Kite trips from Mui Ne

Mui Ne is an excellent base for day kite trips. Three directions, each with a completely different character: the flatwater lagoon at Phan Rang, the serious waves of Phu Quy island, and a downwind along the coast to the historic Ke Ga lighthouse.

Phan Rang — flatwater and learning

The huge My Hoa lagoon, 130 km to the north, is the perfect spot for riding without waves. Flatwater, shallow, steady wind. We mostly head there on days when Mui Ne is windless: the lagoon almost always has wind.

A key note: when Mui Ne is blowing hard, Phan Rang is even harder — gusty, 5–6 m² weather. And at low tide the lagoon drains and exposes dead coral — you can’t ride. Check the tide forecast before going. Phan Rang isn’t a replacement for Malibu, it’s a complement.

Transfer from Mui Ne — about 2.5–3 hours. We leave in the morning to catch the high tide and head back as the water drops or at sunset.

Good for: all levels, especially beginners — ideal for getting up on the board on flatwater.

Phu Quy island — big waves

The ferry leaves from Phan Thiet — 30 minutes from the station, then two hours at sea. Phu Quy sits 90 km offshore: its isolated location makes it very windy even when Mui Ne is dead calm. The island has its own flatwater lagoon, but the main attraction is the open ocean with waves up to 4–5 metres.

This trip isn’t for everyone. Serious conditions, serious waves. For people who want real ocean and are technically ready for it.

Good for: confident and advanced riders.

Downwind to Ke Ga lighthouse

The most popular and memorable trip. Around 70 km along the coast on kites — from Malibu to Cape Ke Ga, home to Vietnam’s largest lighthouse. The lighthouse was built by the French in 1897 and is still operating. You can only reach it by water or on foot — no roads. The place is worth the trip even without a kite.

The route runs straight downwind along a deserted shoreline: dunes, cliffs, almost no one. Several exit points along the way — if you run out of strength or experience for the full route, you can come ashore early. The water by the lighthouse is calm — the cape creates natural protection. Further out, waves build.

It’s not a race. It’s a journey along the Vietnamese coast that stays with you for a long time.

Good for: confident riders who can hold an upwind course over long stretches.

Prices and conditions

All trips are one-day. We go as a group — cheaper that way — but a private trip is possible too.

Current rates for all three trips on the prices page.

Transfer is included. Equipment — your own or rented separately from the station. Level isn’t a barrier for Phan Rang — Phu Quy and Ke Ga need a solid base.