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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: VND
- Languages: Vietnamese, English (commonly spoken by tourists), some French
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Population: Approximately 500,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Vung Tau must comply with Vietnam’s visa policies. Citizens from several countries have visa-free entry for short stays, while others can obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa online. US, EU, and UK citizens generally need to secure a visa before arrival or use the e-visa system for stays up to 30 days. A valid passport, visa approval letter (if applicable), and sometimes proof of onward travel are required.
About Vung Tau
Vung Tau is a vibrant coastal city in southern Vietnam known for its beautiful beaches, scenic hills, and relaxed atmosphere. It offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a popular weekend getaway for locals and tourists alike. The city’s charm lies in its long stretches of sandy beaches such as Back Beach and Front Beach, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Vung Tau’s landscape is dotted with hills that provide panoramic views of the sea and city, with the famous Jesus Christ statue standing atop Nui Nho Hill being a highlight. The city also has a rich history reflected in colonial architecture and local temples. Visitors are drawn to its fresh seafood, lively markets, and the chance to experience authentic Vietnamese coastal life. Its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City makes it an accessible escape from urban bustle, offering a mix of relaxation, adventure, and cultural exploration.
Top Attractions
1. Christ the King Statue – A massive statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms atop Nui Nho Hill, offering spectacular views and a spiritual experience. 2. Vung Tau Lighthouse – Located on the same hill as the statue, it provides panoramic views of the coastline and city. 3. Front Beach (Bai Truoc) – A bustling beach area lined with cafes, restaurants, and a promenade perfect for evening strolls. 4. Back Beach (Bai Sau) – Known for its quieter atmosphere and excellent swimming conditions. 5. White Palace (Bach Dinh) – A historic French colonial mansion turned museum showcasing the city’s history and architecture.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Vung Tau can enjoy a variety of activities including beach sports like jet skiing and parasailing, hiking up to the Christ the King statue for breathtaking views, and exploring local markets for souvenirs and street food. Cultural experiences include visiting temples and colonial landmarks. Seafood dining tours and boat trips along the coast are popular. For adventure seekers, motorbike tours around the city and nearby countryside offer an immersive experience. Relaxation options include spa treatments and beachfront cafes.
Vung Tau Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Southern Vietnam
- Duration Range: Visitors to Vung Tau can enjoy a variety of activities including beach sports like jet skiing and parasailing, hiking up to the Christ the King statue for breathtaking views, and exploring local markets for souvenirs and street food. Cultural experiences include visiting temples and colonial landmarks. Seafood dining tours and boat trips along the coast are popular. For adventure seekers, motorbike tours around the city and nearby countryside offer an immersive experience. Relaxation options include spa treatments and beachfront cafes.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for walking or hiking. Respect local customs such as dressing modestly when visiting temples. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Use cash for small purchases, but many places accept cards. Always agree on taxi or motorbike fares before starting the ride. Keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
62 Available Tour Excursions in Vung Tau
Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from Phu My Port, travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with a personal guide to the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and the French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office. Enjoy a cafe sua da (coffee with condensed-milk) and lunch at a local restaurant included. - Take an all-day private tour of Ho Chi Minh City with a personal guide - Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese coffee and lunch at a local restaurant included - Customize your excursion to suit your interests and itinerary - Make the most of limited time with convenient pickup and drop-off
Price: $96.00
Duration: 8-12 hours
Vung Tau is a coastal city located in Southern Vietnam, known for its picturesque beaches and stunning natural landscapes. The city offers a unique blend of modern development and historical charm. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the coastal city of Vung Tau and explore Vietnamese country life and culture. See the Nirvana Meditation Retreat and important local pagodas. Stop at the giant Jesus statue, taste local cuisine, and visit a nearby village.
Price: $109.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Learning about the correct method of meditation Study the profound Buddhist doctrines Do volunteer work to gain blessings for life and meditation Nurture gratitude, loving-kindness, and compassion through solemn Buddhist rituals practiced earnestly. Live alongside the Monks and Nuns to understand more about the monastic life.
Price: $85.00
Duration: 72 hours
Tailored for cruise passengers, this private tour offers a seamless exploration of Ho Chi Minh City’s top landmarks, history, and culture. Enjoy hassle-free port transfers, expert-guided sightseeing, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine, all with a flexible itinerary to suit your pace. Highlights ✔️ Private transport & expert guide for a personalized experience. ✔️ Must-see attractions, including: City Hall & Nguyen Hue Walking Street – A lively, historic boulevard. Opera House & Notre Dame Cathedral – Stunning French colonial gems. Central Post Office – A beautifully preserved 19th-century landmark. Reunification Palace – A symbol of Vietnam’s history. War Remnants Museum – A powerful insight into Vietnam’s past. Chinatown (Cho Lon Market) & Thien Hau Temple – Dive into local culture. ✔️ Ben Thanh Market & Saigon Square – Perfect for shopping & souvenirs. ✔️ Authentic coffee break – Enjoy Vietnam’s famous coffee culture. ✔️ Customizable itinerary – Adjust stops to match your interests.
Price: $185.00
Duration: 10-11 hours
This one-day Ho Chi Minh Shore Excursions from cruise port will give you an insight into the daily life of local people in the Mekong Delta. We suggest you visiting My Tho, the nearest destination in the Mekong River, rather than Vinh Long. If your cruise dock for the whole day, you can also arrange it from Phu My Port in Vung Tau. ⭐ HIGHLIGHTS - Pick-up & Drop off From Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, Phu My Port - Boat trip in Mekong Delta, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, performance of traditional Southern singing; - Enjoy lunch at local restaurant with Vietnamese traditional food – specialties like elephant fish - Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda –with beautiful Buddha statues, if time permits! ⭐Duration: 8 hours or longer depending on your time constraints. We always make sure that you return on-time to board the cruise ship.
Price: $102.57
Duration: 8 hours
Cu Chi Tunnels Shore Excursion & Panoramic Ho Chi Minh City Tour Step off your cruise ship and embark on a fascinating shore excursion to the iconic Cu Chi Tunnels and a panoramic tour of Ho Chi Minh City time permitting. Cu Chi Tunnels Begin your journey with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary underground network used by Viet Cong soldiers during the Vietnam War. Explore the tunnels and learn about the ingenuity, resilience, and historical significance behind this incredible underground system. Panoramic Ho Chi Minh City Tour(If time allows) If time permits, continue your adventure with a scenic tour of Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll drive past the city’s key landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral ,Saigon Central Post Office, City Hall, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street. This overview will give you a taste of the city's vibrant culture and history. If time is tight, we will make sure to head back to the port promptly to ensure you're on time for your cruise departure.
Price: $108.70
Duration: 8 hours
Cu Chi Tunnels Shore Excursion is a great journey for passengers to explore Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam Countryside; understand more about Vietnam War as well as enjoy various delicious food. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience. ITINERARY: 07:30 Pick up at Phu My Port and transfer to visit Cu Chi Tunnels 10:30 Visit Cu Chi tunnels where you will have an opportunity to experience the underground life of guerilla fighters during the past war. The crawl through 50–100 meters of the tunnel system is unforgettable. You will be amazed at the tunnels with their underground story including trap-door, living areas, storage, weapon factories, field hospitals, kitchen, command centre, etc. Local rice paper workshops and nice paddy fields are pleasant sights on the way. 13:00 Have lunch at a local restaurant 14:00 Transfer back to the port 17:00 Drop you off at the port and finish your shore excursions to Cu Chi Tunnels
Price: $584.62
Duration: 8-10 hours
Take the worry out of your departure to Tan Son Nhat Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 15 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
Price: $94.61
Duration: 2 hours
Explore Vietnam's wartime history on a private tour from Phu My port to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network where the Viet Cong lived and fought during the war with the United States. You'll go below the surface to tour some of the Cu Chi Tunnels' secret passages and trap doors, then learn how the Viet Cong survived and strategized below ground. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal guide throughout this tour, which is tailored to your preferences and cruise schedule. Private Cu Chi Tunnels shore excursion from Phu My Visit a vast network of underground passages Learn about the war in Vietnam See where Viet Cong soldiers lived and fought Private guide ensures personalized service Includes lunch and round-trip transport.
Price: $89.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Wonderful tour guide - fantastic private tour ! Let's enjoy your day tour with your local tour guide. Highly recommend to take a private Ho Chi Minh City Saigon city tour for your shore excursion when your ship visit Ho Chi Minh city, docking at Phu My port or any cruise ports near the city.
Price: $115.00
Duration: 8-12 hours
Mekong Delta Tour from Phu My is designed for all valued cruise ship passengers to explore all the hidden charms and beauties of Mekong Delta Vietnam in 1 day. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience. ITINERARY: 07:30 Pick you up at Phu My port and transfer to My Tho city 10:30 Take a boat ride along the river to visit local house, fruit plantations and fishing villages 11:30 Enjoy a boat ride through natural canal in Ben Tre, cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, enjoy seasonal fruit& honey tea and “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by the islanders. 12:30 Have lunch in the orchard garden 13:30 Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy and observe the pastoral life. 14:00 Transfer back to the Phu My port 17:00 Drop you off at Phu My port and finish your shore excursions to Mekong Delta.
Price: $584.62
Duration: 7-9 hours
Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port Step off your cruise ship and dive straight into the energy of Ho Chi Minh City with this exciting full-day shore excursion. Explore the city's deep historical roots, French colonial architecture, vibrant street life, and hidden local gems — all with guaranteed on-time return to your ship. ️ Option 1: Full Tour by Private Car Travel comfortably from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a relaxing, air-conditioned city tour by car. ️ Option 2: Car Transfer + Motorbike City Tour Get the best of both worlds! Travel by car to the city, then hop on the back of a motorbike with a local guide for an exciting, up-close experience of Saigon’s bustling streets and hidden corners. Tour Highlights: War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Opera House, Walking Street, Saigon River, Thich Quang Duc Monument, Secret Weapon Bunker, Flower Market, Chinatown, Chinese Temple Viíit, water bus
Price: $102.88
Duration: 8 hours
Visit the tranquil pagoda home to the world's most beautiful outdoor Buddha statue. Find inner peace through meditation sessions. Discover the profound doctrines of Buddhism Do volunteer work Experience a day as a Nun or Monk in the pagoda. Contact the friendly and kind local people to understand more about how they practice loving-kindness and compassion through their daily tasks. This is a rare opportunity that you may never encounter anywhere else in the world. This retreat is suitable for everyone, especially those who: Are facing difficulties and obstacles in life; Are having a comfortable material life but are spiritually wounded; wish to educate their children to lead a moral and holy life or to nurture family bonds, those; are at a crossroads and unsure of what path to take in the future; Seek spiritual enlightenment to liberate themselves from worldly suffering; Wish to build a good and humane society through the noble teachings of Buddhism.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 48 hours
Unveil the secret of Saigon, one of Asia’s most vibrant and welcoming cities, pass through a remarkable and rapid phase of transformation – going from some millions bicycles in the 90s, Saigon now is a city of some 6 million scooters and a few hundred thousand of cars.
Price: $20.00
Duration: 8 hours
Adventures Travel Vietnam offers the best private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion for cruise ship passengers from Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once in a lifetime experience. ITINERARY: 07:00 – 07:30 Pick up from the Phu My port and transfer to Ho Chi Minh City 09:00 Visit the Reunification Hall 10:15 Visit the War Museum 11:15 Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the old Post Office 12:00 Have lunch at local restaurant 13:30 Visit China town and Thien Hau temple 14:30 Take the Trishaw to see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new restaurants and pubs 15:30 Transfer back to the Phu My port 17:00 Drop off at the Phu My port and finish your shore excursion.
Price: $512.83
Duration: 7-9 hours
- Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese coffee and lunch at a local restaurant included. - Our tour itinerary is flexible and changeable to make you have local most experiences. - Arrival and departure time of your cruise ship as well as unforeseen circumstances (e.g heavy traffic, poor weather) may affect your tour duration and activities. However, we will ensure that you are back in time for your departure.
Price: $186.67
Duration: 8-10 hours
Vung Tau City is a much-loved local beach city 45 km (30 miles) from Phu My Port. This destination is another choice for you on arriving in Phu My Port (if you don’t fancy Ho Chi Minh City). Enjoy this full day tour through the beautiful landscape of Southern Vietnam, discover the city of Vung Tau and see the massive sculpture of Buddha, admire the famous Light House or the giant Jesus Statue and swim on one of Vung Tau prime beaches…
Price: $180.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Book your Private Round-Trip Transfer from Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) to Vung Tau hotels and return. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
Price: $126.94
Duration: 4 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Vung Tau is renowned for its fresh seafood, with specialties such as grilled scallops, shrimp hotpot, and squid dishes. Local markets and seaside restaurants serve dishes like Banh Khot (mini savory pancakes), seafood noodles, and fresh fish. Dining customs favor communal meals with shared plates. Noteworthy restaurants include Ganh Hao for seafood and Lac Canh for grilled beef. Street food stalls offer affordable and authentic tastes of the region’s coastal cuisine.
Getting Around
Vung Tau is accessible by bus, car, or hydrofoil ferry from Ho Chi Minh City. Local transportation includes taxis, motorbike taxis (xe om), and motorbike rentals. Walking and cycling are popular in the beach areas. Costs are generally affordable, with taxis and motorbike rentals being economical options. Traffic can be busy during weekends and holidays, so planning ahead is advisable.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for walking or hiking. Respect local customs such as dressing modestly when visiting temples. Stay hydrated and be cautious with street food if you have a sensitive stomach. Use cash for small purchases, but many places accept cards. Always agree on taxi or motorbike fares before starting the ride. Keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas.
Culture & Customs
Vung Tau’s culture reflects traditional Vietnamese values with a strong emphasis on respect and hospitality. Visitors should greet locals politely and remove shoes before entering homes or temples. Important festivals include the Whale Festival, honoring fishermen and the sea, and Lunar New Year celebrations. Social norms discourage loud behavior in public and encourage modest dress in religious sites. Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated in restaurants and for guides.
