Private Vung Tau Tour From Phu My Port - Shore Excursion

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About this activity

For cruise ships docking at Phu My, Vung Tau is the nearest beach city and the best alternative if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. At a 45-minute drive from port, this peninsula boasts fresh sea air and incredible ocean views, impressive temples and buddha statues, and colonial architecture.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: MAIKA TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch - please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand
Included: Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Included: All Taxes
Included: English Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Port Permit Service: For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during the hot or rainy days, as well a reliable transport service.
Not included: Gratuities for your guide & drivers
Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

Back Beach

2 hours Admission included

Admire the Beauty of Back Beach

Welcome to dry land! Your private guide will be waiting for you at the port and will greet you with a welcome sign and a big smile. Once we make our way to Vung Tau, our introduction to this pretty seaside city begins at Back Beach where we will walk along the coast with the sand between our toes. You are more than welcome to go in for a refreshing dip or to wander the length of the beach appreciating the sea breeze. We will then make our way to Mount Nho to snap photos of the famous Christ the King statue. This vantage point offers incredible views of the sea and Hon Ba, an islet with a beautiful temple worthy of a few photos!
Vung Tau

2 hours

Next Stop, Pagoda of Nirvana

Vung Tau boasts the most Buddha statues in Vietnam, but the Pagoda of Nirvana, (also well-known as Pagoda of the Reclining Buddha), is certainly one of the most impressive. At 12-metres high with a 21-metre flag tower, this statue is well worth the visit! Once we’ve taken all the photos we can, we’ll continue to a tranquil and picturesque park at Front Beach where we can enjoy the nature, sea breeze, and interesting sculptures dotted around the park. This is where families spend lazy days, so you can get an insight into the way of life of the locals.
White Palace

2 hours Admission included

Enjoy Panoramic Views at White Palace

With our appetites worked up it is time to enjoy a local lunch at a famous, seafood restaurant on the seafront. You can’t get fresher seafood than this! If you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements, please contact us beforehand and we can try our best to cater to your needs.

With our bellies full, the next stop is the White Palace! Perched 50 metres up ‘Big Mountain’, White Palace is a beautiful colonial-era mansion once built for French Governor-General Paul Doumer. As well as boasting the best panoramic views of the ocean, White Palace displays carefully-preserved antiques from the colonial era. A visit here is like stepping into a centuries-old time-capsule!
The Whale Temple Vung Tau

2 hours

Last Stop, Whale Temple

The last leg of our trip involves making our way to the top of a hill on which a lighthouse perches. Built by the French, this lighthouse offers 360-degree vistas of the ocean and surrounding city. Definitely do not forget your cameras for this stop!

Then, we’ll make our way to Whale Temple, a popular stop with tourists and locals alike! This ornate temple is dedicated to the whale and is the site where fishermen traditionally pray for their safety. This stop offers a fascinating insight into the belief systems of the locals here.

Unfortunately, we are at the end of our tour. Your English-speaking guide will return you to port in plenty of time to make your cruise!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Season: We operate all year round. Except Vietnamese New Year.
Time: Tour is recommended to start at 8:00am, finish around 5:00pm. However, this is private tour so we can be flexible beyond your interest.

Options

Port Service is Not Included

Choose this option, you can save $25USD/person, please walk out of the port for 15 minutes - 20 minutes where our guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile.

Pickup included
Port Service is Included

For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off.

Pickup included