Private Tour
Vung Tau Full Day Private Tour Full Day
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Vung Tau, known as Cap Saint Jacque in French is about 125 kilometres Southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The name means ‘anchorage’ as during the 14th and 15th centuries Vung Tau was a swamp which European trading ships visited regularly.
With 15 kilometres of coastline, Vung Tau is endowed with many sandy beaches such as Bai Truoc (Front Beach), Bai Sau (Back Beach), Bai Dua (Dua Beach)... Vung Tau also has many famous sightseeing spots such as the Great Jesus Christ Statue, the White Palace...
Located 125 kilometers southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau City is home to impressive statues, temples, gardens and bay vistas. Known as Cap Saint-Jacques under French colonization, the city was once a popular beach destination for servicemen of France and American. Famed with sandy beaches, clear blue water around the year, Vung Tau City an ideal place for people looking for an escaping trip from their hectic life.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Everyone can join this tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Pick up and drop off at hotel
Air-conditioning vehicle
Ticket entrance fees
Tipping/Gratuities or Personal expenses
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
What To Expect
Jesus Christ Statue
The Christ of Vung Tau Statue, also known as the Statue of Christ the King, is a remarkable landmark in Vung Tau, Vietnam. Towering at an impressive height, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and serves as a testament to the region's strong Christian heritage and spirituality. The statue was constructed in 1972 but dismantled just 2 years later. Construction resumed in 1992, on Dec 1, 1994, statue's summit was officially inaugurated. In 2012, this sacred statue was recognized as the largest Jesus statue in Asia. It is also designated as a national historical-cultural relic and holds the record for the "largest Jesus statue in Vietnam." The statue stands at an elevation of 136 meters above sea level, showcasing its grandeur and imposing dimensions. It reaches a height of 32 meters, with the outstretched arms spanning 18.4 meters. There are 834 steps to reach the sculptures on a 10-meter-high concrete pedestal & ascend 133 spiral steps leading to the statue's shoulders.
Thich Ca Phat Dai
The Thich Ca Phat Dai Pagoda, built between 1961 and 1963, lies on Lon Mountain. Within the monastery compound is a 6-metre tall statue of Buddha and a Zen monastery at the foot of the mountain. The dense foliage inside the compound houses a variety of birds. This path is lined with statues that display important events in the life of Gautam Buddha, and there also is a stupa and six dragon statues along the way. Pagoda lies in the harmonious combination between its architectural structure and the natural surroundings, especially the white cement construction of the giant statue of Buddha perched on a 4.5 meter high pedestal shaped like a lotus blossom.
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Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vung Tau Tour
Carlar G,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an awesome day to see Vung Tau. The Jesus Christ Statue was beautiful and walking the steps was worth it. Lunch delicious and the scenery was gorgeous. We enjoyed the complete tour with our guide Luc. He did a great job! Wonderful guide.
My trip to vàng tàu
Mary N,
Feb 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00Everything 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.
Day trip to Vung Tau
Sandra C,
Apr 23, 2022
- Viator
4.00Vung Tau is a must visit for the beautiful beach and the huge statue of Christ on the hill top. However, to reach the statue is a flight of 900 steps up the hill. So go slow on the ascent & make sure you have your water bottle with you. There are lovely hotels to stay over as well. The journey from my hotel in D1 to Vung Tau was very comfortable except for the toilet break. We were taken to the petrol station where the toilets were in very horrible condition. Very very dirty & broken. The driver & tour guide should have taken us to a better place for the toilet break as we saw a mall not too far after that.
Cheaper to Take the Ferry and do it on your own!
Brock W,
Jan 4, 2021
- Viator
2.00To begin our trip, there was a mix up on the day - so we had an hour start delay. We went to a buffet style lunch - which did not sit well on our stomachs for the reminder of the day and even the next. It would have been nice to have a say in what we would like to have eaten for lunch since the buffet is all seafood related items. This was not included in the price of the ticket. You pay separately for the lunch. We were also unaware of clothing restrictions to go up into the Christ statue. (Ladies, you cannot wear shorts!) I wish we would have known this prior as we would have dressed for the occasion. It was a hot day, so we were not thinking to wear pants. When we went to visit the White Palace, it was closed... Our tour guide did not offer up much information about the sites unless we asked a specific question. It was more like he was our personal driver. We recommend taking the ferry instead and going on your own using Grab (or another taxi service) to get around. If anything so you do not get stuck in the horrific traffic heading back to HCMC. What should have been a two hour car ride took over 3 hours! We had to cancel our plans for the evening because we were not going to make it back in time.
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