Drive to Vung Tau on a private day-tour from Ho Chi Minh. Relax on the beautiful beach and enjoy some local Vietnamese cuisine. Climb up to the Jesus statue and take in the breathtaking panorama of the city. See temples, colonial-era mansions, and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Chinese, English, Japanese
- Optional audio guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in the center of Ho Chi Minh City
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Vung Tau city
- Climb the 847 steps to the Jesus Christ statue
- Relax on the stunning beach considered the best in Vietnam
- Eat delicious Vietnamese food for lunch
- Make the most of return transfer to and from Saigon
Full description
Depart from Saigon to Vung Tau city at 8 AM in an air-conditioned tourist bus. Arrive at 10:30 AM and enjoy free time at Thuy Van beach, one of the nicest beaches in Vietnam with fine sands, white waves, and a shore that runs for almost 10 km. Stop for an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit the Jesus Christ Statue by walking up 847 steps. Considered one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia, its outstretched arms span a little over 18.4 meters. The adventurous are welcome to climb to the top of inside Christ' arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city. Next head to Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple). The temple displays the bones which came to symbolize the protector deity of the coast. Now, each time a carcass of a whale washes ashore, the bones are ceremonially hauled to the mausoleum.
Discover Vung Tau's nicest colonial-era mansion, Bach Dinh which was built as a retreat for the French Governor of Indochina at the beginning of the 20th-century. Continue on to Cape Nghinh Phong which boasts unobstructed views of Vung Tau City and the East Sea. At 5 PM drive back to Ho Chi Minh City and take a short break at Long Thanh Cow Milk Rest-stop for a souvenir.
Includes
- Air-conditioned private car
- Pick-up and drop-off in the center of Saigon
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Drinks, breakfast, dinner
- Beach hut, chair, or umbrella rental
- Freshwater shower at Thuy Van beach
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