Dreamy beaches and sand dunes

The wonderfully deserted beach of Mui Ne is only four hours away from chaotic Ho Chi Minh City. It is a fantastic place to escape from the urban bustle, with vast spaces and little noise. Mui Ne has long been regarded as the Hawaii of Vietnam, with its coconut palms, long stretches of golden sands, and impressively big waves. It really is a great spot to chill out for a few days.

Mui Ne also has the lowest levels of rainfall in the whole of Vietnam. This means that there is far more than a fleeting chance of dazzling sunshine- perfect for a mini beach break. If you wish to extend your stay or upgrade your accommodation, it's no problem at all. Just let us know and we'll put the necessary arrangements in place.

Duration	3 days / 2 nights (extendable) Departure daily from Ho Chi Minh	Accommodation	2 nights in a comfortable, attractive bungalow, or beach resort. Comfort Level 3 or 4 (see accommodation)
Price - based on 2 people	£58 per person- Level 3 accommodation or £90 per person- Level 4 accommodation	Includes	Accommodation with breakfast, return train fare from Ho Chi Minh to Phan Thiet.
Transport	Train	Excludes	All other meals and drinks

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne

You'll leave Ho Chi Minh City by train for Phan Thiet. It's a short 4hr journey and the train is very comfortable. When you arrive into Phan Thiet, you'll need to organise a taxi to take you to your accommodation in Mui Ne, where you'll spend the next couple of days doing, quite frankly, very little. You'll stay in colonial-style bungalows with bags of atmosphere, right on the beach. You can practically roll out of bed onto the sands. Settle in, slip into your swimmers, and find yourself a lounger under a thatched parasol.

You really can't top the winning combination of sun, sea and sand. You can keep yourself busy doing nothing- takings siestas, long lunches, afternoon cocktails, and refreshing dips in the sea or the swimming pool. Food lovers will be in heaven here- fresh fish, Vietnamese specialities and European-style dishes are on the menu in the restaurant with romantic seaviews. What more could you possibly ask for?

The Cham towers

Days 2-3: Go as you please

If you want to stretch your legs after all the sunbathing, there's plenty to occupy your time around Mui Ne. Only a few kilometres north of Mui Ne Beach you could be forgiven for thinking you were in the Sahara. The vast white sand dunes, known to the Vietnamese as Bao Trang (white lake), are the heart of this mini-desert, and one of the best-kept secrets of Vietnam. It doesn’t take long to get to the sands on a rented scooter or pushbike. You can also slide down the dunes on a self-made sledge. Close to the dunes you will find the Vinh Hao Hot Springs, which are famed for their therapeutic qualities- perfect for soothing sand-sledging injuries.

Phan Thiet lies right in the south of the Champa kingdom, and also offers some fascinating sights. The Cham people belong to the best-known minority in this region and there are several temples built in the unique Cham architectural style just outside of Phan Thiet. The towers were built in the early 14th Century as Hindu temples and they are beautifully preserved.

You could however simply relax on Mui Ne Beach, or ride the waves with the kiteboarders and surfers.

You'll end this module by taking the train back to Ho Chi Minh City. It is possible to extend your stay at Mui Ne, and it is also possible to travel onwards to Nha Trang instead of HCMC, just ask us.

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