Summer Trend: Spotlight on Hot Beachside Tent Camping

With summer fast approaching, what could be better than camping on the beach, immersing yourself in the rhythmic sounds of lapping waves, and capturing Instagram-worthy check-in moments with friends. Let Mytour highlight the hottest beachside tent camping destinations you must try this summer.

Summer Trend: Spotlight on Hot Beachside Tent Camping

Sea Star Eco Area, Binh Lap

Sea Star is an Eco-tourism Area located in Binh Lap village, approximately 90km from Nha Trang and 30km from the center of Cam Ranh city. This small village in Cam Lap commune is catching attention for its beautiful beach and a picturesque fishing village nestled beneath scenic mountains.

With a focus on nature-based activities and local cultural integration coupled with environmental conservation, the Sea Star Eco Area remains untouched, pristine, and free from pollution and disruption.

The most captivating feature of the Sao Biển eco-resort is the charming little wooden cabins that are both cozy and practical. With a compact 5m² space, each cabin is equipped with a 1.6m x 2m mattress comfortably fitting two adults, a foldable desk, a fan, a light, and a wooden floor at the front for chilling, barbecuing, and unwinding.

Lounging back in the tent erected by the beach provides a fascinating experience. Beneath you is a soft scented mattress on the flat sandy ground. The tent flap is open, letting in the sea breeze, and the gentle sound of the waves enhances the quality of your sleep.

Moreover, Sao Biển boasts a stunning beach with golden sand and crystal-clear water. On beautiful sunny days, you can even see the ocean floor. The moon-shaped beach gently curves along the bay, often referred to by locals as a paradise for non-swimmers or first-time beachgoers.

Room rates for reference:

Single room with a seaside hill view (1 double bed): 800,000 VND per family.

Family room with 2 double beds: accommodates 6 people at 1,500,000 VND and 7-9 people at 2,000,000 VND (includes extra mattresses, blankets, and pillows).

Single room with a sea view (1 double bed): 1,000,000 VND per family.

Wooden adventurer's tent: 500,000 VND per tent (covering a 5m² area under the shade of trees, right in front of the sea, inside equipped with a 160/200 mattress, light, fan, shelf, and mosquito net).

Additional guest staying in the tent incurs an extra charge of 100,000 VND per guest.

Coto Eco Lodge, Cô Tô

What could be more wonderful than sleeping in wooden houses and waking up to the sunrise right on the beach? This will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience, and Coto Eco Lodge is the ideal place for you to live that moment.

Located about 6 km from the center of Cô Tô town, guests are greeted with 18 wooden houses facing the deep blue beach. Uniquely designed and made from eco-friendly materials, these wooden houses are also referred to as 'duck tents'. The room rate for a night here is approximately 500,000 VND for two people.

Especially, located 150m away from the 'duck tent' wooden house area and Hong Van Beach, welcoming guests from April 16th, Eco Garden Host is the second choice for those who couldn't book a beachfront wooden house.

Coco Beach Camp, Lagi

Situated 160km from Saigon in Cam Binh, Coco Beach Camp is a camping site on the pristine beach of Lagi town. It's an ideal place for relaxation, overnight camping, experiencing the sensation of sleeping in a tent to the sound of the waves, and waking up dreamily to the sunrise over the sea.

Here, you can experience sleeping in tents right by the beach. Just lift the tent flap, and you can enjoy the sea breeze. Every morning, you'll be awakened by the melodious chirping of birds nestled in the surrounding lush vegetation.

If you're not a fan of tent camping, you can opt for the Beach Huts – a form of accommodation present in many countries worldwide but introduced in Vietnam for the first time by Coco Beach. Forget about the scorching sun on the beach; with Beach Huts, you can fully appreciate the cool space, close to nature in eye-catching wooden houses with vibrant colors like green, red, purple, yellow, and even avant-garde striped patterns.

Unlike upscale resorts and hotels, Beach Huts provide mid-range accommodation with mini wooden houses fully equipped with amenities for travelers.

Additionally, at Coco Beach, visitors can also enjoy recreational activities such as kiteboarding, kayaking, net fishing, fishing, vegetable planting, yoga classes, and more.

Service prices at Coco Beach:

– Sightseeing, swimming, and freshwater bathing: 50,000 VND per guest (applies to day guests).

– Overnight stay in premium tents with blanket, pillow, mattress, and electric fan: 150,000 VND per guest.

– Beach Huts room: 600,000 VND per room – Beach Hut sea-view room: 800,000 VND per room.

– Bungalow room (for 2 people): 1,500,000 VND per room.

– Dormitory for 15 people: 3,000,000 VND per room (Additional guest incurs an extra charge of 200,000 VND per person).

Sơn Mỹ Beach

Located 140km from Ho Chi Minh City in the direction of Bà Rịa, along the coastal road past Hồ Tràm casino approximately 20 km, you will reach Sơn Mỹ Beach in Sơn Mỹ commune, Hàm Tân district, Bình Thuận province.

With an expansive area of sandy hills, natural lake, and pristine coastal tree line, visitors can indulge in beach games, bonfires, or adventurous rides across the challenging sand dunes of Sơn Mỹ Beach.

Sơn Mỹ Beach provides all the amenities for your outdoor excursion, such as standard hotel rooms for family groups, tents for groups of 2, 4, 6 people for youth groups, a 24/24 convenience store, fresh seafood, and seasonal fruits. You can choose various dining options at Sơn Mỹ, such as à la carte dining at the restaurant area for larger groups, beachside BBQ or within the leafy huts area, or simply opt for à la carte ordering.

Life’s A Beach, Quy Nhơn

Situated in the coastal fishing village of Bãi Xép (part of Ghềnh Ráng ward, Quy Nhơn city), Life’s A Beach was built by two British youths, Gavin and Steve. After traveling around Southeast Asia for several years, they chose to settle in Bãi Xép because of their deep love for the natural beauty and people of Vietnam.

For backpacking enthusiasts, Life’s A Beach is the ideal choice with dormitory-style bedrooms, minimalistic furnishings, and eye-catching decor. This unique setup has attracted many international tourists to come here and enjoy their vacation. In addition to the hostel-style bedrooms, guests can also opt to stay in wooden houses with an open, airy, and private space.

Trung Lương Outdoor Tourism Area, Phù Cát

Located approximately 30km from Quy Nhơn city, towards the east on DT 639 road in Trung Lương hamlet, Cát Tiến commune, Phù Cát district, the Trung Lương outdoor tourism area, which started operating in early 2016, will surely add excitement and interest to your summer travel journey.

The highlight of the tourism area is the stunning Trung Lương beach. The coastline stretches endlessly with pristine white sand, running along Provincial Road DT 639, winding through the mountains with meticulously sculpted rock formations. From a higher vantage point, the deep, clear, and calm blue sea is a sight to behold.

In addition to strolling, swimming, the Trung Lương Outdoor Tourism Area also welcomes guests to organize tent camping, bonfires, and even wedding photoshoots.

By An Nhiên (Compilation)

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide