Mui Ne day trip from Nha Trang: White and Red Sand Dunes

Red and white sand dunes shift shape hour by hour with the wind and light.

A private day trip from Nha Trang to Mui Ne, 220km south along the coast, with stops at the White Sand Dunes, Red Sand Dunes, Fishing Village and Red Canyon. The journey takes 6 to 8 hours total, combining driving with sightseeing stops. Air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, bottled water and parking are included. You can add a Jeep or ATV ride at the White Sand Dunes at checkout. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private trip from Nha Trang to Mui Ne

• Depart from Nha Trang by private car
• Stop at Mui Ne Fishing Village
• Visit Red Sand Dunes and enjoy sand sliding
• Explore White Sand Dunes and ride Jeep
• Walk through Red Canyon and take photos
• Arrive and relax in Mui Ne coastal town

The experience

Mui Ne sits 220 kilometers from Nha Trang, and the private car is built around stops along the way. Something shared transport cannot offer. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, not a guide narrating, so the pace is yours to set. The route passes through the Fishing Village at the north end of Mui Ne Bay, where hundreds of colorful fishing boats moor on the water and the market sits just off the main road. The Red Canyon, with its dense red clay walls and green growth, is a brief stop for photographs before you reach the sand dunes themselves.

The White Sand Dunes are the centerpiece: vast, iridescent sand formed by ancient iron mines, shaped differently by wind and light each day. You walk across them, take photographs and can add a Jeep or ATV ride to race up and down the hills if you choose that option at booking. The Red Sand Dunes, about 25 kilometers north of Phan Thiet, sit on the coastal road and are thronged with local tourists. Children offer sand boarding for rent, and the dunes change appearance hour by hour with the sunlight. Both dune fields stretch endlessly, and the sensation of moving across them alone is part of what draws people here.

The full journey takes 6 to 8 hours door-to-door, so you leave early and return in the afternoon. Bottled water, entrance fees and parking are covered. Bring your own lunch or plan to eat in Mui Ne itself. The vehicle is private, so the stops and pace depend on what you want to see, not on a group schedule.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private vehicle with driver.
• entrance fees to the sand dunes and attractions.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.
• Jeep or ATV ride at the White Sand Dunes (optional add-on at checkout).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 10:00

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AgesAdult (21 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

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

Operated by Vietnam Backpackers Travel

Is this one for you?The 6 to 8 hour commitment leaves you back in Nha Trang by late afternoon, so the trip fits a single day without eating into evening plans. A private vehicle means you set the pace at each stop and can linger at the dunes as long as you want, rather than following a group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What are the White Sand Dunes like when I get there?

The White Sand Dunes are vast fields of iridescent sand formed by ancient iron mines, shaped differently each day by the wind. You walk across them and can photograph the endless landscape. Many travelers race small contests on the hills or ride alone to take in the view. A Jeep or ATV ride is available as an add-on option.

How long is the drive from Nha Trang to Mui Ne?

The distance is 220 kilometers, and the total journey takes 6 to 8 hours with stops for sightseeing along the way. The private car allows you to pause at the Fishing Village, Red Canyon and both dune fields without being held to a group schedule.

What else do I see besides the sand dunes?

The route includes Mui Ne Fishing Village at the north end of the bay, where colorful fishing boats moor and a small market sits near the main road; the Red Canyon with its red clay walls and green growth; and the Red Sand Dunes, which sit on the coastal road about 25 kilometers north of Phan Thiet. Each stop is brief except the dunes, where you spend the most time.

Is lunch included in this trip?

Lunch is not included, but you can eat in Mui Ne itself or bring your own food. Bottled water is provided.