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Situated approximately 120km away from the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau has long been a favorite weekend getaway for the youth. Not only does it boast blue beaches and towering mountains, but the city also holds many other special attractions that captivate travelers. Let's explore the interesting things in the Vung Tau 1-day itinerary below:
Departure from Saigon to Vung Tau 7h – 10h
The shortest route to Vung Tau from HCMC by motorbike is through the Cat Lai ferry, heading towards Nhon Trach, Dong Nai, and finally turning right onto National Highway 51, straight to Vung Tau. The best time to start your Vung Tau travel journey on this route is in January, February. At that time, the rubber forests change leaves with beautiful scenery that is incredibly romantic and captivating.
10h – 11h: Arrive in Vung Tau, visit the lighthouse on Little Mountain
Running along Bai Truoc on Tran Phu Street is the small road leading you up to the lighthouse. This stretch of road is narrow, quite short, and easy to walk. Along both sides of the mountain wall are adorned with paper flowers competing to show off their colors. That scenery has enchanted countless travelers.
Upon reaching the lighthouse, you can cast your gaze far and wide, admiring the beautiful scenery of Bai Sau, Bai Dau with their cool blue waters. Even better, visiting this tourist spot, you won't have to pay an entrance fee.
11h – 13h: Lunch, enjoy coffee, and admire the sea
After a long journey by bike, you should stop at Huong Duong broken rice restaurant on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street to enjoy some Vung Tau specialty dishes. The restaurant offers a very diverse menu, delicious food at affordable prices.
After lunch, you can choose a coffee shop along Bai Truoc like O Cap or The Heaven to both admire the sea and relax. Or if you prefer iced coffee, Mr. Ket's shop will be a great choice.
13h – 15h: Check into the hotel, rest
A quite convenient point for a Vung Tau motorbike trip is that you can completely book a hotel in the city center at a much cheaper price compared to luxury hotels along the beach. You can stay at hotels on Nguyen An Ninh or Le Hong Phong street.
15h – 18h: Beach time
After having a restful noon to recharge, prepare yourself with vibrant bikinis to blend in with the golden sands and blue sea. Vung Tau boasts beautiful beaches that attract many tourists such as: Thuy beach, Sau beach, or Doc beach, all full of romance.
Not only can you swim, but you can also immerse yourself in exciting activities like: water guns, snorkeling...
18h – 19h: Return to the hotel
After frolicking joyfully on the beach, tourists should return to their hotels to change clothes, rest a bit at budget hotels, and prepare for the beautiful nighttime exploration journey of Vung Tau city.
Vung Tau by night
19h – 20h: Dinner
Truong Cong Dinh fish hotpot or Natural Snail Restaurant are famous food destinations in Vung Tau that you should consider for your dinner. The food here is delicious but the restaurants are quite crowded. Therefore, you may have to wait for quite some time to enjoy your meal.
Truong Cong Dinh stingray hotpot
20h – 22h: Watch dog racing
Dog racing is a unique program, only available in Vung Tau city. You will see 100 dogs racing each other in about 10 rounds. Especially, you can try your luck by betting on the dog you believe will win. If you win, you will receive a considerable reward.
22h – 22h30: Visit the Martyrs Monument or explore Bai Truoc Park
The Vung Tau Martyrs Monument was once dubbed the largest bunker in Southeast Asia. Today, it has become an annual fireworks display and a popular sightseeing spot for many young people.
Vung Tau Martyrs Monument
Furthermore, if you love the vast, cool sea scenery, you can choose Bai Truoc Park to admire the night sea and enjoy a scoop of Alibaba ice cream or a glass of refreshing sugarcane juice. Surely, this will satisfy you with your Vung Tau tour.
Bai Truoc Park Vung Tau
22h30 – 0h: Tandem bike ride around the city
The feeling will be amazing when you and your partner rent a tandem bike to roam around Vung Tau city at night under the beautiful twinkling lights. At this time, the Sau beach area is very deserted, and there's a slope for you to show off your endurance. Especially, with bikes without brakes, you'll have the opportunity to experience an amazing adventure when speeding downhill and having to brake with... your feet!
0h: Return to the hotel to rest, concluding the tour.
Above is the most complete one-day Vung Tau travel journey by motorbike. If you're wondering where to relax this weekend, Vung Tau will be a great choice.
