Phan Thiet and the Mui Ne Dunes
PT01 · 3 days, 2 nights
Fairy Stream · Red Sand Dunes · Hanna Beach
Two nights by the sea, at a price that is hard to argue with
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A thousand kilometres of coastline, by road
The Central Coast, End to End
The whole central coast overland rather than by air — the Cham towers at Quy Nhon, Hoi An and Hue, and the basalt columns at Ganh Da Dia on the way back. Seven days, a lot of driving, and beaches most itineraries fly straight over.
What stays with you
- Hoi An ancient town, UNESCO-listed
- The Imperial City of Hue
- Da Nang and, optionally, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
- Quy Nhon and Tuy Hoa, and their empty beaches
- Ganh Da Dia, a honeycomb of hexagonal basalt
- Mui Dien, the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam
Day by day
Day one
Saigon to Quy Nhon
An early start and breakfast on the road. The Twin Cham Towers and the Ghenh Rang headland on arrival, then a free evening.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day two
Quy Nhon to Quang Ngai
The Quang Trung museum with its drum and martial arts display, then Ham Ho and its river gorge. Lunch on the road, and on to Quang Ngai.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day three
To Hoi An and Da Nang
North to Minh Duc pagoda, then Hoi An — the old houses, the Japanese Bridge, the assembly halls and the lantern streets. Da Nang for the night.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day four
Ba Na Hills
Up the mountain for the Golden Bridge and its stone hands, the French village, the flower gardens and Fantasy Park, with Linh Ung pagoda on the way back. (Optional; paid on the day.)
Breakfast, lunch included
Day five
Da Nang to Hue
The Hai Van Pass and Lang Co bay, then the Imperial City — the Ngo Mon gate, Thai Hoa palace and the Forbidden Purple City — plus Thien Mu Pagoda and the incense village at Thuy Xuan.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day six
South to Phu Yen
Back down the coast to Tuy Hoa, with lunch on the road and Ganh Da Dia in the afternoon.
Breakfast, lunch included
Day seven
Tuy Hoa to Saigon
Nghinh Phong tower and Mui Dien, where the mainland sees the sun first, then lunch and the drive home.
Breakfast, lunch included
What is included
Included
- Air-conditioned coach or minibus
- English- and Vietnamese-speaking guide
- Six nights at 3-star hotels, twin share
- Meals shown in the itinerary
- Entrance fees listed in the programme
- Domestic travel insurance
- One bottle of water per person per day
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Vietnam e-visa, which we can arrange
- Single room supplement
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Anything not listed above
- Optional excursions, including Ba Na Hills
The price
| Who | Age | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 12 and over | $284 |
| Children | 5 to 11 | $284 |
| Children | Under 5 | $241 85% |
Scheduled group departure from central Saigon; the exact pick-up point is confirmed when you book. A 50% deposit holds the seat, with the balance due seven days before departure. Insurance does not cover travellers over 75, and for safety we cannot accept guests aged 80 or over.
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