Phu Quoc - Island of 99 Mountains
Ringed by over a dozen bays and beaches with an archipelago of islets off its south coast, a rugged jungle interior, white sandy shores, clear turquoise waters and a handful of fishing villages, the tear-shaped island of Phu Quoc just inspires superlatives and is one of Vietnam’s rarest finds and finest treasures.
Occupied by the French in 1869, a detention camp for over 40.000 inmates during the Vietnam War and liberated in 1975, the beautiful island is now an isolated, idyllic and relatively unexplored paradise in the Gulf of Thailand.
Known as the island of 99 mountains because of its many sandstone chains which gradually descend from north to south, Phu Quoc boasts some of Vietnam’s best beaches, the most spectacular of which are spread along the western coast.
Family-friendly hideaways and more secluded romantic havens for couples in love all abound here, and for those more in love with the outdoors, the Phu Quoc Natural Reserve is trekking and birding heaven.
Established in 1986 and expanded to an area covering 37,000 hectares, the park is home to almost 100 different species of trees alone and thousands of tropical birds and mammals can be spotted here. Off the southern tip of the main island meanwhile, the 15 islands of An Thoi abound with deserted beaches, azure waters, colourful coral reefs and colonies of spectacular fish.
Experience this sustainable tour arrange by Exotissimo Vietnam, “Vietnam- Back to Nature- 20 Days/ 19 Nights” that conducts you through very authentic places in Vietnam and offer you some unique experience closely with the locals and the nature.
