Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort - Luxury hotel - Aquatopia Water Park Phu Quoc: Your Full-Day Guide in 2026

The thrill starts before you step foot in the water. To reach Aquatopia Water Park on Hon Thom (Hon Thom) Island, you board a cable car that stretches nearly 8 kilometers across open sea. That crossing holds a Guinness World Record. 

By the time the gondola touches down on the island, you’ve already had an experience worth talking about. What follows is a full day of water slides, six themed zones, and island beaches that makes this one of Phu Quoc’s most well-designed day excursions. 

This guide covers the rides worth prioritizing, the cable car schedule detail most visitors miss, how to navigate the park efficiently, and how to get there from Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort on Long Beach.

Overview of Aquatopia Water Park

Aquatopia Water Park sits on Hon Thom Island, part of the An Thoi Archipelago in the south of Phu Quoc. It opened on December 28, 2019, as the centerpiece of Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, a complex developed by Sun Group.

• Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (daily)
• Address: An Thoi – Hon Thom, Bai Nam, Phu Quoc, An Giang, Vietnam
• Located in: Sunworld Hon Thom Phu Quoc

The park spans 8 hectares and features more than 20 water rides built to international specifications, including attractions from ProSlide Technology, one of the leading waterpark ride manufacturers in the world.

Aquatopia carries recognition as Southeast Asia’s largest water park, organized across six themed zones with attractions covering high-speed drop slides, group raft rides, a wide lazy river, and a dedicated children’s water playground.

Getting to Aquatopia: The Cable Car Is the First Adventure

The only practical way to reach Aquatopia from Phu Quoc main island is the Hon Thom Cable Car, which departs from An Thoi Station in Sunset Town. The crossing spans 7,899.9 meters of open sea, making it the world’s longest sea-crossing cable car, a Guinness World Record-holding route that fully holds up to the reputation. 

The journey takes around 30 minutes and rises well above the An Thoi Archipelago, with views that open wide on a clear day.

Access to Aquatopia Water Park is included in the standard Hon Thom cable car combo ticket. No separate entry purchase is required at the park gate. A boat service from An Thoi Port does exist, but it does not include water park access and is less practical for most visitors. For nearly everyone making the trip, the cable car is both the route in and one of the highlights of the day.

Inside Aquatopia: Six Zones and What to Ride First

The park is organized into six themed zones, each with a distinct visual identity and ride profile. Moving efficiently between them in the right order separates a great day from a frustrating one.

Start the day in the Wildlife and Aboriginal Peoples zones. The Taipan (a group raft slide that fits two to six riders) and the Python Plunge, a steep open slide with a minimum height of 120 cm, are consistently the rides with the longest queues after 11:00 AM. Getting to them before that window makes a noticeable difference.

For families with younger children, the Pirate Zone is the natural base. Monkey Beach is a shallow-water interactive area with smaller slides and a giant tipping bucket designed for kids who aren’t ready for the main rides. The Lost Lagoon, a lazy river that winds through the park, suits all ages and works equally well as a mid-morning drift or an afternoon wind-down.

Just beyond the water park, Exotica Park adds a different dimension to the day. Roaring Timbers is Vietnam’s first wooden roller coaster: 32.4 meters high, nearly 1 kilometer of track, and a top speed of 80 km/h. Eagle’s Eye, a 360-degree observation deck at 120 meters, offers a view of the archipelago that reads differently from the cable car vantage point. Budget an extra hour if the group wants both.

Timing & Logistics: How to Visit Smarter

Arriving early is the single most effective move for getting the most out of a day at Aquatopia. Aim to reach An Thoi Station by 8:45 AM to board the first cable car at 9:00 AM. That gives you a clean run at the high-demand slides before the main morning crowd arrives.

Here is what else to know before you get wet:

• Lockers: Secure one near the park entrance before entering any water area. Demand rises sharply after 10:00 AM and the most convenient spots fill fast.
• Cashless payments: Register your wristband at the customer service desk near the entrance to enable purchases inside the park. Food and beverages cannot be bought without an active wristband, so do this before exploring.
• Skip-the-line upgrade: The Hon Thom Wow Pass (available in Gold and Platinum tiers) grants priority lane access at the water park entrance and select vendor stations. It is worth considering for Friday visits and peak-season weekends (November through April).
• Peak crowd window: The 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM window is the busiest across the week, particularly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Plan the lazy river, Exotica Park, or a beach break for this period.
• Time allocation: Most visitors spend three to four hours in the water park. Add Exotica Park and a beach walk and the day fills naturally to six hours on the island.

Beyond the Water Slides: Making It a Full Day on Hon Thom

The water park earns the trip, but Hon Thom Island has more to offer than rides. The island’s natural coastline includes beach areas and scenic walking paths away from the main complex, a calm contrast to the park’s high-energy zones and a good use of the cable car maintenance window.

Exotica Park is a short walk from the water park entrance and provides a complete change of pace for anyone who wants dry-land thrills. The observation deck at Eagle’s Eye gives a particularly good perspective over the An Thoi Archipelago when the sky is clear, and it takes less than 30 minutes to experience.

One practical note on timing: plan to be at Hon Thom Station no later than 4:30 PM. The last cable car back to the mainland departs at 5:00 PM, and queues build during the final hour of the day.

How to Get to Aquatopia Water Park from Pullman Phu Quoc?

Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort sits on Bãi Trường (Long Beach), roughly 25 to 30 kilometers north of An Thoi Station, the departure point for the cable car to Hon Thom Island. By car or taxi, the drive south follows the main coastal road and takes approximately 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Guests at Pullman Phu Quoc can arrange a transfer directly through the resort, which is the most straightforward option for groups and families traveling with younger children or equipment. The front desk team can advise on current operating schedules, recommend what to pack, and help coordinate an early morning departure to reach the station by 8:45 AM.

For a closer look at what to expect on the island crossing itself, the resort’s Hon Thom Cable Car destination guide covers the route, the views, and the practical details in full.

Plan Your Aquatopia Day from Long Beach

A day at Aquatopia runs about six to seven hours from door to door when you count the drive south, the cable car crossing, four or more hours in the park, and the journey back. It is a full commitment, and it pays off when you get the timing right: first cable car at 9:00 AM, thrill rides before 11:00 AM, lunch and beach time during the maintenance break, and the lazy river or Exotica Park in the afternoon.

Guests at Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort are well-positioned for the trip. The drive to An Thoi Station is short, resort transfers make the logistics easy, and Bãi Trường’s beachfront is the right place to wind down after a full day in the water. Explore our rooms and suites, and book direct for the best rate.

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