Audio Guide to the Beaches of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne

The beaches are freely accessible 24 hours a day. To get there, you can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City (5–6 hours). Specific attractions such as the Sand Dunes are open from 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM. More information: Futabus transportation

Yes, access to the beaches is free. Some activities, such as riding a quad bike on the dunes (from 200,000 VND/9 USD), have a cost. More details: Official rates

We recommend 2–3 days: 1 day for the beaches and water sports, another for the dunes and streams such as Fairy Stream. Itineraries: 3-day guide

Originally a Cham fishing area, their tourist fame grew thanks to their unique dunes and ideal winds for kitesurfing. Learn more: Binh Thuan Government

Dry season (December–April), with temperatures between 25–30°C. Avoid September–November because of the rain. Climate details: Mui Ne forecast

The main beaches (such as Mui Ne Beach) are easy to access, but natural areas (the dunes) are not. Hotels such as Anantara Mui Ne offer ramps. More info: Accessible Vietnam

1) White and Red Sand Dunes (25 km away), 2) Poshanu Cham Towers (4 km), 3) Fairy Springs Waterfall. Map: Nearby places

1) Definitely wear sunscreen 2) Bring cash (many places do not accept cards) 3) Wear water shoes for Fairy Stream 4) Bargain at street stalls (prices are almost always inflated by 30%!). Guide: Travel tips