Top 3 travel destinations from Phu My Port? Phu My Port is one of the main ports for cruise ships in South Vietnam and tourists arriving at this port have a great chance to visit Vung Tau City, Ho Chi Minh City, and Mekong Delta which are the most popular and amazing travel destinations in the country. Let me share with you the information that you must know about them and how to choose the best option for your group.
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- The ultimate Phu My Port Travel Guide
- Shore Excursions from Phu My (list of tours)
- Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursions (list of tours and travel guide)
Visit Vung Tau City from Phu My Port
The center of Vung Tau City is about 45 km from Phu My Port and it takes about 1 hour to reach the city from the cruise ship port. So a trip from Phu My Port to Vung Tau City is the most simple and easiest way to escape from Phu My and reach a vibrant and beautiful coastal city.
Vung Tau has amazing beaches such as Bai Sau and Bai Truoc, offers a great chance for you to go swimming, sunbathe, enjoy the fine sand, small waves, blue sky and warm sunlight. Sipping some Vietnamese coffee, soft drinks, and local beers at a beachside cafe is one of the best ways to chill out and relax. Thuy Van is one of the most beautiful streets in the city and the beachfront park is a great place to walk and breathe the sea breeze. Some tourists from Phu My Port go to Vung Tau City for enjoying at spas.
Is there anything else to do in Vung Tau? I would like to recommend you to visit the following tourist attractions and hidden places:
- White Palace: Built in 1898, this historic site and splendid architectural work is located atop a hill. Coming there, you will have a panorama view of the city and the sea, admire the collection of antiques from the 1700s to the 1900s.
- Whale Temple: Dating to 1832, this colorful affair has some fanciful murals depicting whales battling with sea monsters. You will learn more about the tradition, the faith of local people, including fishermen, and listen to mysterious stories.
- Vung Tau Lighthouse: Located at the peak of Tao Phung Mountain and standing about 150 meters above the sea level, this nice lighthouse is a perfect place to see Vung Tau City.
- Nghinh Phong Cape: Literally meaning “the cape welcoming breezes” and being an ideal place to take amazing photos, it has become one of the top tourist attractions in Vung Tau City.
- Christ The King Statue – the largest Christian statue across Asia since 2012: Tourists should climb more than 800 stairs to reach the top of Small Mountain (Nui Nho) and arrive at the feet of the statue before continuing climb to the top of the statue.
- Xom Luoi Seafood Market and Ba Ria Market (on the way from Phu My Port to Vung Tau City) are good places to learn more about the market tradition and the real local life. You will also have a chance to buy some dried foods, dried seafood, and souvenirs.
How to travel to Vung Tau City from Phu My Port?
You can book a Transfer from Phu My Port to Vung Tau (including driver and vehicle) or book a Vung Tau City Tour from Phu My Port (including driver, vehicle, and tour guide). Group tours and transfers are nearly unavailable, you can book private services at reasonable prices with a trusted tour agency.
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 transfer and tour to Vung Tau from Phu My, and the best prices for your group
Top 3 travel destinations from Phu My Port – Vung Tau City
Travel to Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port
The center of Ho Chi Minh City is about 60 km from Phu My cruise port, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to drive from the port to District 1 – the center of the city. Ho Chi Minh has tens of things for you to do and you have various choices of routes and tours. Depending on your expectations, you can choose visiting places on your shore excursions from Phu My Port. You can choose to join a Ho Chi Minh city tour from Phu My Port or a Phu My Port – Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Besides these two popular options, there are many other tour routes:
- Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Tour from Phu My Port
- Ho Chi Minh Food Motorbike Tour from Phu My Port
On city tours, they usually take you to the must-see tourist attractions in District 1. Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace are famous visiting places in Saigon. Located in District 5, 6, 10, 11, Ho Thi Ky Floating Market, Thien Hau Temple, China Town (Cho Lon), Cha Tam Church are worth visiting. If you book a private tour, you can ask them to stop at your favorite places.
Motorbike tours have become more and more popular in Ho Chi Minh City which has a massive network of streets and back alleys. Traveling on a motorbike, you are driven through narrow alleys, reach hidden corners, and see many little-known things. They usually transfer tourists from Phu My Port to the city center by car, then motorbike drivers pick up tourists for sightseeing and enjoying exotic local dishes.
A few tourists love to be transferred from the port to Ho Chi Minh City to be taken care of inside and outside at good spas. Some cruise passengers prefer booking a private transfer from Phu My to Ho Chi Minh to save money, enjoy the journey, and explore the city at their wish without the help from a tour guide.
On Saigon sightseeing tour, you can learn more about the history of Vietnam and the recent wars at War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace. However, Cu Chi Tunnels in Cu Chi District – a suburban district of Ho Chi Minh, located about 70 km from the city center are a great place to immerse in nature, explore the legendary underground city and the massive network of tunnels, and learn more about the history. Cu Chi Tunnels Shore Excursion from Phu My Port or Transfer from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels is a great choice for you if you would not like to do a Ho Chi Minh City tour and would like to visit a historic site.
Why should you choose Ho Chi Minh City instead of Vung Tau or Mekong Delta?
- Ho Chi Minh City is the biggest city in Vietnam, the political, economic and cultural center of the country.
- The hustle and bustle city.
- It has dozens of delicious local dishes.
- There are some beautiful French architectural works – the iconic sites of the city.
- Local markets are great places to learn more about the market tradition and the real local life.
- You can buy many great souvenirs at Ben Thanh Markets and shopping destinations for tourists.
- You can relax and take care of your body and face at the best spas in the country.
- War Remnants Museum is one of the best museum about wars in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
- Cu Chi Tunnels are a marvelous example of perseverance and integrity of Vietnamese people, a unique and special tourist attraction to learn more about the wars against the French colonials, the army of Republic of Vietnam, and the U.S. troops.
Top 3 travel destinations from Phu My Port – Ho Chi Minh City
Travel to Mekong Delta from Phu My Port
While Vung Tau City and Ho Chi Minh City offer many fun things to do, beautiful structures, historic sites, hustle and bustle markets, the highlights of Mekong Delta include the Vietnam’s countryside, a network of canals and rivers, endless rice fields and orchards, wet markets, farms, authentic Vietnamese dishes, traditional folk music,…
Mekong Delta region comprises 13 provinces, the most travel destination for tourists from Phu My Port is Tien Giang Province and Ben Tre Province. The distance is about 125 km and it takes about 3 hours to reach My Tho City in Tien Giang from the cruise port. You can choose this option if the cruise stays at the port for 9 – 10 hours or 2+ days.
It is recommended to book a private Mekong Delta shore excursion from Phu My Port with an experienced tour guide. You can book a Transfer from Phu My Port to Mekong Delta and a local tour guide service in Mekong Delta to save money and improve your travel quality.
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
Top 3 travel destinations from Phu My Port – Mekong Delta
