The Asian Poker tour is returning to sunny Phu Quoc after an 18-month hiatus! APT Phu Quoc, Vietnam 2024 will be running from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 17 in collaboration with VPT at the Corona Theater located at the luxurious Corona Resort & Casino.
The 10-day festival boasts over VND 44 billion (~USD 1.7 million) in guarantees, headlined by the VND 36M (~USD 1,450) APT Main Event, running from 11 to 16 November, with an eye-watering VND 25 billion (~USD 1 million) guarantee.
Have your tickets ready but not sure where to get started with your journey in Phu Quoc? Do not fret as we have you covered; from how to get around and see what the resort island has to offer, to what delectable delights (not to mention the seafood!) you can sample during your time here.
LOCATION
The APT Phu Quoc 2024 will be hosted by the Corona Casino & Resort, a luxurious entertainment and leisure complex located on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. The resort is about a 45-minute drive from Phu Quoc International Airport.
Xanh SM is VPT’s partner for transportation at the festival. Once you have landed on the island, seek out our APT welcome desk dedicated to assisting you with transport to your destination on the island. A trip to the Corona Casino & Resort from the airport will cost about USD16~USD18. For other options, the Grab app is available on the island as well for you to book rides, get food delivered and more.
APT CARD REGISTRATION & KEY INFORMATION
Simplify your APT experience by applying for your APT Registration Card online. The Digital APT Registration Card is valid for all upcoming APT events. The deadline for online registration for APT Phu Quoc is 12pm local time on Thursday, 7 November. For all essential information regarding APT Manila 2024, and APT Phu Quoc 2024 click HERE.
HOTELS
APT has partnered with travel specialist DK Poker Tour Booking)s to bring you exclusive deals:
Address: Bãi Dài, Gành Dầu, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 922251, Vietnam
Google Ranking: 4.9 stars
Wyndham Grand is a 5-star hotel located right next to Corona Resort & Casino and makes it the ideal place to stay with only a short 2-minute walk to the festival venue. All rooms come with high-speed WiFi access. Booking through DK provides guests with a 42m² room inclusive with breakfast. Rates start at USD 90 per night with airport transfer at USD 22 per way.
Address: Bãi Dài, Gành Dầu, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam
Google Ranking: 4.8 stars
Radisson Blu Resort is another 5-star hotel located down the road from Corona Resort & Casino. Located just south of the venue with a 4-minute walk, all rooms come with high-speed WiFi and breakfast. Rates start at USD 90 per night with airport transfer at USD 22 per way.
In addition, festivalgoers can also opt for an exclusive early-bird package deal from our partner VPT. Additional perks that come with the package deal include an airport transfer service, breakfast for two pax and VIP tickets to the MMA event, Lion Championship 2024. Interested? Contact VPT here or see the details below:
Hotline: (+84) 92 178 8668
Zalo/WhatsApp: (+84) 92 178 8668
Telegram: @VPTEvents
FOOD
Phu Quoc is famous for a lot of things, but their seafood probably sits atop the food-lover chain on the island. Here are some restaurants we recommend checking out to sample the best of what the island has to offer:
Tree House Ong Lang Cafe & Restaurant
Address: Tổ 3 Đường Lê Thúc Nha, Ông Lang, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 92500, Vietnam
Opening times: 11.00am – 9.00pm every day
Google Ranking: 4.8 stars
Aptly named for its treehouse setting, this restaurant offers Vietnamese and International cuisine at value-for-money prices. A 20-minute drive from Corona Resort & Casino, visitors have raved about its delicious and varied menu, friendly staff, and comfortable atmosphere. Some have even made multiple visits in one trip!
Address: Tổ 3, Ông Lang, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam
Opening times: 10.00am to 10.30pm every day
Google Ranking: 4.6 stars
This quaint little place has its visitors raving about its range of local dishes and surprisingly enough, its coffee! It is also located about 20-minutes’ drive from the festival venue. The restaurant has an assortment of coffees to try, from the everyday cappuccino to coconut and egg (yes egg!) coffees so multiple visits may be in order.
Mai Hương Restaurant - Grand World Phú Quốc
Address: TH1-09 GrandWorld, Gành Dầu, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 92512, Vietnam
Opening times: 3.00pm to 12.00am every day
Google Ranking: 4.7 stars
Mai Hương Restaurant is a stone’s throw away from Corona Resort & Casino, either a 4-minute drive or 11-minute walk gets you there. Conveniently located in Grand World Phu Quoc, a vibrant, integrated entertainment and tourism complex south of the festival venue, this restaurant offers some of the freshest seafood the island has to offer, so don’t miss out!
ENTERTAINMENT
While the APT Players Party on Thursday, November 14 from 10pm local time at Windy Club, Phu Quoc is a must for partygoers, there is plenty of ways to have fun on the island. Much has been said about the beaches already, so here are some other forms of fun you can look forward to while attending the festival:
Address: Khu Bãi Dài, Gành Dầu, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang 92512, Vietnam
VinWonders is located at the heart of Vinpearl Phu Quoc, a luxurious resort complex just north of Corona Resort & Casino. A 5-minute drive drops you into one of the largest theme parks in Vietnam, with plenty of fun to be had with its exciting rollercoasters and interactive rides.
Address: Bãi Dài, Gành Dầu, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang, Vietnam
Grand World Phu Quoc is a vibrant, integrated entertainment and tourism complex also located north of the festival venue. You will be able to enjoy a combination of cultural attractions, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Some of its greatest attractions include the Grand World Night Market, the Teddy Bear Museum, and its various clubs and KTVs.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Naturally, the main draw for visiting Phu Quoc at the start of November is the APT Phu Quoc 2024. Key festival highlights include:
- APT Main Event (VND 25 billion/~USD 1 million GTD): Nov 11-Nov 16 - VND 36 million/~USD 1,450 buy-in
- Vietnam National Cup (VND 5 billion/~USD 201K GTD): Nov 8-Nov 10 - VND 12 million/~USD 360 buy-in
- APT Super High Roller (VND 3 billion/~USD 120K GTD): Nov 9-Nov 10 - VND 120 million/~USD 4,830 buy-in
- Zodiac Classic (VND 2.5 billion/~USD 100K GTD): Nov 14-Nov 15 - VND 50 million/~USD 2,015 buy-in
- Double Stack (VND 2.5 billion/~USD 100K GTD): Nov 15-Nov 16 - VND 11 million/~USD 440 buy-in
- APT High Roller (VND 2.5 billion/~USD 100K GTD): Nov 16-Nov 17 - VND 80 million/~USD 3,220 buy-in
- Mini Main Event (VND 1.5 billion/~USD 60K GTD): Nov 16-Nov 17 - VND 12 million/~USD 480 buy-in
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