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Skip the Line: Ho May Park Package Ticket in Vung Tau
Ho May Park gives you a rare combination in Vung Tau: a cable-car ride up a mountain, a water park at the top, thrill rides, indoor games, and evening performances in one ticket. The five-minute ascent brings broad views over the city and coast before the entertainment begins.
I like the easy mix of high-adrenaline rides and family activities, and I like that the ticket includes the return cable car, more than 80 activities, the UFO Fulldome film, and the nightly musical fountain show. The main catch is that the package information can sound more all-inclusive than it is. Transport around the park costs extra, and a past maintenance closure caused a serious access and refund problem.
In This Review
- Key things to know before you book
- Riding the cable car above Vung Tau
- Making sense of a two-hour visit or a full day
- Thrill rides for visitors who want a challenge
- Over 70 indoor games and a children’s zone
- The unusual mountain-top water park
- Included entertainment beyond the rides
- The 30-minute Ho May Grand Show
- What the $22.57 price really covers
- The maintenance and weather risks
- Who will enjoy Ho May Park most
- Should you book the Ho May Park package?
- FAQ
- Where is Ho May Park?
- How much does the package ticket cost?
- How long does the experience last?
- Is the cable car included?
- What activities are included?
- Is lunch included?
- Is the Ho May Grand Show included?
- What happens if bad weather cancels the visit?
Key things to know before you book
- The cable car is part of the experience: The five-minute ride takes you from the lower station to Ho May Park above Vung Tau.
- You get more than rides: The package includes over 80 activities, indoor games, the UFO Fulldome film, and the Ho May musical fountain show.
- The Ultimate Slide and Alpine Coaster bring the thrills: Other listed choices include Drift King, Quick Jump, Tarzan, and Zipline.
- The water park sits on the mountaintop: This unusual setting adds a strong reason to visit beyond the rides.
- The Grand Show is a separate evening highlight: It combines water, music, lighting, fire effects, lasers, and 5D mapping.
- Plan for extra costs and weather risk: Lunch is not included, internal park transport costs extra, and poor weather can lead to a date change or refund.
Riding the cable car above Vung Tau
Your visit begins at Ho May Park’s cable-car system. The ride from cable station number 1 takes about five minutes, but it is not just a shuttle to the gate. As the car rises, you can look over Vung Tau from above, with the city, coastline, and wooded slopes spreading below.
The park describes the system as using modern European-imported technology, with a transport capacity of 2,000 people per hour. For you, the practical benefit is simple: the cable car handles the climb quickly and turns arrival into part of the day’s entertainment.
I would give yourself a little time to look out rather than treating the ride as a transfer. The view is one of the strongest parts of the package, especially if the weather is clear. Since the attraction depends on outdoor conditions, cloud, rain, or poor visibility can affect the experience.
The ticket includes the cable car both ways. That matters because you do not need to arrange a separate return from the mountaintop. The ride is also useful for families who may not want a long uphill walk before reaching the park’s attractions.
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Making sense of a two-hour visit or a full day

The advertised duration ranges from two to ten hours. That broad range is realistic because Ho May Park works in two different ways.
You can make a short visit around the cable car, a few rides, and one or two included shows. Or you can stay for much of the day, adding the water park, indoor entertainment, children’s areas, and the evening Ho May Grand Show.
A short visit suits you if you are fitting Ho May Park between other Vung Tau plans. A longer stay makes more sense if you want to try several thrill rides, spend time in the water park, and stay for the night entertainment. The package is not a tightly timed guided tour, so you have room to shape the day around your own pace.
The park is open from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM daily during the stated operating period, which runs through June 16, 2026. Those long hours give you useful flexibility, but do not assume every attraction runs continuously or that the evening show fits a brief afternoon stop. If the Grand Show matters to you, plan your visit around it and allow enough time to remain in the park.
There is no guide name provided, and this is best understood as an admission package rather than a guided sightseeing tour. You make your own way through the attractions.
Thrill rides for visitors who want a challenge

The outdoor entertainment area includes a long list of rides and activity choices. The most prominent names are the Ultimate Slide, Drift King, Alpine Coaster, Quick Jump, Tarzan, and Zipline.
The Ultimate Slide is aimed at the boldest part of your group. Drift King suggests a fast, playful ride built around turning and movement, while the Alpine Coaster offers a more track-based experience. Quick Jump, Tarzan, and Zipline add different forms of height, speed, and physical challenge.
The appeal is variety. You are not paying for one roller coaster and little else. You can pick from several styles of activity, then switch to calmer entertainment when you need a break.
Still, the package information does not provide height limits, weight limits, medical restrictions, or separate ride rules. If you have a health concern or limited physical fitness, check the attraction rules before committing to the more demanding rides. The stated guidance calls for a moderate level of physical fitness, so you should not treat every activity as suitable for everyone.
The rides may be less valuable to you if you dislike speed or heights. In that case, the cable car, indoor games, film, water park, and shows are the better parts of the ticket. Families and mixed-age groups have an advantage here because not everyone has to choose the same type of entertainment.
Over 70 indoor games and a children’s zone

Ho May Park also has an indoor entertainment center with more than 70 games. This is one of the practical strengths of the package, since it gives you something to do if the weather is less cooperative or if you need a break from outdoor rides.
The indoor area is also useful for groups with different interests. One person can skip the bigger rides and still find plenty of activities, while others take on the more adventurous attractions.
Families with small children have a Kid’s World playground. The supplied details do not give an age range or a full list of children’s activities, so you should confirm suitability at the park if your child is very young. Still, the presence of a dedicated children’s area makes the park more flexible than a ride center aimed only at teenagers and adults.
The indoor program also includes international-class magic shows and circus performances. These give you scheduled entertainment beyond the rides, though the information provided does not list show times. Ask at the park when you arrive so you can plan around the performances rather than miss them.
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The unusual mountain-top water park

A water park above Vung Tau is the experience’s most unusual feature. The mountaintop setting gives the park a sense of place that a standard amusement center cannot match, and it offers a cooler change of pace after the rides.
The package says the water park is included, but it does not list individual slides, pools, changing facilities, or operating hours. I would treat it as an important part of the day, while checking the current details on arrival.
Weather matters here. A hot, clear day should make the water park a natural centerpiece, while rain or poor conditions could limit your enjoyment. The cancellation terms specifically require good weather, so keep a little flexibility in your schedule if outdoor attractions are a major reason for booking.
Bring the practical mindset you would use for any water-based attraction. The available details do not confirm whether towels, lockers, or changing supplies are included, so do not assume they come with the package. Lunch is definitely not included, and a long visit means you should plan for food separately.
Included entertainment beyond the rides

The ticket includes the UFO Fulldome film and the Ho May musical fountain show every night. These are easy to overlook when the thrill rides get most of the attention, but they help make the package more than a collection of rides.
The UFO Fulldome film offers an indoor pause and may suit you if you want a seated attraction. The available information does not provide the film’s running time or subject, so ask for the current schedule.
The musical fountain show adds an evening option without requiring the full Grand Show. It is included in the package, but exact performance times are not given. Confirm the schedule early, especially if you are visiting for only a few hours.
The park also presents magic and circus entertainment in the indoor area. Between these performances, the film, and the fountain show, you have several ways to fill the day without repeating the same ride.
The 30-minute Ho May Grand Show

The Ho May Grand Show is the park’s main night production. It combines a water show with 5D mapping, 3D lasers, sound, lighting, fire effects, and water effects.
The scale is large. The performance uses a 5,000-seat stand and an outdoor screen described as reaching 2,500 inches. For half an hour, the park shifts from amusement rides to a broad evening spectacle built around light, music, and technology.
The show also aims to carry humanistic messages, not just display special effects. You should expect a large outdoor production rather than a small cultural performance. That distinction matters. It may appeal most to you if you enjoy music, visual effects, and big theatrical presentations.
The Grand Show is listed as included, but the package details do not state its exact starting time. Do not leave it until the last minute. Ask for the schedule early and allow time to reach the performance area, particularly if you have been using attractions on the other side of the park.
If you are visiting with children, the bright lighting, water, sound, and fire effects may be exciting. If anyone in your group is sensitive to loud sound or intense effects, take that into account when deciding whether to stay for the full performance.
What the $22.57 price really covers

At $22.57 per person, the package can offer good value if you use several of its major inclusions. The return cable car alone gives the visit a memorable arrival and departure, while the same ticket also covers over 80 activities, the UFO Fulldome film, and the musical fountain show.
The value improves when you stay for much of the day. If you use the water park, try several rides, visit the indoor game center, and remain for the evening entertainment, you are spreading the cost across a full schedule.
The value drops if you only ride the cable car and spend a short time in the park. You also need to budget for lunch, since it is not included, and for transport around the park, which has been reported as an extra charge despite the broad wording about included activities.
That internal transport issue is worth taking seriously. The information does not explain how much it costs or how essential it is. If you have limited mobility or simply want to avoid surprise charges, ask about the route and price before using it.
The package is sold as a mobile ticket, which is convenient. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the maximum group size is listed as 10 people. This is not a private guided tour, but the group limit should help keep the booking from becoming a large organized outing.
The maintenance and weather risks
One serious practical warning concerns park maintenance. A past booking was affected when the park was closed for maintenance, and the customer reported difficulty getting a reschedule or refund through the booking channel.
That does not prove every booking will have a problem, but it does mean you should check the park’s current operating status close to your visit. A quick confirmation can save you an unnecessary trip to the cable-car station.
The experience also requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. For your own protection, avoid making this the only fixed activity in a tightly packed schedule if the forecast looks uncertain.
Normal cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Canceling less than 24 hours ahead is not refundable, and changes within that period are not accepted. The cut-off uses local Vung Tau time.
Service animals are allowed, and the park is near public transportation. The available details do not explain the full accessibility of rides, water attractions, or internal transport, so ask the park directly if you need specific assistance.
Who will enjoy Ho May Park most
I would recommend this package to families and mixed groups who want several kinds of entertainment in one place. One person can use the Kid’s World area, another can try the Alpine Coaster or Zipline, and everyone can meet for the cable car, film, fountain show, or Grand Show.
It also suits you if you enjoy amusement rides but want more than a standard theme park. The cable-car approach and mountain-top water park give the day a stronger Vung Tau setting.
You may want to skip it if you dislike heights, rides, or large outdoor performances. The ticket can still provide indoor games and shows, but you may not get full value from a package built around many physical attractions.
A visit of two to three hours works for a quick look. I would allow most of a day if you want to use the water park and try several activities, then stay for the night show. The park’s 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM hours make that possible, subject to attraction schedules.
Should you book the Ho May Park package?
Book it if you want a flexible amusement day with a scenic cable-car ride, mountain-top water park, many activities, and evening shows. At $22.57, it is strongest value when you stay several hours and use more than the headline rides.
Before paying, confirm that the park is operating, ask about current show times, and check the cost of transport inside the park. If the weather forecast is poor, keep your schedule flexible. With those checks in place, Ho May Park makes a useful Vung Tau choice for families, thrill-seekers, and anyone who likes a full day of varied entertainment rather than a single attraction.
FAQ
Where is Ho May Park?
Ho May Park is in Vung Tau, Vietnam.
How much does the package ticket cost?
The listed price is $22.57 per person.
How long does the experience last?
The visit can last about two to ten hours, depending on how many attractions and shows you use.
Is the cable car included?
Yes. The package includes the cable car in both directions.
What activities are included?
The package includes more than 80 activities and games, the UFO Fulldome film, and the Ho May musical fountain show every night.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included in the ticket.
Is the Ho May Grand Show included?
Yes. The package includes admission to the Ho May Grand Show, which combines water, music, lighting, lasers, fire effects, sound, and 5D mapping.
What happens if bad weather cancels the visit?
If poor weather causes the experience to be canceled, you can receive a different date or a full refund.
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