Tour: Vung Tau Lang Ca Ong, Whale Temple
Duration: 6.5 Hours
Port: Phu My
Celebrity Solstice THU MAR 21
Price: £58.32/per person – based on a minimum of 30
Activity Level: Moderate – Walking up to 2km (may involve steps and inclines) or moderate physical activity
Overview
Discover Vung Tau city in Southern Vietnam, a seaside town which was built around trade many years ago. Today, it's a thriving tourist destination and a real pleasure to visit. This tour gives you an opportunity to enjoy the culture of Vietnam in an interesting and informative way.
Your tour of the area will begin with a drive through the countryside to a local village, where you'll learn the ancient art of rice paper making. Rice paper making is the main source of income for the village and this is a great chance to learn how the local people manufacture one of the most popular Vietnamese food products.
Continue to Vung Tau, a city resort located in the province of Dong Nai and features two beautiful mountains - the Large and Small Mountain, nestled against a glistening ocean.
After time to explore the area, you'll move onto the Lang Ca Ong Whale Temple. According to legend, the remains of a whale washed up on the Vung Tau beach over 100 years ago. The carcass was so huge that fishermen had to wait for the flesh to decompose before being able to pull it to shore and display the bones, which came to symbolize the protector of the coast. Now, every time a whale washes ashore, the bones are ceremonially hauled to the mausoleum.
Take a break for some lunch on your own and relax amidst a setting of serene, landscaped gardens, rocky cliffs and a coastal view of the southern Chinese seas.
Photo and shopping opportunities will be given on your visit to Front Beach. Located west of the city, where you will witness the amazing show of colors given by the sunset, along this gorgeous beach filled with restaurant, shops and elegant hotels.
At the end of the tour, you will return to the ship in plenty of time in advance before your ship's departure.
This tour does not go to Ho Chi Minh City. The name of the port your ship will be docking at is called Ho Chi Minh City.
Inclusions
Transport from/to port
English speaking guide
Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
Port authority taxes
Air conditioned transportation
Essential Information
Local currency is the Vietnamese Dong
It is recommended to take sun cream and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get unseasonably hot.
It is recommended to drink plenty of water.
Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines, and steps.
Please do not forget your fully charged camera, as we do not want you to miss out on some wonderful memories.
Gratuities/Tips are are not included within the tour price and tipping is not compulsory, however, if you had an exceptional experience, tipping is your way of saying: I think you did a fantastic job!
