• Vung Tau Beach - Vung Tau is home to four well-known beaches: Front Beach, Back Beach, Pineapple Beach, and Paradise Beach. Front Beach (Bãi Trước) is the most frequented, which might be a reason for some to avoid it. Besides the crowds, the water is somewhat polluted and not ideal for a beach day. However, the area is renowned for its fresh seafood, available at numerous stalls and restaurants, offering some of the tastiest seafood in southern Vietnam. For a more pleasant beach experience, consider visiting one of the other three beaches. Back Beach (Bãi Sau) is cleaner and excellent for surfing. With favorable wind swells, kitesurfing shops have emerged over the years, providing rentals and lessons for all skill levels.

• Christ The King Statue - The Statue of Christ the King is a must-see on Vung Tau day tours. This iconic symbol of Vung Tau is visible from all parts of the city. The best experience is to climb to the top of Little Mountain to admire the statue. Visitors can then ascend the observatory within the statue to enjoy panoramic views of the city and the surrounding sea. Constructed in the early 1970s, the statue was completed over 20 years later. Its arms span 18 meters, and it stands 32 meters tall, two meters taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.

• White Palace - Bach Dinh, or the White Palace of Vung Tau City, is situated at 4 Tran Phu Street on the slope of Big Mountain. Positioned 50 meters above sea level, the White Palace, known in French as La Villa Blanche, dates back to 1898 and served as a summer retreat for French Governor General Paul Doumer. The palace was named after his beloved daughter. Unfortunately, Doumer returned to France and later became the President of France before the structure was completed. It wasn’t until 1916 that it was officially used as a holiday residence for some Indochina-French Governors. Visitors to the White Palace are captivated by its all-white exterior, which is why locals call it “Bach Dinh” (“Bach” means white in Vietnamese).

• Thich Ca Phat Dai - Thich Ca Phat Dai (Platform of Shakyamuni Buddha) is a prominent Theravada Buddhist temple in the coastal city of Vung Tau in southern Vietnam. Located northwest of Lớn Mountain, it was constructed between 1961 and 1963. The site covers approximately five hectares, featuring a Zen Buddhist monastery at the base and the Thích Ca Phật Đài at the summit. The Zen monastery is a modest brick temple built by a Vung Tau government official in 1957. In 1961, the Buddhist association organized a renovation of the monastery and decided to construct the Thich Ca Phat Dai further up the mountain. Additional accommodations were built to welcome Buddhist pilgrims visiting the site.

• The Whale Temple - Situated to the right of Thang Tam’s Holy Temple, the Whale Tomb was constructed alongside the Temple of the Five Elements at the end of the 19th century. The tomb currently houses a massive whale skeleton collected by local fishermen over a century ago.

According to local lore, in the mid-19th century, a large whale head washed ashore on Tam Duong Beach. The head was so enormous that villagers had to enclose it with bamboo sticks and wait several days for the flesh to decompose, leaving only the bones. The bones were then transported to the temple, where they have been venerated ever since. In recent years, additional whale bones have been gathered and preserved at the temple.

• Chơn Không Monastery - Chon Khong Monastery is one of the most stunning monasteries in Vung Tau, featuring the largest golden Buddha. The monastery underwent expansion and added new facilities and decorations in early 2022. It offers a beautiful view of the city from its hilltop location.

• Bottled water
• Entrance fees and taxes
• Vietnamese lunch
• English-speaking guide
• Pickup and drop-off from Phu My Port by private air-conditioned car

• Gratuities for guide and driver

The coastal town of Vung Tau is famous for its French colonial architecture and stunning temples. Experience all the key attractions while docked in Phu My on this shore excursion, including the Niet Ban Tinh Xa pagoda, Thich Ca Phat Dai pagoda, and the Nirvana Meditation Retreat. After enjoying lunch, proceed to the Pagoda of the Lying Buddha and the Lighthouse, which offers breathtaking coastal views.

• This tour offers 2 options:

1. Option 1: Private Tour with an English-speaking Guide - Includes Lunch, Transport, and Entrance Fees
2. Option 2: Private Car: Includes Driver and Transport only. Excludes Lunch, Guide, and Entrance Fees.

Tour Highlights:

• An extensive tour of Vung Tau for newcomers
• Stunning views from the Vung Tau Lighthouse
• A Vietnamese-style lunch at a local eatery
• Convenient pickup and drop-off from the Phu My cruise port
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.