Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park combines the 7,899.9-metre cable car over the An Thoi archipelago with Aquatopia, Exotica Village, Bai Trao and other island activities. A full day is the safest plan, especially if you want time for both the major attractions and the beach. This guide covers current ticket details, opening times, the best way to plan your day and where to stay nearby in southern Phu Quoc.
Sun World Hon Thom at a Glance
- Overview: This guide covers the Hon Thom cable car, Aquatopia, Exotica Village and Bai Trao beach, plus where to stay nearby.
- Time needed: Sun World suggests six to eight hours, within a published park window of 09:30 to 17:00.
- Tickets: Standard 2026 admission is VND 850,000 for adults and VND 700,000 for children from 1 metre to under 1.4 metres, covering the round-trip cable car, Aquatopia and Exotica Village.
- Getting there: The cable car leaves from Anh Duong station in Sunset Town, about 15 minutes by road from Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay.
- Recommended for: Useful for families and ride-focused groups who will use more than one part of the admission.
Is Sun World Hon Thom Worth a Full Day?
Yes, when the group wants both the cable-car journey and several hours inside the parks. Sun World’s current destination guidance allows six to eight hours, which is more realistic than treating Hon Thom as a quick photo stop. The park’s published operating window is 09:30 to 17:00, so a complete visit uses most of the available day.
Value depends on which parts the group will use. The regular ticket combines a round-trip cable-car ride with Aquatopia and Exotica Village. Someone interested only in the aerial crossing pays for more than the view, while families and ride-focused groups can spread the admission cost across several distinct experiences.
Current official 2026 guidance lists adult admission at VND 850,000, children from 1 metre to under 1.4 metres at VND 700,000 and children under 1 metre at no charge. The buffet combination is VND 1,150,000 for adults and VND 900,000 for children in the same height band. Prices and operating plans can change, so reconfirm the chosen date on the official Sun World Hon Thom ticket guide before payment.
| 2026 published option | Adult | Child 1m to under 1.4m | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard admission | VND 850,000 | VND 700,000 | Round-trip cable car, Aquatopia and Exotica |
| Admission plus Mango buffet | VND 1,150,000 | VND 900,000 | Standard admission plus lunch buffet |
| Child under 1m | No charge | No charge | Height measured under the current child policy |
The regular ticket is most valuable when everyone will use at least two parts of the admission. Before buying, list each person’s priorities and height restrictions: cable-car views, children’s water play, larger slides, the wooden coaster or beach time. That quick check can show whether the group needs one full park day, whether an adult will mainly supervise, and whether the buffet combination simplifies the plan enough to justify its higher price.
- Choose the standard ticket if lunch flexibility matters more than an all-in-one plan.
- Choose the buffet combination when the group wants a fixed lunch stop without leaving the park day.
- Measure younger children before purchase because the published child bands are based on height.
- Recheck the live calendar, weather and ticket inclusions shortly before travel.
Measure the kids before you buy
Child pricing here is set by height, not age: under 1 metre is free and 1 metre to under 1.4 metres pays VND 700,000, so measuring younger children before buying avoids surprises at the gate.
The buffet combination adds VND 300,000 per adult over the standard ticket, which suits groups who want a fixed lunch stop; those who value flexibility can keep the standard ticket.
Start with the Hon Thom Cable Car
The cable car controls the rhythm of the whole visit. Plan the terminal arrival, sea crossing and final return before assigning time to individual rides.
Anh Duong Station Starts the Journey
The mainland terminal sits in Sunset Town in southern Phu Quoc. This matters when choosing accommodation: staying in Sunset Town prioritises a short walk to the station, while Khem Beach trades that doorstep access for a broader beach-resort day before and after Hon Thom. Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is 4.4 kilometres from the cable car and about 15 minutes away by road under the resort’s current transport guide.
Arrive before the first intended departure rather than at the published park opening time. Ticket collection, bag organisation, height checks and the walk through the terminal all take time. The public 09:30 to 17:00 window is the useful planning boundary, but the final boarding time can differ from the attraction closing time. Confirm the day’s last return cabin at the station.
Park closing time is not the last cabin
The 17:00 park closing time is not necessarily the last return cabin, so confirm the day’s final boarding time at the station on arrival rather than planning the afternoon around park hours.
Aim to arrive before your intended departure rather than at 09:30: ticket collection, height checks and the walk through the terminal all take time, on top of the roughly 15-minute drive from Khem Beach.
The Sea Crossing Is the Attraction
The cable car covers nearly 7.9 kilometres without a stop, crossing above fishing boats, islets and open water. Guinness World Records recognises it as the longest non-stop three-rope cable car, with the record set on 3 January 2018. Sun World describes the ride itself as about 15 minutes.
Choose seats by priority rather than trying to chase every angle at once. The mainland departure gives a broad view back toward Sunset Town; farther out, the interest shifts to the archipelago beneath the cabin. Window glare changes with the sun, so a phone held close to the glass usually works better than a large camera pressed into the centre of the cabin.
Detailed Information:
- Mainland terminal: Anh Duong station inside Sunset Town
- Cable-car length: 7,899.9 metres
- Crossing time: About 15 minutes each way
- Current published park hours: 09:30-17:00, effective from 20 July 2026
- Planning check: Confirm the day’s final return boarding time at the station
Pick your view before you board
The 15-minute crossing has two distinct views: the departure looks back over Sunset Town, while farther out the interest moves to the islets and fishing boats below, so choose a side by priority rather than chasing every angle.
For photos, hold a phone close to the glass to cut the glare that changes with the sun, rather than pressing a large camera into the centre of the cabin.
Choose Aquatopia for the Main Park Day
Aquatopia deserves the largest block of the day because its attraction mix serves very different ages and confidence levels. A little preparation prevents the group from spending its first hour debating rides beside the map.
More Than 20 Water Attractions Across Six Zones
Aquatopia is the main reason to allocate several hours after the cable car. Sun World describes more than 20 attractions arranged across six themed zones.
The layout mixes raft slides, body slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and play structures, so the group can alternate high-energy rides with slower water time rather than queueing for one ride type all afternoon.
Taipan is a useful example of why the ride board matters. Its official page specifies rafts for three to six riders and a minimum height of 106 centimetres; children from 106 to 119 centimetres need an accompanying adult. Those rules make group size and child height practical planning details, not information to discover only after joining the queue.
Family Areas and Higher-Energy Rides
Monkey Beach gives younger visitors a dedicated water-play area. Children at least 120 centimetres tall can use it independently, while those from 85 to 119 centimetres need an accompanying adult under the published rule. Families can start here to build confidence before deciding whether the taller slides suit each child.
Older children and adults can make Taipan and the larger slides the priority, then use Lost Lagoon or the wave pool between queues. Do not promise every ride to the whole family: individual attractions can apply their own height, health and accompaniment restrictions. Read the entrance board for each ride even when the general park ticket admits the guest.
Plan Around Changing Park Conditions
Water attractions can pause for weather, maintenance or operational reasons. A wet forecast does not automatically mean the entire park is closed, but lightning, strong wind or rough sea conditions can affect exposed rides and cable-car operations. Check the official channels on the morning of the visit and ask staff which attractions are running before committing to a fixed ride order.
- Pack swimwear, quick-dry clothing and a secure waterproof phone pouch.
- Carry sun protection and drinking water even when cloud cover looks heavy.
- Wear footwear that can handle wet surfaces and the walk between park zones.
- Keep dry clothes for the return cable car and the evening in Sunset Town.
- Photograph the operating board and final return time on arrival.
Add Exotica, Bai Trao and Island Time
Hon Thom works best when the visit changes pace. Exotica supplies dry-land thrills, Bai Trao supplies a beach break, and marine activities remain optional additions for groups with time and suitable conditions.
Exotica Village Adds Dry-Land Rides
Exotica Village changes the pace after Aquatopia. Its Roaring Timber Serpent wooden coaster reaches a published speed of up to 80 kilometres per hour and uses about 1,000 cubic metres of timber imported from the United States. Eagle’s Eye supplies the slower visual contrast with a rotating observation experience above the island.
Do Exotica earlier if the coaster is a must, because a late start leaves less recovery time if operations pause. Guests who dislike intense rides can still use the zone for the elevated views and atmosphere, then return to the water park or beach without forcing the coaster into the plan.
Ask about the day’s operating schedule when entering the zone. Coasters and observation rides can follow different cycles, and a queue that looks short may still pause between runs. Keeping one alternative nearby prevents a temporary closure from consuming the final hour.
Bai Trao Gives the Day a Slower Finish
Bai Trao is the natural place to lower the pace between rides and the return journey. Its sand and island setting provide a different experience from the engineered parks, but the 17:00 operating boundary means it should not be saved for an assumed sunset stay. Leave enough time to change, collect belongings and reach the return cabin.
Use the beach as a deliberate pause, not an unplanned gap. A short swim and time on the sand can reset younger visitors after the water park, while adults can decide whether another paid sea activity still fits. Keep watches, tickets and dry clothing together so the group does not spend the final part of the afternoon retracing its route for scattered belongings.
Sea Activities Extend the Hon Thom Day
Sun World also lists activities such as kayaking, parasailing, snorkelling and sea walking around the island. Treat these as optional additions rather than automatic ticket inclusions. Availability, weather limits, age rules and prices can vary, so ask the operator what is running and what the quoted fee covers before joining.
Read more: Phu Quoc Map: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigate this Island
Build the Day Around Cable Car Timings
A useful itinerary protects the must-do experiences early and keeps a margin before the final cabin. The sequence below suits a first visit without pretending every attraction can fit.
Morning Cable Car and Main Attractions
Aim to reach the mainland terminal before the 09:30 opening window. Ride the cable car first, store or organise belongings, then tackle the group’s highest-priority Aquatopia or Exotica attractions before lunch. This order protects the main reason for visiting if afternoon weather or ride pauses reduce the later programme.
A family can split after arrival without losing the day: confident riders go to Taipan or the larger slides, while younger children start at Monkey Beach with an adult. Agree on a meeting point and time before phones go into waterproof cases or lockers. The resort’s guide to things to do in Phu Quoc with kids can help place the park day within a wider family itinerary.
Lunch Without Breaking the Park Day
The official cable-car and buffet combination includes lunch from 11:00 to 14:30 under the published 2026 guide. It suits groups that want one predictable meal stop, while a regular admission ticket leaves more flexibility to choose elsewhere. Food availability and individual outlet hours should still be checked after arrival.
Set a lunch meeting time even if the group separates for rides. A late meal can overlap with the final operating hours for Exotica or Bai Trao, while an earlier stop protects more of the afternoon. Keep the ticket or digital confirmation accessible in case staff need to distinguish the buffet product from standard admission.
Return to Sunset Town Before Evening
Start changing and regrouping well before the final return. The official destination guide’s six-to-eight-hour itinerary fits the park’s current schedule when the visit begins near opening. It does not support a late-morning arrival followed by every water ride, Exotica, beach time and an optional marine activity.
Back on the mainland, the station releases visitors directly into Sunset Town. That makes an evening walk possible without another attraction transfer. Guests based on Khem Beach should still allow time for the drive back to the resort, showering and dinner rather than stacking every south-island experience into one exhausted day.
Keep the evening reservation flexible until the group is back on the mainland. Wet clothing, ride queues and the final cabin can all shift the return, and children may need food earlier than expected. A resort dinner removes one more transfer; a Sunset Town dinner works when the group still has energy to explore around the station.
Read more: Phu Quoc Solo Travel Guide 2026: Things You Must Know
Best Resorts Near the Cable Car Station
Staying in Sunset Town gives you the shortest transfer to the Hon Thom cable car, while Khem Beach offers more of a resort stay around the park day, with breakfast, pools and direct beach access. Compare the options below, or see the broader guide to where to stay in Phu Quoc.
Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay on Khem Beach
Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay works well for travellers who want to stay near Hon Thom while keeping a beachfront base in southern Phu Quoc.
From Khem Beach, the Hon Thom cable-car station is about 4.4 kilometres away, with the resort’s transport guide estimating a drive of around 15 minutes. That makes an early start practical without requiring guests to stay directly in Sunset Town, while Khem Beach remains available for the rest of the stay.
Breakfast also fits easily around an early park departure. Mercato Restaurant serves its Vietnamese and international breakfast buffet exclusively to in-house guests from 06:30, with 08:00 to 09:00 identified as the busiest period. Eating before that peak gives you more time for the drive and cable-car terminal before the park opens.
For couples, families or small groups wanting more private space after a day at Hon Thom, the Penthouse 2 Bedrooms with Private Pool ranges from 135 to 200 square metres. It includes two king bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining table for six and two balconies, along with a private plunge pool and sun loungers.
Larger families can consider the Apartment 3 Bedrooms with Private Pool. The 148-square-metre duplex includes two king bedrooms, one twin bedroom and three bathrooms, including a bathtub. A dining table for six and two balconies add shared space, while the private pool gives the group somewhere to relax without leaving the accommodation.
Once the cable-car day is over, another excursion does not need to fill the afternoon. Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay’s 5,000-square-metre multi-level swimming pool offers a choice between active laps and slower time beside the water. Its scale and tiered layout make the pool a practical bridge between several hours of rides and the evening meal.
For a quieter option, Emerald Spa opens daily from 09:00 to 22:00. Its published Pure Forest package combines a 50-minute organic coffee-ground body scrub, a 50-minute aloe-vera body wrap and a 60-minute essential-oil body treatment. The full 160-minute package is listed at VND 2,800,000; confirm the current price and availability when reserving.
Dinner can also stay on Khem Beach. Herring Bar opens from 10:00 to 23:00, with last orders at 22:30, and seats up to 300 guests in its beachfront setting. Its charcoal-grilled menu includes meat and seafood dishes, making it a convenient option after returning from Hon Thom without another evening transfer.
Beyond the grilled platters, the menu gives guests a chance to try ingredients and dishes associated more closely with Phu Quoc. Herring Bar highlights local specialties such as herring salad, Phu Quoc egg squid and sun-dried Spanish mackerel, with seafood supplied from fishing boats returning in the morning. This makes dinner at the resort useful for travellers who want to explore some island flavours without adding another restaurant stop to the itinerary.
The live BBQ station adds another element to the evening, with chefs grilling meat and seafood to order over charcoal in the open beachfront setting. Herring Bar combines this cooking area with uninterrupted views across Khem Beach and an open-air layout inspired by a traditional fishing village, giving families and groups space to settle in for a longer dinner after returning from Hon Thom.
Guests planning to spend on dining or spa treatments can also compare the current Resort Credit offer. Published packages currently start at VND 2,000,000 for VND 2,200,000 in resort credit and increase to VND 12,000,000 for VND 15,000,000 in credit. The credit can be used for eligible food, beverage, spa and wellness spending, so confirm the latest terms and inclusions before purchase.
For a Hon Thom day, the main advantage is straightforward: an early breakfast, about a 15-minute drive to the cable-car station and a beachfront resort to return to afterward. Compare the room types and current offers based on your group size and how much time you expect to spend at the resort.
Sunset Town Resorts for Maximum Station Proximity
Staying in Sunset Town puts the Hon Thom Cable Car Station within walking distance, reducing the need for an early-morning transfer. It also makes it easier to explore the night market, restaurants, waterfront attractions and evening shows after returning from Hon Thom..
Accommodation here ranges from full-service beachfront resorts to smaller boutique hotels and serviced apartments. Prices can vary considerably by room category, breakfast, taxes, cancellation terms and occupancy, so compare the final payable amount for the same dates and guest count.
Recommended hotels and resorts near the cable-car station include:
- La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton: Sunset Town, Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone, An Giang Province, Vietnam.
- Cybele Sunset Hotel Phu Quoc: 23 Positano Street, Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province, Vietnam.
- Roma Hotel Phu Quoc: 312–316 Sorrento Street, Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, An Giang Province, Vietnam.
- Times Corner Sorrento Boutique Hotel: 201–203 Sorrento Street, Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
- Fella Hotel Phu Quoc: 330–332 Sorrento 3 Street, Sunset Town, Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
Read more: 5 Top-Rated Resorts Near Khem Beach in Phu Quoc for the Ultimate Beachfront Stay
Conclusion
Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park deserves a full day when the plan includes the record cable car, several Aquatopia rides, Exotica and time at Bai Trao. Use 09:30 to 17:00 as the current planning window, arrive early and confirm the final return, weather and ticket terms close to the visit. For more detail on the aerial journey itself, use the resort’s Hon Thom cable car guide.
Book Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay directly when the trip needs more than station proximity. Its Khem Beach location, early Mercato breakfast, private-pool accommodation, multi-level pool, Emerald Spa and Herring Bar turn the Hon Thom visit into one part of a balanced southern Phu Quoc stay.
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