Hon Thom cable car in Phu Quoc: worth it for the ride alone

The Hon Thom cable car is not just transport - the ride itself is one of the main reasons to go. It takes about 15 minutes one way and covers almost 8 km over the sea, with views of the An Thoi archipelago, fishing boats, beaches, and long open stretches of water below. It is even in the Guinness World Records, which already tells you this is more than a simple ride. A few practical things really matter here. Buy the ticket online if you can, because in busy periods the queue can easily take 30-40 minutes. The cable car also has a midday break, so it is better to plan around that and not assume it runs all day without pauses. The usual operating windows are 09:00-11:30 and 13:30-17:00. If you care about the views, try to stand or sit on the right side on the way to Hon Thom. This is also not just “cable car only.” The standard ticket includes the round-trip ride, Aquatopia Water Park, and Exotica Park. Aquatopia is the big water park on the island, while Exotica adds rides and attractions beyond the beach and slides. But the good thing is that you do not have to spend the whole day on rides - you can also just go down to the beach, swim, relax, and enjoy the island at a slower pace. Another useful thing is that you are not stuck there with only one food option. On Hon Thom there are cafes, restaurants, and food court-style places too, so you can easily stop for drinks, a proper meal, or just a quick break depending on how you plan the day. That is why Hon Thom works well for different kinds of travelers. If you want water slides and attractions, you have them. If you want a more relaxed day, you can just focus on the beach and the sea. Either way, it makes much more sense to treat this as a half-day or full-day outing, not as a very quick stop. The cable car is already memorable on its own, but once you get to the island, there is enough to make the whole trip feel complete. #phuquoc #honthom #honthomcablecar #scenicride #islandexperience #vietnamtravel #myitinerary #travel2026