The cruise ship docks in Phu My port, the cruise ship passengers don’t wanna travel far to Ho Chi Minh city, just want to visit the city nearby the port, this tour is absolutely suitable for you. Or, if you did visit Sai Gon before, this optional tour is right for you, as well.
The cruise docks, our local guide and driver will welcome you on the agreed time by your name signal board.
We travel to 0.5 hour driving to Vung Tau city and start to explore the local life of the city nearby sea.
The first site is Hòa Long market in Baria town.
Then, transfer to Long Son island. Visit famous complex of relic Nha Lon (large house) on Long Son Island, the home of Ong Tran religion. Nha Lon is a place to worship great men of Taoism, Confucianism. Continue to have a short boating trip in Cha Va river to visit floating village
Keep transfering to Vung Tau, driving on beach road visit White Palace (Bach Dinh) - The weekend retreat of French governor Paul Doumer (later French President), this gorgeous, grand colonial-era residence has extensive gardens and an oddly empty interior (besides the odd piece of furniture and some Ming pottery retrieved from shipwrecks off the coast) & Nirvana Pagoda - Niết Bàn Tịnh xá
If you can climb, just try to do: Visit Jesus Statue – on top of Small Mountain with his arms outstretched to embrace the South China Sea, this 32m Giant Jesus is one of the biggest in the world – taller than his illustrious Brazilian cousin. It is possible to ascend to the arms for a panoramic view of Vung Tau. Note you cannot enter the actual statue in vest-tops or shorts.
Otherwise: Drive up the Light house area for the bird eye’s view of Vung Tau
The tour ends and we return the port for embarking. Good bye and see you in the next shore excursion.
Van & Group size:
We always provide the private transportation with full – licensed and professional driver, here is our standard services of transportation for each group.
Guide
We always use the full licensed and expereinced local English speaking guide. Other langagues are upon your request
Packing lists: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, light coat, camera
Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.
Temperature: Saigon’s temperature in Feb: 86 – 95 oF
Payment methods: Need a refundable deposit (30%) by Credit card, to process your booking. - Balance can be paid in USD cash on arrival to our guide.
If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, please inform us at least 12 hours to release the booked services and minimize the cancellation fee from them.
