Have Phu Quoc's most photographed white-sand beach essentially to yourself in the early morning, with a private breakfast set up on the sand.
What to expect
A driver collects you before dawn for the 25-minute ride to Sao Beach. Your guide has arranged a private low table with coffee, tropical fruit, and banh mi right on the sand as the light turns gold. You'll have an hour or more of near-empty beach for swimming and photos before the day-tour buses begin arriving.
Good to know
Aim to be on the sand by 6am for genuine solitude; buses arrive steadily from 9am. Bring cash for any local vendor extras. Easily wraps up by mid-morning, well ahead of any afternoon departure.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Phu Quoc — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.