How to Get to the Mui Ne Sand Dunes – Reach & Explore Captivating Attractions

 Vietnam is a nation that offers many engrossing attractions for visitors. One of these would undoubtedly be the White and Red Sand Dunes at Mui Ne which attract innumerable tourists from foreign nations. Although most travellers would opt to head to these sand dunes through an organized tour, you will also have the chance to visit them independently. Your main options for getting to these intriguing dunes are described below.

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 By Jeep tour

You will find that numerous battered and refurbished former army jeeps transport tourists around the sightseeing attractions to be found in the environs of Mui Ne. It will be possible to book one of these jeeps for a four-hour tour that would include visiting attractions such as both groups of dunes, the local ‘Fairy Stream’ and perhaps the nearby fishing village. Typically, the jeeps would depart in the morning at around 5 am if you desire to experience the sunrise at the dunes, or 2 pm should you desire to observe the sunset. However, the drawback of this arrangement would be the fact that, as with other tours, you will lose control of the amount of time you would like to spend at the various attractions. To avoid unwelcome surprises, it would be a good idea to be accompanied by a certified guide or to book the jeep tour via your accommodation.

 By Bicycle

Travelling to the dunes by bicycle will also be an option to consider for the visitor. You should find that the Red Dunes would be about six miles from your accommodation in Mui Ne; this should be a pleasant cycling experience even if you possess only a moderate level of fitness. You will encounter the Fairy Stream en route to the Red Dunes at a distance of around three miles away from the main tourist area. On the other hand whilst it will not be impossible to cycle to the White Dunes – a distance of 22 miles – if you have plenty of determination, it is unlikely to be an enjoyable experience. Whereas the journey’s first half should not be difficult, later, you will encounter powerful winds on the seaside road as well as steep inclines that may make you regret your cycling excursion! As you enjoy the things to do in Mui Ne, an accommodation choice to consider which will help organise excursions to both the Red and White Sand Dunes would be Anantara Mui Ne Resort.

 By Motorbike

Riding a motorcycle in the sometimes-chaotic road environment of Vietnam will require some skill; that said, you are likely to find that the motorbike ride to the White Sand Dunes would be an enjoyable experience with lovely scenery on the way. You will find that the traffic outside the town on the coastal road happens to be very light, whilst the road itself would be straight, flat and easy even for novice riders. You should be able to avail yourself of an automatic motorcycle via your accommodation or from local motorcycle rental agencies; on the other hand, if you don’t mind a few changes of gear, you could hire a cheaper manual motorcycle.

 By Taxi or Rental Car

Although it may not be a very prudent choice, it would also be possible to reach the White Dunes by taxi. You will find that the two well-reputed taxi companies in Vietnam would be Vinasun and Mai Linh. Naturally, you can expect a considerable taxi fare for this journey. It would also be possible to make the journey with a hired car and driver. On the other hand, you could also rent a car and drive it to the White or Red Sand Dunes yourself; to do this, you will need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or obtain a Vietnamese driver's licence.