Sightseeing Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau from a helicopter

From the helicopter, tourists can view areas such as Long Son fishing village and Go Gang island.

The flight departs from Vung Tau Airport (30/4 Street, Tam Thang Ward), taking passengers on a 15-minute journey to admire the coastal city before expanding connections to other sightseeing routes in the future.

Before joining the helicopter flight, tourists must undergo a security check at Vung Tau Airport.

The Coastal City from the Sky

Early in the morning, Vung Tau Airport became bustling as the first passengers, mostly representatives from travel companies, arrived to experience the inaugural flight. After completing safety instructions, the helicopter gradually accelerated, its rotors spinning vigorously before gently lifting off the ground.

On March 11, the sightseeing helicopter tour officially launched at Vung Tau Airport (Tam Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) with four flights serving 48 guests.

From above, Vung Tau appears as a vibrant painting with blue seas, long sandy beaches, and coastal urban areas. Familiar spots like Long Son fishing village, Go Gang island, and Long Son area come into clear view, offering a panoramic perspective on the region's life and landscape.

Experience helicopter tours over Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau from above

Compared to land or water tours, viewing the city from a helicopter provides a novel and impressive experience for tourists.

The Ho Chi Minh City helicopter tour will operate regularly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with two flight slots at 9 AM and 3 PM. The tour offers four routes.

As one of the passengers on the first flight, Ms Hoang Tuyet from Ho Chi Minh City shared that although she has visited Vung Tau many times, this was her first time seeing the city from above.

“The flight lasted only about 15 minutes, but was very special. When the helicopter flew along Bai Sau, you could clearly see the curve of the coastline embracing the city before circling Nghinh Phong Cape. The view was beautiful and impressive,” Ms Tuyet said.

Mr Nguyen Ngoc An, Deputy General Director of Vietluxtour Company, stated that the helicopter tour is a new tourism product that the company is collaborating with operators to bring to the market. With a flight time of about 15 minutes over Vung Tau and central Ho Chi Minh City, tourists can observe the entire city and coastal areas from above, offering a different experience from traditional tours.

According to Mr An, in the initial phase, the company will develop specific product packages to introduce to the market. The initial customer base will focus on Ho Chi Minh City, then expand to other domestic markets such as Hanoi, Da Nang, and some localities, including the Mekong Delta region.

The helicopter sightseeing tour over Ho Chi Minh City and coastal areas is offered by tourism companies, providing a new experience for tourists.

A New Experience Product for Tourism

Although the flight time is only about 15 minutes, the helicopter offers a completely different view of the coastal city, with familiar landmarks growing larger and more vibrant from the sky.

The return of the helicopter tour after years of procedural delays is expected to add a premium experiential tourism product, enriching the area's tourism activities and opening up the possibility of connecting sightseeing flights between Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City in the future.

On the opening day of the flight, tourist Ho Nguyen Hoang Hung shared that viewing the city from a helicopter offers a completely new perspective. According to him, from above, one can clearly observe the intersection of sea, forest, and urban areas, creating a unique overall picture.

Mr Tran Thanh Vu, General Director of Vinagroup Company, stated that the company has been researching and conducting test flights since 2022 to develop the helicopter tour over Ho Chi Minh City and coastal areas.

Tourists can choose from various routes lasting 15 to 60 minutes, such as a panoramic flight over Vung Tau, a flight connecting the Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a flight along the coastal road from Long Hai to Ho Tram, or a journey from Vung Tau to central Ho Chi Minh City.

Accordingly, tourists can choose from various routes lasting 15 to 60 minutes, such as a panoramic flight over Vung Tau, a flight connecting Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, a flight along the coastal road from Long Hai to Ho Tram, or a journey from Vung Tau to central Ho Chi Minh City.

In the initial phase, the flights are deployed to gauge market demand. After assessing operational conditions, the program will temporarily pause to refine the product before the official launch.

The company hopes the helicopter tour will become a new highlight of tourism in Ho Chi Minh City and coastal areas, meeting the increasingly diverse experiential needs of both domestic and international tourists. Currently, the ticket price for a 15-minute scenic flight is about 2.9 million VND per guest; longer journeys will have corresponding prices.

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