Ba Ria & Binh Chau Hot Spring

OVERVIEW

Vung Tau is a port city and the capital of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, on a peninsula in southern Vietnam. Once a French colonial town, it’s now a popular seaside resort that draws many visitors from Ho Chi Minh City, who arrive by hydrofoil. Its long, busy stretch of sandy coast, including Front Beach and Pineapple Beach, has the verdant Small Mountain and Big Mountain as backdrop..

Highlights

• Visiting traditional market of Vietnam countryside
• Traditional handicraft villages
• Exciting activities: mud bath, feet soaking, boiling eggs in the natural hot…

Start/end
Phu My port

Trip theme
Beach, Local Life, Nature

Physical level

Duration
8 hours

Price
US$

What's included in this trip?

Meal included
1 Lunch

Transport
Bus

Included activities
Discover traditions in a small village, visit Buddhist Temple, Cao Dai temple, Binh Chau hot spring, Ho Coc beach

Tour does not include
Visa, Personal expenditures, Travel Insurance, Tips, Other than mentioned in the trip notes & itinerary

 

ITINERARY

07h00: Pick up at Phu My port
Transfer to Hoa Long Market - traditional market of Vietnam countryside - we will have 30 minutes to visit the market and learn customs and practices of the market. Most of products sold here are cultivated and raised at the locality. You will visit a long established traditional Rice Paper Making Family - where you are guided to make rice paper and enjoy (free) products made by yourself. 
08h00: Discover rural traditions in a small village in Ba Ria province. Visit a Buddhist Temple. Then continue to colorful Cao Dai temple, and learn how all the major faiths are encompassed in this colorful place of worship.
09h00: We keep driving to  Binh Chau hot spring, on the way make a stop at Ho Coc beach for sea breeze.
10h30: Arrival Binh Chau. Enjoy mud spa & hot spring pools: You  were given a bag of mud each, with some oil and shampoo and a comb, you mix the oil with the mud and cover your body then stand in the sun to let it dry on. After that soak your body in the bath tub.The temperature is around 37°C and it is said that the water with its high content of minerals is beneficial to bones and skin tissue.
Another way of treatment is having food massage & enjoy soaking feet in the hot springs, improves the blood circulation, relaxes the muscles and soothes the nerves.
12h20: Have lunch at restaurant.
13h00: Visiting the Binh Chau hot spring area by horse cart (30 minute
Enjoy other services at Binh Chau hot spring: swimming in hot pool, eggs boiling in the smoky natural boiling lake 820C hot water; Crocodile fishing (there were fishing rods with fresh fish heads on for visitors to feed them)
14h30: Pick up to return to Cruise.
16h30: Drop off at cruise

PRICE

PRICING IN US DOLLAR PER PERSON

Rates applied from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2025

IMPORTANTS NOTES

Specific notes for certain tours :

• Packing lists: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreenWarm clothes, camera
• Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.

Tour itinerary:This itinerary is subject to change, with or without prior notice, due to local travel conditions, unforeseen circumstances, or force majeure events, all in the interest of ensuring your safety.

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E-visa or a physical visa must be applied no later than two weeks before your travel or sail date to allow sufficient time for approval and delivery. When applying, ensure your name matches exactly as it appears on your travel documentation. Also, you need to prepare: (i) a photo of passport the page with information – free from any reflections or marks caused by camera flashes. (ii) a recent photo of yourself straight looking without glasses and your ears should be clearly visible in the photo. (Straight looking without glasses). You must also provide the seaport details for entry and exit. Please double-check all information before submitting your visa application, as incorrect details may result in being denied boarding or disembarking at a Vietnam port. If entering Vietnam with an E-visa, you must bring a printed copy to present to the check-in agent on boarding day. For guidance on obtaining a travel visa for Vietnam, please visit: How to get travel visa for Vietnam. If you would like assistance with your visa application, please contact our travel consultant for support.

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Weather:The weather in this part of Asia varies depending on the region and season. During winter, from November to March, temperatures in areas like Hong Kong and North Vietnam can range from 4–10°C (39–50°F), with mountainous regions dropping as low as 1–5°C (34–41°F), making it quite cold. Most other regions, however, generally experience warm weather, with temperatures averaging between 25-30°C (77-86°F) and occasionally reaching up to 33°C (91°F) or higher. For detailed weather information about your destination, please consult our travel consultant or check it here on our website.

What to wear:When preparing for your trip, pack versatile clothing suitable for both warm and cool climates. For regions like North Vietnam and Hong Kong during the winter months (November to March), warm clothes and a light jacket are essential, as temperatures can be quite cold. In warmer areas, lightweight, breathable clothing is ideal to stay comfortable. For beach or pool activities, swimsuits and sun-protective clothing are recommended. A light raincoat is also useful year-round, as tropical showers can occur unexpectedly. When visiting sacred places or cultural sites, it is important to dress modestly. In many temples or religious sites, covering your shoulders and knees is expected as a sign of respect. Avoid wearing revealing or overly casual clothing such as shorts or tank tops when visiting such places.

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