Mui Ne Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: White Sand Dunes

Four stops in one day: from red sand to white, with a fishing village and a stream in between

A guided day tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne covers four destinations in roughly 13 to 14 hours, departing early and returning by 8 pm. The itinerary includes the Fairy Stream (a mini red canyon), the Mui Ne fishing village, the Red Sand Dunes, and the White Sand Dunes. Transport from Ho Chi Minh City, entrance fees, lunch, an English-speaking guide, and travel insurance are included. You choose at checkout whether to add an off-road jeep ride through the central White Sand Dunes area, lunch, or both.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mui Ne day trip from Ho Chi Minh City

• Drive 3 hours to Mui Ne
• Enjoy lunch in Mui Ne
• Visit Fairy Stream and Red Canyon
• Explore Mui Ne Fishing Village
• Visit Red Sand Dunes
• Explore White Sand Dunes by jeep
• Return to Ho Chi Minh City

The experience

The drive to Mui Ne takes three hours each way, leaving Ho Chi Minh City early and arriving back around 8 pm. You're picked up from your hotel, travel in an air-conditioned van or minibus, and stop for lunch around 11:30 am once you reach Mui Ne. The guide is English-speaking and stays with you throughout the day.

The four stops unfold in sequence: first the Fairy Stream, a narrow channel running through red sand that locals call a mini version of the Red Canyon; then the fishing village, where you walk among the boats and watch fishermen at work along the shoreline; then the Red Sand Dunes themselves, a striking expanse of deep red. The White Sand Dunes come last and are the centerpiece: described as the most beautiful place in Mui Ne. If your option includes the off-road add-on, a specially equipped jeep takes you into the central dune area at no extra cost beyond what you've already paid.

Meals, mineral water, and wet tissue are provided. Entrance fees and travel insurance are built in. The pace is set by the guide and the fixed schedule, so the day holds together without you arranging transport between stops or negotiating entry at each site.

What’s included

• Transport from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel in an air-conditioned van or minibus.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to all four sites.
• lunch (in options that include it).
• mineral water and wet tissue.
• travel insurance.
• and service charge and tax.

Options for this experience

7 options

Visit to Mui Ne onlyGuide in English · 08:00Visit Mui Ne with our vehicle and our driver; lunch, guide and off-road excluded

Only LunchGuide in English · 08:00Off-road/ATV ride, with lunch but without a tour guide

Only Off-roadGuide in English · 08:00Lunch and tour guide not included; off-road at White Sand Dunes included

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Only GuideGuide in English · 08:00Guide included; lunch and off-road excluded

Lunch and guide included, no off-roadGuide in English · 08:00Lunch and guide included, off-road excluded

Guide + Off-roadGuide in English · 08:00Guide and off-road included; lunch excluded

Lunch, guide and off-road rideGuide in English · 08:00Full service: lunch, guide and off-road included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 79 years) · Youth (7 to 9 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish

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 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by VN Lotus Travel

Is this one for you?Choose the option with both guide and off-road jeep if you want to explore the central White Sand Dunes by vehicle. The jeep access is what makes that part of the dune area reachable without extra payment. Pick the guide-only option if you prefer to walk the dunes on your own and skip the jeep ride. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't build the day yourself. The trade-off is that all four stops run on the guide's timing, not yours.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 9 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How long is the drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne?

The drive takes three hours each way. You depart early in the morning and return to Ho Chi Minh City around 8 pm, making the full day roughly 13 to 14 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What are the four main stops on this Mui Ne tour?

The tour visits the Fairy Stream (a narrow channel through red sand dunes), the Mui Ne fishing village, the Red Sand Dunes, and the White Sand Dunes. The White Sand Dunes are the highlight and the last stop of the day.

Is lunch included, and can I choose a different meal option?

Lunch is included in some purchase options but not all. You select your preference at checkout. Halal food is available if you need it. Drinks and other meals beyond what the program specifies are not included.

Does the tour include a jeep ride through the White Sand Dunes?

A jeep ride through the central White Sand Dunes area is available as an add-on option at checkout, not included in the base tour. If you choose it, the specially equipped jeep is at your disposal with no additional cost beyond your option price.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup and drop-off from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel are included in options that specify them. Check your chosen option at checkout to confirm. The van or minibus is air-conditioned and the guide travels with you the entire day.