Phan Thiet - forgotten culture and the most beautiful beach in Vietnam

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Tour Type

Beaches & Bay

Group Size

10 Persons

Tour Guide

1 English-speaking tour guide

Breathtaking dunes in Phan Thiet with interesting activities

South Central Coast

Phan Thiet – forgotten culture and the most beautiful beach in Vietnam

With a slow travel style, this time, DCT Responsible Travel will bring you to new perspectives and fascinating excursions to deeply explore the culture and nature of a spot regarded as one of the most touristy destinations! Phan Thiet is a small coastal city where you’ll uncover traces of an ancient culture belonging to Champa Kingdom and Hinduism if you slow down.

Enjoy the beauty of Mui Ne with the stunning coastline, stay at an accommodation hidden in a tranquil fishing village, and discover the nature of Hoa Thang, as well as the culture of sincere fishermen in Binh Thuan province. This trip is a product we are proud of and love the most in Southern Vietnam.

Highlight

Uncover Phan Thiet, ancient land of Champa civilization
Jeep tour along the most beautiful coast of Vietnam
Immerse yourself in vibrant life rhythm of a fishing village
Visiting dune & wind power field
Rustic lodge & swimming pool by the beach

Phan Thiet - Ancient land of Champa civilization — Phan Thiet – Ancient land of the Champa civilization

Destination	Phan Thiet
Included	Limousine bus ticket Saigon – Phan Thiet & Hoa Thang – Saigon Transfer service in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver in Phan Thiet Services of an English-speaking guide Full day to Cu Lao Cao Fishing experience (2 hours) 01 cooking class 02 nights Garden View Double Room at Lang Chai lodge (2 people share a room) Meals as indicated in the itinerary All entrance fee
Excluded	Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city Beverages, gratuities, and personal expenses. Camera fees (if any) Insurance VAT and other taxes Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year)
Limousine bus

What to bring

Sun & rain gear (brimmed hat recommended)
Swimming suit
Insect repellent
Walking shoes/sandals
Original passport(s)

Group size

1 pax

2 pax

3 pax

4 pax

SGL SUP

Rate per person

VND 5,880,000

($ US 244.14)

VND 4,137,500

($ US 171.75)

VND 3,828,000

($ US 158.92)

VND 3,493,000

($ US 145.03)

VND

1,168,000

($ US 48.52)

Details

Meals: lunch | Accommodation: Double room at Lang Chai lodge Departure from Saigon at 7.00 AM, you will travel to Phan Thiet city by limousine following the new expressway. After about 3 to 3.5 hours drive, arrive at Phan Thiet at 11.30 AM. Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Accommodation in Phan Thiet

After lunch, you will come to visit Van Thuy Tu Temple - the most ancient temple holding great significance in preserving the traditions and beliefs of the Binh Thuan fishing community. Built in 1762 to worship the Grandfather fish (Cá Ông), this temple worships nearly 100 skeletons of Grandfather fishes (in fact, they are whales), and a large number of Sino-Nom cultural heritage related to fishing. After that, walk around in the city center to admire the houses captivating the interference between Vietnamese and Chinese architecture. Pay a visit to Duc Thanh, an ancient school with unique architecture that President Ho Chi Minh taught before leaving Vietnam in 1911. Then, explore the Phan Thiet market and the river port where fishing boats arrive daily, carrying the day's catch from the sea into the city center for trade.

Duc Thanh School

Leave Phan Thiet City, and on the way to Hoa Thang, you will stop at Cham Poshanu temple - a sacred symbol of Champa with a 1200-year-old standing for prosperous periods of the Champa Kingdom and Hinduism. In the late afternoon, you will follow the magnificent coastline, through Mui Ne - a well-known but touristy spot to come to Hoa Thang while enjoying sunset into the sea. Time to say goodbye to your tour guide. Check-in your accommodation. Dinner at the lodge restaurant (on your charge) and overnight in a lodge nestled in a small fishing village.