Very friendly and good teachers!
Surf in Vietnam with a local!





At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Phan Thiet, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 47 reviews
- Languages
- VI, RU, EN, HR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Mui Ne Local Surf School
- Meeting point
- We will meet directly at our office, from where we will go together to the surf spot location.
Description
My name is Tuan, I'm a local surfer from Mui Ne (South of Vietnam). I've been surfing for over 15 years, and I started teaching surf lessons about 10 years ago, turning my hobby into my full-time job! Also, I've had the opportunity to surf in Bali, Sri Lanka, Spain, France and Portugal. I love teaching, but what I love the most is meeting amazing people from around the world! The surf lesson will take place at the best sunset spot of the area (Little Buddha beach). It's a left-hand point break, ideal for beginners and fun for those a bit more experienced.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 26 times a day, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18–60)
- $55
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $55
- Child (ages 8–12)
- $55
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:27 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Phan Thiet
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 135 tours in Phan Thiet
Excurgo comparison of 135 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Surf in Vietnam with a local! take?
Surf in Vietnam with a local! lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Surf in Vietnam with a local! cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Phan Thiet experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Surf in Vietnam with a local! run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 26 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM.
How much does Surf in Vietnam with a local! cost for children?
Children aged 8–12 pay from $55, adults from $55.
Can I cancel Surf in Vietnam with a local! for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Bien Lac Homestay.
What languages is Surf in Vietnam with a local! offered in?
The experience is available in VI, RU, EN, HR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 3 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Surf in Vietnam with a local! worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mui Ne Local Surf School.
Reviews(47)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
The surfing instructor told me to pay an extra VND 1,000,000 for the lesson and I paid for it. I want a refund. I'm not convinced to let you charge more than that despite having settled.
We just came across your review and were very surprised to hear about this situation. After looking into it, we realized there was a big misunderstanding due to the language barrier. It seems the coach was simply asking if you had already paid, but with the translation issues, it was misinterpreted, and you ended up giving money unnecessarily. Of course, this was never our intention, and we sincerely regret the confusion. We’d like to arrange a full refund for you as soon as possible. Please reach out to us privately so we can sort out the details. We truly appreciate your time and hope to resolve this for you quickly!
It was just the best! We Got picked up on motorbikes and drove to the best surf spot of the day. We quickly started Warming up after arrival. We learned some basics about getting up on the board and into the waves we went. We had a great three days beginners course with Bay and Tu. Thank you. We warmly recommend.
I am a beginner but have taken few lessons before from other places. Every coach has different ways to teach. The good part is that they do not judge and remain open minded. What they do is correcting my bad habits and give advice. I can see their passion in teaching and always being supportive. In the water, they always correct one thing at a time, step by step. ‘This wave is steep need to pop up faster’, ‘you need to create enough speed by shifting weight forward’. It’s so helpful for a beginner as I tend to overthink after some failed attempt when I am surfing myself. Service is good from 1-100, from the moment I arrive till I leave Vietnam. They never get frustrated when I ask questions. I enjoyed the trip very much! Thank you so much!
The people from the surfschool were very helpfull, experienced surfers and relaxed. They helped me with my first lessons, which were great and above all fairly priced! After those lessons I could hire a board, and they still watched me during this and gave me tips. Would recommend a lot! *They even make pictures of you during surfing which they send you later: also very nice haha.
Our instructors were super cool and experienced! They helped us learn how to catch waves and we were super stoked that we managed to catch some big ones even though we weren’t in the middle of the surf season! My instructor, Phi, showed me a great time and I truly enjoyed this experience! I can truly say that I’ve found a love for this water sport and will definitely be back for more when I return to Mui Ne!
What a wonderful experience! From our first communication at 7PM ( after office was closed) via Google messaging, to meeting Sara and the team on the beach the next day, we have had a few days of magical memories learning to surf. Sara’s professionalism stands out, and made the whole process very smooth. The instructors are warm and with friendly smiles and reasonable English- a LOT better than my Vietnamese!. 3 of us are total beginners so we took some one on one lessons and then rented boards. The photos are great!. The instructors (even after the lessons) helped with selecting the best waves and when to start paddling. We thoroughly recommend this company. I love the fact it is run by locals so the money goes directly in to the community. THANK YOU for making this a trip of a lifetime.
great school in a good location, friendly and experienced stuff. definitely recommend going there when in mui ne
Really fun day, the quides were really friendly and helpful in spotting and showing me the best way to improve my pop up techniques. Would highly recommend!
I had the first surf lesson of my life and it honestly couldn’t have been better. The trainers are super friendly, supportive and really keep the motivation up. Loved this experience!
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