Overview

Vung Tau City Tour from Saigon brings you a chance to explore the captivating landscapes and vibrant culture of Southern Vietnam on a journey to Vung Tau.

Vung Tau, which means 'anchorage', is situated 125 kilometers southeast of bustling Ho Chi Minh City. The city boasts stunning statues, temples, gardens, and picturesque bay views with its pristine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters year-round. Just spend one day joining the day trip to Vung Tau with Incredible Asia Journeys, you will have a tranquil escape from the stresses of daily life.

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Places you’ll see

Vung Tau

Highlights

Admire the panoramic view of the city from a height of 170 km above sea level
Hike up a beautiful mountain to visit the largest Jesus statue in Vietnam
Experience its religious culture and visit Whale Tomb
Savor a delicious seafood lunch in Vung Tau

Itinerary

08:00 am: Begin your day trip to Vung Tau by departing from your hotel. The first stop on your itinerary is to visit Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple) - a communal temple that dates back to 1820. This temple holds significance as the place of worship for mandarins who played a key role in reclaiming and developing the land.

Next, head to the impressive White Palace (Bach Dinh), a former royal residence for A French Governor in the year of 1909. It has been built as a museum now for visiting and learn more about history.

After that, enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before continuing our journey.

Before getting to the beach, you will have an opportunity to visit Jesus Christ Statue, a 32-meter-tall statue offering a panoramic view of Vung Tau. You also discover the French-built Lighthouse at a peak approximately 170 meters above sea level, providing a captivating 360-degree view of Vung Tau.

Conclude your day with leisure time at Thuy Van Beach (Back beach), renowned for its pristine shoreline stretching nearly 10km with gentle white waves. You can swim or join some water sports. Enjoy the beach and relax here.

In the late afternoon, you return to Ho Chi Minh City and be dropped off at your hotel. Finish your trip!

We hope that you have a leisure day with Incredible Asia Journeys!

Meals: Lunch

Notes: Pickup and drop off from centrally located hotels/stay in District 1 or District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City. If your hotel is far away from of this area, please kindly inform us about that.