• Small group, capped at 12 – never a coach-load, never rushed
• The authentic north — fishing villages, river backwaters, and island crafts that the mass tours skip
• Two stops, your choice — basket boat or kayak on the Cua Can; temple or museum to finish
• Two protected specialties in one day — Phu Quoc pepper and Phu Quoc fish sauce, at the source
• Another interesting activitie to make your Phu Quoc plan meaningful besides our sea activities.
• Enthusiastic English-speaking guides — here to tell the story, not just point at it

Good to Know

• Departures: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday · year-round
• Group size: maximum 12 guests
• Minimum to depart: this small-group journey runs once it reaches 5 adults. If a date hasn’t reached 5 adults, we’ll let you know in advance and help you move to the next available departure – or arrange a private booking if you’d prefer not to wait.
• Duration: full day, roughly 7:30 to late afternoon
• Pace: relaxed, early start to stay ahead of the midday heat
• Guides: English-speaking
• Private departures available on request for a tailored pace and route

The Day, Hour by Hour

7:30 Early start, by the sea — Dinh Cau & Bach Dang waterfront

We begin while the morning is still cool. At Dinh Cau Shrine, perched on the rocks where the Duong Dong River meets the sea, local fishermen still pause to pray before heading out. From here we walk the Bach Dang waterfront and cross the old Duong Dong bridge, watching the wooden fishing boats sway on the water. There’s an optional stroll into Duong Dong market for those who want a closer look at island life as it actually happens.

A family pepper garden

Phu Quoc pepper is one of the island’s most famous exports, and here you’ll see how it’s grown the traditional way. Walk the rows, learn the harvest cycle, and taste fresh pepper ground by hand — the difference from supermarket pepper is hard to forget.

The Cua Can River – basket boat or kayak, you choose

The Cua Can winds through an untouched mangrove forest, and it’s one of the most peaceful corners of the island. Drift through it your way: settle into a traditional round bamboo basket boat and let your boatwoman do the work, or take a kayak/SUP if you’d rather paddle. Either way, the river belongs to you for a while — no engines, no noise, just water and forest.

A riverside lunch

We slow right down for lunch: a set menu of local island dishes at a relaxed spot by the water. Take your time, there’s no clock here.
(Please inform us if you have any dietary restrictions)

Phu Quoc herbal & honey farm

A short, easy stop at a working bee farm — a cool kombucha/ drink, a moment in the shade, and a taste of island honey before the afternoon.

A traditional fish sauce barrel house 

Phu Quoc fish sauce is a geographically-protected specialty, aged for months in giant wooden barrels. Step inside one of the old barrel houses and learn the craft behind the island’s most famous flavour — and pick up a bottle of the real thing if you’d like.

History to close the day – temple or museum, your call

End with depth: pay your respects at the temple of Nguyen Trung Truc, a Vietnamese national hero, or explore the island’s layered past through the artefacts at Coi Nguon Museum.

As we keep our small-group pace unhurried, the day includes one of these two heritage stops – your guide will confirm the choice with you before lunchtime, based on timing and weather. On rainy days, the museum is a more comfortable option; if the temple visit runs long, we may conclude there rather than rushing to the museum.

We have you back at your hotel by late afternoon.

PRICE INCLUSIONS:

• Two-way A/C van/ coach transfer
• 01 – 02 English-speaking tour guides
• Local farm visit and learn more about Phu Quoc’s specialties: pepper, honey…
• Phu Quoc specialty lunch prepared by the river
• A healthy drink (01 unit/ person)
• Kayaking/ Basket boat activity
• Mineral water: 02 bottles/ pax
• Travel Insurance

2. Surcharge for pick up outside Duong Dong Town areas as follows:

• 250,000 VND /Group: Ong Lang area (Mango Bay, The Shells resort,…), Bai Truong area (Regent, Intercon, Novotel, Pullman…) 
• 300,000 VND/ group: Ham Ninh areas
• 450,000 VND/ group: Cay Sao Beach areas (Jade Mountain resort, Naomi, The Pier,…), An Thoi Area (La Festa, Premier Residence, JW Marriott,…)
• 350,000 VND /Group: Cua Can area (Movenpick, Green Bay,..)
• 450,000 VND /Group: Vung Bau/ Vinpearl area/ Bai Dai)
• 500,000 VND /Group: Ganh Dau area (Sea Breeze..)

3. Holiday surcharge will be applied on National Public Holidays (30/4; 1/5; 2/9), Christmas (24 – 25/12) and New Year’s Eve (30/12 & 1/1), Lunar New Year

4. Children’s Policy

We welcome families on this journey. Pricing for younger travellers:

• Children aged 4 – 9 (and under 155 cm): 75% of the adult price
  Children aged 10 and above, or 155 cm and taller: charged as an adult

5. Tips for guide & driver (customary; suggested USD 3–4/guest, at your discretion)