Vietnam Easternmost Point Hiking Tour: Watch the Sun Rise from the Sea
Are you passionate about travel and adventure sports? Then why not join To Ong Adventure on a hiking tour to conquer Vietnam’s easternmost point?
Immerse yourself in wide-open natural scenery
Where Is Vietnam’s Easternmost Point?
Vietnam’s easternmost point is located at Mui Doi, on Hon Gom Peninsula, near Dam Mon fishing village in Van Phong Bay, Van Thanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province. It is about 80 kilometers from Nha Trang along National Highway 1A and 35 kilometers from Tuy Hoa.
Majestic nature at Mui Doi, Khanh Hoa
Mui Doi consists of two rocky headlands extending toward the East Sea. It is also known as Mui Ba Dau. On a hiking journey to Mui Doi, you can welcome the first rays of sunlight in Vietnam. On March 25, 2005, Mui Doi was recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The Best Time to Join a Hiking Tour to Vietnam’s Easternmost Point
The weather at Vietnam’s easternmost point has two clear seasons: dry and rainy. Here is how to choose the most suitable time for your trip.
January to April brings cool, dry weather with little rain. Although the weather is pleasant, clouds can be common, so you may not always see the full beauty of Vietnam’s first sunrise. If you want a smoother walking journey or an easier trek to Mui Doi, this is a suitable time to go.
June to August is the rest of the dry season, when temperatures can reach 39-40 degrees Celsius. This is summer, with very strong sun, but the sea is beautiful and ideal for sunrise. To trek during this period, you need good endurance because walking under summer heat can drain your energy quickly.
Watching sunrise at Mui Doi
September to December often brings more rain and rougher seas, which can interfere with trekking. This is not an ideal time to conquer Vietnam’s easternmost point.
What Should You Prepare?
- Clothing: trekking shoes, sandals, wide-brim hat, face mask, sun-protection scarf, raincoat, 2-3 sets of thin breathable clothes, long gloves, sunglasses
- Food: bring dry food such as sausages, bread, compressed food, and candy. You may also bring vegetables, meat, or seafood for a BBQ. Each person should bring 3 liters of water if planning to stay overnight at Mui Doi.
- Personal items: toothbrush, toothpaste, face towel, shower gel, sunscreen, power bank, camera, phone
- Other gear: tent, flashlight, lighter, knife, plastic bags, and similar items
- Medical supplies: gauze, insect repellent, fever medicine, digestive medicine, antiseptic
The Journey to Conquer Vietnam’s Easternmost Point
First Stop: Dam Mon
To conquer Vietnam’s easternmost point, you first need to reach Dam Mon, no matter where you start. Motorbike is the most suitable way to enter Dam Mon, but it works best when traveling in a group because some sandy sections may require help. You can also reach Dam Mon by bus, then hire a motorbike taxi from the Dam Mon junction.
The wide road at Dam Mon
Getting to Mui Doi
By water: To reach Mui Doi, you can hire a boat directly into Van Phong Bay. This option suits travelers with less physical stamina. However, few people choose it because it depends heavily on weather and costs more. After landing at Bai Rang, you only need to walk a short distance to Mui Doi.
By land: The distance from Dam Mon to Vietnam’s easternmost point is about 12 kilometers. Under harsh hot weather, this can be a real challenge. After walking through sandy desert-like terrain, you continue toward towering hills.
Taking a commemorative photo at the Mui Doi – Hon Doi marker
To reach Mui Doi, you need to cross hills such as Cat Tham and Co Ong. This section has many steep climbs, gravel, coastal grass, sharp thorns, and burning-hot sand dunes. From Bai Rang, you must scramble over rocky outcrops to reach Mui Doi. Although it is only a few hundred meters, it can take about 1 hour to move through. Bai Rang has a wild beauty, with long stretches of fine white sand. You need to move carefully through rugged rock walls to reach the easternmost point.
Camping to watch the sunrise
The journey to conquer Mui Doi is demanding, but the scenery at the destination is completely worth it. Watch the sky brighten and welcome the first sunlight on Vietnamese land.
For a safe and memorable trekking trip to Vietnam’s easternmost point, contact To Ong for advice.
See the detailed itinerary here: EASTERNMOST POINT TREKKING TOUR
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