1. Why visit Phu Quoc on New Year's Day
1.1. Favorable weather and beautiful natural scenery
Phu Quoc attracts tourists with its clear blue beaches and long stretches of fine sand. (Source: Collected)
New Year's Day is a time for spring travel, and Phu Quoc is the perfect destination to start a lucky new year. During this time, the sky is clear, the sun is gentle, and the sea breeze is cool, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, or strolling on the long white sandy beaches.
Pearl Island not only stands out with its beautiful natural scenery but is also a resort paradise with a series of luxurious resorts, attractive entertainment areas, and rich specialty restaurants. A spring trip to Phu Quoc helps tourists enjoy the beauty of the sea and islands, reunite with family and friends, and start the new year with positive energy and memorable experiences.
1.2. Lively festival atmosphere
Besides the beautiful nature, Phu Quoc during New Year's Day is also filled with festival colors, making the spring trip more vibrant. Famous areas such as Duong Dong center, Sunset Town, or coastal resorts are splendidly decorated with colorful lights and lively check-in miniatures, creating an ideal space to capture memorable moments at the beginning of the year.
Visitors can participate in many special activities: New Year's countdown, art performances, street carnivals, or experience bustling night markets. Whether you travel with family, friends, or loved ones, Phu Quoc travel on New Year's Day is always the perfect start to a peaceful and lucky new year.
2. How to travel and save costs for Phu Quoc travel on New Year's Day 2026
2.1. Traveling by plane
Phu Quoc International Airport welcomes millions of tourists from all over the country and internationally each year. With advanced infrastructure, traveling to Pearl Island becomes quick and convenient. Tourists can reach Phu Quoc in just 1-2 hours of flight through airlines operating direct routes such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, Bamboo Airways, or Sun PhuQuoc Airways...
Sun PhuQuoc Airways brings a convenient and complete travel and exploration experience to Pearl Island. (Source: Collected)
To save costs, you should book tickets early, especially during the New Year holiday, when travel demand increases. An attractive option is that Sun PhuQuoc Airways has just launched the Sun PhuQuoc Airways App, offering up to 20% discount on ticket prices for all flight routes. This application helps passengers book tickets online, manage services, check-in electronically, receive boarding passes, and connect directly with the Sun Group ecosystem, bringing a complete, convenient, and economical New Year trip to Pearl Island.
2.2. Traveling by high-speed ferry
If you love the sea travel experience, visitors can choose high-speed ferries to Phu Quoc from two main piers: Ha Tien and Rach Gia. The travel time is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Ha Tien and 2 hours 30 minutes from Rach Gia, helping visitors quickly reach Pearl Island while enjoying the beautiful sea scenery along the way.
There are currently 5 popular ferry companies serving this route: Superdong, Phu Quoc Express, Ngoc Thanh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Thoi ferry. Each company offers multiple trips per day with flexible schedules and various ticket prices according to services, well meeting the needs of visitors from near and far as well as local residents. Choosing a high-speed ferry not only shortens travel time but also provides a convenient, comfortable, and safe experience.
2.3. Traveling from the airport to the center and between areas
In Phu Quoc, visitors have many options to travel from the airport to the center or between areas: taxi, shuttle bus, motorbike rental, or self-driving car.
To save time and have the most complete experience when traveling to Phu Quoc for the New Year holiday, you can book a shuttle service at your resort or hotel. This mode of transportation is both convenient and time-flexible for travel during the holiday season. With these flexible options, your New Year trip to Pearl Island will be complete, economical, and comfortable.
3. Outstanding entertainment spots for traveling to Phu Quoc for the New Year holiday 2026
3.1. Sunset Town
Located on the Southwest coast of Pearl Island, Sunset Town is known as the destination of love, art, and festivals, and is also the place with the most beautiful sunset views in the world. This is an ideal place to experience the lively New Year atmosphere, relax, and enjoy romantic moments with family, friends, or loved ones.
3.1.1. Sunset Bazaar
Sunset Bazaar is the vibrant center of Sunset Town, a convergence of global cuisine, street art, and a modern, youthful lifestyle. Visitors can enjoy French pastries at the Eric Kayser - Maison Kayser store while admiring the romantic sunset scenery by the sea.
During the New Year holiday, Sunset Town also organizes Countdown – welcoming the new year, attracting a large number of visitors. The moment of transition between the old and new year here becomes sacred, bustling, and full of positive energy, ushering in a lucky and exciting new year on Pearl Island.
3.1.2. Kiss of the Sea
One of the unmissable highlights is the multimedia art show Kiss of the Sea, a spectacular performance combining 8 advanced technologies including laser effects, water projection, lighting, music, and impressive stage techniques, featuring over 60 international artists.
Spectacular fireworks in the Kiss of the Sea show. (Source: Collection)
The show uses the world's largest seawater screen, bringing a vivid artistic experience combined with a brilliant fireworks display that lights up the entire South Island. A Phu Quoc trip during New Year's Day will be more complete when visitors and their families admire the brilliant fireworks moment, creating memorable moments at the beginning of the new year on the Pearl Island.
3.2. Sun World Hon Thom
Sun World Hon Thom is a modern entertainment complex located on Hon Thom Island – the "jewel" of the An Thoi archipelago, south of Phu Quoc. Visitors can travel to the island by a 7,899.9 m long cable car route recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest 3-wire cable car in the world. The cable car journey takes visitors from the mainland to a paradise of blue sea and pristine white sand, where natural beauty blends with world-class entertainment facilities.
Modern 3-wire cable car line takes tourists quickly to Hon Thom island. (Source: Compiled)
When arriving at Sun World Hon Thom, visitors will experience Aquatopia water park with a mysterious deserted island theme, along with over 20 modern thrilling games. Visitors should not miss the Exotica Village theme park with the first wooden roller coaster in Vietnam named Moc xa thinh no.
This is an ideal destination to enjoy a full day, relaxing and exploring, kicking off the new year in Phu Quoc with refreshing energy and endless joy.
3.3. Duong Dong Center
Duong Dong Center is a bustling and vibrant area in Phu Quoc. This place gathers many entertainment, shopping, and local cultural exploration activities. Visitors can stroll through Phu Quoc Night Market – a culinary paradise with countless fresh seafood dishes, local specialties, and unique souvenirs. The atmosphere at the night market during the New Year's Day holiday is even more lively with sparkling lights and bustling crowds.
Besides, Duong Dong Church with its elegant architecture and peaceful atmosphere is a destination visited by many tourists to pray for peace and a lucky start to the new year.
3.4. Ho Quoc Pagoda
Ho Quoc Pagoda (also known as Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery) is the largest and most famous pagoda in Phu Quoc, located in the southeast of the island, about 20km from Duong Dong Center. Thanks to its location with mountains at its back and facing the sea, this place offers a serene atmosphere and majestic scenery, especially beautiful during sunrise mornings.
During the New Year's Day holiday, many visitors come to the pagoda to pray for peace, health, prosperity, and a smooth start to the new year. Not only a spiritual destination, Ho Quoc Pagoda also impresses with its ancient architecture, meticulously crafted statues, and natural scenery harmoniously blending sea and sky.
Every New Year, tourists visit Ho Quoc Pagoda to pray for peace and luck. (Source: Collected)
4. Participate in Phu Quoc's New Year Festivals
Not only famous for its blue seas and modern entertainment areas, Phu Quoc is also a land rich in cultural and spiritual traditions with many unique festivals held at the beginning of the year. This is an opportunity for tourists to immerse themselves in the spiritual life of the island's residents, feel the sacred and vibrant atmosphere, and wish for a prosperous new year.
Among the typical festivals are the Nginh Ong Festival, Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival, National Hero Nguyen Trung Truc Festival, Trai Dan Festival at Sung Hung Ancient Pagoda, and Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival. Each festival carries its own imprint of beliefs, customs, and island culture.
The most prominent is the Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival, a major spiritual event associated with the Mother Goddess worship beliefs of the people of Phu Quoc. The festival is usually held in the first lunar month each year, attracting a large number of local people and visitors from all directions. The event takes place in Ong Lang Hamlet, Phu Quoc Special Administrative Region, creating a festival atmosphere that is both solemn and bustling.
5. Suggested 3-Day 2-Night Phu Quoc Itinerary for New Year's Day 2026
5.1. Day 1: Sunset Town and Sun World Hon Thom
Start your New Year journey in Phu Quoc by heading to Sun World Hon Thom in the morning. Visitors will experience the world's longest 3-wire cable car route, admiring the panoramic view of the southern island's sea and sky from above before setting foot in the 'entertainment paradise' of Hon Thom.
Here, you can spend the entire morning exploring Aquatopia water park, challenge yourself with thrill rides, swim in the sea, or go underwater walking to see coral.
In the afternoon, visitors return to the mainland and continue their journey in Sunset Town – Sunset Town, known as the world's most beautiful sunset viewing spot. You can leisurely stroll through streets with Mediterranean style, visit Sunset Bazaar to enjoy international cuisine, or savor French pastries at Eric Kayser.
In the evening, visitors can stay in Sunset Town to immerse themselves in the vibrant festival atmosphere. Especially during New Year's Day, a series of art shows such as Symphony of the Sea or Kiss of the Sea with spectacular fireworks will turn the first evening in Phu Quoc into an emotional experience, starting the new year with luck and excitement.
5.2. Day 2: Explore Duong Dong Center
The second day is an ideal time to explore the bustling pace of life in Duong Dong center. You can visit Duong Dong Church – one of the oldest religious architectural works on the Pearl Island.
In the afternoon, you can wander around the central area, visit seaside cafes, or enjoy spa and resort services at the hotel. In the evening, visitors can visit the Phu Quoc night market to enjoy fresh seafood and buy specialties as gifts.
Lively atmosphere at Phu Quoc night market. (Source: Collected)
5.3. Day 3: Ho Quoc Pagoda
Concluding the three-day journey with a visit to Ho Quoc Pagoda – one of the most sacred pagodas with the most beautiful sea view in Phu Quoc. Located amidst mountains and vast nature, the pagoda offers a serene space, ideal for visitors to pray for peace, prosperity, and luck for the new year.
After the visit, you can stop by specialty shops to buy souvenirs before heading to the airport to return.
6. Tips for a complete and economical Phu Quoc New Year's trip
To make your New Year's trip to Phu Quoc comfortable and cost-effective, visitors should book flight tickets and hotel rooms as early as possible, as the period of Phu Quoc New Year's travel is always peak season.
Preparing a reasonable itinerary will also help you avoid inefficient travel between distant areas, saving time and money. Besides, bring appropriate clothing for outdoor activities, and prepare beautiful accessories such as wide-brimmed hats, scarves, or sunglasses for impressive check-in photos amidst the beautiful sea and sky scenery.
New Year's Day 2026 is a great occasion to enjoy the early year atmosphere in Phu Quoc, a place that perfectly combines blue sea, golden sun, and many attractive entertainment activities. From peaceful beaches, lively entertainment areas to brightly lit check-in spots, Phu Quoc offers a complete experience for all visitors. Hopefully, the suggestions above will help you easily plan and have a fun, economical, and memorable Phu Quoc New Year's trip 2026.
