Best Of Vung Tau City - Buddha Statues From Phu My Port
ID: GYG701328-1149178
Category:
Country: Serbia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the beach city of Vung Tau on this private tour and explore the area’s impressive temples, many Buddha statues, and colonial architecture.
Start your day with a walk along the coast of Back Beach, feel the sand beneath your toes, breathe the fresh sea air, and even take a refreshing dip in the ocean. Next, travel to Mount Nho to the famous Christ the King statue, snap a selfie with the statue and marvel at the incredible sea views from this vantage point.
Onto Vung Tau, home to the most Buddha statues in Vietnam, to see the Pagoda of Nirvana, one of the most well-known and impressive Buddha statues standing at 12 meters high. Then, wander through the picturesque park at Front Beach and enjoy the tranquility of the seaside and learn about the interesting sculptures dotted around.
With your appetite worked up from the morning, enjoy a traditional lunch at a famous seaside seafood restaurant; you can’t get fresher seafood than this! Let your food settle and then travel to White Palace. Perched 50 meters up Big Mountain, White Palace is a beautiful colonial-era mansion once built for a French Governor. Gaze at the panoramic views from the palace and learn about it’s carefully preserved antiques from the colonial era.
Climb the top of a nearby hill to reach a beautiful lighthouse built by the French that offers stunning 360 degree views of the ocean and surrounding city. Then make your way to Whale Temple, an ornate building where fisherman traditionally pray for their safety, before returning to port in time for your cruise.
Highlights
- Witness the grandeur of White Palace
- Discover the beauty of Back Beach
- Learn about the area’s many Buddha statues from your experienced guide
- Enjoy the fresh sea breeze and a seafood lunch
- Visit Whale Temple and Christ the King statue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All private tours are approximately 8 hours or longer depending on your time constraints. At the end of the private tour, you will be returned on-time to board the cruise ship
Please bring, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, land a light jacket. Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times
If you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements, please contact the tour operator beforehand
Pickup is at Phu My port- about 500m from your Cruise Ship. Please get Electric Car from Cruise ship go outside port gate until you see your driver and the tour guide will hold a welcome board with your full name on it.
INCLUDED
- Private Car pick up and drop off from Phu My Port
- All entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Unlimited bottles of water
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
