Hon Thom cable car on Phu Quoc in 2026 — prices & hours
The Hon Thom cable car on Phu Quoc is 7.9 km of flight over turquoise sea at 174 metres up — a Guinness World Record and one of the standout experiences in Vietnam. This guide has 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, how to get there, the Aquatopia water park and Sunset Town.
The cabin carries you for 15 minutes above the An Thới archipelago — past fishing boats, green islets and endless blue. Below is everything worth knowing before you go, from the ticket price to the best day plan.
Information current as of July 2026. Check prices and hours on sunworld.vn before you go.
What the Hon Thom cable car is
The Hòn Thơm Cable Car is the world's longest 3-rope cable car crossing the sea. Built by Sun Group, it opened on 4 February 2018, took its first visitors on 14 February and has since become the headline attraction on Phu Quoc and a near-mandatory stop for visitors.
Technical specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 7,899.9 m (~7.9 km) |
| Record | Guinness World Record |
| Height above sea | up to 174 m |
| Ride time | ~15 minutes |
| Number of cabins | 69 |
| Cabin capacity | up to 30 people |
| Speed | 8.5 m/s (~30 km/h) |
| Wi-Fi in cabins | yes |
| Operator | Sun Group |
| Manufacturer | Doppelmayr (Austria) |
The route
The cable car departs from Ánh Dương station in An Thới ward (the southern tip of Phu Quoc) and passes over three islands of the archipelago:
Ánh Dương station → Hòn Dừa island → Hòn Rỏi island → Hòn Thơm island
Hòn Thơm translates as "Pineapple Island." This is where you'll find the Aquatopia water park, the beach and the Sun World Hon Thom theme park.
Ticket prices in 2026
How much is the Hon Thom cable car? Here are the current 2026 prices.
Cable car tickets (round trip)
| Category | VND | ~USD |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (height from 1.4 m) | 850,000 | ~$33 |
| Child (height 1–1.39 m) | 600,000 | ~$23 |
| Child (under 1 m) | free | — |
Combo tickets
| Package | Adult (VND) | Child (VND) |
|---|---|---|
| Cable car + Mango buffet | 1,150,000 (~$44) | 900,000 (~$35) |
| Mango buffet only | 390,000 (~$15) | 290,000 (~$11) |
| Kiss of the Sea show | 1,000,000 (~$38) | — |
What the ticket includes
For one price you get:
- The round-trip cable car ride
- Entry to Sun World Hon Thom
- Aquatopia Water Park (20+ slides)
- Exotica Village theme area
That is effectively a full day of activities for about $33 — not cheap by Vietnamese standards, but fair given the scale of the park.
How to save
Tickets bought through Klook or GetYourGuide are often 10–15% cheaper than the box office, and you skip part of the queue with a QR code on your phone. Watch for Sun Group seasonal deals too — there are usually promo prices around New Year and Tet.
Fast Track — no queue at the border
5–10 minutes instead of an hour in the immigration queue
from$11per passenger
Opening hours and schedule
The cable car runs daily. Sun World changes the hours by season; below is the schedule from 20 July 2026, per sunworld.vn.
| Time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Morning | 09:30–11:30 |
| Break | 11:30–13:30 |
| Afternoon | 13:30–17:00 |
Departures
Cabins run in two windows: 09:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:00. In between the cable car stands still. Hours change, so check sunworld.vn before you go.
When to arrive
Aim for 09:30 — the first departure. Mornings have shorter queues, and the views from the cabin in the morning light are the best. Always check the time of the last return ride so you don't get stranded on the island.
How to get to the cable car
The station sits in An Thới ward, at the southern tip of Phu Quoc. From the centre of the island (Dương Đông) it is about 25 km, a 30–40 minute drive; the island's taxis, buses and scooter rentals are covered in our Phu Quoc transport guide.
- An Thoi station (lower) (Nhà ga An Thới): Cable car departure point — Duong Dong → station: 30–40 min
- Hon Thom station (upper) (Nhà ga Hòn Thơm): Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park — ~15 min ride, 7.9 km over the sea
- Aquatopia Water Park (Công viên nước Aquatopia): 20+ slides, lazy river, wave pool — Included in the cable car ticket
- Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn): A 30 cm gap between the two spans — Free entry, 07:00–23:00
- Sunset Town: Mediterranean-style quarter by the station — Kiss of the Sea show — 21:00, 1,000,000 VND
- La Festa Phu Quoc (Curio Collection by Hilton): Hotel right by the station, 200+ rooms
- Duong Dong (Dương Đông): Island centre, ~25 km to the station
By taxi or Grab
The easiest option. Book a car in the Grab app so you don't have to haggle — the fare is fixed and shown up front, and you can pay by card.
| Route | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Duong Dong → station | 300,000–450,000 VND (~$12–18) | 30–40 min |
By scooter
If you rent a scooter (150,000–200,000 VND / ~$6–8 a day), the ride to the station takes the same 30–40 minutes. There is free parking at the station. Note that many rentals ask for your passport as a deposit, and an International Driving Permit, together with your national licence (category A1/A), is required to ride legally.
Sun World shuttle
Sun World runs a shuttle service; its contact is listed on sunworld.vn. Ask there or at your hotel reception where and when it departs.
By bus
City buses to An Thoi are infrequent, so check the route and schedule in advance.
What to see on Hon Thom island
The cable car takes you to Hòn Thơm island, home to Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park. You can easily spend a full day here.
Aquatopia Water Park
One of the largest water parks in Southeast Asia, and the main reason travellers come to Hon Thom. It is included in your cable car ticket.
What's there:
- 20+ water slides of varying difficulty
- Roaring Timber Serpent in Exotica Village — Vietnam's first wooden roller coaster, up to 80 km/h
- Lazy river
- Wave pool
- Kids' zone
- Inflatable aqua park on the water
Hon Thom beach
A pretty beach with golden sand and clear water. There are lifeguards and lounger rental, plus water sports: kayaks, water skiing, parasailing. Hon Thom and the nearby An Thoi islands are also the launch point for Phu Quoc's best snorkelling and diving trips. For more on the island's coast, see our guide to Phu Quoc beaches.
Exotica Village
A themed area inland: colourful houses, gardens and rides. A calmer zone to wander between swimming and lunch.
Mango buffet
A buffet restaurant inside the park: seafood, Vietnamese dishes, desserts. On its own it is 390,000 VND (~$15). The combo with your cable car ticket is better value.
Sunset Town — the cable car station
The cable car departs from Sunset Town, a tourist district in the south of Phu Quoc built in a Mediterranean style. It is worth a visit even if you don't ride the cable car.
What to see in Sunset Town
The architecture. Bright facades, towers and arches — it all evokes an Italian town. The Ánh Dương cable car station is styled after the Roman Colosseum.
Seaside cafés. San Ga Cafe and Panorama Cafe both look out over the sea and islands — a good spot for a coffee before the ride.
La Festa Phu Quoc. A Curio Collection by Hilton hotel right by the station, 200+ rooms — handy if you want to make it a two-day visit.
Kiss Bridge (Cầu Hôn)
Cầu Hôn is a romantic bridge that has become a symbol of Phu Quoc. Its two halves reach toward each other but never touch — a 30 cm gap remains. The design is inspired by Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam."
The bridge stands in Sunset Town, not on Hon Thom. Entry is free, 07:00–23:00, and it is not part of the cable car ticket. The best time for photos is sunset.
Evening shows
Kiss of the Sea is Phu Quoc's flagship show: 60+ international performers, water effects, fire, lasers and a 7-minute fireworks finale. In 2025 it earned a Guinness World Record as the largest permanent water-projection theatre in the world.
- Time: 21:00, with a fireworks finale around 21:30 (except Tuesdays)
- Ticket: 1,000,000 VND (~$38), 1,300,000 VND (~$50) for two, per sunworld.vn as of September 2026
Symphony of the Sea is a separate jet-ski and flyboard show. Watch it from the Kiss Bridge or the beach. It runs daily from 19:30, tickets ~$18–28. For more things to do on Phu Quoc, see our guide.
Is it safe?
"Did the Phu Quoc cable car break down?" is one of the most-searched questions. Here's the reality.
Standards
The cable car was designed and built to European standards by Doppelmayr (Austria), the world leader in ropeway construction. It uses a modern 3-rope system with safety sensors that account for weather conditions, and it undergoes regular technical inspections.
Incidents
Brief stoppages have happened — usually due to strong wind or a scheduled check. In bad weather the cable car may close, which is a standard safety measure.
If it stops
Cabins have lighting and Wi-Fi. If it stops, stay calm and wait for instructions; staff are trained for such situations.
Practical tips
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel — for the water park and beach
- Sunscreen and a hat — there is little shade on the island
- A change of clothes — after the water park
- Cash — not everywhere takes cards
An ideal one-day plan
- 09:00 — arrive in Sunset Town, coffee at San Ga Cafe
- 09:30 — first cable car departure
- 09:45 — arrive on Hon Thom, Aquatopia water park (2–3 hours)
- 12:00 — lunch at the Mango buffet
- 13:00 — Hon Thom beach, water sports
- 14:30 — Exotica Village
- 15:30 — return cable car ride
- 16:00 — stroll around Sunset Town, Kiss Bridge, photos
- 21:00 — Kiss of the Sea show (optional)
Best time to go
The best season is November–April (dry season): clear skies, calm sea, the best views from the cabin. In the rainy season (May–October) the cable car can close due to wind.
FAQ
One main line — the Hon Thom Cable Car, from Sunset Town across the An Thới archipelago to Hòn Thơm island.
- An adult ticket, round trip850,000 VND~$33
- The “cable car + buffet” combo1,150,000 VNDsmart move: beats buying lunch on the island separately
- Klook and GetYourGuide10–15% cheaperthan the box office
Sunset Town, An Thới ward (the south of the island). A Grab from the centre is 300,000–450,000 VND (~$12–18). Renting a scooter for the day at ~150,000 VND is cheaper and lets you tour the whole south.
- Almost 8 km (7,899.9 m)a Guinness World Recordfor a 3-rope cable car
- A one-way ride15 minutes
- The Ba Na Hills cable car near Da Nang5.8 kmfor comparison
Up to 174 metres above sea level at its highest point. The cabins are fully enclosed and air-conditioned and hold up to 30 people. If you're afraid of heights, sit in the middle.
The Hon Thom Cable Car, part of Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park. In a map app, search for "Sun World Hon Thom" or "Ga cáp treo An Thới."
On the Sun World schedule from 20 July 2026, 09:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:00. Practical tip: arrive around 09:30 for the first ride and no queue. After 14:00 the wait is 20–40 minutes.
To Hòn Thơm island, with the Aquatopia water park and a beach. Budget at least 3–4 hours: water park + lunch + beach. With kids it is a full day.
Prices current as of July 2026. USD figures are approximate at ~26,000 VND = $1 — confirm the current rate before you travel.
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