This route pairs buzzing city life with calm beaches, made for travelers who want both worlds in a single short trip. Since the 2025 merger, Vung Tau and Ho Tram sit inside the same city boundary, only about 100 km southeast of downtown.
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Start at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, two 19th century French landmarks. Continue to the Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum for Vietnam’s modern history. Spend the afternoon at Ben Thanh Market and the Nguyen Hue walking street. In the evening, sample street food around Bui Vien.
Ride about 2 hours by coach from Mien Dong station. Visit the Christ the King statue, one of the largest of its kind in Asia, and climb up for panoramic sea views. Spend the afternoon swimming at Front Beach or Back Beach. In the evening, eat fresh seafood near the local markets.
Ho Tram lies about 30 km west of Vung Tau and is known for its long, uncrowded beach and high end resorts. Relax all day, and visit the Binh Chau Phuoc Buu nature reserve if time allows. Head back to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Yes for the highlights. Add a day if you want Con Dao or Can Gio.
Yes. The roads are good, but the coach is more restful.
Near Back Beach for swimming, near the town center for food.
Keep exploringBack Beach (Bai Thuy Van) runs nearly 8 km along Vung Tau, about 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Free entry, gentle surf,
Keep exploringPack the best of Saigon into 48 hours: one day downtown, then choose the Cu Chi tunnels or the Can Gio mangrove forest f
