Are you on a cruise that is going to dock at Phu My Port? Which are tourist attractions near Phu My? What to do after being docked? This Phu My Port Travel Guide gives you details about transportation, tourist destinations, attractions, eating, drinking, shopping, and how to choose daily tours from Phu My Port.
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Table of Contents
1. An overview of Phu My Port
Started operations in September 1996, Phu My Port is the first deepsea container terminal in South Vietnam. The port has an area of 26.5 ha. It is recognized for its high standards in safety, with fast, effective, and reliable port services available to our customers 24 hours. Phu My Port has no passenger facilities including ATM. That is why this Phu My Port Travel Guide is important to read before you go.
2. Location
Phu My Port is located on Cai Mep-Thi Vai linking-port Road, Phu My District-level Town, Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province. Phu My Port is about 40 km from Vung Tau City, 70 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon), 110 km from Cu Chi Tunnels in a suburb of Ho Chi Minh City, 125 km from My Tho City, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta. Thanks to the Ho Chi Minh – Long Thanh Dau Giay Expressway and Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway, the time driving from Ho Chi Minh to Phu My Port and vice versa are reduced. It takes about 1 hour to reach Vung Tau City, about 1.5 hours to reach Ho Chi Minh City, and about 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach My Tho – Mekong Delta from Phu My Port by taxi or private car.
3. Where does your cruise dock?
Cruise ship dock at unused container terminal piers at the port. Some buses/vans are allowed to drive through the exit gate. It is a long walk, about 10 minutes, to the main road through a wasteland waiting to be developed. You will reach the port gate where you find a taxi or your pre-arranged car. You must pay an extra 25 USD/person for permission to pick up inside the harbor. You may have 1 or 2 days to explore the destinations near Phu My Port.
Some buses/vans are allowed to drive through the exit gate.
Drivers and guides wait for their guests who should walk for about 10 minutes to reach the exit gate from the cruise ship.
4. Visa
Citizens of most countries will be issued a loose-leaf visa on arrival at the port and the fee will be charged to their shipboard account. The fees range between 6 and 80 USD, depending on the ship’s processing fee. It is better to confirm with your cruise line the latest visa policy. The procedures are simple: fill an application form and submit the form, your passport, cruise card, and landing card, applicable fee (if needed) to receive the confirmation of departure issued by the border service officers. Certain nationalities do not need a visa for Vietnam, check the information before you go.
5. Tourist destinations near Phu My Port
There are 2 popular destinations from the port: Vung Tau City and Ho Chi Minh City. Vung Tau is a small but beautiful city with beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, picturesque buildings, the famous Jesus Statue on top of Nho mountain. Because Vung Tau is not far away from the port, it is a favorite choice of many travelers. If you would like to relax on the beach or climb the mountains and enjoy the fresh air, Vung Tau is the best. Amazing dishes from fresh seafood are what you may expect in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City is a little bit further from Phu My Port. However, the biggest city in Vietnam will not make you disappointed. The city has tons of things to do and you will have a wonderful trip with lots of memories there. French architectural works, heart-broken War Remnants Museum, the historic Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Cu Chi Tunnels, and many other attractions are worth visiting. Generally, Ho Chi Minh has everything that a traveler expects, from tourist attractions to hidden gems, from less-known history to rich culture.
Mekong Delta is a land of rice paddy fields, lines of coconut trees, lush orchards, a huge system of rivers and channels, and islands covered with gardens. You can spend 1 day in this beautiful region.
6. Connection
Wifi
As mentioned above, there are 2 popular destinations from Phu My: Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh cities. Many restaurants and coffee shops offer free Wifi in the 2 cities. So that ask the waiters if you do not find the Wifi password. Although there are many restaurants in Vung Tau, I would like to list some fast food restaurants where you can access free Wifi:
- KFC in Lotte Mart, 494 3 Thang 2 Street, Ward 8, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.
- KFC in CoopMart, 36 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ward 7, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.
- KFC in CoopMart, 36 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ward 7, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.
- The Pizza Company, 142 Ha Long Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00.
In Ho Chi Minh City, it is totally easy to find a restaurant, coffee shops, shopping malls, Nguyen Hue walking street to sit and access free Wifi. This guide to Wifi in Ho Chi Minh City give you useful information about free Wifi.
Sim card with 3G/4G
If you are going to visit other places in Vietnam on your cruise ship, you can obtain a Tourist Sim card. So that you can surf the Internet, make domestic and international calls, send SMS. The price is not too expensive, a few hundred Vietnamese Dong. There are 4 telecommunication providers in Vietnam: Viettel, Mobiphone, Vinaphone, Vietnamobile. The first three providers are highly recommended thanks to their good services.
Below are some places where you can buy a Sim card and packages:
- Viettel Store, 166C-D-E Tran Hung Dao Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 20:00 (some stores work until 19:00, 22:00).
- Viettel Store, 174 Tran Quang Khai, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 20:00 (some stores work until 19:00, 22:00).
- Mobifone Store, 80 Nguyen Du Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Opening hours: Weekdays: 7:30 – 18:00 (some stores works until 22:00); Weekends: 8:30 – 16:00 (some stores works until 17:00).
- Mobifone Store, Floor B11, Block 11A1, Vincom A Building, 71 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Opening hours: Weekdays: 7:30 – 18:00 (some stores works until 22:00); Weekends: 8:30 – 16:00 (some stores works until 17:00).
- Vinaphone Store, 80 Nguyen Du Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:30; 13:30 – 17:00.
- Vinaphone Store, 5 Nguyen Van Binh Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 8:00 – 11:30; 13:30 – 17:00.
- Viettel Store, 600 Truong Cong Dinh Street, Ward 8, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province. Opening hours: 7:30 – 19:00.
- Viettel Store, 605 Truong Cong Dinh Street, Ward 7, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.
- Vinaphone Store, 198 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 7:00 – 11:30; 13:30 – 17:00.
Read more about A Guide to Sim Card, 3G/4G in Ho Chi Minh in which you learn more about Tourist Sim card, costs of Sim card and packages, rates for calls and SMS, and where to obtain Sim card in Ho Chi Minh City as well as in Vietnam.
7. Currency
You should bring some USD cash, VND cash (if available), and credit cards when you leave the port. It is recommended to book pre-arranged private cars, tours, and hotels before the arrival and pay in advance. Viator, Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia, and many tour agencies that accept online payment are good choices. Some services, restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, tour agencies accept USD cash or credit cards. Some do not so you have to withdraw the money from an ATM or exchange your USD cash. To find ATMs around you, you should type “ATM near me” on Google Maps App or website in your smartphone. Certainly, your phone must connect to the Internet via Wifi or 3G/4G. In Vung Tau, you can ATMs easily on the streets and in shopping centers such as Lotte Mart and Coopmart which addresses are provided above. ATMs near Bai Sau (Thuy Van Beach) include:
ATM Dong A Bank, 151 Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.
ATM Sacombank – Thuy Van Hotel, 151 Thuy Van Street, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province.
Ho Chi Minh City is an economic hub so that ATMs, banks, gold shops, money chargers are everywhere. It is easier to withdraw cash from ATM and exchange currency in Ho Chi Minh City. Around tourist attractions including Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Bui Vien Backpacker Area, you can find an ATM to withdraw VND cash and a place to exchange currency easily. Check out Guide to Vietnamese Currency in Ho Chi Minh City for addresses of bank branches, gold shops, and money chargers as well as some useful tips of using Vietnamese Dong.
Some places where you can exchange currency:
- Vietcombank, 5 Me Linh Square, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Phone: hone: +84 8 3829 7245; Opening hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:30; Exchange rates: https://www.vietcombank.com.vn/ExchangeRates/default.aspx?&lang=en.
- Vietcombank, 69 Bui Thi Xuan, Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Phone: +84 8 3835 9323; Opening hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:30; Exchange rates: https://www.vietcombank.com.vn/ExchangeRates/default.aspx?&lang=en.
- Ha Tam Jewelry, 2 Nguyen An Ninh, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Phone: +84 28 3823 7243; Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00.
- Eximbank Money Exchange 59, 135 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Phone: +84 28 3827 5363; Opening hours: 07:00 – 22:00.
Make sure to take the right Vietnamese notes before handing them over.
8. How to get out of Phu My Port?
By public bus – not a good choice
At this time, taking public buses is not an option because there are no bus stations or bus routes that go straight from the port to nearby popular tourist destinations. Hopping on and off a few buses to reach Vung Tau or Ho Chi Minh is a real hassle for both locals and foreigners.
By ferry – never
Do not take the hydrofoil/fast ferry to Saigon since it is old and unreliable.
By taxi
It is a good choice to take a taxi to Vung Tau because the distance is not too long. The taxi fare is around 17,000 VND (~0.75 USD) so a drive to Vung Tau costs about 680,000 VND (~30 USD). Most of the taxi drivers could not speak English so you should prepare your address written on paper or show them the address on your smartphone. Taxi scams are popular in Vietnam as well as Phu My Port. My recommendation is Mai Linh Taxi and Vinasun Taxi which offer good cars, polite drivers, and reliable taximeters. However, you may take fake taxis in which drivers do not wear uniforms and taximeters work unreliably. Fake taxis are shown below:
The cost of the taxi ride from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 1,200,000 VND (~52 USD). Certainly, you also take a taxi to return to the cruise after visiting the city. The total taxi fare is 2,400,000 VND (~104 USD). I would like to recommend not to take a taxi to Ho Chi Minh and Mekong Delta.
By shuttle bus
Your cruise may arrange shuttle buses to popular destinations near the port. They may charge you or offer free shuttle buses. The transfer from the port to Ho Chi Minh City by shuttle bus costs around 59 USD one-way. The buses usually drop you off at a place in the center of the city. And you must come back to the pickup location on time. This is a minus of this choice.
By pre-arranged private car
Private car is one of the best ways to reach Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta. The highlights of this choice include privacy, comfort, and flexible time. The prices vary, it depends on tour agencies or car rental services. If you can find a trusted agency which offers a good price, it will be great. Check out the cheapest private transfer from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh.
Booking a pre-arranged tour including pick-up from the port
Your cruise operator offers tours around Ho Chi Minh City, to Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong Delta. And it is the simplest choice. However, the price is usually high and there are many better choices on the Internet. There are many interesting itineraries or tour programs that meet your expectations. Booking a private car, you can explore the cities yourself. If you would like to do a city tour arranged by a trusted company, you can book both the tour and the pickup. I will list some of the popular Vung Tau day trips and Ho Chi Minh day trips later.
We will pick you up at Phu My Port and drive you to Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, or any place requested by you. Please contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 (Whatsapp/iMessage/Viber/SMS) for more information about the visiting places, itineraries, and the best price for your group. Better prices are offered in this month:
- Private transfer from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City (round trip) by 4-seat car: $115 USD
- Private transfer from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City (round trip) by 7-seat car: $125 USD
- Private transfer from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City (round trip) by 16-seat car: $180 USD
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9. Tourist destinations near Phu My Port and what to do there
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has a total area of 2,061 km2 and consists of 19 urban and suburban districts. District 1 and 3 which are home to most of the must-see attractions is the popular destination of many tourists. District 5, 6, 10, and 11 are home to many Chinese people in the city. The other districts are also interesting to visit if you have time. What is the best time to travel to Ho Chi Minh? It is recommended to visit the city in the dry season from December to April so that the rains do not affect your trip. Because you do not have so much time, I have tried to give you the most impressive things you should not miss in the city. Visiting tourists attractions, eating drinking, and shopping are popular activities in Saigon.
Attractions
- French beautiful architectural works: Notre Dame Cathedral, The Central Post Office, People’s Committee Building, Saigon Opera House;
- War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace;
- Ngoc Hoang Pagoda;
- Ben Thanh Market;
- Saigon China Town, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Temple.
- Cu Chi Tunnels.
Besides the above attractions, there is a load of things to do in the city. Learn more about Ho Chi Minh Attractions – Location, Opening hours, Admission Fee.
Eating
Ho Chi Minh City is a paradise of foods including authentic Vietnamese and international foods. However, I would like to recommend you to try specialty foods of Saigon. 5 Best Saigon specialty foods and best places to eat them are as below:
- Broken Rice at Com Tam Cali, 32 Nguyen Trai Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 21:00; Prices: 60,000 – 93,000 VND; Website: https://www.comtamcali.com;
- Noodles with Grilled Pork at Bun Thit Nuong Chi Tuyen, 175 Co Giang Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 20:00; Prices: 30,000 – 66,000 VND;
- Snail Dishes at Oc Dao Nguyen Trai, 212B/D28 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00; Prices: 50,000 – 100,000 VND;
- Vietnamese Pancakes at Co Ba Vung Tau, 40B Tran Cao Van Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00; Prices: 60,000 – 100,000 VND;
- Pan Fried Scrambled Egg Rice Cake at Bot Chien Dat Thanh, 277 Vo Van Tan Street, Ward 5, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 14:00 – 21:00; Prices: 20,000 – 30,000 VND.
Check out 50 Best Foods In Ho Chi Minh City (And Where To Eat Them) to find more amazing foods you can eat in the city.
Some of the most popular places including famous restaurants, the iconic market, and backpacker area where you can eat amazing Vietnamese foods in Ho Chi Minh City are listed as following:
- Co Tam Kitchen Restaurant, 71 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00; Prices: 35,000 – 220,000 VND;
- Com Nieu Restaurant, 59 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00; Prices: 200,000 – 550,000 VND;
- Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant, 10 Dang Tat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00; Prices: 200,000 – 330,000 VND;
- Ngon Restaurant (Quan An Ngon), 160 Pasteur Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:15; Prices: 200,000 – 550,000 VND.
- Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City;
- Saigon Backpacker Area (Bui Vien Street and the neighboring area), Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Drinking:
The most famous drinks in Ho Chi Minh include Sugarcane Juice, Smoothie, Coconut Water, Chinese Herbal Tea, Iced Tea, Corn Milk, Iced Milk Coffee. You can drink Sugarcane Juice, Chinese Herbal Tea, Iced Tea, Corn Milk, Iced Milk Coffee at drink stalls on the streets. Some street food vendors sell coconut water on moving carts or 3-wheel vehicles. Be careful if there is no fixed price at the drink stalls or moving carts.
Coffee is a big part of Saigon because a large number of locals love coffee. Coffee shops are everywhere, in hidden corners, in narrow alleys, on the pavements, in coffee shops. Vietnam and Saigon have special coffees including Vot Coffee, Egg Coffee, and Iced Milk Coffee. You can stop at some famous coffee chains such as Trung Nguyen Legend, Phuc Long, Vinastar, Highland, Starbuck to enjoy the best Vietnamese coffee and other drinks. The locations and opening hours of the coffee shops are as below:
- Trung Nguyen Legend Cafe, 219 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:30 – 22:00; Prices: 40,000 – 150,000 VND;
- Phuc Long Coffee & Tea, 63 Mac Thi Buoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:00 – 22:00; Prices: 30,000 – 100,000 VND;
- Starbuck, 99 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:30 – 23:00; Prices: 100,000 – 200,000 VND;
- Cong Caphe, 127 – 129 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 00:00 – 23:59; Prices: 30,000 – 100,000 VND;
If you have enough time, explore hidden long-standing coffee shops as below:
- Cheo Leo Coffee, 109/36 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, Ward 2, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 5:15 – 18:45; Prices: 13,000 – 21,000 VND.
Shopping:
Ho Chi Minh City has a large number of shopping centers, markets, and shopping areas where you can buy everything, from souvenirs to clothing. Below is a list of best places for shopping in Saigon:
- Ben Thanh Market Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 5:00 – 23:00; What to buy? – Everything from souvenirs to dried foods, from clothing to fabric.
- Tan Dinh Market, 1 Nguyen Huu Cau Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:00 – 20:00; What to buy? – Everything from souvenirs to dried foods, from clothing to fabric.
- Saigon Square 1, 77 – 89 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9:00 – 21:00; What to buy? – Clothing.
Vung Tau
The best time to visit Vung Tau is also the dry season, from December to April.
Attractions
- Beaches: Bai Sau Beach (the most famous), Bai Truoc Beach, Bai Dua, etc;
- Nho Mountain and Jesus Statue;
- Nghinh Phong Cape;
- White Palace;
- Thang Tam Temple;
- Vung Tau Lighthouse;
- Dai Tong Lam Pagoda.
One of the most famous parts of Vung Tau is the beautiful beaches with white sand, blue sky, and vast clean water. Climbing mountains and the statue are also worth doing in the city.
Eating:
Specialty foods of Vung Tau include Sponge Cake with Salted Duck Egg, Khot Cake, Stingray Hotpot, Oyster Porridge, and many seafood dishes.
Best restaurants in Vung Tau are as below:
- Com Tam Hoa Huong Duong, 140 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 7:00 – 21:00; Prices: 20,00 – 55,000 VND; What to eat there? – Broken Rice;
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Goc Vu Sua Khot Cake, 14 Nguyen Truong To Street, Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00; Prices: 45,00 – 110,000 VND; What to eat there? – Khot Cake;
- Ganh Hao 1 Restaurant, 3 Tran Phu Street (or 9 Halong Street), Ward 5, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province; Opening hours: 9:00 – 22:00. What to eat there? – Seafood dishes and other Vietnamese authentic dishes; Website: http://ganhhao.com.vn.
Shopping:
Vung Tau is not a place for shoppers like Ho Chi Minh. However, you can buy lovely souvenirs including shell handicrafts at souvenir stores on Nho Moutain.
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta is a large region, having a total area of 40,577 km2, consisting of 13 provinces and municipalities. Because you have limited time in Phu My, you can only spend one day in Mekong Delta. So that you could not see far provinces and municipalities but only Ben Tre Province and My Tho City in Tien Giang Province.
Attractions:
- 4 Islands: Dragon Island, Phoenix Island, Turtle Island, Unicorn Island;
- Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Main activities:
- Cruising the system of rivers and channels by boats and sampans;
- Riding bicycles through quiet villages and rice paddy fields;
- See bees, crocodiles, fishes;
- Visiting coconut candy factory;
- Listening to traditional folk music;
- Plugging fresh fruits in lush orchards;
- Enjoy delicious dishes.
Eating:
Mekong Delta offers a wide range of foods for your choice. I would like to recommend Deep-fried Elephent Ear Fish, Vietnamese Pancake, Sweet and Sour Soup.
Shopping:
Best souvenirs in Mekong Delta include coconut candy, honey, coconut handicrafts, Vietnamese checkered scarf.
Read more about Mekong Delta HERE.
10. Which day trips from Phu My Port if the cruise ship docks for a full day
Please contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 (Whatsapp/iMessage/Viber/SMS) for detailed information about Phu My Port, shore excursions from Phu My Port, including transfers and tours to Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City center, Cu Chi Tunnels, and Mekong Delta from Phu My, and the best prices for your group. Here is the list of the best-seller Phu My Port shore excursions, specially designed by our professional team for cruise travelers from Phu My Port:
- Vung Tau city tour from Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh city tour from Phu My Port
- Mekong Delta shore excursion from Phu My Port
- Cu Chi Tunnels shore excursion from Phu My Port
You can reach Ho Chi Minh or Vung Tau yourself by taxi or private car, then explore the cities by yourself by bus or taxi. In this case, you should read our Guide To Travel Ho Chi Minh By Bus and Ho Chi Minh Taxi Guide. Or you can choose to book tours operated by a trusted company. The tours may include or exclude pick up from Phu My Port. If you have only one day and you must return to the port before 5:00 PM, you have to choose half-day tours. In fact, most of cruise operator offers shore excursions which are usually expensive and have common programs. This choice is good for travelers who visit Ho Chi Minh for the first time. However, there are abundant choices with reasonable prices and interesting programs.
Ho Chi Minh City Day Trips from Phu My Port:
Ho Chi Minh City Half Day: the tour shows you must-see tourist attractions in District 1 such as Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House, City Hall, Ben Thanh Market, sometimes Jade Emperor Pagoda.
Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day: the tour takes you to the legendary underground tunnels which has a total length of about 200km.
4- hour Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike: this is a unique tour that takes you around the city to see both tourist attractions and hidden places in narrow alleys on a motorbike.
Vung Tau City Day Trips from Phu My Port
Some tourists do not book any tour in Vung Tau because the city is small and it is easy to go to the beach as well as tourist attractions and restaurants. Simply enjoy the beaches, after that take a taxi to Nho Moutain, climb and enjoy the nice view of the city, reach the top, climb to the top of Jesus Statue. The dress code, however, is strict: your shoes must be removed, knees and shoulders covered, no tank tops are allowed or you will be turned away. You can buy clothes at the souvenir shops if you have not prepared. However, if you would like to book a Vung Tau City Tour from Phu My, you do not need to arrange anything and the guide will take care of you as well as possible.
Mekong Delta Trips from Phu My Port
Mekong My Tho – Ben Tre Full Day is a good choice for tourists from Phu My Port. On the tour, you will learn more about the unique lifestyle, and enjoy the beautiful sights and local foods.
Although your cruise may offer shuttle bus and day trips from Phu My, the prices are often high and the programs are usual. My recommendation is to book private tours including pick up and drop off from Phu My Port. So that you can enjoy the shore excursion at its best.
Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursions led by Tracy’s team will definitely satisfy you.
11. Which Phu My shore excursions to book if your cruise ship stay for two or more days at the port?
It is a great chance for you to visit many travel destinations from Phu My Port if your cruise ship stays overnight at the seaport. You can choose to stay overnight in Vung Tau City, Ho Chi Minh City, or Mekong Delta.
Recommended itineraries if your cruise ship stays in Phu My Port for two days
Option 1: The center of Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 1:
- Pick up at Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh City full day tour by car/motorbike (must-see tourist attractions in District 1 and Saigon China Town) during the day
- Saigon after dark tour by motorbike/jeep (sightseeing at night, amazing street food)
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
- Return to Phu My Port
Option 2: Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta
Day 1:
- Pick up at Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour
- Dinner on cruise
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
- Mekong Delta tour full day (My Tho – Ben Tre or Cai Be – floating market or Go Cong Unseen)
- Return to Phu My Port
Option 3: Mekong Delta
- Mekong Delta tour 2 days 1 night (My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Cai Rang floating Market), pick up and drop off at Phu My Port, stay overnight at a hotel/homestay in Mekong Delta.
Option 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Vung Tau City
Day 1:
- Pick up at Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh City full day tour by car/motorbike (must-see tourist attractions in District 1 and Saigon China Town) during the day
- Saigon after dark tour by motorbike/jeep (sightseeing at night, amazing street food) or Dinner on cruise
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
- Vung Tau City tour full day
- Return to Phu My Port
Recommended itineraries if your cruise ship stays in Phu My Port for three days
Option 1: The center of Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta
Day 1:
- Pick up at Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh City full day tour by car/motorbike (must-see tourist attractions in District 1 and Saigon China Town) during the day
- Saigon after dark tour by motorbike/jeep (sightseeing at night, amazing street food)
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
- Saigon water puppet show, dinner on cruise and cyclo ride
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3:
- Mekong Delta tour full day (My Tho – Ben Tre or Cai Be – floating market or Go Cong Unseen)
- Return to Phu My Port
Option 2: The center of Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 1:
- Pick up at Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour
- Dinner on cruise
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2:
- Mekong Delta tour full day
- Saigon water puppet show, dinner on cruise and cyclo ride
- Stay overnight at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3:
- Saigon unseen tour by motorbike
- Going shopping by yourself at local market or Saigon shopping tour or going to a spa for relaxing if you have enough time
- Return to Phu My Port
Option 3: The center of Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta
Day 1:
- Pick up at Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels full day tour
- Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2 and 3:
- Mekong Delta tour 2 days 1 night (My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Cai Rang floating Market – Soc Trang), stay overnight at a hotel/homestay in Mekong Delta
- Return to Phu My Port at the end of the third day
Option 4: Mekong Delta
- Mekong Delta tour 3 days 2 night (My Tho – Ben Tre – Can Tho – Cai Rang floating Market – Soc Trang), stay overnight at a hotel/homestay in Mekong Delta
In addition, you can also join a Can Gio Mangrove Forest and Monkey Island Tour if you have two or more days.
Please Call/SMS/Viber/Whatsapp Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84 938 3143 86 to book the Private transfer from Phu My port to Mekong Delta and get our quick response as well as confirmation.
Phu My Port Travel Guide – It is interesting to stay overnight at a homestay in Mekong Delta
