The 2 Day Mui Ne Da Lat Easy Ride takes you from the sandy coast of Mui Ne into the cool mountain landscapes of Da Lat and the Central Highlands. This Mui Ne to Da Lat journey combines coastal scenery, local villages, dragon fruit farms, waterfalls, coffee plantations and highland culture, with scenic roads and plenty of time to explore along the way…
Tour Overview
Start: Saigon
Finish: Da Lat
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Daily Travel Time: Approximately 4–6 hours, including stops
Group Size: Small groups of 1–4 guests
Tour Type: Outdoor adventure, nature and cultural experience
Travel Options: Self-ride, Easy Rider, private car or private group arrangements
Road Conditions: Scenic coastal roads, countryside routes, mountain roads and backroads
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel or authentic local homestay in Mui Ne
Food & Drink: Fresh seafood, Vietnamese regional dishes, tropical fruit, tea and coffee
Best Travel Season: January to October
Main Route: Saigon – Long Tan – Lagi – Mui Ne – Dai Ninh – Central Highlands – Da Lat
Tour Highlights
- Travel from Saigon to the coast through southern countryside
- Visit the Long Tan Cross Memorial and former Nui Dat area
- Discover rural communities around Ba Ria-Vung Tau
- Enjoy fresh seafood in a local coastal town
- See Mui Ne’s famous red and white sand dunes
- Visit Mui Ne Fishing Village
- Explore Binh Thuan’s dragon fruit-growing region
- Learn about traditional local farming practices
- Travel through the scenic Dai Ninh mountain route
- Stop at a waterfall surrounded by forest
- Visit a Central Highlands coffee plantation
- Learn about coffee production from bean to cup
- Visit a K’Ho community near Da Lat
- Experience the dramatic change from tropical coast to cool mountain climate
- Finish in Da Lat, surrounded by pine forests and highland scenery
2 Day Mui Ne Da Lat Easy Ride – VIETNAMRIDER
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Saigon to Long Tan, Lagi and Mui Ne
Distance: Approximately 250 km
Travel Time: 6–7 hours, including stops
Overnight: Mui Ne
The journey begins around 7:30 AM as we leave Saigon and head towards the south-eastern countryside.
The busy urban landscape gradually gives way to quieter roads, plantations and small communities as we travel towards Ba Ria-Vung Tau. This first section combines countryside scenery with an important chapter of modern Vietnamese and Australian history.
Long Tan and Nui Dat
Our first major stop is the Long Tan Cross Memorial, located in the former Phuoc Tuy Province.
The site commemorates the Battle of Long Tan, fought on 18 August 1966 during the Vietnam War. For Australian visitors, veterans and families with an interest in military history, the area provides an opportunity to understand the landscape in which the battle took place.
We also travel through the former Nui Dat area, once the base of the 1st Australian Task Force.
Much of the former military base has disappeared or been transformed by later development and vegetation, but the surrounding landscape still provides useful context for understanding the history of the area.
Your guide can explain the significance of Nui Dat, Long Tan and the wider Phuoc Tuy region while travelling between the historical sites.
After the history section of the morning, we continue towards the coast.
Countryside and Coastal Roads
Leaving the Long Tan area, the route becomes increasingly rural.
Small villages, rubber plantations, farmland and local markets appear along the road as we travel towards Lagi. The pace is relaxed, with opportunities to stop for photographs, refreshments and short breaks.
By around midday, we reach Lagi, a quieter coastal town away from the busier tourist centres.
Lagi has a strong connection with fishing and the sea, making it a good place to experience a more local side of Vietnam’s southern coastline.
Local Seafood Lunch
Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant, where seafood and regional Vietnamese dishes are the natural choice.
Depending on the day’s catch and availability, the meal may include grilled squid, clams, prawns, fish or other local specialities.
This is also a chance to experience the difference between dining in a small coastal community and the more international restaurant scene found in major tourist destinations.
After lunch, we continue along the coastal route towards Mui Ne.
Dragon Fruit Country
As we approach Binh Thuan Province, the landscape begins to change.
Dragon fruit farms become a familiar sight, with rows of low cactus-like plants covering the dry agricultural land. Binh Thuan is one of Vietnam’s major dragon fruit-growing areas, and the crop plays an important role in the local economy.
We make a stop at a local farm where conditions allow, learning about how dragon fruit is cultivated and harvested.
The agricultural landscape is particularly interesting because of the contrast between the dry climate and the productive farms. Irrigation and careful cultivation allow farmers to grow large quantities of fruit despite the relatively dry conditions.
Fresh dragon fruit may also be available to taste, depending on the season.
Mui Ne Sand Dunes
The road towards Mui Ne becomes increasingly scenic as the coastline comes into view.
One of the most recognisable landscapes in the area is the Mui Ne sand dunes. The golden and reddish dunes stretch across the coastal countryside, creating an unusual environment that feels far removed from the green agricultural areas visited earlier in the day.
We take time to explore the dunes and enjoy the views.
There may be opportunities for photographs, walking across the sand or trying optional activities such as sandboarding, depending on conditions and personal preference.
The dunes are particularly attractive later in the afternoon when the changing light brings out different colours and textures across the sand.
Mui Ne Fishing Village
From the dunes, we continue to Mui Ne Fishing Village.
The waterfront provides a glimpse into the working side of this popular coastal destination. Fishing boats gather offshore while local fishermen bring in their catch and seafood is sorted for the market.
The scene changes throughout the day, but the fishing community remains an important part of Mui Ne’s identity.
It is a good place to take photographs and observe everyday coastal life away from the resort areas.
Evening in Mui Ne
We arrive at the accommodation at around 5:00 PM.
Depending on your arrangements, you can stay at a comfortable hotel or a local homestay.
The evening is free to enjoy Mui Ne at your own pace. You may prefer a walk along the beach, a seafood dinner or simply a quiet evening after a full day travelling through the countryside.
Overnight in Mui Ne.
Day 2 – Mui Ne to Dai Ninh and Da Lat
Distance: Approximately 150 km
Travel Time: 5–6 hours, including stops
After breakfast, we leave Mui Ne at around 8:00 AM and begin the journey inland.
The second day brings a dramatic change in both scenery and climate. The warm coastal environment gradually gives way to agricultural land, forested mountains and the cooler highlands around Da Lat.
Local Agriculture Around Binh Thuan
Before heading into the mountains, we make time for a local experience in the countryside around Mui Ne and Binh Thuan.
Depending on the season and local conditions, this may include a visit to a small agricultural property where visitors can learn about traditional farming practices.
The region is well known for dragon fruit, but local communities also cultivate a variety of other crops adapted to the dry coastal climate.
The stop provides a closer look at rural life before we leave the coastal plains behind.
Climbing Towards the Highlands
We then turn inland and begin the climb towards the Central Highlands.
The road gradually rises through the Dai Ninh area, with increasingly dramatic views across valleys, forests and mountain slopes.
The change in environment is noticeable. Temperatures become cooler, vegetation becomes denser and the dry coastal landscape is replaced by greener highland scenery.
The winding mountain roads provide a very different travel experience from the flat coastal routes of the previous day.
We make several stops along the way where suitable viewpoints allow us to appreciate the surrounding landscape.
Waterfall Stop
Around midday, we stop near a waterfall surrounded by forest.
The sound of running water and the cooler mountain environment make this a pleasant place to take a break from the journey.
Depending on the location and conditions, there may be time for a short walk, photographs and a picnic-style lunch or local meal nearby.
Rather than treating the waterfall simply as a quick photo stop, the visit gives you time to appreciate the natural environment and the transition from lowland to highland Vietnam.
Central Highlands Coffee Country
After lunch, we continue deeper into the highlands.
Coffee plantations begin to dominate parts of the landscape as we approach the Da Lat region. Vietnam is one of the world’s leading coffee producers, and the Central Highlands are at the centre of the country’s coffee industry.
We visit a local coffee plantation or family-run coffee producer to learn about the journey from coffee tree to finished drink.
The experience may include an explanation of cultivation, harvesting, drying and roasting, depending on the farm and season.
There is also time to sample locally produced coffee.
For many visitors, this is one of the most enjoyable stops of the journey because it connects the scenery seen along the road with the agricultural work behind Vietnam’s famous coffee culture.
K’Ho Community
As we approach Da Lat, we visit a K’Ho community in the highlands.
The K’Ho are one of the indigenous ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, with cultural traditions that have developed around the mountains and surrounding agricultural land.
A visit to a local village provides an opportunity to learn about traditional homes, community life and local customs.
The experience is kept informal and respectful, focusing on everyday life rather than staged entertainment.
It also provides an interesting contrast with the coastal communities visited the previous day.
Arrival in Da Lat
The final section of the journey takes us towards Da Lat through increasingly green and mountainous scenery.
Pine forests, vegetable farms and cool mountain air signal that we have reached the highlands surrounding the city.
By around 5:00 PM, we arrive in Da Lat.
The change from Mui Ne’s warm coastal climate to Da Lat’s cooler mountain environment is one of the defining features of this two-day journey.
The tour finishes in Da Lat, where you can continue your stay in the city or connect with your next travel arrangements.
End of the 2 Day Mui Ne Da Lat Easy Ride.
2 Day Mui Ne Da Lat Easy Ride – VIETNAMRIDER
Testimonials
Just finished a 21 day tour of Vietnam, Saigon – Hanoi, (3500km) trip, taking in most of Vietnam,, and many places the tourist doesn’t go,, the real Vietnam,, with Mr Nam as my guide, a highly recommended trip, on a Honda xr 250,, and yes I got wet,, lol,, but ive still got a smile on my face after the trip,, great country, great people, great trip, many great memories,, oh yes, & a great guide,, Thanks Mr Nam
(Andy. Liverpool, United Kingdom)
Tour Pricing
1. Self-Ride
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What’s Included:
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Well-maintained Japanese motorbikes / Easy riders (for motorbike tours)
- Private car & driver
- Helmets, raincoats (if needed for motorbike tours)
- Entrance tickets to tourist attractions
- Accommodation: 1 night
What’s Not Included:
- Personal food and drinks
- Personal surcharges and tips
- Motorcycle fuel (for motorbike tours)
- Personal and motorbike insurance (for motorbike tours)
- Damage to motorbike or additional equipment (for motorbike tours)
- Optional services such as mechanics or luggage vans (for motorbike tours)
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