Visit Phu Quoc January 2020 Visitor's Guide

FINDING YOUR WAY
Getting around the island
Explore and have fun at your own pace
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In and around the main
town of Duong Dong,
you can get about very
easily on foot. The
cooler morning hours are
certainly the best times to
catch the locals whether
be at the local market or
along the streets looking
for their breakfast of the
day!
Everything in town is
close to hand with shops,
restaurants and bars all
within short strolling
distance of each other. If
you’re looking to head
further afield then bicycles
are a great option.
Away from the busier
roads outside of town
you’ll find you can ride at
a leisurely pace and take
in the quiet streets, back
roads and beaches whilst
getting some mild exercise,
try to set off early to avoid
the heat of the afternoon
sun.
For longer distances,
motorbikes are a
convenient and a highly
affordable way to
experience Phu Quoc.
It’s a great experience to
be independent and visit
parts of the island most
people rarely get to see
while feeling the wind in
your hair.
Phu Quoc’s small size
and relatively quiet roads
make it ideal for exploring
by motorbike so with a
map, a sense of adventure
and a tank of petrol you’ll
be able to tour the country
lanes and quiet beaches
that most visitors can’t
get to.
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Most hotels and
guesthouses will help
organize a motorbike
for you. Just give them
enough time – usually
only a few hours – and
motorbikes can be
delivered to where you
are staying. You can
expect to pay between
150,000vnd and
200,000vnd per day,
depending on season
and style of scooter/
motorbike.
Whether you’re cycling or riding a motorbike please be alert at all times.
Don’t be fooled by the slower pace of life on Phu Quoc, vehicles can sometimes
be travelling fast. ‘Right of Way’ is a very loose term in Vietnam – so look out for
vehicles pulling out in front of you or from anywhere for that matter!
Make sure that you
have a valid license, you
must be riding legally to
be covered by insurance!
Check your insurance.
If the bike is bigger than
50cc you may not be
covered in case of an
accident.
We recommend the
best place to rent a taxi
or motorbike is through
your Hotel or Resort. If
you’re in a small group,
or would just like to sit
back and let someone
else do the driving, then
taxis can be rented by
the day for approx. $50
for 6 hours or half day
approx. $30 for 4 hours.
Most taxis are 7-seaters
so are perfect for families
who want to get out to
explore and hit some
remote beaches.
Remember Safety comes first:
Helmets are to be worn
at all times and be careful
of cheap flimsy looking
ones, when you need them
they need to save you!
It's an obvious one but
don’t speed or drink and
ride, biggest causes of
accidents are speed
and alcohol
þ Always be alert and be ready to expect the unexpected!
We suggest booking
at least a few hours in
advance to be sure of
getting a vehicle at the
time you want. English
speaking drivers are hard
to come by so have a
map at hand to guide
the driver to the places
you wish to visit, some
drivers may want to take
you to another place
where they can earn a
commission so be clear
as to where exactly you
want to go.
Cover up! You catch
the sun a lot quicker than
you think on a bike
Avoid riding at night –
street (and some vehicle)
lighting is often inadequate
and there are plenty of
dogs wandering about