An Thoi Islands

An Thoi Archipelago is a complex of over 18 large and small islands located in the South of Phu Quoc. It has a great potential for tourism exploitation known by many domestic and foreign tourists. There are a total of 15 islands that are inhabited. Hon Mong Tay, Hon Gam Ghi, Hon Thom, Hon Xuong ... are considered the most beautiful and famous islands, attracting a lot of tourists.

Location and how to get to An Thoi Islands

An Thoi belongs to Hon Thom commune about 26km from Duong Dong town and takes about 30-40 minutes to drive. There are 2 popular ways to move there: go by cable car or hire a boat

Getting there by cable cab: There will be 3 stops of the cable car at Hon Dua, Hon Roi, and Hon Thom. The round trip price is about 300,000 VND/adult (~15 USD) and 250,000 VND/child (~12 USD) (children under 1m tall will is free). The operating time is from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Getting there by boat: the travel time will be flexible, the boat rental price will be cheaper, only about 50,000 VND/person/time. Getting by boat is suitable for self-sufficient travelers that are cheap and saves time. Besides, moving by boat you can choose any island to stop so you should consider choosing an island that many boats getting there to avoid difficulty to contact the ship when return.

Getting to An Thoi Islands by boat

Best time to visit An Thoi Archipelago

An Thoi is one of the archipelagos with unspoiled beauty that attracts thousands of tourists to visit and relax each year. When should you go to An Thoi? Along with the tropical climate in Phu Quoc, An Thoi archipelago has 2 main seasons: the dry season (from October to March) and the rainy season (from April to September). 

The most ideal time to travel is in the dry season when the weather is completely dry with the average temperature between 26-28 degrees. It is very suitable for swimming, diving, fishing, and exploring the island. You should avoid traveling in the rainy season because sudden rains, rough seas, big waves will not guarantee safety and affect your trip.

Read also: Best time to visit Phu Quoc.

Best time to visit An Thoi Archipelago

Top things to do in An Thoi Island 

If you have come to An Thoi, you can freely experience interesting activities and understand the life of local people. Below are 7 top things to experiences:

Explore Islands

Each island in the An Thoi archipelago leads visitors to new and vivid experiences. To visit famous islands such as Hon Mong Tay, Hon Thom, etc., you can hire a boat to go around. You can watch the idyllic local people's life, see the seafood markets, explore the culture, ...

Besides, if you want to experience the tranquility and unspoiled natural scenery, let's come to Hon Xuong, Hon Gam Ghi... You will think you are lost in the wonderland with beautiful, pristine nature.

Explore Islands

Scuba diving or snorkeling to see corals

Scuba diving or snorkeling is one of the great experiences that should not be missed to see the amazing coral system in An Thoi. There are many fine white sand beaches with clear sea water where you can rent an oxygen tank and dive. You will see the colorful fish swimming, beautiful coral reefs, and schools of jellyfish under the sea. The best way to experience is to book Phu Quoc snorkeling tours to get the best support.

Snorkeling to see corals

Fishing in An Thoi 

Another interesting experience that you should not miss is sitting in a basket boat to fish for squid at night in Hon Roi. The most interesting point of this experience is that you can ask the boat owner to make delicious dishes to enjoy on the spot. Let's contact the boat owners to discuss fishing methods and ticket prices for this activity!

Visit An Thoi Port

This area is home to many ports, in which An Thoi port is considered the largest. This port is a connection place to trade, exchange goods that bringing high economic value. ​In addition, the port is also a place to transit passengers onboard for sightseeing, fishing, scuba diving ...

The best time to visit An Thoi seaport is early morning between 4 - 6 AM when you can Bitness each convoy and the small boat carrying seafood and goods to exchange creating an extremely exciting scene.

Tips for visiting An Thoi Islands

Before plan your trip to An Thoi, you should prepare carefully to have a  memorable vacation in these beautiful Islands. Below are some of our suggestions:

• Choose comfortable, cool clothes for easy movement and join in water activities.
• Bring sunscreen to protect your skin under the harsh sun.
• Bring important personal belongings such as electronics, phone chargers, wallets, identification documents...
• Check the weather forecast to avoid rain or big wave that is not safe for your travel.
• If you buy drinks or snacks on the island that are more expensive than on the mainland, don't rush to complain and compare, because these are all shipped from the mainland, not self-produced on the island.

Visiting An Thoi Islands

An Thoi Islands is a beautiful destination with many great experiences for you to explore. Hopefully, the article can help you accumulate more travel experiences for your next trip. Plan Phu Quoc trip to go now! Don't forget to book cheap flight tickets to Phu Quoc at BestPrice Travel to have a meaningful trip!