What’s on Hon Thom Cable Car Phu Quoc? Unmissable Experiences When Visiting Phu Quoc

Hon Thom Cable Car is known as the longest 3-wire sea-crossing cable car in the world. This cable car route is an extremely popular tourist destination in Phu Quoc. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the blue sea and the islands from a height of 174m. If you are planning to visit this Hon Thom cable car station in the near future, the following review of Hon Thom Phu Quoc cable car is for you!

1. Where is Hon Thom Cable Car located?

Hon Thom Cable Car is located in the south of Phu Quoc Island, about 25 km from Duong Dong town. The cable car’s starting point is at An Thoi Station, located on Nguyen Van Cu Street, An Thoi Ward. The ending point is Hon Thom Station, located on Hon Thom Island, part of the An Thoi archipelago.

From Hon Thom Cable Car, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the An Thoi archipelago with its clear blue water and pristine islands. The cable car will take visitors to the Sun World Hon Thom amusement park, where there are many fun activities such as coral diving, swimming, parasailing, surfing, and more.

2. Where is the world’s longest cable car?

Hon Thom Cable Car is 7,899.9m long and located in the south of Phu Quoc Island

Hon Thom Cable Car is the longest 3-wire sea-crossing cable car in the world with a length of up to 7,899.9 km, which was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2018.

The cable car will depart from An Thoi Station, taking visitors through Hon Dua, Hon Roi, and ending at Hon Thom Station located in Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park.

The cable car has a maximum speed of 8.5m/s and a travel time of 15 minutes. Each cable car cabin can carry 30 people. Hon Thom cable car system is operated by Doppelmayr – the world’s leading cable car manufacturer – ensuring absolute safety for visitors. The three-wire structure of the cable car ensures smooth and stable operation for the cabin, without shaking, allowing passengers to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery throughout the journey.

3. Hon Thom Cable Car Operating Hours

According to the latest announcement from Sunworld on May 21, 2023, the operating hours of Hon Thom Cable Car are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Specifically, as follows:

Cable Car Trip Schedule: (Source: honthom.sunworld.vn)

• Route: An Thoi Station ⭤ Hon Thom Station
• Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Cable Car Travel Time: 15 minutes
• Operating Days: Monday to Sunday

Notes:

• During peak season or holidays, Hon Thom Cable Car operates continuously from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the morning and from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the afternoon.
• When riding the cable car, visitors should be proactive in setting the time back to the mainland and should ask for advice when buying tickets to avoid missing the trip.

4. Hon Thom Cable Car Ticket Prices and How to Buy Tickets

The following are the updated Hon Thom Cable Car ticket prices and buying methods as of May 21, 2023:

Notes:

• Ticket prices may vary depending on the tourist season and special promotional programs.
• Ticket prices do not include transportation costs on the island and other personal expenses.
• Children with a height of 99cm or less are free; children with a height of 100 – 139 cm are charged a child ticket and children with a height of 140cm or more are charged an adult ticket.

4.1 Guide on How to Purchase Tickets

Tourists can buy Hon Thom Cable Car tickets through two popular methods: directly at Sun World or through authorized agents like Rooty Trip to receive various promotions along with quick support services.

Instructions for purchasing Hon Thom Cable Car tickets at Rooty Trip:

• Step 1: Access the Hon Thom Cable Car ticket booking link at Rooty Trip (please send back your email and phone number so that Rooty Trip can provide thorough advice)
• Step 2: Select the departure date, ticket type, and the number of registrations
• Step 3: Click on the “Consult” button and enter complete personal information such as Full Name, Phone Number, and contact method. Click the “Send Now” button to submit the registration information.
• Step 4: Within 24 hours, the customer service team at Rooty Trip will contact you to provide advice, answer any questions, and assist with further procedures to complete the ticket purchase process.

5. Tips for riding Hon Thom Cable Car

Hon Thom cable car is a very interesting tourist destination in Phu Quoc. You will be able to see the blue sea from above when traveling on the cable car to travel to Hon Thom island. Although the natural setting here is still quite wild, this is what makes many people passionate.

5.1 How to get to Hon Thom Cable Car

How to get to Hon Thom Cable Car

• Method 1: Riding a motorbike

You can rent a motorbike for about 150,000 VND/day for a manual motorbike and 200,000 VND/day for an automatic motorbike. The distance from Phu Quoc city center to An Thoi station is about 20km, which takes about 20 minutes to ride. This method is suitable for those who want to enjoy the scenery of Phu Quoc while riding and also conveniently stop by other places such as Bai Sau, Ho Quoc Pagoda, fish sauce factories, etc.

• Method 2: Taking a taxi or renting a tourist car

Taking a taxi or tourist car is more comfortable than riding a motorbike, but this method is quite expensive. The taxi fare is around 800,000 VND/round trip. The price of renting a tourist car ranges from 700,000 VND to 900,000 VND/day.

• Method 3: Taking the bus

Bus number 11 runs to Hon Thom Cable Car on the Duong Dong – An Thoi route with a ticket price of about 40,000 VND/way/person. Usually, the bus operates every 30 minutes and the last trip ends at 5pm. This method is reasonable in cost, but from November 15, 2023, the bus service will be temporarily suspended for adjustment and there is no schedule to resume operation yet.

Those are the 4 detailed ways to get around if you want to experience Phu Quoc tourism on your own. However, some tourists want to travel with a tour to enjoy the convenience of the tour price as well as the knowledge learned from the tour guide. You can refer to the 1-day 4-island canoe tour and Hon Thom cable car at rootytrip.com

5.2 Best time to ride Hon Thom Cable Car

The dry season is the most beautiful time of year on Hon Thom

The best time to ride Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc is from November to April. During this time, Phu Quoc is in the dry season, so there is less rain, the sky is clear, the sun is warm, and the sea is calm with gentle waves, making it suitable for tourists to travel by cable car and participate in entertainment activities on the sea.

On the contrary, from May to October is the rainy season in Phu Quoc, so there are often showers and fog, which can affect the operation of the cable car. In addition, you should note that on holidays and Tet, Phu Quoc welcomes a large number of tourists, so the cable car can be crowded.

5.4 1-day itinerary to explore Hon Thom Cable Car

If you only have one day on Hon Thom Island, you can still fully experience the exciting activities and enjoy all the special highlights here if you arrange your schedule reasonably. Here, Rooty Trip will suggest a 1-day itinerary to explore Hon Thom Cable Car:

Morning:

• 7:00: Depart from Phu Quoc center to An Thoi station (about 45 minutes travel time).
• 7:45: Check-in at An Thoi station, keep the beautiful moments before going up the cable car.
• 8:00: Experience Hon Thom Cable Car, and admire the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky.
• 8:30: Explore the exciting games at Sun World Hon Thom amusement park.
• 10:00: Enjoy the refreshing feeling of swimming at Bai Trao Beach.

Lunch:

• 11:30 – 1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch with fresh seafood at a beachside restaurant.
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Rest, relax, sip drinks, and enjoy the poetic sea view.

Afternoon:

• 2:00 PM: Have fun at Aquatopia Water Park with thrilling rides and unique water slides.
• 5:00 PM: End the trip, and return to An Thoi station.

6. Unmissable experiences when riding Hon Thom Cable Car

Hon Thom cable car is a very interesting tourist destination in Phu Quoc, you will be able to admire the blue sea from above when moving on the cable car to travel to Hon Thom Island. Although the natural scenery here is still quite wild, this is what makes many people fall in love.

• Check-in for virtual life at An Thoi Station, Hon Thom Station

An Thoi Station – An ideal check-in destination for young people

An Thoi Station is designed in the style of ancient Rome, both magnificent and nostalgic. The sandstone walls, curved roofs and majestic warrior statues will make visitors feel like they are lost in the European world of centuries ago. This is an ideal “virtual life” destination that tourists cannot ignore.

• Experiencing the world’s longest cable car system

Admire the beautiful sea view from the cable car cabin

Throughout the journey on the longest cable car in the world, visitors will be able to admire countless beautiful scenes. When departing from An Thoi station, visitors will see the roofs covered with green trees and winding roads. In the middle of the journey is the panoramic view of the vast sea and sky and the fishing boats bobbing on the water. Finally, the scene opens up to blue beaches, white sand and green coconut trees when approaching Hon Thom.

• Having fun at Aquatopia Water Park in Hon Thom

Aquatopia Water Park when visiting Hon Thom Cable Car

Aquatopia Water Park is one of the most modern and attractive water parks in Southeast Asia. Aquatopia has over 20 thrilling games for all ages such as spiral slides, 360-degree slides on round buoys, surfing, lazy rivers, etc. The park is designed with beautiful scenery, in harmony with nature, creating a feeling of relaxation and comfort for visitors.

• Snorkeling

Snorkeling – An activity loved by many tourists

Snorkeling is a new and exciting experience that helps you relieve stress and relax your mind. The colorful coral reefs, hidden under the clear water, create a magical beauty for the vivid natural picture. Visitors can snorkel with goggles, scuba diving or use the underwater walking service.

• Enjoying seafood on Hon Thom

Experience the ultimate Phu Quoc seafood buffet at Hon Thom

When you come to Hon Thom, you will enjoy more than 100 diverse dishes when buying a cable car ticket with a buffet at the restaurants. The dishes are rich from Asia to Europe such as sushi, sashimi, salad, spring rolls, pancakes, fish cake vermicelli,… and fresh seafood such as steamed king prawns, grilled shrimp, squid salad, grilled oysters with scallion oil, scallops baked with cheese,…

7. Which Hon Thom cable car tour is cheap and good quality?

Rooty Trip offers quality Hon Thom cable car tours to serve tourists such as:

• 3 Islands By Speedboat
• Phu Quoc Cable Car & Island trip by Speedboat

To see detailed tour schedules and ticket prices. You can click on the link above to learn more.

We hope the above review of Hon Thom Phu Quoc cable car will help visitors in their upcoming trip. If you are interested in Hon Thom tours, contact Rooty Trip immediately for quick support!

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