ATV riding in Mui Ne: White Sand Dunes at sunrise

Sunrise over white sand, optional ATV ride, fishing village at work

A private Jeep tour of Mui Ne departing at 4:30 AM for sunrise at the White Sand Dunes, where you can choose an optional ATV ride or walk the dunes instead. The route continues to the Red Sand Dunes, a fishing village market, and Fairy Stream. The tour runs 4.5 hours with a live English or Vietnamese guide, hotel pickup, bottled water and entrance fees included. Children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mui Ne sand dunes and local sights

• Private Jeep pickup from hotel
• Watch sunrise at White Sand Dunes
• Optional quad bike ride or walk dunes
• Visit Red Sand Dunes for photos
• Explore Fishing Village and seafood market
• Walk along Fairy Stream

The experience

The Jeep picks you up before dawn and heads straight to the White Sand Dunes to catch the sky changing color as the sun rises. Once there, you decide: rent an ATV and ride across the sand yourself, or take a walk through the dunes and photograph the lotus lake. The quad bike sits waiting on-site if you want it. If you'd rather stay on foot, that works just as well. Either way, you spend roughly an hour at this stop.

After the dunes, the route moves to the Red Sand Dunes with photo stops along the beach road, then drops into the Fishing Village where fishermen are already at work and the morning seafood market is in full swing. You watch the boats and walk the market for about 20 minutes. The final stop is Fairy Stream, a gentle walk through water and rock formations that takes another hour. The whole outing wraps by 9 AM, leaving the rest of your day free.

A sunset version of the same route runs from 1 PM to 6 PM, visiting the same four stops in a different order. The guide speaks English or Vietnamese throughout, and the Jeep is private to your group. Bottled water comes with the booking, as do all entrance fees. The ATV rental is the only add-on cost if you choose it.

What’s included

• Private Jeep pickup from your hotel.
• entrance fees to all four stops.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in English or Vietnamese.
• the choice between an optional ATV ride or a walk at the White Sand Dunes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Mui Ne Jeep Adventure: Discover Sunrise and Sunset at the Sand DunesGuide in English or Vietnamese · 04:30, 09:00 and 13:00Starting point: Mui Ne, Bình Thuận, Vietnam. Pickup is included.

Jeep tour including an ATV ride with driverGuide in English or Vietnamese · 04:30, 09:00 and 13:00ATV ride with a driver: Ride an ATV with a driver across the White Sand Dunes and climb to the top of the dunes to take in breathtaking panoramic views

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30, 09:00 and 13:00

AgesAdult (13 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (5 to 12 years) · Child (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Audio guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Hello Mui Ne

Is this one for you?Book the sunrise departure if you want to catch the dunes before the heat builds and the crowds arrive. The sunset tour suits a later start and gives you the morning to rest or explore town first. The ATV ride is optional on the day, so you can decide based on how you feel when you arrive at the dunes.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 12 years); Child (1 to 4 years): free.

Can I ride the ATV myself, or does someone else operate it?

The optional quad bike ride comes with a driver, so you ride as a passenger rather than operating the ATV yourself. If you prefer to be in control of the vehicle, this option may not suit your needs.

What's the difference between the sunrise and sunset tours?

Both tours visit the White Sand Dunes, Red Sand Dunes, Fishing Village, and Fairy Stream over 4.5 hours. The sunrise tour departs at 4:30 AM and finishes by 9 AM. The sunset tour leaves at 1 PM and ends at 6 PM. The route and stops are identical: only the timing and order of destinations change.

Is the ATV ride included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The ATV ride is optional and available for purchase on-site at the White Sand Dunes. If you skip it and walk the dunes instead, there's no additional cost beyond the tour price.

What happens at the Fishing Village? Do I just look, or can I buy seafood?

You walk through the morning seafood market and watch fishermen at work. You're welcome to browse and buy if you want. The tour includes the visit and the time to explore, but any food purchases are your own.

How early do I need to wake up for the sunrise tour?

The Jeep picks you up from your hotel before 4:30 AM so you arrive at the White Sand Dunes in time for sunrise. Exact pickup time depends on your hotel location in Mui Ne.