Phu Quoc Island is the largest and most popular island in Vietnam, offering beautiful beaches, rich nature, and a growing number of attractions. Its popularity has increased significantly in recent years, bringing more direct flights and a rising number of international visitors.
One of the island’s most famous attractions is the cable car on Phu Quoc Island, listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest rope cable car in the world. It offers an unforgettable experience of flying over the sea and enjoying panoramic views of the island and its surroundings.
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History and technical data of the cable car
The cable car on Phu Quoc Island opened on February 4, 2018, as part of the Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park project, which is aimed at developing tourism and entertainment on the island. The cable car connects the southern coast of Phu Quoc with the islet of Hon Thom, which is also known as Pineapple Island. The cable car has a total length of 7,899.9 metres and covers a distance of nearly 8 kilometres between two stations. During the journey, it still hovers over the islands of Hon Roi, Hon Dua and Hon Mong Tay. The cable car has six columns, the tallest of which measures 174 metres. A total of 69 cabins, each with a capacity of up to 30 people, can carry up to 3,500 passengers per hour. The ride takes about 15 minutes and reaches speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour. The cable car was manufactured by the Austrian company Doppelmayr, which is the world leader in cable cars. The cable car is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and safety systems that guarantee comfort and reliability.
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Experiences and attractions of the cable car
A cable car ride on Phu Quoc Island is a unique experience that allows you to admire the beautiful landscape of the island and its surroundings from a bird's eye view. From the cable car cabin, you can see the blue sea dotted with hundreds of fishing boats, coral reefs, tropical islands, white beaches and green forests. You can also observe the life of the locals who are engaged in fishing, farming or handicrafts. The cable car also offers you the opportunity to visit Hon Thom Island, part of the An Thoi archipelago, which is famous for its beauty and biodiversity. On Hon Thom Island there is a large water park called Aquatopia, which offers many fun and thrilling attractions such as slides, pools, water swings, water rides and a water castle. Admission to the water park is included in the price of the cable car ticket. In addition, you can also enjoy relaxing on the island's beautiful beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam. You can also engage in various activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, banana boat rides or jet ski. You can book our cable car trip, combined with a visit to the surrounding islands, here.
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How to get to the cable car and how much does the ticket cost?
The cable car on Phu Quoc Island is located in the Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park tourist zone, located on the outskirts of An Thoi town, about 25 kilometers south of the island's capital Duong Dong. You can get there by bus, taxi, motorbike or rented car. The cable car is open every day from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. A ticket for the cable car costs VND 500,000 for adults and VND 350,000 for children. The ticket includes entry to the Aquatopia water park. You can buy the ticket on-site or online at the cable car's official website.
Conclusion
The cable car on Phu Quoc Island is the world's longest cable car over the sea, offering you an unforgettable experience of flying over the sea and admiring the panoramic view of the island and its surroundings. The cable car also allows you to visit the island of Hon Thom, where you can enjoy fun and relaxation in the vast Aquatopia water park or on the beautiful beach. The cable car is one of the most popular and most visited attractions on Phu Quoc Island and should not be missed. Also, visit our WHAT TO DO ON PHU QUOC ISLAND page.
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