Hon Thom Cable Car – attractions of Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam)

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Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc: what to see and how to plan a full day

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Hòn Thơm Cable Car (Hon Thom): how Sun World works and what to expect

Phu Quoc is mostly associated with beaches, but the south of the island has an attraction that can easily take up an entire day — the cable car to Hòn Thơm. The ride is quick, the views are stunning, and on the other side you can either relax on the beach or go for the active version. If you have to pick just one attraction in southern Phu Quoc, the Hon Thom cable car is a safe choice: easy logistics, great views, and a ready-made plan for half a day or a full day. It’s best to go in the morning, and on the way back add a stroll around An Thoi / Sunset Town.
In this guide, I show you how to organise it step by step If you want a wider plan for the island, start with my Phú Quốc island guide, then check Vietnam trip ideas in Warm directions.

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Hon Thom cable car – is it worth it?

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The Hon Thom cable car is worth the time if you want a straightforward “one-day” attraction with views that truly impress. If you don’t like crowds, aim for the morning and return with some buffer time.

In practice, it works like this: you arrive in southern Phu Quoc, board the gondola, fly over the sea to Hòn Thơm and choose the pace of the day. That’s a big plus — this attraction doesn’t require special preparation or complicated planning.

When would I skip it?

• if you literally have only 1–2 hours free (it would be a rush),
• if heights really bother you (you can survive it, but why stress yourself)

This is not an ordinary cable car: Hòn Thơm Cable Car is 7,899.9 m long and holds a Guinness record as the longest non-stop three-rope gondola

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Hon Thom cable car (Phu Quoc) – Guinness record, length 7,899.9 m and key facts

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The Hòn Thơm cable car (Hon Thom Cable Car) is 7,899.9 m long and holds the Guinness record as the longest non-stop three-rope (3S) gondola. The record was set for the Phu Quoc project, confirmed in January 2018.

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Where is the Hon Thom cable car on Phu Quoc and where does it start?

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The Hon Thom cable car starts in the south of Phu Quoc island, in the An Thoi / Sunset Town area. If you’re staying in the north, treat it as a separate day rather than a “quick trip”. Phu Quoc is longer than it looks on the map.

Where does Hon Thom start?

You start from the town of An Thới (Sunset Town area). That’s where the main starting station is – you’ll most often see the name:

Anh Duong Station
or simply: Hon Thom Cable Car Station / An Thoi Station (in tourist descriptions).

Where does Hon Thom go?

From An Thới it goes to Hòn Thơm island (part of the An Thới archipelago), where the attractions zone / Sun World complex is located.

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Phu Quoc attractions map: key points to plan your island route

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How to get to An Thoi / Sunset Town for the Hon Thom cable car

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The easiest way is by Grab/taxi or scooter (if you ride confidently). In high season and popular hours, add extra time because queues can be surprising.

Transport options:

• Grab/taxi – most convenient (especially when it’s hot),

Type in Grab/Maps: “Hon Thom Cable Car” or “Anh Duong Station” / “Sunset Town An Thoi”.

If you’re staying in Dương Đông (centre), expect usually about 45–60 minutes travel time (depending on traffic). From near the airport it’s often approx. 25–35 minutes.

tour with transport – if you want someone to handle the logistics.

scooter – great if you like independence,

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Hon Thom cable car tickets: price, packages and what they include

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Hon Thom tickets usually come in several variants and differ in what is included (just the ride vs. package with attractions).

Ticket types:

• “combo” options (e.g. with food, depending on the offer).
• round-trip ticket,
• packages with attractions on Hòn Thơm (sometimes including additional zones/attractions). Check on the day of planning what the package contains

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Hòn Thơm attractions: what to do on the other side of the cable car

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After arriving on Hòn Thơm, it’s best to choose one direction: active version Aquatopia Water Park on Hòn Thơm (attractions/park), chill version (beach) or view version (photos and walk). Trying to do everything at once makes the day chaotic.

Active version: Aquatopia Water Park on Hòn Thơm

For those who want to “go wild” and have a more intense day.

Chill version: Beach on Hòn Thơm and relax

Beach, swim, drink and lots of shade breaks. Especially good when you’ve already had several active days. After the water park (or instead of it) you can do the beach version: swim, walk, drink, a few photos. If your goal is “stress-free holidays”, this scenario often wins.

Water activities on Hòn Thơm: snorkeling, beaches, and swimming

Water sports activities also frequently appear on Hòn Thơm (depending on availability and season). If you like water and movement, you can treat them as an add-on, but don’t plan everything at once – better to do one thing properly.

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Aquatopia Water Park on Hòn Thơm (Phu Quoc)

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If you’re planning Hòn Thơm attractions on Phu Quoc, in practice most people end up in one place: Aquatopia Water Park. It’s a large water park in the Sun World zone – perfect for a day when you want to “do something” rather than just lie on the beach. And importantly: it’s not just a few slides. Aquatopia is designed so you can easily spend half a day or a full day here, depending on your pace.

Quick summary: Aquatopia Water Park on Hòn Thơm is one of the top attractions in Phu Quoc – a water park with many zones, slides of varying difficulty levels and places to rest. Best to plan your visit in the morning to avoid queues and the hottest sun.

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Aquatopia Water Park attractions: best rides, zones, and queues

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Aquatopia has attractions in the style of: family, medium and “strong”. Thanks to that, you can go with children or in the “adults go wild” version. The theme is island/adventure, so besides slides there are plenty of spots that just look great in photos.

Best Aquatopia attractions for adrenaline

If you’re going for thrills, look for the biggest structures: longer tubes, high-speed descents, funnel/spiral elements and high starts. In practice these are the attractions with the longest queues – so it’s worth doing them early in the day.

The strongest Aquatopia attractions are tall slides and fast tube tracks – best to start with them in the morning before the park fills up.

Aquatopia attractions for families and children

The park also has calmer zones: shallower pools, gentler slides and places where kids can play without stress. If you’re going with a little one, this is the scenario where Aquatopia really makes sense – kids get “action” and you can still relax.

Aquatopia on Hòn Thơm also has family zones and gentler slides, so it’s a good Phu Quoc attraction for families with children.

Rest zones (because at some point everyone has had enough sun)

What often saves the day: shaded spots, sun loungers/rest areas, cold drink options and a “reset” moment between slides. In the tropics it’s not a detail – it’s the difference between a great day and exhaustion.

Is Aquatopia included in the Hon Thom cable car ticket price?

It depends on the ticket variant. Many packages for Hon Thom Cable Car are sold as “cable car + attractions on the island”, so before buying check the description: what the ticket includes (whether entry to the water park or just the ride).

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FAQ: Hon Thom cable car — most frequently asked questions before you go

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Phu Quoc: what to see — island guide

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If you’re planning a trip to Phu Quoc, check out my guide: “Phu Quoc – what’s worth seeing”. You’ll find the top attractions in one place, plus a Phu Quoc map and a simple sightseeing plan, so it’s easier to decide what’s actually worth your time. If you’re mainly after chill time, take a look at the best beaches on Phu Quoc and Instagrammable spots with beautiful sunsets, like Sunset Sanato; and if you want to add some greenery, there’s also Phu Quoc National Park with waterfalls. For an evening vibe and a quick “wow” moment, do a short trip to Grand World or Sunset Town; and if you’re aiming for the biggest “touristy” attraction, check out the cable car to Hòn Thơm (with a park/water attractions option). On top of that, I added an idea for a day on the water: a full-day cruise around the An Thới archipelago (cruise/snorkeling), plus tips on where to best catch the island vibe around Đường Trần Hưng Đạo or the Duong Dong Night Market.

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