious remnants; note its distinctive architecture, being the place where Coconut Monk left behind his legacy.
Conclude your adventure of the Mekong with Vinh Trang Pagoda, a breathtaking Buddhist temple that houses a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer architectural styles. The high statues of Buddha and beautifully landscaped gardens make for a peaceful end to your day in the delta.
Evening: Get back to Ho Chi Minh City and retire to the hotel. You may take it easy this evening by taking a gentle walk along Nguyen Hue Walking Street, shining bright, or enjoy your coffee at a local rooftop café overlooking the hustle and bustle of city lights.
Day 5: Cu Chi Tunnels and Farewell on Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours
Morning: Drive early in the morning to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, about 1.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City. The highlights during the visit will include the following:
- Crawling through tunnels, understand how Vietnamese soldiers lived and fought during wartime.
- Wartime relics to be seen include traps and tanks.
- Traditional snacks are boiled cassava and tea, which were staples during the war.
For the adrenaline junkies, there’s the opportunity to try target shooting with wartime firearms.
Afternoon: After lunch at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant, enjoy last-minute shopping at the iconic Ben Thanh Market, where you will find souvenirs to take home, such as lacquerware, coffee, or silk. Later, we will prepare your transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Hong Kong or back home.
Tour Includes:
- Flights: Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Private transfer throughout and transportation in an airport during the tour.
- Accommodation in 4 to 5-star hotels in Phu Quoc for 2 nights and Ho Chi Minh City for 2 nights.
- Meals as mentioned (daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners including rooftop dining in Ho Chi Minh City).
- Entrance fee attractions: Coconut Prison, Pearl Farm, Hon Thom Cable Car, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, etc.
- Full-day Mekong Delta tour, including boat rides, visit to a honey farm, traditional music, and lunch.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Free bottled water on the tour.
Tour Excludes on Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours:
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, drinks, etc.).
- Optional activities: extra Mekong activities or shooting range at Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Gratuities for guide and driver.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
6-Day Itinerary: Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island Tours with Mekong Exploration
Cai Rang Floating Market (Sours: huyengia)
Days 1-2: Relaxation and Discovery on Phu Quoc Island
These two days follow the core of the 4-Day Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours itinerary.
Days 3-4: 2-Day Mekong Delta Exploration on Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho
Morning: Start your journey to the Mekong Delta with a scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho. On arrival:
- Go for a rowing trip up to the Tien River to pass by some legendary islands such as Long, Lan, Quy, and Phung.
- On Thoi Son Island, pay a visit to the farm honeybee-raising and taste newly pulled honey tea while hearing about the process of bee-raising.
- Stroll through the orchards of fruits, taste the tropical fruits in season, and listen to the traditional folk music of Southern Vietnamese called Don ca tai tu.
- Take a sampan ride down lush, shaded canals, which is so classically Mekong Delta.
Late Morning: Set off for Phoenix Island (Con Phung), where one can see some strange relics of the Coconut Religion and learn about local handicrafts like the making of coconut candy and wood carving. Visit the Coconut Museum to have a glimpse into the life and culture prevailing in this region.
Lunch: Enjoy a Mekong Delta-style lunch at a garden restaurant with delicacies such as elephant ear fish, fresh spring rolls, and local desserts.
Afternoon: Transfer to Can Tho, a center town of the Mekong Delta. Check-in at your river-side hotel.
Evening: Dinner at the Can Tho River Cruise. Try out all local cuisine with the Don Ca Tai Tu performance while enjoying views of lights across the river.
Day 4: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City
Early Morning: The day starts with an early morning boat trip to the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, which is an extremely active wholesale marketplace. While here, traders sell fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce right from their boats. Observe the vibrant river life and enjoy a fresh coconut or tropical fruit as you sail through the market.
Late Morning: Take a trip to the local fruit orchard to pick and enjoy fresh fruits such as mangosteen, rambutan, or longan. Move to My Khanh Ecotourism Village, a miniature Mekong Delta, including:
- Traditional Southern Vietnamese houses are over 100 years old.
- It involves catching fish, preparing local dishes, and trying folk games.
- A selection of the very finest live cultural performances and tastings of fresh Mekong specialties.
Lunch: Have a scrumptious lunch at My Khanh with its grilled river fish, coconut shrimp, and tropical fruit desserts.
Afternoon: On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, visit Binh Thuy Ancient House, an exquisite example of French colonial architecture, and the Binh Thuy Temple, a cultural landmark rich in Southern Vietnamese traditions.
Evening: Return to Ho Chi Minh City and take you to the hotel, after dinner, you will be free, and you can choose to rest, experience the services in the hotel, or explore Ho Chi Minh at night.
Day 5: Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay Ninh on Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours
Morning: Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a large underground network used during wartime in the Vietnam War. Explore the small passageways and hidden bunkers, and understand how the Vietnamese soldiers would put up a fight under those dire conditions. Cassava and tea, wartime staples, can also be tasted.
Afternoon: The trip starts to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Holy See, a gorgeous temple where Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism have combined. Thereafter, join the midday prayer ceremony, with lots of devotees gathered here clad in multicolored robes
Optional: Visit Ba Den Mountain, the highest peak in Southern Vietnam. Take a cable car ride to enjoy the stunning scenery at the summit, then see the 72-meter-high statue of Buddha.
Evening: Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxing night.
Day 6: Farewell and Departure
Your last day starts with a filling breakfast at the hotel, to again savor the flavor of South Vietnam. Spend the rest of the morning relaxing at leisure amidst the serene environment or clicking a few pictures for final remembrance of the journey.
Check out from the hotel for a seamless transfer to the airport by our team for onward travel. You may:
- Fly back to Hong Kong, holding the most memorable moments of your Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours and Mekong Delta adventures.
- Continue with visits to other interesting cities in Vietnam, including Hanoi, Da Nang, and Nha Trang.
Tour Includes:
- Round-trip flights between Hong Kong, Phu Quoc, and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Private airport transfers and transportation throughout the tour.
- Accommodation in Phu Quoc in 4-5-star hotels for 2 nights, Ho Chi Minh City in 4-5-star hotels, and Can Tho.
- Meals as mentioned (daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners including cruise dinner on Hau River).
- Entrance fees to attractions: Coconut Prison, Pearl Farm, Hon Thom Cable Car, Reunification Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Holy See, and Binh Thuy Ancient House.
- Full-day Mekong Delta tour: Floating market, honey farm visit, My Khanh Ecotourism Village, and cultural activities.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Bottled water is provided on a complimentary basis throughout the tour.
Tour Excludes on Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours:
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, additional snacks, or drinks).
- Optional activities: taking a cable car ride in Ba Den Mountain or having a fun-filled time doing some water sports.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
Conclusion
From tropical relaxation to a great cultural discovery, this set of Hong Kong to Phu Quoc Island tours will give you an unparalleled experience. Whether you join us on a 4-day, 5-day, or 6-day tour program, you will explore the best parts of Phu Quoc Island travel, be on a vibrant Mekong Delta, and discover Ho Chi Minh City with hundreds of years of history. Impressed Travel is committed to the creation of an unprecedented journey that is both hassle-free and memorable for your family. Book your tour with us today and start experiencing the magic of southern Vietnam!