Phu Yen Day Tour: Ganh Da Dia, Mang Lang Church, Bai Xep and Mui Dien Lighthouse
A one-day road tour of Phu Yen, 7–9 hours: Ganh Da Dia basalt columns, Mang Lang Church, Bai Xep, a seafood lunch at O Loan Lagoon, and Mui Dien lighthouse.
Tuy Hoa – Ganh Da Dia – Mang Lang Church – O Loan Lagoon – Bai Xep – Mui Dien – Bai Mon – Vung Ro optional
Overview
One-day, 7–9 hour tour in Phu Yen: Ganh Da Dia, Mang Lang Church, Bai Xep, seafood lunch at O Loan Lagoon, then Mui Dien and Bai Mon. Pickup at 05:00 or 07:00 in Tuy Hoa (or Quy Nhon). It suits travellers who want to see both northern and southern Phu Yen in one day.
This one-day tour covers the main sights of Phu Yen. In the north it visits Ganh Da Dia, Mang Lang Church, O Loan Lagoon and Bai Xep. In the south it visits Mui Dien, Bai Mon and, optionally, Vung Ro.
Ganh Da Dia is a stretch of coast made of columns of basalt rock and is one of Phu Yen's best-known photo spots. Mui Dien and Bai Mon are more open, with a lighthouse, the sea and rocky hills. Bai Mon – Mui Dai Lanh is about 35 km southeast of Tuy Hoa.
The tour suits first-time visitors to Phu Yen and travellers in Quy Nhon who want a day trip to Phu Yen. If you care about photos, choose a private tour or the sunrise option at Mui Dien so you can control the timing and light.
Ganh Da Dia
Columns of dark basalt, many of them six-sided, stacked in steps along the shore where the waves hit.
Mui Dien (Dai Lanh) Lighthouse
Mui Dien is the easternmost point of mainland Vietnam. The main route visits in the afternoon, and a sunrise option is available for an extra fee.
Bai Xep
Grassy cliffs and rocky coast where the film "Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass" was shot.
Highlights
Ganh Da Dia, the basalt column coast Phu Yen is known for
Mang Lang Church, a historic church in Tuy An
Seafood/local lunch at O Loan Lagoon area or Tuy Hoa
Bai Xep / Ganh Ong, the coast where the film 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass' was shot
Explore Mui Dien – Dai Lanh Lighthouse – Bai Mon
Optional add-ons: Vung Ro, Nghinh Phong Tower, Hon Yen, or Ong Cop wooden bridge
A day covering the main sights of northern and southern Phu Yen
Mostly by road, so less affected by sea conditions than island tours
Ideal season
This tour is mostly by road, so it's more stable than canoe tours, but all points are outdoors. In heavy rain, strong winds, or big waves, the experience at Ganh Da Dia, Bai Xep, and Mui Dien will be less beautiful.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Phu Yen Signature: Ganh Da Dia – Bai Xep – Mui Dien
- 05:00 / 07:00 Pickup at Tuy Hoa (or Quy Nhon if the far package is chosen), depart to northern Phu Yen.
- 08:00-09:00 Ganh Da Dia — see the basalt columns along the coast and take photos.
- 09:30-10:15 Mang Lang Church — visit the historic church, learn about the missionary work and local architecture.
- 10:45-12:00 Bai Xep / Ganh Ong — coastal stop linked to the film 'Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass'.
- 12:30-13:30 Seafood lunch at O Loan Lagoon or a local restaurant.
- 15:00-16:30 Mui Dien — Dai Lanh Lighthouse — Bai Mon, sea views and photos of the lighthouse.
- 17:30-18:30 Return to Tuy Hoa / Quy Nhon, drop off guests. End of tour.
- Optional: Add Vung Ro, Nghinh Phong Tower, Hon Yen, or Ong Cop wooden bridge if time permits.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Depending on the package, the price may include:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tuy Hoa or Quy Nhon as per package
- Vietnamese or English-speaking guide as per package
- Entrance fees to main attractions if the chosen package includes them
- Local/seafood lunch as per program
- Basic bottled water on the vehicle
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Entrance fees if the chosen package does not include them
- Breakfast if taking the sunrise option and no breakfast box is provided
- Dinner
- Beverages not included in the program
- Extra seafood ordered beyond the set menu
- Photographer/flycam if not selected in the package
- Airport pickup/drop-off if not clearly stated
- Surcharge for pickup/drop-off at resorts far from the center
- Surcharge for weekends, holidays, Tet, peak season
- Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese-speaking guide if requested
- Tips for guide, driver, restaurant if guests wish
- Personal travel insurance