From Ho Chi Minh City: Vung Tau Beach Day Trip

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ID: GYG705890-1155375
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 1 days


Description

During a day trip to Vung Tau, you can relax at the beautiful Vung Tau beach and explore landmarks such as Hai Dang, the White Palace, and the Statue of Jesus Christ...
7:45 - 8:00 AM pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh, depart for Vung Tau beach side city (about 2-hour drive), a famous beach resort with long white sandy beaches and warm water whole year round.

Arriving in Vung Tau and enjoying free time at Thuy Van beach (Back beach) – one of the nicest beaches in Vietnam with the shore runs for almost 10km, full with fine sands and white waves.
Then, we have authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we visit Jesus Christ Statue by walking up the 847 stairs and meeting the 32 meter-tall (105 feet) statue of Jesus Christ. Considered one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia, its outstretched arms span a little over 18.4 meters. Originally started in 1972 but the construction was only completed in 1993. The adventurous are welcome to climb to the top of inside Christ' arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city.
The second destination is 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.
We also discovery the Vung Tau's nicest colonial era mansion - Bach Dinh. It was built as a retreat for French Governor of Indochina Paul Doumer at the beginning of the 20th century.
Cape Nghinh Phong is final sight before we leave this beautiful coastal city. The Cape is the cliff of Vung Tau and has unobstructed views of Vung Tau City as well as the East Sea.
Then we come back Ho Chi Minh city.

On the back way, taking a short break at Long Thanh Cow Milk Rest-stop for specialty and souvernir.

We arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Finish Vung Tau Beach 1 Day.

Highlights

  • Enjoying free time at Thuy Van beach
  • Visit Jesus Christ Statue by walking up the 847 stairs
  • Visit Thang Tam Temple, Bach Dinh, Cape Nghinh Phong

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.