Premium 4 Island Morning Escape with Layla Mermaid Tours
Six and a half hours from a 07:45 pick-up: snorkeling around Buom, Gam Ghi and Mong Tay, a BBQ lunch and free-flow drinks on the beach. 1,950,000 VND per person, 4 to 12 guests.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam · 6h 30min · up to 12 guests · ₫1,950,000 per person · EN · ZH
We can totally recommend the Four islands tour by Layla Mermaid! It includes snorkeling, swimming and an amazing lunch prepared by Layla and her Team. Special thanks go to Layla, who made this whole experience truly special. She is an incredible person - full of energy, passion and positive vibes, very knowledgeable and her english is excellent. She tailors the trip to your wishes, age and needs, so everyone can enjoy it in their own way. We spent an unforgettable day with her, full of laughter and great moments. Thank you Layla, we hope to meet again someday! Six friends from Slovenia!
What is this tour like?
Layla Mermaid Tours is a small operation where the owner goes on the boat: the page states that Layla personally accompanies every tour and that the guiding is in English and Chinese. The morning escape starts with a 07:45 pick-up from hotels in the central and southern part of Phú Quốc, reaches the harbour at 08:30 and returns around 14:15 — six and a half hours in total. The route covers the islands of Buom, Gam Ghi and Mong Tay.
The unit is written on the page as '/ pax': 1,950,000 VND per person, which the operator itself converts to approximately 73 USD, with a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 12, and free places for children under 5. Included are hotel pick-up and drop-off (free for hotels in the central and southern part of the island, other areas on request), the speedboat, snorkel equipment and a life jacket, the BBQ lunch, Layla as your guide, free-flow drinks on the beach — cocktails, mocktails, beer, soft drinks and passion fruit juice — and GoPro underwater videos and photos. Seawalking or scuba diving at the Coral Park is not included and is arranged on request at extra cost. The operator warns that the islands can change depending on the weather, and that if rain is forecast the BBQ is served in a restaurant instead of outdoors. Layla holds 5.0 on Google from 192 reviews as of 4 September 2026.
What are the highlights?
- Layla personally accompanies every tour
- Group of 4 to 12 guests
- BBQ lunch and free-flow drinks on the beach
- GoPro underwater videos and photos included
- Guiding in English and Chinese
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- 07:45Hotel pick-up
Free from hotels in the central and southern part of the island; other areas on request.
- 08:30Departure from the harbour
The speedboat leaves for the four-island route.
- Main partSnorkeling at Buom, Gam Ghi and Mong Tay
Snorkeling with gear and a life jacket provided; the islands can change with the weather.
- MiddayBBQ lunch on the beach
With free-flow drinks; if rain is forecast the meal is served in a restaurant instead.
- About 14:15Return
Back at the hotel after about six and a half hours.
What's included in the price?
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off — free for hotels in the central and southern part of Phú Quốc; other areas on request
- Speedboat, snorkel equipment & life jacket
- BBQ lunch or sunset dinner
- Layla — your guide
- Free-flow drinks on the beach (cocktails, mocktails, beer, soft drinks, passion fruit juice)
- GoPro underwater videos & photos
What's not included?
- Coral Park — seawalking or scuba diving (extra cost, arranged on request)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Pick-up at 07:45 from hotels in the central and southern part of Phú Quốc, harbour at 08:30. Islands: Buom, Gam Ghi and Mong Tay. Layla Mermaid Tours is at 10.177897, 103.976338.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“We can totally recommend the Four islands tour by Layla Mermaid! It includes snorkeling, swimming and an amazing lunch prepared by Layla and her Team. Special thanks go to Layla, who made this whole experience truly special. She is an incredible person - full of energy, passion and positive vibes, very knowledgeable and her english is excellent. She tailors the trip to your wishes, age and needs, so everyone can enjoy it in their own way. We spent an unforgettable day with her, full of laughter and great moments. Thank you Layla, we hope to meet again someday! Six friends from Slovenia!”
“Our group had such an incredible experience on this snorkeling tour! The whole day was perfectly organized, and the snorkeling spots were absolutely stunning - clear water, vibrant marine life, and plenty of time to really enjoy it. The true highlight for me was the sunset dinner. Watching the sun go down while enjoying a delicious meal in a private spot was magical - such a peaceful and surreal moment. I can't say enough about our tour guide Layla, who made the whole experience unforgettable - super friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable and well taken care of. 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, relaxation, and amazing views.”
“We did the Four Islands Tour with Layla Mermaid, and honestly, it was one of the best experiences we had in Phu Quoc. If you're looking for a tour that feels personal and almost like a private charter, this is the one to book. Layla was an exceptional host from start to finish. My wife doesn't know how to swim and was quite nervous about snorkeling, even with a life jacket on. We initially thought she would miss out on the experience altogether. However, Layla went above and beyond - she stayed with us the entire time, helping my wife with a floating tube and personally guiding her through the coral reefs and schools of fish at both snorkeling spots. I've done snorkeling and island tours before, but this experience was on a completely different level.”
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