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How to Go from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

Visiting Mui Ne is a must-do if you are already in Ho Chi Minh City. Many holiday seekers arriving in Ho Chi Minh City plan to visit this charming resort town in Southeast Vietnam famous for its spectacular beaches with crystal clear waters. The consistent wind conditions, especially in the dry season make Mui Ne a haven for water sports enthusiasts who indulge in windsurfing and sailing etc. enticing them to visit Mui Ne. Here are some tips on how best to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne.

Background

Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the largest and the most populous city in Vietnam, and a busy metropolis. Many travellers arrive here to experience the French Colonial architecture, the buildings of that era and the charm of Vietnam before they proceed to Mui Ne. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne is approximately 200 km, and there is no way to fly from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne. And given the infrastructure and the mode of travel one may use in Ho Chi Minh the time taken will vary between a minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 6 hours to arrive at the chosen Mui Ne resort when you start from Ho Chi Minh.

Using Limousine Bus Service

This is one of the preferred choices by visitors travelling from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne such as those staying at properties like Anantara Mui Ne Resort. They prefer this service as it is comfortable with a plush interior, good seating, and is hassle-free. This is an excellent service that is reasonably priced for a non-stop ride with the client selecting the preferred seat. Many departures take place during the day and night. When doing this ride during the day visitors also experience the scenic countryside they pass through. Payment can be made online once the booking is made. Clients are picked up from a central point in Ho Chi Minh.

Travel by Bus

This is a choice made by many visitors proceeding to Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh. The ticket price is nearly half of what is charged for Limo Bus Service, and many bus companies are operating good schedules during the day leaving from Mien Dong bus station in Ho Chi Minh. These buses take you up to Mui Ne so taking another bus or taxi is not necessary. The duration is approximately 5 hours as these buses pick up passengers on the way unlike in the case of Limo Buses.

The scenic train ride

With the train journey taking approximately 4 hours, if you choose to travel during the daytime, the fascinating landscape you pass through will be a treat to experience. Commencing at Saigon railway station the distance from Saigon to Phan Thiet (the closest railway station to Mui Ne) is approximately 185 km. The ticket rates are reasonable and there is a choice of compartment to select. Once you disembark in Phan Thiet a short taxi or bus ride can be used for the 7 km ride from Phan Thiet station to Mui Ne. The train tickets can be easily booked from the official website of Vietnam Railways.

Using a Private Rental Car or Minibus

This is another good option for travel between Ho Chi Minh and Mui Ne mostly used by Business Travellers and families doing an additional side trip to Mui Ne. It is comfortable and saves time as you will be picked up from the airport or the hotel in Ho Chi Minh and driven to Mui Ne. En route, a couple of attractions or visiting a shopping mall are accommodated with prior agreement with the rental company.

How to get to the Mui Ne Sand Dunes during your Vietnam Tour

Mui Ne is a lovely fishing village on the south coast of Vietnam which boasts many dunes scattered across the region. However, two sets of giant dunes stand out among all others making Mui Ne a popular attraction on most visitors’ holiday plans in Vietnam. These white and red dunes are spectacular, to say the least, and are well worth experiencing. Whilst joining a tour is easier, many visitors like to try discovering them on their own as getting to the dunes is not too complex.

Mode of travel to the Dunes

As you plan to visit the dunes which is one of the unique things to do in Miu Ne, you will discover the most comfortable way of arriving at the dunes would be by taxi, it will also be the most expensive. There are, however, other modes of visiting these dunes out of which one can pick the best option depending on the budget, length of your visit etc.
A tour using Jeeps – Old army jeeps are used for these tours around Mui Ne which are generally of four-hour duration covering both sets of dunes, the fairy stream which is a picturesque spot in Mui Ne and even the fishing village. Visitors can pick up the sunrise tour commencing at 5 am or the sunset tour commencing at 2 pm. While these tours cover what you intend to see, it is prudent to discuss the time allotted for each attraction in advance with your certified guides or have the tour booked through your hotel as done by guests at Anantara Mui Ne Resort.
By Bicycle – For those visitors wanting to stop by and enjoy the dunes for longer or explore the Fairy Stream and capture some images a bicycle ride is better and more economical. However, one must be fit for the ride of several hours up and down with the stretches with powerful winds on the coastal area and steep stretches in between which can amount to a lot of sweat and puffing.
Motorbike Ride – This mode of travel will be faster and a thrilling experience especially once you leave the town and get to the stretches of the path with enchanting scenery, and very little traffic, a straight road and not difficult to follow even for visitors. You can rent a motorbike of your choice, either manual which is less costly or fully automatic at a higher rate through your place of stay in Mui Ne. This option gives you time and ability to appreciate the scenery and cover most of what you want to see.

Getting there

Whilst many free tourist maps are available, the following directions are simpler and easy to follow. Proper signage is lacking in this region, hence if you plan to travel on your own, one wrong turn can make you lose your way.

Fairy Stream

This is a scenic site many people enjoy on their way to the Red Dunes. Take Vo Nguyen Giap Highway which is behind Mui Ne Beach and proceed until you get to a small bridge which is well before the fishing port. Park your bike and walk down the path, there will be eager youngsters to guide you. You continue the path until you reach the soft and muddy fairy stream. Admire the unusual formations of this stream and click a few images before you proceed.

Red Dunes

Proceed past the fishing port on the right to the large circle of traffic. Using the first exit to the right will make you see the Red Dunes to your left.
Take some time to appreciate the spectacular view of the huge dunes. Take your fill of it and watch the light playing on the red sand. You can also spend a while here be hydrated from the numerous refreshment stalls before moving towards the white dunes.

White Dunes

Proceed on the coastal road through the small town and some resorts until you arrive at the end of the coastal road. Turn left and continue up the hill, past the petrol pump on the right. Turn onto the first clay road on the right until you see the notice indicating White Dunes. You have arrived at the last bit, which may not look appealing, however, proceed until you spot the parking area with refreshment stalls and even some attractive pine trees.
Enjoy these awesome white dunes which are considered special by most visitors, to the fullest.

How to Go Windsurfing in Mui Ne – Enjoy the wind and the waves in Vietnam’s ultimate watersports destination

Mui Ne is a quaint town that is known for its fishing activities that are situated in the Binh Thuan Province of Vietnam. It has a small population of about 25,000 residents and is a much-loved tourist destination. The weather in Mui Ne makes it an excellent windsurfing destination. You are sure to have a memorable experience, riding the winds on this beautiful island during your next step to Vietnam. Here are a few things to do know about windsurfing in Mui Ne.


1. The weather in Mui Ne

Windsurfing is a highly weather-dependent activity. So, knowing how the weather changes in Mui Ne is essential. The region has over 220 days with high wind speeds (approximately over 12 knots). However, the most appropriate windsurfing months in Mui Ne are between May and November. The winds are light and manageable and the water in the ocean is gentle. Especially if you are new to the windsurfing game, it is best to engage in the activity in such conditions. This will give you enough time and space to get used to the feeling of windsurfing. This is one of the best things to do in Mui Ne during the season.

2. Services and prices

Windsurfing is a popular sport in Mui Ne. This means that there is quite a collection of service providers in the area. A little-known fact is that Mui Ne has been chosen multiple times as a venue for international windsurfing championships. In addition, Mui Ne is also one of the main water sports centres in the whole of Vietnam. This can assure you that the windsurfing instructors that you find in Mui Ne are at the top of their game. They have many years of experience behind them, providing training in different parts of the world. They will assure you that you will be safe during the process of learning to windsurf and that you have lots of fun at the same time. Some examples of service providers include Jibe’s Beach Club, which has about a 500,000 VND per hour price range and Sportif Travel, which charges around the same.

3. The best way to learn

While you might be very excited to dive straight into actual windsurfing, this might not always be possible. If you’ve never done it before, there are some basic skills that you have to learn, before you are confident to engage in this sport alone. Short courses in windsurfing are the best way to get these skills most efficiently. These short courses last a few days or a maximum of a week. You will be learning alongside other people who are enthusiastic about the sport, so it will sure to be fun. You can ask the staff at Anantara Mui Ne Resort for the closest and the best windsurfing short course in the area. They are bound to know because most foreigners who come to the area, end up taking such a course.

4. Renting equipment

Chances are that you won’t have any windsurfing equipment that you own yourself. However, this is not something to worry about since there are plenty of places in the area that offer these for rent. Your windsurfing school itself might offer this to you for the duration of the stay. If not, some places exclusively provide the renting equipment service. Once again, it is best to speak to a local about the best renting enterprise. You have to make sure that the equipment you get is in good condition and ready to be used safely by you.