ATV riding Mui Ne: Sunrise or sunset quad bike adventure

Ride across desert-like dunes, then walk a stream lined with red rocks

ATV riding in Mui Ne combines a quad bike ascent of the White Sand Dunes at sunrise or sunset with stops at the Red Sand Dunes, a working fishing village, and Fairy Stream. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and entry to all sites are included. The experience runs 4–5 hours and suits all fitness levels. You choose whether to ride the quad bike yourself (extra charge) or sit as a passenger behind the driver.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mui Ne sand dunes and village tour

• Hotel pickup by jeep
• Ride quad bike on White Sand Dunes
• Watch sunrise at White Sand Dunes
• Visit lotus lake for photos
• Photo stop at coastal road
• Walk and explore Red Sand Dunes
• Visit fishing village and fish market
• Walk through Fairy Stream
• Stop for ocean view photoshoot
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day starts with a 40-minute drive from your hotel to the White Sand Dunes, where you board a quad bike for a 60-minute ride to the top. Sunrise or sunset, whichever you choose, transforms the sand into shades of gold and orange, and the vast, undulating landscape feels like a mini Sahara. After the dunes, the jeep takes you to Lotus Lake for photos, then stops at a scenic coastal viewpoint before moving to the Red Sand Dunes, where the sand shifts between red and yellow depending on the light.

The fishing village comes next: you'll spend 20 minutes at the market watching local fishermen bring in their catch and seeing the day's fresh seafood laid out for sale. Then comes Fairy Stream, a shallow waterway lined with red rocks and greenery where you walk for about 40 minutes. The jeep returns you to your hotel at the end.

Cold water, juice and smoothies are provided throughout. If you want to ride the quad bike yourself instead of sitting behind the driver, that's a separate charge (800,000 VND per bike for 20 minutes). If you prefer to ride as a passenger, the cost is 300,000 VND per person. Sandboarding on the dunes is also available for an additional fee.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• English-speaking driver.
• entry to the White Sand Dunes, Red Sand Dunes, fishing village and Fairy Stream.
• cold water, juice and smoothies throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30 and 13:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (9 to 24 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 36 · max 6 per booking

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

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kim MuiNe jeep tour

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the pace relaxed and the stops manageable across a full morning or afternoon. Choose the sunrise departure if you want the dunes before the heat builds and the light is softest for photos. Pick sunset if you prefer to sleep in and watch the sand glow as the day ends.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 24 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

Can I ride the quad bike myself, or do I sit with the driver?

You choose at checkout. Riding as a passenger behind the driver costs 300,000 VND per person and is included in the base price. Riding the quad bike yourself costs 800,000 VND per bike for 20 minutes on the White Sand Dunes.

What time does the tour start, and how long does it take?

Pickup happens at 4:30 AM for sunrise or 1:30 PM for sunset, and the full experience runs 4–5 hours including the 40-minute drive to the dunes and back to your hotel.

What is Fairy Stream like?

Fairy Stream is a shallow, picturesque waterway surrounded by red rocks and lush greenery where you walk for about 40 minutes. It's one of the stops after the dunes and fishing village.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the driver picks you up at your hotel and returns you there at the end of the tour. The drive to the White Sand Dunes takes about 40 minutes each way.

What should I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Cash is needed if you want to add quad bike riding (600,000–800,000 VND depending on whether you ride solo or as a passenger) or sandboarding (50,000 VND).