Phu Quoc National Park is one of the beautiful natural wonders in Vietnam, with lush vegetation covering more than 70% of the island. Recognized by the Vietnamese government as part of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve. With the mission of preserving the country’s resources, the forest is preserved to ensure rare biodiversity and rich vegetation. This is truly a paradise for nature lovers who want to admire the wild and rustic beauty of Phu Quoc.
Overview of Phu Quoc national park
Phu Quoc National Park is one of the largest and most famous national parks in Vietnam, the largest island in the country, located in the northeast of Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc National Park is highly appreciated and recognized by UNESCO as an important part of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, this national park has a large area of up to 70% green cover on the island, about 31,422 hectares. For adventurous travelers who love to explore new lands, Phu Quoc National Park is an ideal place with its large area. This land has tropical rainforest terrain and rugged mountains that will make your trip more interesting.
Vietnam’s vast Phu Quoc Island National Park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The national park is home to over 900 species of plants and hundreds of species of animals, including rare species listed in the Red Book. Some of the endangered species include long-tailed macaques, hornbills, silvered langurs, slow lorises, and more. Visitors will be captivated by the lush natural landscape, lush vegetation, and diverse flora. In addition, gentle streams and beautiful hiking trails have been built for visitors to enjoy sightseeing and photography in the national park.
According to reviews of Phu Quoc National Park, visitors are not only impressed by the rich, peaceful natural beauty but also admire the beauty of rare animals found only in Vietnam. When coming to the national park, visitors will feel the tranquility of the mountains and forests and the special sounds from the birds and the vegetation that are competing to grow. This place is described as a hidden gem that nature has blessed with majestic and magical beauty.
How to get to phu quoc national park
Visitors can choose direct flights to Phu Quoc International Airport when departing from major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, or Can Tho. From the airport, visitors can travel by car or motorbike, about 30-40 minutes, to Phu Quoc National Park. Local people often choose the route starting from Duong Dong town, to Ham Ninh fishing village, and finally heading north towards Bai Thom commune.
For those who love adventure and have a motorbike license, renting a motorbike is a great way to explore this national park. The route to the national park is quite easy to go, so visitors can rely on Google Maps or the instructions of local people around. Especially on rainy days, the road will be more dangerous, because some roads are not paved. In addition, if you travel by taxi or tour, they will take you to visit famous tourist attractions nearby.
Visitors should prepare a detailed trip plan to visit many famous areas nearby. First, you should check the Phu Quoc National Park map to know the trails, restaurants, and attractions nearby. When looking at the online map, the prominent places that visitors should pay attention to are Rach Tram River, Ganh Dau Cape, and hiking trails around Nui Chua (the highest mountain peak on Phu Quoc Island compared to sea level, up to 603 meters).
Phu Quoc national park entrance fee and opening hours
Many tourists wonder before visiting Phu Quoc National Park whether they need to buy an entrance ticket. Starting in 2025, Phu Quoc National Park entrance fee is free for everyone. However, some areas need to be preserved by high-end ecotourism units or private reserves, so they will usually charge an entrance fee ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 VND/person. This fee will help support managers to protect the forest, maintain trails, and maintain a stable ecosystem.
Opening hours:
You should visit the park early in the morning to enjoy the cool weather, fresh air, and vivid natural scenery. Early in the morning, you can easily admire all kinds of colorful creatures, including wild animals. Therefore, Phu Quoc National Park is usually open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Some areas will be temporarily closed due to heavy rain or slippery trails due to storms to ensure the safety and convenience of visitors when visiting the park.If you want to prepare for your trip more fully, you should find out information through the Lily Travel website to contact them. Lily Travel is a leading travel company with more than 2,000 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor. Lily Travel specializes in designing trips to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos at affordable costs. In addition, Lily Travel will provide important information when you visit Phu Quoc. For example: opening hours, Phu Quoc National Park tickets, and the latest important information.
Best time to visit Phu Quoc national park
Phu Quoc Island is located in the equatorial region of the tropical monsoon climate with two main seasons: dry season (November to April) and rainy season (May to October). The best time for visitors to fully visit Phu Quoc National Park is during the dry season, with little rain, when the trails are dry, the sky is clear and the temperature is pleasant (25°C–30°C). This weather is suitable for trekking, camping and exploring waterfalls and streams.
During the rainy season, heavy rains make the trails more slippery and muddy. It rains a lot and sometimes it is difficult for visitors to go to many places due to bad weather. However, the rainy season helps the forest become lush, trees grow, mountain peaks are covered in mist and streams flow — These are the beautiful moments that photographers are looking for to save beautiful memories at Phu Quoc National Park. Both seasons have their own charms. If you like to enjoy Phu Quoc with many outdoor activities, you should go in the dry season. And conversely, if you want to have many new experiences about Phu Quoc, you should choose the rainy season. You will be able to admire the beauty of this place from a new, interesting and magical perspective.
Things to do in Phu Quoc National Park
Phu Quoc National Park is a paradise for those who love green trees and lush nature. In particular, in the national park there are many hiking routes through dense forests leading to freshwater springs, bird watching, and admiring the peaceful, serene scenery. Below are the intriguing activities that you must experience when embarking on a journey to explore Phu Quoc Island.
Jungle trekking and nature hiking
Trekking is voted by many foreign tourists as the most worthwhile service to experience in Phu Quoc National Park. On the way deep into the forest, you will encounter trails of different difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. Phu Quoc is famous for its popular trekking routes, including the trail up to Nui Chua (the highest point on the island) and trails near Ganh Dau and Bai Thom.
On the way, you should admire the lush tropical rainforest with towering Dipterocarpaceae trees, orchids and ferns, and lush grass. Not only that, but you can also see with your own eyes birds, monkeys, other animals, or even exotic butterflies dancing together under the extremely vivid sunlight. The tour has a local guide to help visitors recognize the plants, animals, and sometimes rare animals in the forest.
Tip: Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water, and comfortable shoes. Avoid going too far into the trails without guidance from locals, as Phu Quoc has a very large forest area, and it is easy to get lost without a map or a suitable GPS.
Birdwatching and wildlife observation
Phu Quoc national park is estimated to have up to 100 species of birds, including drongos, kingfishers, hornbills, and other rare wild animals. If you visit the park early in the morning, you can also discover many other fascinating species, such as reptiles, small mammals, and colorful insects thriving in the wet bushes.
If you want to visit the full diversity of creatures, bring binoculars and a camera with a large zoom lens to capture vivid moments of diverse creatures. The Phu Quoc National Park photos will be beautiful memories, marking amazing and magical experiences.
Take eco-tours or canopy walks
Some tours want to bring many impressive experiences to customers, so they choose guides with a lot of experience in trekking and a lot of knowledge about the forest ecosystem. The aim is to help tourists have a safe trip and have many intriguing experiences while walking and admiring the rich natural scenery. During the walking tour, you can admire the majestic natural scenery from above, looking down at Phu Quoc Island.
You should pay close attention before booking a tour; you should choose companies with clear environmental policies, ensuring a safe and complete trip led by experienced guides.
Camping and meditation retreats
If you are a Buddhist or simply a lover of meditation, Phu Quoc National Park is the perfect place for you to choose for deep meditation. Many tourists also camp here to enjoy the fresh, peaceful atmosphere in the forest.
In parallel, some resorts around Bai Thom and Rach Vem are luxuriously designed and offer many health care programs, from massage to yoga and light exercise. In particular, retreats help you relax with mindful reading in the middle of nature, allowing you to heal your soul completely.
Visit Ganh Dau cape
If you want to see the whole view of the Gulf of Thailand and the Gulf of Cambodia on a sunny day, you should visit Mui Ganh Dau, located at the northwest tip of Phu Quoc Island, on the edge of Phu Quoc National Park. This is a great geographical location for you to walk in the early morning and watch the romantic sunset, making the mood become peaceful and relaxed.
In addition, visitors should explore the Ganh Dau site near Phu Quoc National Park, where the natural scenery is wonderfully peaceful. In addition, the local people here provide fresh seafood to serve visitors to this beautiful place.
Explore Rach Tram and Rach Vem fishing villages
Rach Tram and Rach Vem are located in the north of Phu Quoc island national park. This place has a peaceful and simple beauty with wooden houses floating on the water, lying close together on the calm blue sea, creating a perfect scene between nature and people.
If you want to visit the mangrove ecosystem around here, you should use the short boat service from Rach Vem. Notably, this place is home to many colorful starfish along the coast. You should take beautiful pictures here to save the colorful natural scenery of Phu Quoc.
Discover Suoi Tranh and Suoi Da Ban waterfalls
Suoi Tranh Waterfall is located outside the main conservation area, but it is part of a larger ecosystem. Suoi Tranh Waterfall has a beautiful landscape, surrounded by rows of tropical trees and flocks of chirping birds flying in the blue sky, along with flocks of butterflies wandering around the flower garden, competing to show off their colors. From Dong Duong town to Suoi Tranh Waterfall is about 10 km, estimated to take about 30 – 45 minutes by car.
In addition, visitors should visit a nearby place called Suoi Da Ban. It has a unique name because there are large flat stone slabs that look like natural “tables,” hence the name “table stone.” This place is quieter and less crowded than Suoi Tranh, but when you come here, you will admire the natural beauty and impressive architecture created by nature.
Nearby attractions around the park
In addition to phu quoc island national park, you should experience other famous places on Phu Quoc Island. Here are some places you should visit below:
1. Ham Ninh fishing village
Ham Ninh Fishing Village is located southeast of the national park. Famous for many delicious dishes of fresh seafood, especially sea cucumbers and boiled Ham Ninh crabs with sweet, fragrant meat. This place is also favored with the name of the most beautiful place to welcome the sunrise in Phu Quoc.
2. Bai Thom beach
Thom Beach is located quite close to the National Park; this place is not known by many tourists, so it is often quite deserted. This place has a peaceful atmosphere and clear water suitable for outdoor sports.
3. VinWonders Phu Quoc and Vinpearl Safari
The place is built in European architecture and often organizes many exciting activities to welcome tourists. VinWonders organizes many themed performances depending on the area and interesting entertainment games in the park. In addition, Vinpearl Safari opens its doors to visitors with up to 150 species of animals and is also the largest semi-wild zoo in Vietnam.
4. Hon Mot islet
Tourists often take small boats from Bai Thom to Hon Mot. Like a hidden gem, Bai Thom is a place that divers love because it has many coral reefs and tropical fish. If visitors like quiet, peaceful places and admire beautiful coral reefs, then visit the beautiful Hon Mot.
5. Dinh Cau night market
At the end of the day, visitors should choose Dinh Cau Night Market in the bustling Duong Dong town. Here, you can enjoy a variety of fresh cuisine, from seafood to traditional local dishes. In addition, visitors can walk around the market to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere and buy souvenirs as gifts for relatives.
Phu Quoc National Park is considered a natural wonder that helps visitors explore and conquer many new challenges. The forest is always well-maintained by the country, and many precious wild animals live there. Sometimes there are species that are still clean in Vietnam. Although the road in the national park is sometimes difficult because the trails are quite slippery, in return, visitors can admire the rich and magical natural beauty. Hopefully after Phu quoc National Park closes and the trip gradually comes to an end, visitors will have many wonderful memories on this peaceful island.
