Phu Quoc National Park Eco-Trails: Permit Rules, Fees and Access for 2026

As of March 1, 2026, independent hikers must complete an online registration at phuquocnationalpark.com.vn at least 48 hours before entering Phu Quoc National Park. The entrance fee for foreigners is 150,000 VND (about 6 USD), paid online during registration or at the gate. If you plan to hike the Mount Chua summit trail, a ranger guide is mandatory, and the guided trekking permit costs an additional 200,000 VND per person on top of the entrance fee.

Permits are checked at two access points: the main gate near Ganh Dau on the northwest side of the park and the ranger station in Ham Ninh on the east coast. Arrive with your registration confirmation and ID ready, as rangers scan QR codes before allowing entry. The Mount Chua trail now has a daily visitor cap of 300 people to protect biodiversity, so book early during the dry season (November–March) or on weekends, when slots fill up quickly.

For short, easy walks like the Suoi Tranh waterfall loop, no guide permit is required beyond the entrance fee, but you still need the online registration. The Ganh Dau–Bai Thom coastal trail follows the same rule. Operators such as Phu Quoc Eco-Tours and Vietnam Adventure Tours handle permits for their clients, but independent hikers must complete the process themselves. If you arrive without a registration, you may be turned away, so check the park’s official Facebook page for last-minute trail closures before setting out.

Phu Quoc National Park's three maintained trails are open again after the 2025 rainy season, but the 8 km Ganh Dau–Bai Thom coastal route now runs on a rerouted section near the old landslide zone. This moderate trek follows the northwest coast, linking Ganh Dau village with Bai Thom fishing hamlet, and takes most hikers 3–4 hours. Pack water and insect repellent, and check the park's Facebook page before setting out, because closures can happen after heavy rain.

For a bigger challenge, the 4 km Mount Chua summit trail climbs steeply to the island's highest point. Rangers are mandatory for this one—you cannot go solo—and daily entries are capped at 300 in 2026 to reduce erosion and protect wildlife. Book your ranger at the Ham Ninh station or through a licensed operator like Phu Quoc Eco-Tours.

Families and casual walkers should head to the 2 km Suoi Tranh waterfall loop, an easy path that leads to a small cascade and swimming hole. It's the only trail where young children won't struggle. All three trails require the standard 150,000 VND foreigner entry fee, paid at the gate or online. The dry season (November–March) offers the most reliable footing.

Licensed half-day treks with Phu Quoc Eco-Tours start at 450,000 VND per person, including round-trip transfers from Duong Dong Town in an air-conditioned van. Vietnam Adventure Tours runs full-day routes such as the Ganh Dau–Bai Thom coastal trail for 700,000–900,000 VND per person, depending on group size and whether lunch is included. Both operators hold current park permits and provide a ranger guide for the Mount Chua summit trail, which is mandatory for independent hikers as well. Group discounts are common: a family of four can often negotiate a rate of 350,000 VND per person for the Suoi Tranh waterfall loop, though prices vary by season and demand.

Book directly through the operators' websites or by phone at least 48 hours ahead; hotel front desks in Duong Dong also handle bookings for a small markup, typically 50,000–100,000 VND per person. Before you pay, verify trail status on the park's official Facebook page (Phu Quoc National Park) — rain closures and landslide reroutes on the Ganh Dau trail are posted there, and operators are required to rebook or refund if the park closes your route. The daily cap of 300 visitors on Mount Chua means weekend slots sell out, so reserve early in the dry season (November–March).

Phu Quoc National Park has two main entry checkpoints in 2026. The main gate near Ganh Dau on the northwest coast is where permits are checked for northern trailheads, including the 8-km Ganh Dau–Bai Thom coastal trail and the steep 4-km Mount Chua summit trail (which requires a ranger guide). Independent hikers must show the online registration confirmation here at least 48 hours after applying; rangers can turn away anyone without a printed or digital copy.

The second access point is the ranger station in Ham Ninh, on the island's east side. This station serves eastern trail approaches and is the closer checkpoint for hikers coming from Duong Dong Town or the new Bai Vong ferry terminal. Duong Dong remains the standard base for most visitors: both Phu Quoc Eco-Tours and Vietnam Adventure Tours run transfers from the town center to trailheads, with half-day treks starting around 450,000 VND per person.

As of August 2026, the Bai Vong ferry terminal (opened earlier this year) does not yet have a dedicated shuttle to any trailhead. Travelers arriving there should arrange a taxi or private transfer to Duong Dong first, then connect onward. Check the park's official Facebook page or your hotel before setting out, as trail access can shift after heavy rain.

Phu Quoc National Park’s most reliable hiking conditions run November through March, when dry-season weather keeps the 8 km Ganh Dau–Bai Thom coastal trail, the 4 km Mount Chua summit route, and the 2 km Suoi Tranh waterfall loop open most days. But those months are not a closure-free guarantee: individual trails close after heavy rain, and the entire network shuts during typhoon warnings, even in January or February. Before setting out, check the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism alerts and the park’s official Facebook page for real-time closures and reopenings.

The 2025 rainy season caused temporary closures across the park, and the Ganh Dau trail still follows a rerouted section after landslide repairs, but all trails have reopened. If you plan to hike Mount Chua, remember the daily cap of 300 visitors and the mandatory ranger guide; on dry-season weekends, those permits can run out by mid-morning. For families, the Suoi Tranh waterfall loop is the most resilient after rain, but it still closes when water levels rise. Confirm conditions with your hotel the evening before, since ranger stations stop issuing permits once a trail closes.

Phu Quoc National Park's official 2026 trail guidance sets a minimum of 2 liters of water per person for every hike, including the short Suoi Tranh waterfall loop. Pack that before you leave Duong Dong; the park's main gate near Ganh Dau and the ranger station in Ham Ninh have no guaranteed refill points. Wear closed-toe shoes with good tread—not sandals—because the Ganh Dau–Bai Thom coastal trail (8 km) was partially rerouted after 2025 landslide repairs and stays slick even in the dry season. Apply insect repellent before entering the forest; dengue risk is low but present on Phu Quoc, and mosquitoes are thickest near the Suoi Tranh stream.

Two access questions remain unresolved as of August 2026. The park has not decided whether e-bikes are allowed on internal roads, so do not plan to ride one to a trailhead; if that is your only option, check phuquocnationalpark.com.vn or call the park directly before setting out. More importantly, confirm trail status with your hotel the morning you depart. Trails close after heavy rain or typhoon warnings, and the Mount Chua summit trail is capped at 300 visitors per day, so even good weather does not guarantee entry. The park's official Facebook page posts same-day closures, but a front desk call is still the fastest check.