Phu Quoc is an ideal destination for exciting activities. Hon Thom Island Complex, with its especially long cable car and fun water park, brings an exciting experience for travelers in Phu Quoc. Discover a detailed guide to the Sun World Hon Thom with everything you need to know about Aquatopia Water Park, Exotica Park, and Phu Quoc Cable Car.
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At Sun World Hon Thom Complex you can admire the beautiful scenery of the ocean on the world's longest cable car and immerse yourself in the beautiful island of Hon Thom, as well as have fun participating in the vibrant sea games at the modern water park or experiencing the thrilling attractions at the theme park.
Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park in Phu Quoc
Hon Thom, also known as Pineapple Island, with its wild and romantic beauty, is like the Pearl of the An Thoi archipelago, located south of Phu Quoc Island. If you will be coming to Phu Quoc by air, when the plane is about to land at Phu Quoc International Airport, in the clear sky you will see the An Thoi archipelago and the cable car pillars.
Hon Thom Cable Car is part of Sun World Hon Thom. This amusement park currently consists of three main parts:
- Hon Thom Cable Car, connecting Phu Quoc with the island of Hon Thom.
- Aquatopia Water Park and Exotica Park are built on the island of Hon Thom.
- Sunset Town in the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, where the cable car station, Kiss Bridge, and Kiss of The Sea Show, are located.
You can travel between the islands on the Phu Quoc cable car, refresh in the water park, or enjoy one of the amazing daily shows with discounted tickets that can be booked here: Sun World Hon Thom Ticket.
Hon Thom Cable Car Phu Quoc
Hon Thom Cable Car is recognized as the cable car with the longest sea crossing in the world, as the length of it is 7899.9 m. The cable car gives visitors an extremely interesting and unforgettable experience when boarding and admiring the sea view from above.
Hon Thom Cable Car connects An Thoi Town to Hon Thom. The cable car route departs from An Thoi Station in the Sunset Town complex, carries passengers over Hon Dua Island and Hon Roi Island, and finally arrives at Hon Thom Station. The cable car ride from An Thoi to Hon Thom takes about 15-20 minutes. The system has 69 carriages capable of carrying 30 passengers each and uses the three-rope cable car technology that is the most modern and safest in the world.
When taking the Hon Thom Cable Car, you will not only experience an exciting trip high above the water to see a 360-degree panoramic view of the sky and sea but also fully admire the paradise-like beauty of nature on the southern part of Phu Quoc Island and participate in many unique experiences and fun activities on Hon Thom Island.
Phu Quoc Cable Car Location
Red Ground, An Thoi Town, Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang Province
Phu Quoc Cable Car Operating Hours
Currently, the Hon Thom Cable Car is operating daily, continuously from 9:00 to 17:00. However, there is a 2-hour-long lunch break between 11:30 and 13:30. Please note it to avoid waiting.
The last cable car from Hon Thom Station departs to An Thoi Station at 17:00.
Aquatopia Water Park Phu Quoc
Aquatopia Water Park is the main attraction on Hon Thom. The water park is a short walk from the cable car station. Aquatopia Water Park is considered to be the most modern water park in Southeast Asia, as it was opened on Hon Thom Island in December 2019.
There are more than 20 adventure attractions made by the world's leading manufacturers and designed according to international standards. The water park is uniquely designed and divided into 6 themed zones, including Tropical Fruits, Marine Creatures, Wildlife, Marine Monsters, Aboriginal People, and Pirates. Many slides and games at Aquatopia are appearing for the first time in Vietnam.
The water park is suitable for everyone as it features areas for adults and for kids. Adults will be excited by helter-skelter rides such as King and Queen Cobra and many other unique creations, including Anaconda, Sea Dragon, and Flow Rider.
Aquatopia Water Park Opening Hours
Aquatopia Water Park is open daily, from 10:00 to 16:45.
You don't need to buy separate tickets for the water park, as the admission to Aquatopia Water Park is included in the price of the standard Hon Thom Cable Car Ticket.
Exotica Park Phu Quoc
Exotica Park is a theme park on Hon Thom Island housing impressive attractions such as a wooden roller coaster called Roaring Timbers, Eagle's Eye, and Huracan's Fury. The theme park can be reached with the Hon Thom Cable Car from Phu Quoc, and the attractions are included in the ticket price of the cable car.
Roaring Timbers is the first wooden roller coaster in Vietnam. The track has a maximum height of 32.4 m, runs for nearly 1 km, and has a maximum speed of 80 km/h with curved corners, bringing visitors the ultimate excitement.
Eagle's Eye is a 360-degree observation deck with a height of 120 m. Visitors sit on the Eagle's Eye with rows of seats arranged in a circle, with a maximum of 70 guests/turn. Then, the Eagle's Eye slowly takes visitors from the ground to the highest point and rotates slowly in a circle. From there, visitors can see the whole view of Hon Thom Island from above and capture impressive and overwhelming images of the nature of Phu Quoc Island.
Exotica Park Opening Hours
Exotica Park is open daily, from 09:30 to 16:45.
Other Activities on Hon Thom
Besides taking the cable car to the beautiful Hon Thom Island and participating in fun activities at Aquatopia Water Park and Exotica Park, you can use a free shuttle buggy car service to travel to the beautiful small Sunworld Beach with coconut groves on the sand for dipping into the ocean. Here you rent a kayak, banana boat, and Jet Ski as well.
Phu Quoc has plenty of nice beaches. Explore the most beautiful beaches on Pearl Island with our Phu Quoc beach guide!
Phu Quoc Cable Car & Aquatopia Water Park Tickets
Tickets for the Hon Thom Cable Car and other activities on the island are offered in the following types:
1. Hon Thom 2-way cable car ticket: Ticket used for return travel by the cable car. This ticket also includes admission to Aquatopia Water Park, Exotica Park, and Kiss Bridge.
Price: 850,000 VND per adult and 700,000 VND per child
If you purchase this ticket, which is valid for a two-way trip, you need to keep the original ticket to use it again for the return trip. Otherwise, you will be charged for the new ticket.
2. Combo ticket (Hon Thom Cable Car + lunch buffet): This ticket is for those who want not only to experience the cable car and Hon Thom Nature Park but also eat buffet on Hon Thom.
Price: 1,150,000 VND per adult and 900,000 VND per child
Discounted cable car tickets can be booked here: Sun World Hon Thom Ticket.
Restaurants on Hon Thom
Currently, the restaurant serving guests on Hon Thom is called Mango Restaurant. This restaurant is serving a lunch buffet of Vietnamese cuisine. The buffet price is 390,000 VND per adult and 290,000 VND per child (free for children under 1 m). You can choose to buy the combo ticket of the cable car and buffet lunch or buy it separately at the reception at the restaurant.
Sunset Town - Phu Quoc Cable Car Station
Sunset Town is a complex on the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, where Hon Thom Cable Car Station is located. The complex is actively developed, and new attractions are constantly added. Some of them can be visited with a Phu Quoc Cable Car ticket on the same day.
Kiss Bridge
The most famous attraction in Sunset Town is Kiss Bridge. Phu Quoc Kiss Bridge is a unique architectural work and a symbol of love and connection. The uniquely designed bridge is formed of two opposite parts with a small gap of only 30 cm between them.
Show
At Sunset Town you can also enjoy spectacular show called Kiss of the Sea Show, which is available daily, except Tuesday. It is a show combining multi-sensory technology with water, fire, lasers, lights, music, and high-altitude fireworks from international artists.
The Symphony of The Sea Show is a live evening show that lets you experience thrilling routines by world-class jet ski and flyboard athletes, defying gravity with incredible stunts and coordination. Here you can also enjoy a spectacular display of unique water fireworks that light up the night sky, creating a stunning backdrop for the performance.
While Kiss Bridge admission is included in the price of the Hon Thom Cable Car ticket, admission to the shows is charged additionally. Therefore, if you want to see the show, you need to buy a separate ticket or choose one of the combo tickets. Show and combo tickets can be booked here: Sun World Hon Thom Tickets.
If visiting Hon Thom Island is one of the main things you are looking to do in Phu Quoc, consider staying in one of the hotels in Sunset Town, as there are many newly built, affordable options available. Some of the best-rated hotels in Sunset Town:
Juliet Boutique Hotel - Sunset Town
How to get to Phu Quoc Cable Car & Aquatopia Water Park
Hon Thom Cable Car Station is located at the southernmost end of Phu Quoc Island, about 30 km from Duong Dong Town. You can reach Hon Thom Station in An Thoi Township by taxi or private transfer from various locations in Phu Quoc.
1. By Taxi
You can take a taxi to the cable car from anywhere on Phu Quoc Island. A taxi ride from Duong Dong Town to An Thoi Cable Station and back can cost around 800,000-1,000,000 VND.
For a similar amount, you can charter a private car and visit not only Hon Thom but also a few other attractions on the same day. Find a discounted deal here: Phu Quoc Private Car Charter.
2. By Free Shuttle Bus to Cable Car Phu Quoc
Previously, there was also a free shuttle bus at specific points in Duong Dong Town according to the scheduled time frame, dropping off passengers at An Thoi Station and vice versa. It was making stops at Seashells Hotel, Hawaii Resort Phu Quoc, Bee Bee Travel Office, Long Beach Shopping Center, Salinda Resort Phu Quoc, Novotel Resort, and An Thoi Station. However, at the time of the update, the Hon Thom shuttle bus is no longer operating.
3. By Phu Quoc Tours
To make things simple, you can join one of the popular Phu Quoc island tours that include a cable car ride, such as this well-rated Phu Quoc Cable Car Ride and 3 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch. Normally, not only transportation and a guide, but also the cable car tickets are included in the tour price.
Important Notes
In case of bad weather, the cable car can be deactivated to ensure safety for travelers.
The cable car ticket also includes a free tram service to travel from Hon Thom Station to the beach and vice versa.
Food and drinking water from outside are not allowed into Aquatopia Water Park.
Travel Tips
Detailed information about Hon Thom cable car tickets and ongoing promotions can be found here: Phu Quoc Cable Car Ticket.
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