Fly early-morning from Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (BLR) with one stop (common routings via Singapore SIN with Scoot/Singapore Airlines or via Ho Chi Minh SGN with IndiGo/Vietnam Airlines). Total travel time typically 8–14 hours including layover; aim to arrive PQC same day late afternoon. Book a through-ticket BLR–PQC for baggage convenience.
Collect bags and meet pre-booked taxi/shuttle to your hotel in Duong Dong (central west). Transfer time ~20–40 minutes depending on hotel location; taxis/transfer desk at PQC airport available.
Check in at your chosen hotel. Recommended options: Salinda Resort Phu Quoc (luxury, Long Beach area) — good vegetarian/Indian kitchen on request; Cassia Cottage (mid-range) in Duong Dong; La Veranda (boutique). Inform hotel ahead for vegetarian Indian meals.
Popular Indian restaurant in Duong Dong offering a good vegetarian selection: dals, paneer, vegetable curries and naan; open typically 11:00am–10:30pm. Great first-night option if you want purely Indian veg food.
Night Market (open ~6:00pm–11:30pm) is lively and good for souvenirs, fresh fruit, and tasting vegetarian-friendly local snacks (grilled corn, fruit, chè). Crowded but atmospheric; arrive early evening for easier walking.
Most hotels serve a buffet breakfast with vegetarian Vietnamese and international items; request Indian-style options (dals, vegetable curry, chapati) the night before if needed. Hotel breakfasts generally open 7:00–10:00am.
Drive south to the An Thoi cable car terminal (40–60 minutes). The cable car to Hon Thom (Pineapple Island) is one of the world’s longest and offers scenic views; cable car operates roughly 8:00am–6:00pm but check local schedule before travel.
Ride the cable car to Hon Thom for panoramic views and access to VinWonders waterpark and beaches. Tickets and operating times subject to change; aim for morning to avoid crowds.
Large amusement and waterpark on Hon Thom with rides, shows and beaches; open ~9:00am–6:00pm. Good for families and beach time — there are food outlets but vegetarian Indian options are limited, so request a veg packed lunch from your hotel if required.
Return by cable car and drive back to the Long Beach area for a relaxed late afternoon on the sand or by the pool — great time to unwind after a busy day.
Namaste India (or Ganesh if closer) provides a full vegetarian Indian menu; otherwise request an Indian vegetarian dinner prepared by your resort’s kitchen — many resorts will cook vegetarian curries, dal and bread on request with prior notice.
Enjoy hotel breakfast and collect packed vegetarian lunch for a day of east-coast exploration. Request typical Indian items (rice, sabji, chapati) while checking out in the morning.
Visit the historic Coconut Tree Prison Museum in the central area. Open roughly 8:00am–5:00pm, it provides insight into Vietnam War history and is a solemn, worthwhile stop.
Short drive east to Suoi Tranh waterfall (best in rainy season but accessible year-round) for a nature walk and photo stops; open daylight hours (approx 7:00am–5:00pm).
Ham Ninh fishing village has cafés and restaurants; while seafood dominates, some places will prepare vegetarian rice/noodle dishes — for assured Indian veg food, have lunch at your hotel or return to Ganesh/Namaste in Duong Dong.
Learn about cultured pearls at a local pearl farm (open ~8:00am–5:00pm). Tours are brief and include a shop; good for a short educational stop and buying souvenirs (verify opening with farm beforehand).
Head back to Long Beach or Sunset Sanato Beach Club for sunset; Sanato is known for art installations and a scenic sunset viewpoint. Arrive before sunset for best photos — open until sunset and a bit after.
Enjoy a relaxed vegetarian Indian dinner; if staying in a resort, confirm Indian veg menu the night before to ensure availability and spice level to suit you.
Have an early hotel breakfast and meet the tour operator for a full-day An Thoi island-hopping/snorkelling trip; operators pick up ~7:30–8:00am. Confirm vegetarian packed lunch when you book the tour.
Full-day speed-boat trip typically runs 8:30am–4:00pm, including multiple snorkelling stops, swimming and a beach lunch. Ensure you pre-book and request a vegetarian Indian-style packed lunch (rice, vegetable curry, chapati or fruit).
If you prefer convenience, book the hotel’s Indian dinner (many resorts will prepare a thali-style vegetarian meal on request) or head into Duong Dong for Ganesh/Namaste for familiar flavours.
Enjoy a final relaxed breakfast at the hotel; take a short morning swim or a walk on Long Beach and finish any souvenir shopping in Duong Dong (shops open from ~8:00–9:00am).
Check out and take a pre-booked taxi/shuttle to Phu Quoc Airport; leave the hotel at least 2 hours before your international flight departure (allow time for domestic leg if connecting via SGN/SIN).
Typical routing: PQC–SGN (~1h) then SGN–BLR with one stop or direct onward connection via Singapore. Total return journey often 8–12 hours including transit; book flights that depart PQC midday for a comfortable connection. Arrive BLR same day evening or late night depending on routing.