Phu Quoc Bee Farm

Phu Quoc Bee Farm is the first island’s eco-friendly spot that carries out sustainable beekeeping practices and focuses on educating visitors about honey bees. This place is renowned for its premium products, organic methods, budget-friendly tours, and authentic experiences. Let Asia King Travel guide you through this worth-seeing spot in Phu Quoc!

Phu Quoc Bee Farm offers an authentic experience of working with honey bees

Location

Phu Quoc Bee Farm is located at Hamlet 2, Cua Can Commune, Phu Quoc District, An Giang Province, Vietnam. It is the first bee farm on the Island, located within the area of Phu Quoc National Primary Forest. The favorable conditions enable the bee farm to cultivate diverse plant species, which benefits the beekeeping practices. 

How to get there

To get to the Phu Quoc Bee Farm, you have to arrive in Phu Quoc Island first. It is situated in the Gulf of Thailand, so the most popular travel method is by air. You’ll land at Phu Quoc Airport and start your exciting journey from here. The common kinds of transportation on Phu Quoc include bikes, motorbikes, buses, and cars. You can also take a boat ride for island hopping. 

If you depart from southern cities and the transport is convenient, you can travel to Phu Quoc by boat/ferry. The main harbors used are Rach Gia (Rach Gia City, An Giang Province) or Ha Tien Harbor (Ha Tien City, An Giang Province). The trip will take about 2-3 hours.

Enjoy a tasty lunch after attending interesting activities at Phu Quoc Bee Farm

Best time to visit Phu Quoc Bee Farm

Phu Quoc Bee Farm is open year-round, so you can choose a suitable time that fits with your travel plan. Consider visiting between November and April, which is when the dry season takes place in Southern Vietnam. This time offers a calm sea and sunny weather, which is ideal for beach activities and exploring the local surroundings.

Highlighted activities when visiting Phu Quoc Bee Farm

Learn about the honey bees

Since its foundation in 2014, Phu Quoc Bee Farm has become a perfect eco-tourism spot to learn about honey bees and their practices in an open and natural environment. The cultivation here mainly uses Italian and native bees. 

Honey-making is an impressive process made by tiny and hardworking honeybees. That’s why a farm tour is a must to observe this incredible work with your own eyes. You’ll learn a lot about these interesting creatures through exploring their fascinating life: a swarm’s organization, pollination, taking care of larvae, and more. If there’s any question, don’t hesitate to ask the experienced farmers here!

Phu Quoc Bee Farm focuses on educating visitors about honey bees and sustainable beekeeping practices

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Experience harvesting honey and Learn about the sustainable beekeeping practices

To enrich the guests’ experience, Phu Quoc Bee Farm provides a honey harvesting service. Tourists will be equipped with professional gear like bee suits, gloves, and boots to ensure their safety. The farmer/supervisor will instruct you on how to collect the raw honey. 

It’s a great opportunity to see how honey is cultivated and how the Phu Quoc Bee Farm has operated sustainable beekeeping practices since then. At the end of the experience, don’t forget to take a taste and see whether it’s different from your honey at home!

Visitors eagerly watch how the farmer harvests honey

Enjoy the lush tropical garden 

Set in a 4000-square-meter tropical garden, Phu Quoc Bee Farm is a paradise to enjoy signature fresh fruits like rambutan and mango. Besides tropical specialties, this bee farm also cultivates plenty of plant species like wallflower, melaleuca, and snow gum. 

This makes Phu Quoc Bee Farm always have a beautiful scent in addition to its lush surroundings. If you’re already here, take a stroll along the path shaded by green canopies and behold the scene of tiny honey bees visiting colorful flowers to pollinate - what a lovely experience!

A green and educational place to unwind and learn more about the fascinating life of honey bees

Buy quality, eco-friendly products

Phu Quoc Bee Farm’s products are renowned for their high quality and sustainability. The honey here is carefully harvested from both Italian and native Phu Quoc honey bees, which is pure and packed with natural goodness. The prices may vary among different honey genres and flavors. Besides honey, they also produce beeswax-originated products, like beeswax candles, reusable beeswax food wraps, and skincare items. 

Phu Quoc Bee Farm also takes advantage of its natural conditions to grow fresh and aromatic herbs and spices. The cultivating process follows organic practices, ensuring the purest and most flavorful ingredients for your kitchen. You can find different tropical herbs and spices here, such as fragrant basil or spicy turmeric. 

One of the best parts here is that you can try before you buy! Phu Quoc Bee Farm offers a delightful menu of food and drinks inspired by the farm products. Let’s enjoy a refreshing drink sweetened with raw honey and savour delicious dishes infused with fresh herbs and spices. If you love the experience, take something home to support local farming and remember your memorable trip. 

A wide range of quality products inspired by honey

Conclusion

With all the interesting experiences it offers, Phu Quoc Bee Farm remains a welcoming place for tourists to learn about the fascinating life of honey bees and even take part in the honey harvesting process. So, what are you waiting for? Contact Asia King Travel now to start exploring the amazing sites of Phu Quoc!

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