Phu Quoc Archipelago, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is one of the most favorite destinations in the South of Vietnam. It is an ideal attraction for a holiday vacation. Visiting Phu Quoc, you can get yourself immersed in the unspoiled beaches, diverse eco forests, and marine systems. Besides, Phu Quoc will impress you by various small and large islets. Below are 6 islands you should visit when you are in Phu Quoc.

• Mong Tay Islet
• Xuong Islet
• Mot Islet
• May Rut Islet
• Son Islet
• Thom Islet

Let’s get more information about each of these islets.

Mong Tay Islet

Mong Tay island- Phu Quoc

Mong Tay islet is a hidden gem located in the An Thoi archipelago, Hon Thom Commune, Phu Quoc. To get to the island, you will have to stay in the canoe for about 1 hour. Setting foot on Mong Tay islet, you will be amazed by the sceneries of sandy beach stretching and the palm forest. The crescent-shaped beach with turquoise seawater will not make you disappointed.

The specialty you should not miss here is the coral bank, which is 5 minutes by canoe from the islet. The corals here grow close to each other, gathering in a giant reef with shimmering colors. The coral system in Mong Tay islet is diverse with 17 types of soft and hard corals, and cucumber sea. Swimming, diving in the water, camping in the beach, or lying in the sandy bank will help you escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Xuong Islet

Xuong Islet is the furthest islet to the South of Phu Quoc island. Although it is just a small islet, the Xuong islet still attracts tourists by its airy atmosphere and unspoiled landscape.

The beach in the islet is beautiful with the turquoise seawater reflecting the sky and the sunlight, and the smooth sandy bank stretching along. Standing on the island, you can find an interesting cave. You can discover the cave and look out to the sea from this cave.

Xuong Islet is also an ideal islet to watch the corals. The coral reefs are in the shallow depth; therefore, it is suitable for a diving trip into the sea. You should watch out for a few hard corals, scattered rocks, and seaweed. Immersing yourself in the sea, you will have a chance to see the barracuda, giant clams, pufferfish, and colorful fishes.

Let’s put Xuong Islet into the list of your visiting attractions in Phu Quoc!

Mot Islet

Mot Islet is located in Bai Thom commune, in the Northeast of Phu Quoc. It is just 200 meters from Phu Quoc island; therefore, you do not need to use the boat to come here. The water here is shallow, and you can walk directly in the water. You can also try to use the footbridge connecting to the islet.

Visiting Mot islet, you can experience both the sea and the forest. This place has a diverse vegetation system. Visiting around, you will see yourself lost in the green color of the ancient trees, of the sea spinach, and the purple color of sea spinach flower.

Mot islet is suitable for those who are seeking a peaceful setting and a cool atmosphere place. Coming to the island, you can get relaxed and disengaged from the outside hustle and bustle.

May Rut Islet

May Rut Islet has two parallel islets, which are May Rut Trong and May Rut Ngoai Islet. You will have to be in the boat for about 1 hour to get there.

The seawater in May Rut Ngoai islet is crystal clear, as there are many stones and less sand on the beach. Staying in the bank, you can see your image reflecting on the sea surface. The islet is peaceful and not crowded with people. Therefore, you can come here to enjoy swimming, lying on the beach without being disturbed.

May Rut Trong is more famous for tourists. It attracts tourists by its smooth sandy bank stretching long, cool and clear seawater, and diverse marine ecosystem. Besides, you can find many exciting activities in May Rut Trong islet. You will have chances to snorkel and watch coral reefs and different types of fishes. Visiting the pearl culturing area and floating house with rare seafood such as abalone, sea cucumber, turtle, etc. In the evening, you can join squid fishing with the fishermen.

Son Islet

Son Islet is the intersection between the unspoiled nature and peaceful villages in coastal areas.

With the coastal line of more than one kilometers in the crescent shape, Son Islet possesses lots of small pristine beaches such as Bang beach, Nha beach, Bac beach, Thien Tue beach, etc. Among them, Bang beach is the most beautiful beach with long sandy banks, clear seawater, and small and large rapid rocks. You will be immersed in the cool water and enjoy the peaceful and airy atmosphere of the sea, under the coconut trees.

Besides, normal activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and watching coral reefs, or fishing, climbing, or trekking through the forest are exciting experiences. Hon Son islet has 7 mountains. Ma Thien Lanh mountain, at the height of 450 meters, is the most featured mountain here. Crossing the sidesteps and the gravel road, you can reach the top of the hill and admire the sea's panoramic view.

Besides, you can drop in some pagodas and temples in the islet.

Thom Islet

Thom island- Phu Quoc

Thom islet is the largest islet in An Thoi archipelago. To get Thom islet, you can choose to use the high-speed boat or use the cable car. The cable car is a moderns mean of transport and the time to get Thom islet is just 15 minutes. You can have the chance to enjoy the panoramic view of An Thoi when you use the cable car.

Visiting Thom islet, you can enjoy playing different games in the Sun World entertainment park. The floating house on the beach is a free activity for all ages. Coming to the islet, swimming in idyllic beaches such as Nom beach, Nam Beach, Chuong beach, is also an enjoyable experience.

Thom islet is famous for its crystal seawater and abundant vegetation, especially the colorful coral reefs. Snorkeling and watching coral reefs at a depth of 30 meters is suitable for those who love adventuring and have good condition health.