The Hon Thom cable car is one of the world's longest over-sea cable cars โ a 15-minute glide above turquoise water to a Sun World theme park. VinWonders is a separate theme park on the main island with safari, aquarium, water rides, and the Vinpearl Safari. Both are premium attractions at premium prices. This is an honest 2026 guide: current ticket prices, which to choose, how to avoid crowds, and whether each is worth your day.
Hon Thom Cable Car โ Overview
Built by Austrian manufacturer Doppelmayr and opened in 2018, the Hon Thom cable car spans 7,899 meters (4.9 miles) from An Thoi town at the southern tip of Phu Quoc out to Hon Thom island in the gulf. Each cabin holds up to 30 passengers. The one-way ride takes about 15 minutes and climbs to roughly 160 meters above sea level โ the views over the An Thoi archipelago are genuinely spectacular, especially on a clear day.
It's held several "world's longest" records and is engineering-impressive in a way rare for island destinations. Worth the ride even if you skip the park at the end.
Cable Car Ticket Prices 2026
| Ticket type | Adult | Child (6โ12) |
|---|---|---|
| Cable car round-trip only | 300,000 VND ($12) | 200,000 VND ($8) |
| Cable car + Sun World Hon Thom | 800,000 VND ($32) | 550,000 VND ($22) |
| Evening / sunset ticket (after 16:00) | 250,000 VND ($10) | 150,000 VND ($6) |
| Children under 6 | FREE with paying adult | |
Book online on Klook or Traveloka for a modest 5โ10% discount and skip-the-queue priority. On-site prices are identical to website prices โ no discount for direct purchase.
Sun World Hon Thom โ What's There
At the end of the cable car on Hon Thom island is Sun World Hon Thom, a small theme park built on the former fishing island. The headline features:
- Aquatopia Water Park โ 6 slides, wave pool, lazy river. Decent quality but small vs international water parks.
- Amusement rides โ roller coaster, drop tower, carousel. Limited for adults; kids 6โ12 enjoy most.
- Beach access โ pristine white-sand beach, snorkeling gear rental, kayaks.
- Restaurants โ 5โ6 options from fast food ($6โ10) to seafood BBQ ($20โ30).
Full day on Hon Thom (cable car + park + beach + lunch) is reasonable; half day is rushed.
VinWonders Phu Quoc (separate park)
VinWonders is a completely different attraction โ a large theme park in the north of the main Phu Quoc island, about 35โ45 minutes drive from Duong Dong. It's the biggest theme park in Vietnam with:
- 6 themed zones (European Garden, Vietnam Street, Fantasyland, Adventure Land, Tropical Rainforest, King Kong Land)
- 100+ rides and attractions including a wooden roller coaster, log flume, and family rides
- Aquarium with 60,000+ marine creatures โ genuinely impressive
- Water park area (included in ticket) โ waterslides, lazy river
- Live shows throughout the day
Ticket price: 950,000 VND ($38) adults, 750,000 VND ($30) children. All rides included.
Time needed: Full day (open 10:00โ19:00). Bring swimwear โ the water park is worth 2+ hours.
Vinpearl Safari
Adjacent to VinWonders is Vinpearl Safari โ Vietnam's largest wildlife park with 150+ species across semi-wild habitats. The open-bus ride through the predator zone (lions, tigers) is the highlight.
- Ticket: 650,000 VND ($26) adults, 500,000 VND ($20) children
- VinWonders + Safari combo: 1,400,000 VND ($56) adults โ saves 15%
- Time: 3โ4 hours
- Ethics note: Conditions are better than many Southeast Asian zoos but still captivity โ consider your own position. The king penguin exhibit in particular has been controversial.
Best Time & How to Beat the Crowd
Weekends and Vietnamese public holidays (especially Tet and April 30 / May 1) see 3โ4x normal crowd. Opening hour (09:00 for cable car, 10:00 for VinWonders) is the single best crowd-avoidance strategy.
Low-crowd day: TuesdayโThursday, 09:00โ11:00.
High-crowd day: Saturday, 11:00โ15:00.
Rainy season (MayโOctober) actually has the lowest crowds โ rides may pause during afternoon storms but often restart within 30 minutes.
Getting There from Duong Dong
| Destination | Distance | By motorbike | By taxi/Grab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon Thom cable car (An Thoi) | 30 km south | 45 min, ~$3 fuel | $18โ25 one-way |
| VinWonders Phu Quoc (north) | 35 km north | 55 min, ~$4 fuel | $20โ28 one-way |
| Vinpearl Safari (same area as VinWonders) | 35 km north | 55 min | Walk from VinWonders |
For a full VinWonders+Safari day, hiring a car with driver for $50โ80 often works out cheaper than two separate Grabs.
Is It Worth It?
- Cable car alone (15 min ride, no park): YES, worth 300k VND for the views and engineering.
- Cable car + Sun World Hon Thom: YES for families with kids 6โ12; mixed for adults without kids.
- VinWonders: YES for families with kids 3โ12, solid full-day activity.
- Vinpearl Safari: Mixed โ genuinely rare wildlife access but ethical complexity.
- Skip these if: you're on a 3-day Phu Quoc trip and haven't seen Bai Sao, island hopping, and the night market yet. Those are higher priorities.
Practical Tips
- Bring swimwear โ both Sun World and VinWonders have water sections.
- Buy online (Klook or Traveloka) for small discount + skip-ticket-queue.
- Bring a waterproof phone pouch โ saves your phone on the water slides.
- Lunch at the park is overpriced ($10โ20). Pack a light snack; have a real meal after leaving.
- Locker rental is 50,000โ80,000 VND inside the parks. Bring a small padlock for your own backpack if possible.
- Sun protection essential โ both parks have limited shade.
FAQ
Can I do the cable car and VinWonders in one day? Technically yes but exhausting โ they're 70 km apart (90 minutes driving). Pick one per day.
Is there WiFi on the cable car? No, but also not needed โ the views are the point.
Can I bring outside food? Small snacks yes, large meals no. Both parks enforce loosely.
Are wheelchairs and strollers accommodated? VinWonders โ yes, ramps throughout. Cable car โ yes, the cabins are accessible. Sun World Hon Thom โ partial, some areas sandy.
