Luxury holidays in Ninh Thuan Province

When to go

To avoid the rainy season, go in January or February, when the temperature is a balmy 25 degrees. Try to avoid October – although it’s a little warmer, the rain is torrential.

Getting there

• Planes

  The nearest airport is Cam Ranh International Airport, which is an 90-minute drive from Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm. There are frequent connecting flights from most international airports.

• Boats

  Ninh Thuận has three main ports: Vịnh Vĩnh Hy in the northeastern Ninh Hải District; Ninh Chu in southern Ninh Hải District near Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm; and Ca Na Port in the south. It’s a bother to come by boat, though, so stick to air and rail travel if you can.

• Trains

  Ninh Thuận's main railway station is in Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm. There are also two smaller stations: Bà Râu in Thuận Bắc in the north and Cà Ná near the southern border. Vietnam Railways serves all three stations.

• Automobiles

  You’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as your regular licence to drive in Vietnam. If you don’t have an IDP, you’ll need to get a Vietnamese driving licence in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city – so really, it’s more trouble than it’s worth. Instead, book taxis from hotel-recommended firms.