Overview
Thac Mo is a seldom-visited town in Binh Phuoc Province, one of the least-traveled destinations in southern Vietnam. The area offers authentic encounters with locals who rarely see foreigners and are genuinely curious and friendly.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Language
English is not spoken in Thac Mo. Learn basic Vietnamese phrases and have a translation app ready. Key words to know: nhà nghỉ (hotel), cừu (lamb).
Money
Hotels around 130,000 VND per night. Cable car to Ba Ra Mountain costs 65,000 Dong. Cash payments expected at local establishments.
Safety
Locals are friendly and curious about foreigners. As a rarely visited destination, standard travel precautions apply.
Transport
Buses from Saigon take about 5 hours. Motorbike access is easy from Saigon. Within town, motorbikes are the main transport option.