Saigon · VUNG TAU DAY TRIPS
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This is the shortlist we would send a friend: the 15 vung tau day trips worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Escape Saigon for Vung Tau: swim at Thuy Van Beach, climb the Jesus Christ Statue, visit Whale Temple and White Palace, with lunch included.
“This trip was lots of fun! Good group, good guide - Leo - and good driver!! Be warned in the heat this activity can be physically demanding but very rewarding 😃”
Vung Tau day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Christ Statue, White Palace, a Thuy Van Beach swim, Whale Temple, and lunch plus transport.
“This tour was great, great sights, yummy lunch, beautiful beach, Nikki is an INCREDIBLE guide. Can't recommend more!”
Private Long Tan, Nui Dat & Vung Tau tour with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, sea-view lunch, battlefield memorials, and White Palace.
“We found the tour guide to be a bit abrupt and a little rude at times, we were not sure if this was because of his culture or not, he was knowledgeable about the tour history though, the traffic was terrible and all together it just wasn't the best trip”
Vung Tau full-day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Thuy Van Beach, Christ Statue views, Whale Temple, White Palace, and Nghinh Phong Cape.
“Lack of communications when there was any change of pickup time or departure time of excursion. I was waiting for the bus outside hotel for 45 minutes....”
Half-day war history tour from Vung Tau: Nui Dat, Long Tan Cross, Long Phuoc tunnels, plus a fire support base with an English guide.
“We loved Tony! He was so knowledgeable, easy going and a great communicator.”
A full-day private trip from Saigon to Vung Tau for ocean views, Christ the King, the White Palace, and a seafood buffet stop.
“Everything was perfect! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and treated us like family! We enjoyed our lunch as well!! We will be referring our family and friends to Viator!!! I’m a very pleased traveler.”
Visit Australia’s Vietnam War sites at Long Tan and Nui Dat, then head to Vung Tau for tunnels, a museum, lunch, and beach time.
“From start to finish, our tour guide, Dingo Chien ensured we had a memorable and personalised tour experience. His local knowledge combined with his passion for sharing stories from Australia and New Zealand's time spent in Vietnam Read more”
A full day from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau: Back Beach swim time, Whale Temple, White Palace, Jesus Statue steps, and Mui Nghinh Phong views.
“We had an amazing time! Marcus Thang is very knowledgeable and familiar with the area so it is very helpful and informative. We wished they have a newer car but we understand December is a busy month for travel in VN.”
One day in Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City with Christ Statue views, Whale Temple, White Palace, beach time, seafood lunch, and Cape photos.
Full-day Vung Tau trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Thuy Van Beach time, Whale Temple, and the Jesus Christ Statue climb—plus lunch.
“Good tour, they give you enough time to do everything no hurries. The tour guide well worth the tip.”
A full-day Vung Tau beach trip from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, seafood time, Christ statue views, and a temple stop.
“Disappointed, the guide doesn't entertain, we feel demotivated. We weren't told what we had to wear to go up to the Mount of Christ and then we were forbidden to visit. 80% of the seafront is under reconstruction and there was only a sRead more”
Private Vung Tau day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with lighthouse views, White Palace stops, Christ the King stairs, and a late-afternoon beach break.
“Thank you so much for organising the tour and the service by tour guide was great. To start with, the tour operator which i forgot his name was very professional and formative . He waited for 20 mins as i slept through my alarm and he tried to cRead more”
Private day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau with Thuy Van beach time, Vietnamese lunch, Christ Statue views, Whale Temple, Bach Dinh, and Cape Nghinh Phong.
“At first our family of 4 was scared of going on this tour for fear of bikes and some rain but we really wanted to experience Vietnam like the locals. So we braved it and thank goodness we did. We had a team of 4 girls, lead by An with Keiu and TRead more”
Private, air-conditioned transfers from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne, Can Tho, or Vung Tau, with a driver, comfort stop, and 24/7 support.
“I traveled with my wife and our 3-year-old to Phan Thiet. We chose Vietnam Private Transfers to control the pace. The car had a child seat, the driver drove safely, and often checked if the child was okay. We rested well and arrived stress-free. It was the most relaxed trip we’ve had with our little one so far.”
Private air-conditioned transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Tram Beach in about 2.5–3 hours, with meet-and-greet and an optional comfort stop.
“Booking the return transfer was difficult. I advise the company to separately list those so it is not so confusing to travelers OR add it as an option when putting in details. The customer could choose one way or round trip at different costs.”
