Hon Thom Cable Car – attractions of Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam)
Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc:
what to see on Phu Quoc island, attractions and day plan
Hòn Thơm Cable Car (Hon Thom Cable Car) Sun World: Hon Thom cable car / Hon Thom Cable Car
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
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Hon Thom cable car – is it worth it?
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
Hon Thom cable car (Phu Quoc) – Guinness record, length 7,899.9 m and key facts
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.
Hon Thom cable car (Phu Quoc) – Key numbers
- Length: 7,899.9 m
- Guinness record: “longest non-stop three-rope cable car” (3S) – achieved 3 January 2018
- Route: from An Thới on Phu Quoc, over small islands (including Hòn Rỏi, Hòn Dừa) to Hòn Thơm
- Ride duration: approx. 15 minutes
- Number of supports: 6
- Tallest support: pillar T4 is 174 m
- Cabins: 69 cabins, up to 30 people each
- Max speed: 8.5 m/s
- On-site curiosity: cabins featured, among others, Wi-Fi and night lighting
How the Hon Thom cable car (Phu Quoc) was built
This is not a “city” or “state” project, but a large tourism investment:
- Investor / operator (company): Sun Phu Quoc Ltd., Co (part of the Sun Group ecosystem)
- Technology and system manufacturer: construction phase materials highlighted the choice of Doppelmayr technology (Austria)
- Contractor (industry): listed as “railroad builder” in reference data is Doppelmayr/Garaventa
When was Hon Thom built? (timeline people like)
Quick summary: Construction started on 4 September 2015, official opening/inauguration on 4 February 2018, and commercial guest service announced on 14 February 2018.
- Construction start (groundbreaking): 4.09.2015
- Inauguration: 4.02.2018
- Start of tourist service: 14.02.2018
In practice: from September 2015 to February 2018 (about 2.5 years of implementation).
How much did it cost to build the Hon Thom cable car and what was the “idea” behind the project?
It was part of a larger plan to develop southern Phu Quoc as a tourist destination (Sun World / entertainment and leisure complex on Hòn Thơm).
Regarding money, press reports from the project launch phase mentioned:
and in some project descriptions: the total was even communicated as 10 trillion VND
phase 1: approx. 4,900 billion VND
Where is the Hon Thom cable car on Phu Quoc and where does it start?
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.
Phu Quoc attractions map – Phu Quoc attractions map
Phu Quoc attractions map is a quick cheat sheet for those who want to explore the island without getting lost: from main spots in Dương Đông (e.g. Trần Hưng Đạo street as the tourist hub and accommodation base) to specific points scattered across the island. It’s a guide written from the perspective of touring by scooter, with practical observations from the trip.
The beaches and “view” spots stand out strongly: areas around Long Beach / Bãi Trường, sunset spots (e.g. Sunset Sanato) and more postcard-like destinations like Bãi Sao or Starfish Beach. If you’re looking for “what to see in Phu Quoc”, this part of the attractions map gives a ready plan for beach time and photos.
The second pillar of the guide is nature: Phu Quoc National Park (Vườn Quốc gia Phú Quốc), jungle and places for short treks as well as waterfalls/streams (including areas around Suối Tranh and Suối Đá Bàn). It’s a suggestion for those who want to see the “green” side of Phu Quoc, not just resorts and beaches.
How to get to An Thoi / Sunset Town for the Hon Thom cable car
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,
Hon Thom cable car tickets: price, packages and what they include
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
Hòn Thơm attractions: what to do on the other side of the cable car
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
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.
Aquatopia Water Park on Hòn Thơm (Phu Quoc)
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
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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Is the Hon Thom cable car on Phu Quoc worth it?
Yes, if you want views and a simple plan for half a day or a full day.
Where does the Hon Thom cable car start on Phu Quoc?
From the south of the island: An Thoi / Sunset Town area.
How to get to An Thoi for the Hon Thom cable car?
Most convenient by Grab/taxi or scooter.
How long does the Hon Thom cable car ride take?
Usually several minutes one way (plus entry and queue time).
What does a Hon Thom ticket include?
It depends on the package and what the ticket covers — it’s worth checking current variants on the day of planning.
1) Standard ticket: Hon Thom Round-Trip Cable Car
The most common “basic” ticket includes:
round-trip cable car ride (An Thoi / Anh Duong Station ↔ Hon Thom Station) on the same day,
entry to Aquatopia Water Park,
entry to Exotica Park / Exotica Village (attractions zone on Hòn Thơm).
2) What the standard ticket usually does not include
lunch / buffet (unless you buy the “Cable Car + Lunch Buffet” version),
paid water sports (e.g. jetski, parasailing, sea walking) – usually available “on site” as additional services.
How much do Hon Thom cable car tickets cost?
Official base price (Sun World)
On the Sun World site:
Hon Thom Round-Trip Cable Car: from 750 000 VND
Sun World
Example price list (often given by ticket sellers/partners)
In practice you’ll most often encounter this scheme:
Round-trip cable car: 750 000 VND (adult) / 600 000 VND (child 100–<140 cm)
Round-trip + lunch buffet: 1 050 000 VND (adult) / 800 000 VND (child)
When is the best time to go to Hon Thom to avoid crowds?
Most often in the morning.
Does the Hon Thom cable car operate in the rain?
In light weather usually yes, but in stronger wind/storm the situation may change.
What to do on Hòn Thơm without the water park?
Beach, relax, walk, photos — it’s the calm version of the day.
How much time to plan for the entire Hon Thom cable car trip?*
Minimum 4–5 hours, and “full day” version is 6–8 hours.
Can you combine Hon Thom with other Phu Quoc attractions?
Yes, best with the south (Sunset Town / An Thoi). Avoid long drives on the same day.
Who built the Hon Thom cable car?
The investor is Sun company (Sun Phu Quoc), and the 3S system technology was associated with manufacturer Doppelmayr; industry data also mentions Doppelmayr/Garaventa.
When was the Hon Thom cable car on Phu Quoc opened?
Construction started 4.09.2015, inauguration was 4.02.2018, and tourist service announced on 14.02.2018.
What is the exact length of the Hon Thom cable car?
Exactly 7,899.9 m.
What Guinness record does the Hon Thom cable car hold?
It’s the “longest non-stop three-rope cable car” (3S) record, achieved on 3 January 2018.
How many cabins does the Hon Thom cable car have and how many people fit in one cabin?
At opening it was reported as 69 cabins, 30 people each.
Phu Quoc: what to see — island guide
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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