The Mui Ne Tour booked with Lotus Mui Ne Resort& Spa, where price starts from 1M VND for chauffeur-driven 4x4 jeep, was indeed a teenage dream. As the group hurriedly reserved two military jeeps, butterflies filled our tummies with a splendid anticipation. The tour began at 13:00H and lasted until 19:00H.
It was a smooth journey despite the cloudy and slightly rainy weather, a rarity since Mui Ne's climate is hot and dry for most of the year. Though it took us about 45 minutes, the trip was interesting as we were fascinated by the province's diversity and beauty. Due to the strong winds, Mui Ne is famous to be a kitesurfing and windsurfing coastal resort town of Vietnam with a strip of beach resorts in town.
Fishing Village
Our first spot was Fishing Village, an overlook with a magnificent view of multiple colorful fishing boats decorating the bay. If you have ample time, you can stop by the fishing harbor, where you can buy fresh seafoods from the locals or walk down the beach to take a glimpse of Vietnamese fishermen busy with their catch.
The view from the coastal road is very nice boasting the line of sandy beaches while the other side amazes everyone with its reddish and yellowish desert scene.
Mui Ne Lotus Lake
The picturesque lake of flourishing lotuses is just great for photoshoot. It is stunning that one may wish to boat across the wonderful and blossoming waters.
White Sand Dunes
The perfect time to go basking in White Sand Dunes is early morning or late afternoon before sunset. The view of the dunes bordered with lake shore of lotuses that symbolizes Vietnam, is very striking and appealing. One word to describe White Sand dunes: Breathtaking!
It used to be a virtually hidden place despite its serene and panoramic ambiance. Now, tourists can avail an ATV at a rate of 250VND per 20 minute where no haggling allowed. If you want to experience the adrenaline rush in the desert, rent an ATV without second thoughts. I drove this vehicle at a speed that I ended up with broken slippers and my hitch almost falling off from the backseat. Hurray! Lastly, be mindful of your belongings and avoid any unnecessary assistance offered.
Red Sand Dunes
As we spent more than an hour in dunes because of the cool weather, we decided to head towards the next spot. Red Sand dunes is glorious and its sand seems finer. It is nice to go sliding down the hills and walk with barefeet to really feel the desert experience.
Fairy Stream
This is a little majestic river that run its way through faunas and forests, boulders and the dunes. This resembles a miniature version of Grand Canyon with a stream that is about an ankle or knee-deep. Since it is sandy and safe, the Fairy Stream can be walked comfortably barefooted. Moreover, there are red hills with a view of river valley you can climb. Traversing the stream and reaching the tiny waterfall after the 20-minute walk, one can dip in the waist-deep water for a refreshing bath or swim.
The Resort and Restaurant Strip in Town
After that Mui Ne adventure, never forget to end the day with a delicious meal. The eating options are vast from simple Vietnamese cuisines to western foods as well. Mui Ne is also strand of beach parties or chill places to grab some late drinks or coffee.
P.S.
Credits to Paul and Robert for some photos. :)
P.S.
Credits to Paul and Robert for some photos. :)
