Vietnam · Beach & Island

Full-Day Vũng Tàu Coastal Tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Beach Time

1 Day Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Relax at Thuy Van Beach and enjoy the coastal scenery
02 Ascend 847 stairs to the Jesus Christ Statue for panoramic views
03 Visit Thang Tam Temple and explore Bach Dinh White Palace
04 Enjoy breathtaking vistas at Cape Nghinh Phong
05 Stop at Long Thanh Cow Milk for local treats

Escape Ho Chi Minh City on a private one-day tour to Vũng Tàu, where coastal relaxation meets cultural discovery. Spend time at Thuy Van Beach, climb 847 stairs to the towering Jesus Christ Statue for panoramic views over the city and ocean, and visit Thang Tam Temple with its distinctive whale bone relics. Explore Bach Dinh White Palace, take in breathtaking vistas at Cape Nghinh Phong, and stop at Long Thanh Cow Milk for local treats. This journey offers a well-balanced mix of seaside scenery, history, and local character.

Climb inside the statue's arms for spectacular panoramic views of Vũng Tàu City and the ocean.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Ho Chi Minh, Vũng Tàu

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Vũng Tàu Coastal and Cultural Discovery

8:00 AM - Departure for Vũng Tàu: Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Depart for a scenic drive toward the coast.
10:30 AM - Beach Time & Lunch: Arrive at Thuy Van Beach, featuring 10 km of fine sand and white waves. Enjoy free time to walk along the shore or swim. Afterwards, enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
1:30 PM - Jesus Christ Statue: Ascend 847 stairs to the towering 32-metre Jesus Christ Statue. Climb inside the statue's arms for spectacular panoramic views of Vũng Tàu City and the ocean.
2:45 PM - Cultural & Historical Discovery: Visit Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple), home to significant whale bones. Explore Bach Dinh (White Palace), a colonial mansion built for French Governor Paul Doumer, and enjoy the gardens and historic architecture.
4:00 PM - Cape Nghinh Phong: Visit Cape Nghinh Phong (Cape of Welcoming Breeze) for unobstructed views of Vũng Tàu City and the East Sea.
5:00 PM - Return Trip: Board your vehicle for the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, stopping briefly at the Long Thanh Cow Milk rest stop to sample local snacks, milk, and souvenirs.
7:30 PM - Hotel Drop-off: Arrive back at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour.