A Mui Ne day tour from Ho Chi Minh city offers the most efficient way to experience Vietnam’s dramatic coastal landscapes without sacrificing precious travel days.
Located approximately 180 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne delivers white sand dunes, red sand dunes, the fairy stream and a traditional fishing village.
Capturing memories on a pink Jeep along the beautiful Mui Ne coastline
Mui Ne day tour itinerary
06:00 AM – My tour guide & driver will greet & meet at the hotel lobby.
Your Mui Ne day tour from Ho Chi Minh city begins with early morning at 6h00 am & pickup from hotels in Ho Chi Minh city center to start avoids heavy city traffic and positions you to arrive at the white sand dunes during ideal morning conditions.
On the way, the driver will take tourists to visit Ta Cu Mountain and the Poshanu Cham Towers.
A family group enjoy their visit to the historic Ta Cu Mountain templeGroup of travelers visiting Poshanu Cham Towers in Phan Thiet on a Mui Ne Day Trip
09:30 AM: Arrival at White Sand Dunes (Bau Trang)
The first stop of your Mui Ne day tour is White sand dunes (Bau Trang), Vietnam’s most impressive white sand dunes.
Located in Hòa Thắng commune, Muine village, Lam Dong province, these sweeping dunes create a desert landscape complete with lotus lakes and dramatic shifting sands.
Thrill-seeking traveler enjoying a Mui Ne day tour at the white dunes
11:00 AM: Red Sand Dunes & Sandboarding
Closer to Mui Ne beaches, the red sand dunes present a striking color contrast to the white dunes you just left.
Iron-rich soil gives these beautiful dunes their distinctive orange-red hue, especially vivid in morning and afternoon light.
A happy traveler posing with an orange ATV on the Red Sand Dunes in Mui Ne
Visit timing matters—the dunes become extremely hot between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Your Muine tour a day from Saigon’ schedule positions you here before peak heat, then moves to lunch for midday respite.
12:30 PM: Local Seafood Lunch in Mui Ne
Midday brings a well-deserved break at a seafood restaurant near the coast.
Mui Ne’s fishing heritage, deeply connected to the ocean, means exceptionally fresh catches prepared in traditional Vietnamese style.
Fresh seafood feast in Mui Ne including steamed crabs, grilled octopus, and prawns
Mui Ne is renowned for its fresh seafood, especially at the local fishing village where vendors sell the catch of the day, including lobster and a variety of fish at affordable prices.
The fairy stream offers a completely different experience—a barefoot walk through a shallow, sandy-bottomed stream carved between red and white rock walls.
This geological wonder feels like stepping into another world.
Couple posing at Fairy Stream Mui Ne during a day trip
The fairy stream showcases Mui Ne’s geological diversity and offers a refreshing contrast to the dry dune landscapes earlier in the day.
03:30 PM: Mui Ne Fishing Village
The next sight of Muine tour a day will be at the local fishing village.
It is exploration at the heart of Muine, a coastal town renowned both as a traditional fishing village and a popular tourist destination.
A happy couple enjoying the sea view at Mui Ne Fishing Village
The Mui Ne Fishing Village is characterized by its picturesque bay, where traditional round fishing boats (in Vietnamese called “thúng chài”) on the water and local seafood vendors line the shore, offering a vivid glimpse into the local fishing culture.
04:30 AM: Swimming at Ong Dia Rock Area
The late afternoon segment takes you to Sea Links Beach, located right by the famous Ong Dia Rock area.
You can swim in the ocean, relax on the sandy beach and capture photos of the stone piers.
Ong Dia rock erea
This coastal spot faces west, providing an ideal vantage point to see the Mui Ne sunset before the drive back.
05:30 PM: Check out of Muine & Return to Ho Chi Minh
You may have a change to see the sunset of Muine before before 6h00 pm, please infirm the guide that you want to see this wonderful moment time.
Ready for your camera and do it as your way. Leave for Muine to return in Ho Chi Minh with a good day experience with us.
The tour of Muine will be completed at your hotel around 08:30 PM – 09:00 PM, depend on the traffic.
Travel tips
Proper Footwear: Guests need easy-to-remove sandals or flip-flops. The Fairy Stream section requires walking barefoot through shallow water and soft sand.
Sun Protection: Visitors must bring sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen. The white and red sand dunes reflect intense sunlight during the morning hours.
Extra Clothing: Travelers should pack a small towel and a spare set of clothes. The sandboarding activities and the wet stream walk will make your original outfits dirty.
