Overview of VIP Vung Tau day tour from Ho Chi Minh City
A Luxury Vung Tau day tour from Ho Chi Minh City turns the 95-kilometre coastal escape into something genuinely refined.
Just 1.5 hours east of Saigon along the Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, you’ll travel in a chauffeured limousine with an English-speaking guide adapting the pace around your interests.
Local English-speaking guide and international travelers during a Luxury Vung Tau Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh City
The centerpiece is a fine dining Vietnamese lunch at a hand-picked beachfront restaurant featuring chilled tiger prawns, grilled lobster, and optional French wine pairing.
Designed for honeymooners, business travelers, and multi-generational families.
Private door-to-door transfer, all entrance fees, fine dining lunch, and concierge coordination included. Helicopter transfer available on request.
Luxury Vung Tau Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh City itinerary
7:30 AM: Limousine pickup at your Saigon hotel
The Vietnam Trails Travel chauffeur arrives at your hotel lobby at the agreed time, holding the door of a polished limousine.
Your English-speaking guide greets you by name and presents a chilled welcome towel along with a brief overview of the day’s itinerary, which has been pre-shared with you for approval.
You’ll find chilled towels, bottled water, fresh fruit, and a soft pouch with the day’s itinerary inside the cabin.
The Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway runs east through dragon fruit orchards and rubber plantations and the cabin’s quiet acoustic insulation means you can read, work or simply watch southern Vietnam open up through the window. By 9:30 AM, the South China Sea comes into view.
The Luxury Vung Tau Day Tour From Ho Chi Minh City journey covers around 95 kilometers along the Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway toward the coast.
9:30 AM: Private morning at Thuy Van Beach (Back Beach)
Your trip’s first stop is Thuy Van Beach, also known as Back Beach, a 10-kilometre arc of fine sand and white waves considered one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in southern Vietnam.
Rather than the crowded public sections, your guide takes you to a quieter end of the beach with reserved sun loungers, fresh coconut water and shaded space to relax.
Female tourists taking photos at Thuy Van beach in Vung Tau.
You can swim, walk along the shore, or simply enjoy the ocean breeze.
Towels and a private changing area are arranged in advance so the morning unfolds without a single logistical concern.
10:30 AM: Cape Nghinh Phong viewpoint
A short drive brings you to Cape Nghinh Phong, the southernmost tip of Vung Tau where two seas meet and the wind blows steadily year-round.
Happy tourists standing under the stone arch at Nghinh Phong Cape with the blue sea in the background
The cape offers some of the finest panoramic views along the coast, with dramatic rock formations below and the East Sea opening endlessly to the horizon.
Your guide selects the best vantage points for photography, including a quieter platform most day-trippers never find.
11:30 AM: Fine dining Vietnamese lunch at a beachfront restaurant
Lunch is served at a hand-picked beachfront restaurant known for its refined Vietnamese cuisine and ocean-facing terrace.
12:30 PM: Christ the King statue
After lunch, your limousine takes you to the base of Small Mountain (Nui Nho), home to the towering Statue of Christ the King.
The status standing 32 metres tall with arms outstretched 18 metres wide, this is one of the largest statues of Jesus in Asia and a defining symbol of Vung Tau.
Tourists standing on the stone steps leading to the massive Christ the King monument in Vung Tau
The full climb involves 800 steps and rewards you with a 360-degree view over the coast.
Your guide adapts the pace, and if you’d prefer to enjoy the gardens and lower viewpoints instead, that’s equally fine. Modest clothing is required as you’re entering a religious site.
1:30 PM: Bach Dinh (White Palace) and French colonial heritage
Your final cultural stop is Bach Dinh, the White Palace, perched 50 meters above the sea on the slope of Big Mountain at 4 Tran Phu Street.
It was built between 1898 and 1916 as the residence of the French Governor of Cochinchina, the villa later hosted Emperor Bao Dai.
A group of international tourists in front of the historic White Palace (Bach Dinh) French colonial villa in Vung Tau
Inside, you’ll find archaeological artefacts recovered from shipwrecks off the Vung Tau coast, period furniture, and rooms preserved much as they were during the colonial era.
The frangipani-shaded gardens offer one of the finest sea views in the city, perfect for a final unhurried walk before the return to Saigon.
2:30 PM: Transfer to Vung Tau Pier
Your private limousine chauffeures you directly to the Vung Tau ferry terminal.
Your guide coordinates the priority check-in and boarding process, ensuring you are comfortably settled before the final vessel of the day departs.
Instead of facing the heavy afternoon traffic on the expressway, your luxury experience climbs to another level with a scenic water-way return.
The modern, air-conditioned high-speed ferry departs strictly at 3:45 PM, transforming a simple transfer into a memorable 2-hour river cruise.
You will watch the late afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the mangrove forests of the Can Gio biosphere reserve before the dramatic, illuminated skyline of District 1 and the iconic Landmark 81 welcome you back to the city.
Before docking, your guide assists with a quick final check to ensure all personal belongings, cameras, and souvenirs are securely packed.
The tour officially concludes upon arrival at Bach Dang Water Bus Station in central Saigon (District 1) where you can easily catch a local taxi or Grab back to your hotel at your own leisure.
Travel tips:
Dress code: Covered shoulders and knees are mandatory for the 800-step climb up Christ the King.
Foot wear: Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended instead of sandals for Mount Nho’s stone steps.
Punctuality is vital for the ferry: The final boat departs Vung Tau strictly at 03:45 PM, requiring a timely arrival at the pier.
Document and seat checks prevent losses: Verifying your phone, wallet, and passport before docking ensures a smooth finish.
