Vung Tau

Tours

07:30 am, pick you up from the hotel and depart for Vung Tau. 09:00 am, on arrival at Vung Tau and leisure time at Thuy Van beach (Back beach) - one of the nicest beaches in Vietnam with the shore runs for almost 10km, full of fine sands and white waves. Authentic Vietnamese lunch is served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Jesus Christ Statue, Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple), Bach Dinh (a.k.a. Villa Blanche in French or White Palace in English), and Cape Nghinh Phong. Taking a short break. Back to Ho Chi Minh City around 18:00pm. End trip.

Book a transfer with OUROS Travel, you will always have the guarantee to get the best prices and an excellent service. All our vehicles are carefully selected and in possession of all the licenses required by law. Our professional drivers will guarantee you maximum comfort for your transfer around Vietnam. The customer service will send the trip details to the customer one day prior to the travel date. Transferring between Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) and Vung Tau (Long Hai) by private car is the fastest and most relaxing way international tourists choose when traveling to Vietnam. Private Transfers are pre-arranged for you, it eliminates the stress of trying to hail a taxi or lug a heavy suitcase onto public transportation. ** Distance: 100km ** Duration: 2 hrs 10 mins (approximately) Transfers from Airport to Hotel At the airport, either the driver or the airport attendant with a name board will greet the passenger at the exit gate outside the arrival lobby. The passenger will exit through the arrival lobby after clearing quarantine, immigration, baggage pick-up and customs. Since it’s a door-to-door service where the driver will load/unload all of your luggage onto the vehicle, you can travel to your destination safely and comfortably without a worry. Book your transfer with us and enjoy your vacation or business trip smoothly! ***Airport pick-up policy*** Waiting time starts from the scheduled flight arrival (unless another pick-up time is specified in the comment to the booking); In case of flight delay of less than 30 minutes, the start of the waiting period will be postponed by the delay time of the flight; Example: planned arrival time is 13:00, in case of a flight delay by 20 minutes waiting time is shifted to 13:20, and from that time driver must wait for 90 minutes If a flight delay is longer than 30 minutes, waiting time is shifted to 30 minutes after the planned arrival time, it’s necessary to wait for the client within 90 minutes, because the flight can catch up with the delay. If the customer does not show up within 120 minutes from the planned arrival time, it is required to prepare and send the documents to register a no-show case; Example: planned arrival time is 14:00, in case of a flight delay by 40 minutes - the driver has to wait for 90 minutes from 14:30 In case of the early arrival of the flight, the waiting period starts from the scheduled flight arrival. If the early flight arrival could be tracked, the client has to contact the driver to agree on a new pick-up time.

Explore the Nui Dat, Long Tan, and Long Phuoc Tunnel on a half-day tour from Vung Tau/ Ba Ria. Visit the Nui Dat Kindergarten, the Long Tan Cross, and the Horse Shoe Fire Support Base. Travel to Hoa Long village, also known as VC Home, to visit Nui Dat, where Australian soldiers set up a base in 1966. Visit the old bunkers, the Kangaroo pad, SAS hill, Lusbcome airfield, and the battalion’s flagpole. Visit the Nui Dat Kindergarten, which was built by Australian veterans for children in the village in 2002. Continue to Long Tan village to visit the Long Tan Cross, which was rebuilt by Australian veterans for 18 soldiers who passed away in the battle of Long Tan in 1966. Next, visit the Horse Shoe Fire Support Base before returning to Ba Ria.

Book a transfer with OUROS Travel, you will always have the guarantee to get the best prices and an excellent service. All our vehicles are carefully selected and in possession of all the licenses required by law. Our professional drivers will guarantee you maximum comfort for your transfer around Vietnam. The customer service will send the trip details to the customer one day prior to the travel date. Private taxi: Vung Tau (Long Hai) to Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) Transferring between Vung Tau (Long Hai) and Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) by private car is the fastest and most relaxing way international tourists choose when traveling to Vietnam. Private Transfers are pre-arranged for you, it eliminates the stress of trying to hail a taxi or lug a heavy suitcase onto public transportation. ** Distance: 100km ** Duration: 2 hrs 10 mins (approximately) Transfer from Hotel to Airport/or Hotel to Hotel The driver will park at the location specified by the passenger. When you board the vehicle, the driver will head straight to the airport (or next destination), he will drop you off at the correct departure lobby if you inform them with your flight number. These services are great in minimising the stress involved in getting to the airport. Book your transfer with us and enjoy your vacation or business trip smoothly!

DAY 1: HCM - MY THO - BEN TRE - CAN THO (Lunch, Dinner) 7:30 AM: Pick up at our office 243 Đề Thám, District 1, or your hotel in District 1. Travel by air-conditioned bus to My Tho. Vinh Trang Pagoda: Visit the largest pagoda in the Mekong Delta. Continue to My Tho for a boat trip along the Mekong River to see fish cages and floating houses. Ben Tre: Visit a coconut island in Ben Tre to learn about coconut candy making at a local workshop. Sample candies and explore local handicrafts. Travel by boat and motor cart to Unicorn Island, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Vietnamese music performance (Đờn Ca Tài Tử) and taste seasonal tropical fruits. Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Bee-Keeping Farm: Visit a bee-keeping farm to enjoy honey tea and view a typical Mekong house. Relax, walk around the village, or take a bike ride. Travel to Can Tho and arrive by 6:30 PM. Transfer to a restaurant for dinner, enjoy the nightlife in Can Tho City, free time at night. OPTION 1: DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - CHAU DOC (Breakfast, Lunch) 6:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. 7:30 AM: Board a motorboat for sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most colorful floating market in the Mekong Delta. Visit a local rice noodle-making shop, then enjoy fresh pineapple on the boat. Traditional Market: Explore a traditional market on the shore. Visit Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery. 12:00 PM Lunch at My Khanh Restaurant. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the tourist village with local games. 1:30 PM - End of the tour in Can Tho, Transfer to Chau Doc by local Bus. Overnight in Chau Doc. (Detailed itinerary provided, but no tour guide will accompany the journey to Chau Doc) DAY 3: CHAU DOC - BOAT TO PHNOM PENH (Breakfast) 6:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. 6:30 AM: Transfer to Vĩnh Xương Border Gate for Cambodian entry procedures. 7:00 AM: Board the boat to Phnom Penh, arriving around 1:00 PM. Tour ends. OPTION 2: DAY 2: CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET - TRA SU FOREST - CHAU DOC (Breakfast, Lunch) 6:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. 7:30 AM: Board a motorboat for sightseeing at Cai Rang Floating Market, the largest and most colorful floating market in the Mekong Delta. Visit a local rice noodle-making shop, then enjoy fresh pineapple on the boat. Traditional Market: Explore a traditional market on the shore. Visit Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery. 10:30 AM: We change to private car with tour guide go to Tra Su Forest in Chau Doc will have lunch on the way, arrival Tra Su Cajuput Forest. Take a motorboat journey to explore the diverse habitat home to over 70 bird species, including the rare Indian stork, Mycteria leucocephala. Evening: Return to your hotel in Chau Doc and enjoy free time in the evening. DAY 3: CHAU DOC - PHNOM PENH (Breakfast) 6:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.Transfer to Vĩnh Xương Border Gate for Cambodian visa. 7:00 AM: Board the boat to Phnom Penh, arriving around 1:00 PM. Tour ends.

Mindfulness meditation retreat (3 days/2nights) Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau - Phat Quang Pagoda (L, D) 7:30 - 10:30: Transfer to Thien Ton Phat Quang Pagoda, a spiritual sanctuary to which tens of thousands of people all over the world have returned. 11:00 - 11:30 Have vegetarian lunch 14:00 - 15:00 Meditation session 15:00 - 16:50 Doing volunteer work, learning to make cakes/tea/tofu or painting on fabric. 17:00 - 18:15 Vegetarian dinner and washing the dishes 18:30 - 19.00 Chanting 19.00 - 19.50 Reading books 20:00-21.30 Wholesome seed Prostration to Buddha Meditation & go to sleep. Day 2: Phat Quang Pagoda (B, L, D) 4:00 - 6.00 Great Bell - Meditation and Chanting 6:10 - 6:50 Practice Qigong/ Martial art 7:00 - 7:20 Breakfast 7:30 - 10.30 Doing volunteer work, learning to make cakes/tea/tofu or painting on fabric, picking vegetables. 11:00 - 11:30 Have lunch. 14:00 - 15:00 Meditation session 15:00 - 16:50 Learning to make cakes/tea/tofu/cooking 17:00 - 18:15 Vegetarian dinner and washing the dishes 18:30 - 19.00 Chanting 19.00 - 19.50 Reading books 20:00-21.30 Prostration to Buddha, Meditation & go to bed. Day 3: Phat Quang Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) 4:00 - 6.00 Great Bell - Meditation and Chanting 6:10 - 6:50 Practice Qigong/ Martial art 7:00 - 7:20 Breakfast 7:30 - 10.30 Doing volunteer work, learning to make cakes/tea/tofu or painting on fabric, picking vegetables. 11:00 - 11:30 Have lunch. 12:00 Back to Ho Chi Minh City

Mindfulness meditation retreat in Viet Nam (2 days/1night) Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau - Phat Quang Pagoda (L, D) 7:30 - 10:30: Transfer to Thien Ton Phat Quang Pagoda, a spiritual sanctuary to which tens of thousands of people all over the world have returned. 11:00 - 11:30 Have vegetarian lunch 14:00 - 15:00 Meditation session 15:00 - 16:50 Doing volunteer work, learning to make cakes/tea/tofu or painting on fabric. 17:00 - 18:15 Vegetarian dinner and washing the dishes 18:30 - 19.00 Chanting 19.00 - 19.50 Reading books 20:00-21.30 Wholesome seed Prostration to Buddha Meditation & go to sleep. Day 2: Phat Quang Pagoda - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L) 4:00 - 6.00 Great Bell - Meditation and Chanting 6:10 - 6:50 Practice Qigong/ Martial art 7:00 - 7:20 Breakfast 7:30 - 10.30 Doing volunteer work, learning to make cakes/tea/tofu or painting on fabric, picking vegetables. 11:00 - 11:30 Have lunch. 12:00 Back to Ho Chi Minh City

Spend the day exploring Vung Tau on this small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Relax with hotel pickup and transfers to the seaside city. Visit the Jesus Christ Statue, Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple), Bach Dinh (a.k.a. Villa Blanche in French or White Palace in English), Cape Nghinh Phong, the White Palace, and relax on Vung Tau Beach. Includes lunch and all entrance fees. See the 30-meter-high Giant Jesus statue, constructed in 1974 by the lighthouse. The statue can be reached on foot by a path that heads up the hill. Tour the White Palace, a former royal residence set on a lushly forested hillside overlooking the sea. It was built in 1909 as a retreat for French governor Paul Doumer. It later became a summer palace for Vietnamese royalty: King Thanh Thai reigning the Nguyen Dynasty. From the late 1960s to early 1970s, the building was a part-time playground for South Vietnam President Theu. Today the building services as a museum housing antiques dating centuries ago. Relax on Vung Tau Beach before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.

07:30 am : get picked you up from hotel at the center of Saigon and depart for Vung Tau. 9:00 am on arrival Vung Tau and leisure time at Thuy Van beach (Back beach) - one of the nicest beaches in Vietnam with the shore runs for almost 10km, full with fine sands and white waves. Authentic Vietnamese lunch is served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Vung Tau's highlights: Visit the Jesus Christ Statue - by walking up the 847 stairs and meeting the 32 meter-tall (105 feet) statue of Jesus Christ. Considered one of the tallest statues of Christ in Asia, its outstretched arms span a little over 18.4 meters. Originally started in 1972 but the construction was only completed in 1993. The adventurous are welcome to climb to the top of inside Christ' arms and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Vung Tau city. Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple) - The temple displays the bones which came to symbolize the protector deity of the coast. Now, each time a carcass of a whale washes ashore, the bones are ceremonially hauled to the mausoleum. Bach Dinh (a.k.a. Villa Blanche in French or White Palace in English) - It was built as a retreat for French Governor of Indochina Paul Doumer at the beginning of the 20th century. Cape Nghinh Phong - The final sight before we leave this beautiful coastal city. The Cape is the cliff of Vung Tau and has unobstructed views of Vung Tau City as well as the East Sea. Taking a short break and Back to Ho Chi Minh City around 18:00pm. End trip.

Long Tan-Nui Dat Battle Field (full day trip) - You shall be picked up at your hotel and depart for the trip at 7:30 am. Visit the sight of the former site of Australia's Nui Dat Task Force Base (Nui Dat SAS Hill) Little remain of this camp except the columns of the main gate could be in the close up. The former runway is now a wide street in the local village and the old helipad is now a soccer field. A school established by the Australians is nearly Followed drive past the location of the Horseshoe (access not permitted these days due to mining activity) to the Discourtesy Rubber Plantation. You then visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial, before continuing on to the Long Phuoc Tunnels. Like other tunnels systems found in Vietnam, the Long Phuoc Tunnels goes with meeting areas, first aid stations and fighting pits Your guide will brief you on how the occupation of Nui Dat required removing all inhabitants within 2.5 miles (4 km), therefore forcibly resetting the people of Long Tan and Long Phuoc - From Long Tan we shall head to the beach of Vung Tau. Have lunch with special local foods shall be served followed with a rest. Our next visit shall be The Robert Museum of Worldwide Arms. - The weapon museum of a 70-year-old British man in Vietnam. The private collection consists of 2500 items ranging from guns and swords to army uniforms dating back to between the 17th and 20th centuries. They originated from nations around the world including The UK, France, Germany, Russia, Japan and Netherlands. The collection visit will bring pleasure to visitors, create focal points for Vung Tau. The museum will be a place where people can know more about the history, culture and the development of the world. In 2011, the Vietnam Records Book recognized the museum as the largest private arms museum in Vietnam. -We head back HCMC in the afternoon and Trip Ends.