HO CHI MINH CITY – MUI NE – VUNG TAU TOUR

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This five day, four night tour ( HCM – Mui Ne – Vung Tau Tour) offers a well balanced journey through southern Vietnam, combining vibrant city life, coastal landscapes, sand dunes, beaches, and cultural landmarks. Travelers will experience the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, the natural beauty of Mui Ne, and the seaside charm of Vung Tau, with comfortable transportation, guided sightseeing, and authentic local cuisine.

Price: 338 USD per person

Based on a group of two people

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR

Lunch included

Morning

Your tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the city center of Ho Chi Minh City.

Noon

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese beef noodle soup, known as pho.

Afternoon

Visit the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building and walk along Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Stop at the Coffee Apartment to enjoy traditional Vietnamese coffee.

Continue to visit the Pink Church, one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the city, built in the mid nineteenth century in a European architectural style with its distinctive pink exterior.

Visit the Saigon Central Post Office, an outstanding example of European neoclassical architecture combined with Asian decorative elements.

View Notre Dame Cathedral, built in classical French architectural style and recognized for its cultural, historical, and religious significance.

Evening

Free time to explore Ben Thanh Night Market near the hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY – MUI NE SUNSET TOUR

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Overnight in Mui Ne

Morning

Pick up at the hotel and depart for Mui Ne. The journey takes approximately four hours.

Noon

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check in to the hotel and relax.

Afternoon

At 03:15 PM, depart from the hotel for sightseeing.

Visit Suoi Tien, a popular photo location known for its colorful sand formations in red, white, orange, and pink.

Visit the fishing village to observe the daily life of local fishermen, including boats returning from the sea and families sorting the catch.

Visit the Red Sand Dunes, where the gentle slopes and vibrant red sand create excellent photo opportunities, especially near sunset.

Evening

At 06:00 PM, enjoy a fresh barbecue seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

Free time in the evening.

Overnight in Mui Ne.

DAY 3: MUI NE SUNRISE TOUR – HO CHI MINH CITY

Breakfast and lunch included

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Early Morning

At 05:30 AM, the tour guide and driver will pick you up for the sunrise tour.

Visit the White Sand Dunes to watch the sunrise. Optional activities such as quad bike riding, ostrich riding, and sand sliding are available at personal expense.

Return to the hotel for breakfast and free time to swim or relax at the resort.

Midday

At 12:00 PM, check out and have lunch before departing for Ho Chi Minh City.

Late Afternoon

At 05:00 PM, check in at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Free time to explore Ben Thanh Night Market.

DAY 4: VUNG TAU FULL DAY TOUR

Breakfast and lunch included

Morning

At 07:30 AM, depart from the hotel for Vung Tau City.

At 10:00 AM, arrive in Vung Tau and enjoy free time at Thuy Van Beach, also known as Back Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam with a coastline of nearly ten kilometers.

Noon

Have an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

Visit the Jesus Christ Statue by walking up eight hundred and forty seven steps to reach the thirty two meter tall statue.

Adventurous visitors may climb inside the statue’s arms to enjoy panoramic views of Vung Tau City.

Visit Thang Tam Temple, also known as the Whale Temple, which reflects the coastal belief in the whale as a protector deity.

Continue to Bach Dinh, a colonial era mansion built in the early twentieth century as a retreat for the French Governor of Indochina.

Visit Cape Nghinh Phong, a scenic cliff area offering wide views of the city and the East Sea.

Evening

At 05:00 PM, return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 5: HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE

Breakfast included

After breakfast, pick up at the hotel and transfer to the airport.

TOUR INCLUSIONS

• Private car pickup and drop off
• English speaking tour guide
• Three local lunches and one dinner
• Entrance tickets to attractions
• Four nights accommodation in three star hotels

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

• Jeep service at sand dunes
• Value added tax
• Personal expenses
• Visa fees