One day itinerary for Vung Tau City from Phu My Port: Cruise ships usually stay in Phu My Port for 8 – 12 hours, cruise tourists can choose to visit neighboring cities and provinces near the sea port. Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh, Ben Tre, Tien Giang, My Tho with holy sites, local life, green nature, historical sites, beautiful beaches and splendid French buildings are popular choices. Vung Tau is the nearest travel destination from Phu My Port, it attracts a large number of cruise ship passengers thanks to stunning beaches, the light house, mountains, the giant Christ Statue, stories about whales and Thang Tam Temple, White Palace – a great museum with fascinating view,… I would like to share some helpful information about the top things to do and a great sample itinerary for this lovely coastal city.
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One day itinerary for Vung Tau City from Phu My Port
One day itinerary from Phu My Port to Vung Tau City
Giant Statue of Jesus Christ on Nui Nho Mountain, White Palace, Whale Temple, Vung Tau Lighthouse, Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda, Long Phuoc Tunnels, Bai Sau beach, Xom Luoi seafood market,… are the top tourist attractions in the center of Vung Tau City. Here is a sample itinerary for Vung Tau City from Phu My cruise port:
- At 8:00 AM, you will be picked up by your driver and tour guide at the gate of Phu My Port. You must pay an an additional fee of from $25 USD/person if you would like to be picked up at the cruise ship.
- It takes about 1 hour to reach the center of Vung Tau City, you will see many residential areas, villages, green gardens, local houses, local markets on the way. Upon your arrival at the city center, you will see a beautiful coastal city with nice beaches, beachside parks, coffee shops, hotels, and mountains covered with green forests.
- The first stop is the Whale Temple (Den Thang Tam Temple) which was built in 1832 to house the remains of beached whales and and worship the whales. It has colorful altars and fanciful murals depicting whales battling with sea monsters. You will be told many interesting and mysterious stories about whales by our informative tour guide.
- The next stop is the White Palace where you see many artifacts such as the royal book of 1921, statues of the three good Phuoc Loc Tho (Happiness, Wealth and Longevity), a collection of rare ceramics from the Qing Dynasty,… Built from 1898 to 1902 by the French, White Palace was a place of rest for people in Indochina Government, Bao Dai King – the last king of of Vietnam and Nam Phuong Queen. You will also enjoy the fascinating panorama view of the sea from the high hill.
- Niet Ban Tinh Xa Pagoda is one of the most famous holy sites in Vung Tau City. You will spend your time relaxing and calming yourself, and admire the beauty of the big statue.
- Nui Nho Mountain with the Jesus Christ statue on its top is the must-see tourist attraction in Vung Tau. You must be strong enough to climb the 847 steps to reach the statue.
- The French-built Light House offers the stunning 360 degree views of the sea and the city.
- After that, you will spend your time relaxing, swimming, sunbathing on Bai Sau beach – one of the most beautiful and favorite beaches. You can also sip some Vietnamese coffee, soft drinks, local beers at beachside cafes.
- At noon, we will stop at a local restaurant to have lunch with a Vietnamese set menu. In case you have food allergies or food restrictions, you can let your tour guide know about that at the beginning of the tour or it is better to let the customer support team know about that when booking the tour. Vung Tau City has enough Vietnamese and international restaurants serving Vietnamese dishes, Vung Tau local dishes, Japanese dishes, American dishes, European dishes, Korean dishes, vegetarian dishes, fast foods,…
- At 4:30 PM, the driver will start driving back to Phu My. You will be dropped of at Phu My Port at about 5:30 PM. We can stay longer in Vung Tau if the cruise ship leaves later than 6:00 PM.
You can read more information about Vung Tau City tour from Phu My Port HERE and customize the tour route to meet your expectation. There is no problem in adding your favorite places or removing the less interesting stops, change the time for pick up and drop off. Besides tourist attractions, you can choose to reach hidden places such as local markets, seafood markets, or enjoy at good spas in the city.
In case you wouldn’t like to join a tour, you can simply book a Transfer from Phu My Port to Vung Tau (excluding tour guide, including driver and car) to save money on your cruise vacation and shore excursions in Vietnam.
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One day itinerary for Vung Tau City from Phu My Port
Should I book a transfer or a tour from Phu My Port to Vung Tau?
The highlights of a Phu My Port – Vung Tau City transfer include the lower price, flexibility, and ease of booking. There are many taxis and cars around the gate of Phu My Port, and scams are popular in Vung Tau as well as Vietnam. You should avoid losing money by booking a private transfer to Vung Tau from the port with a trusted travel agency. In case you really do not need a tour guide, have learned so much about Vung Tau City, have had a great plan in the city, you can book a private transfer. Especially, a private transfer to Vung Tau is your best choice if you go to the city for visiting less than 3 places, or simply enjoying the beach, or going to a spa.
If you are a little “lazy” and would like to be taken cared of by a informative and experienced tour guide. You wouldn’t like to pay entrance fees at each stop in the city, choose the restaurant for your lunch and pay on your own, and arrange everything relating to the day trip except for the driver and vehicle. Then an all inclusive tour to Vung Tau from Phu My is your best choice.
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Should I book a private transfer or shore excursion from Phu My Port?
