Vung Tau Day Trip

This full-day tour trades Ho Chi Minh City's streets for the coastal town of Vung Tau, with a guided day out that covers a beach stop, several historic landmarks and a Vietnamese lunch, led throughout by an English-speaking guide.

Pickup takes place in the morning from centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, or from a set meeting point for guests staying elsewhere, with the group returning to the city in the early evening after a full day on the coast.

Thuy Van Beach

The day begins at Thuy Van Beach, also known as Back Beach, a long stretch of sand running close to 10 kilometres along Vung Tau's coastline. The beach is a good spot to relax, wade into the water or simply enjoy the sea air before the rest of the day's sightseeing.

Landmarks of Vung Tau

From the beach, the tour continues to the Jesus Christ Statue, one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia, where you can climb to a viewing point for views over the town and coastline. Steps inside the statue lead up through the body to openings near the arms, each framing a different view of the bay. The route then takes in the Whale Temple (Thang Tam Temple), a place of worship used by local fishermen, and the White Palace (Bach Dinh), a French colonial mansion set above the sea.

Cape Nghinh Phong

The day finishes at Cape Nghinh Phong, a viewpoint set among cliffs and hills with open views across the ocean, before the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. A Vietnamese lunch is included partway through the day, and hotel pickup and drop-off is arranged for centrally located hotels in District 1.

Rayna's local team manages the booking and pickup logistics, so support is available if anything about the day's plan needs to change.

• Full-day guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the coastal town of Vung Tau.
• Time to relax on Thuy Van Beach, a stretch of sand along Vung Tau's coastline.
• Visit to the Jesus Christ Statue, one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia.
• Stops at the Whale Temple and the French colonial White Palace overlooking the sea.
• Panoramic views from the cliffs and hills of Cape Nghinh Phong.
• Vietnamese lunch and hotel pickup included for centrally located District 1 hotels.

1. You will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email shortly after booking.
2. Check your spam or junk folder if it does not arrive, or contact online support.
3. Download the voucher and show it, on your phone or as a printout, at pickup.

• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID or passport for entry.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the transfer vehicle or during the tour.
• This tour is not open to Vietnamese passport holders.
• Hotel pickup is available from centrally located hotels in District 1 between around 7:00 and 7:15 am, with a fixed meeting point on Ky Con Street at 7:20 am for guests staying elsewhere.
• Hotels in narrow alleys are not eligible for pickup due to local traffic rules, so check your hotel's location against the pickup zone before booking.
• Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and the tour runs on a shared basis unless booked as private.
• Schedules can shift with traffic, weather or operational conditions.
• Children sharing with two paying adults receive the child rate; infants who do not use a seat or tour inclusions travel at the infant rate, so tell the operator in advance.
• No refunds or amendments apply for unused, missed or no-show services, so arrive at your pickup point on time.