White Sand Dunes Tours and Tickets

Like any desert—yes, this is a southeast Asian desert—you’ll want to stay cool but also covered up. Remember: You’re near the equator here at the dunes, so the sun will be intense. Aim for light fabrics like cotton in light colors, wear sturdy footwear, and bring a hat, water, and sunscreen.

How long you spend at the White Sand Dunes in Mui Ne depends on what you want to experience. Some visitors want to sandboard, others want to ride a dune buggy, others go for a float on Bau Ba Lake, and some simply want to take in the sunset. Regardless, most visitors spend roughly a half-day here.

The best way to visit the White Sand Dunes in Mui Ne depends on your preferences and fitness level (climbing sand is difficult!). While you can visit on your own and simply wander and explore, you can also rent a sandboard, go for a dune buggy ride, take a boat ride, and more.

The best time to visit Mui Ne’s White Sand Dunes is April through August when the weather can be rainy, but at least it’s cooler. In terms of daytime, try to visit early in the morning or late in the evening; at midday, the sand can get quite hot, and the sun can be dangerously harsh. Photos are better when the sun’s not directly overhead, too.

Whether or not the White Sand Dunes are worth visiting is a matter of personal preference and tolerance for tourist traps. The dunes themselves are quite beautiful, but there are many vendors here aiming to sell visitors their services and many tourists to boot. It’s certainly gorgeous, but it’s hardly serene.

Many visitors book tours to Mui Ne’s White Sand Dunes, either from Mui Ne or nearby Phan Thiet—they typically cover pickup and drop-off. If you’d rather travel on your own, it’s a great motorbike ride along the coast from Phan Thiet via DT716. Otherwise, you can hail a taxi or xe om or book a private driver.