Hon Thom Cable Car: Hop Aboard the World’s Longest Oversea Cable Car in Vietnam
If you’ve ever dreamed of having an aerial view of a pristine white beach surrounded by vibrant blue water but aren’t keen on boarding a cramped helicopter or tiny seaplane prone to turbulence, consider traveling to Vietnam to hop aboard the Phu Quoc Cable Car, commonly known as the Hon Thom Cable Car.
The Hon Thom Cable Car, which spans 5 miles, has been recognized as the longest oversea cable car in the world. Hovering 570 feet above the sea, the Hon Thom Cable Car overlooks the gorgeous coconut tree-lined Hon Thom Island. Riders enjoy a bird’s-eye view of abundant boat traffic, a sprawling water park, and one of Asia’s most gorgeous beaches.
If you’re a little squeamish about heights, you can rest easy because the Hon Thom Cable Car was designed by an Austrian company called Doppelmayr, famous for designing sturdy cable cars that provide smooth, steady rides. It generally takes about 15 minutes to travel the length of the Hon Thom Cable Car line. The Hon Thom Cable Car features spacious cabins with large windows that offer magnificent views of the turquoise sea below.
In addition to riding the Hon Thom Cable Car, visitors can bask in the sun on Hon Thom Island, kayak, parasail, or hop aboard a jet ski. The nearby Aquatopia Water Park features fanciful waterslides shaped like mangoes, alligators, and dragons. Aquatopia boasts a lazy river that offers a stunning view of the sea. Hon Thom Island also hosts several delectable restaurants serving fresh seafood and traditional Vietnamese culinary delights, such as banh mi sandwiches.
There’s a good chance that gliding over a breathtakingly beautiful expanse of ocean in the Hon Thom Cable Car on a bright sunny day will top your list of favorite travel experiences.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- An Thoi Cable Car Station (Sun World Hon Thom departure), Sunset Town, An Thoi, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- Coordinates
- 10.02704, 104.00724
- Access
- Board at Sun World’s An Thoi (An Duong) cable-car station in Sunset Town; the line crosses Hon Dua and Hon Roi before reaching Hon Thom. A valid cable-car ticket is required, and inclusions on Hon Thom depend on the specific ticket package.
- Admission
- Sun World’s 2026 fare notice lists a same-day round-trip ticket at VND 850,000 for adults over 1.4 m, VND 700,000 for children 1–1.4 m, and free for children under 1 m. The base ticket includes the return cable car and same-day access to Sun World Hon Thom, Exotica and Aquatopia; food and paid beach activities are extra. Its lunch-buffet ticket is a separate package (VND 1,150,000 adult / VND 900,000 child). Confirm the date-specific booking price and inclusions.
- Time needed
- The cable-car ride itself takes about 15 minutes each way (operator-published duration); this excludes queues and time on Hon Thom.
- Best season
- For generally drier weather, Sun World and Phú Quốc’s visitor guide recommend roughly November–April; Vietnam’s national tourism portal describes the island’s dry season as about October–March, with its best weather December–February. Treat this as seasonal planning guidance, not a guarantee of calm seas or cable operation: check the operator’s live schedule and weather before travel.
- Opening hours
- The operator’s October 9, 2026 update lists cable-car service in two windows, 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5:00 p.m.; Sun World’s live page currently lists the park as open 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The operator warns hours may change. Check the date-specific live schedule before setting out; park hours and cable-car departure windows are not interchangeable.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-23
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-23
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