Vung Tau, known as Cap Saint Jacque in French is about 125 kilometres Southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The name means ‘anchorage’ as during the 14th and 15th centuries Vung Tau was a swamp which European trading ships visited regularly.
With 15 kilometres of coastline, Vung Tau is endowed with many sandy beaches such as Bai Truoc (Front Beach), Bai Sau (Back Beach), Bai Dua (Dua Beach)... Vung Tau also has many famous sightseeing spots such as the Great Jesus Christ Statue, the White Palace...
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH – VUNG TAU (L)
07:45AM Departing from TheSinhTourist office (246-248 De Tham, District 1) to Vung Tau. The coach will stop for breakfast (at own expense) before reaching Vung Tau.
Arriving in Vung Tau at around 10:00AM and visiting the Jesus Christ Statue. Walking up the 847 stairs and meeting the 32 meter-tall (105 feet) Statue of Jesus, considered one of the tallest statues of Jesus 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 travelers are welcome to climb up to the top of inside Christ arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city
11:30AM Assembling at the foot of the mountain then, proceeding for lunch at a restaurant that serves authentic Vietnamese dishes.
After lunch, visiting Nghinh Phong cape, it is literally translated as Cape of Welcoming Breeze. The cape is the cliff of Vung Tau and has unobstructed views of Vung Tau City as well as the East Sea.
Free time at Thuy Van beach (Back beach) – one of the nicest beaches in Viet Nam with the shore runs for almost 10km full with fine sand and white waves.
02:00PM Checking in hotel, the tour guide will end his service here, from here onward there will be no tour guide. It is free time afterward to explore Vung Tau. Staying overnight in Vung Tau.
DAY 2: VUNG TAU – HO CHI MINH (B)
Having breakfast at hotel and it is free time to enjoy swimming at Thuy Van Beach. 12:00PM checking out hotel and at 12:45PM going to 01A Tran Phu St, Vung Tau City to take the hi-speed boat back to Ho Chi Minh City
At 01:30PM boarding the hi-speed boat
Around 03:00PM, arriving back to Ho Chi Minh City at Nha Rong pier (Bến Nhà Rồng). The tour ends here.
Departure: 07:45AM - End: 03:00PM (ETA)
Inclusive of:
- Air conditioned bus/ van/ car
- Accommodation is based on a sharing room (double occupancy)
- 3 star hotels
- Meals as indicated (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- English speaking guide (on Day 1 only)
- Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh hi-speed boat ticket
- Entrance fees, wet tissue and one bottle of water/person.
Exclusive of:
- All other services not mentioned in the above program
- All meals and beverages unspecified in the above program
- Beach hut rental & fresh water shower at Thuy Van beach
- Personal expenses, travel insurance
- Transferring from hotel in Vung Tau to the pier
- Tips for tour guide and driver
NOTE
- Min. of 8 pax to depart
- Bringing hats, swimming suits, sunblock, towels and sunglasses
- Proper attire required with shirt covering elbows and pants covering knees when entering the statue of Christ
- All fares & itineraries are correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change without prior notice