Major city · Vietnam
Mui NeMũi Né (Phan Thiết)
Go to Mũi Né for sand dunes at sunrise and kitesurfing (November–April winds), two or three nights; the beach has eroded in places, so choose a resort with its own sand.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (wind) or Dec–Mar (dry)
- avoid Aug–Oct (rain)
- Airport
- SGN
- Nights
- 2–3
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Mũi Né is a 15 km strip of resorts east of Phan Thiết, known for its red and white sand dunes, a fishing harbour of round boats and steady winter winds that made it a kitesurfing centre. The expressway from Saigon cut the drive to about 3.5 hours. Since 2025 it belongs to Lâm Đồng province (check).
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mui Ne, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetySafe; road and water sports are the risks.
- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSGN Tân Sơn Nhất (No airport yet: 3.5–4.5 h by car or bus; Phan Thiết airport planned (check)).
- Getting aroundRide-hailing and taxis along the strip; jeep tours for the dunes at sunrise.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus from Saigon₫200,000–300,000 (≈ US$8–12)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed or homestay bed, a night, per person₫150,000 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room₫1,000,000 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room₫3,000,000 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫550,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₫1,200,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₫2,800,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGN Tân Sơn Nhất (No airport yet: 3.5–4.5 h by car or bus; Phan Thiết airport planned (check))
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Weather and climate
Mui Ne: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
1 rd
Feb
31°C88°F
22°C72°F
0 rd
Mar
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
1 rd
Apr
33°C91°F
25°C77°F
3 rd
May
33°C91°F
26°C79°F
10 rd
Jun
32°C90°F
26°C79°F
15 rd
Jul
31°C88°F
25°C77°F
17 rd
Aug
31°C88°F
25°C77°F
17 rd
Sep
31°C88°F
25°C77°F
16 rd
Oct
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
13 rd
Nov
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
6 rd
Dec
30°C86°F
23°C73°F
2 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Ride-hailing and taxis along the strip; jeep tours for the dunes at sunrise.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
White dunes at sunrise
goDoor to door: Half day
Jeep tour 04:30Jeep tour 4:30 AM
Tà Cú mountain (reclining Buddha)
goDoor to door: Half day
Car 1 h + cable car
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Resort strip (Nguyễn Đình Chiểu)
Resorts, kite schools and restaurants.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫450,000–800,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫900,000–1,800,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × ₫1,000,000 | ₫2,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₫1,200,000 | ₫4,800,000 |
| Sunrise jeep tour2 × ₫350,000 | ₫700,000 |
| Saigon ↔ Mũi Né bus2 × ₫500,000 · return | ₫1,000,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫850,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫2,338,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫9,350,000≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in đồng; flights and tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Sunrise jeep tour | ₫250,000–400,000 (≈ US$10–16) per person in a shared jeep |
| Kite lesson (hour) | ₫1,200,000–1,800,000 (≈ US$50–70) |
| Bus from Saigon | ₫200,000–300,000 (≈ US$8–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Erosion: some resorts have almost no beach at high tide — check recent photos.
- Quad bikes on the dunes: rough safety; agree price first.
- Kitesurfing: choose schools with IKO or similar certification.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
Pocket card
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Mui NeMũi Né (Phan Thiết)
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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Cho tôi đến địa chỉ nàyPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
Consulates are in Ho Chi Minh City.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Saigon → Mũi Né, bus: ₫200,000–300,000 (≈ US$8–12), 3.5–4.5 h
- Phan Thiết station → Mũi Né, car: ₫200,000–300,000 (≈ US$8–12)
Say or show
- Xin chào — Hello (sin chow)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (gahm un)
- Bao nhiêu tiền? — How much is this? (bow nyew tee-en)
- Không cay — Not spicy, please (khom kai)
- Tính tiền — The bill, please (ting tee-en)
- Dừng ở đây — Stop here, please (yung uh day)
Show the address in Vietnamese with street and house number.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mui Ne. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (wind) or Dec–Mar (dry) · avoid Aug–Oct (rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Kite lesson
- Sunrise dunes
Sources
- officialVietnam National Authority of Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Mui Ne