Coastal Vietnam Luxury Bike Tour

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Overview

Our Coastal Vietnam Luxury bike tour is a breathtaking journey that unfolds between two beautiful Vietnamese cities that are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Hue and Hoi An.

In between the two, we ride through a stretch of central Vietnam that has the sea on one side and mountains on the other. Each day on the route offers stunning views of the western Pacific Ocean.

The icing on the cake is the selection of outstanding hotels that we've curated on this trip. We're you'll love each one of them, just as you'll fall in love with the sights and sounds all around you.

Start

Hué | 13:00hrs

Finish

Nha Trang | 16:00hrs

Lodging

premiere

Level

easy to moderate

Avg. dist. cycled

60km or 36mi

Group size

Min. 2, Max. 12

Fly-In

HUI

Fly-Out

CXR

Highlights

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Coastal route

A classic coastal route combined with spectacular hinterland trails

Itinerary

Brief Itinerary

DayPlacepremiere Inns or similarMealsDistanceActivity
DAY 1HuéLa ResidenceD25km / 15micycling
DAY 2HuéLa ResidenceB,L40km / 24micycling
DAY 3Hoi AnAnantaraB,L,D65km / 45micycling
DAY 4Hoi AnAnantaraB
DAY 5Tam Ky Tui BlueB,L60km / 36micycling
DAY 6Quang NgaiCocoland River Beach Resort (Casual Inn)B,L,D65km / 45micycling
DAY 7Quy Nhon Avani Quy Nhon Resort & SpaB,L65km / 39micycling
DAY 8Tuy Hoa Stelia Beach ResortB,L,D70km / 42micycling
DAY 9Nha Trang B,L70km / 42micycling

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1: Hué

The UNESCO World Heritage town of Hué is your gateway to Vietnam. Our guide meets you at your hotel at 13:00hrs.

Today take your bicycle out for a leisurely loop around the imperial town of Hué. Ride past the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Mausoleums, and the merchant’s houses along the banks of the Perfume River and through quiet lanes with lush gardens. This is your first tryst with the Vietnamese way of life. Hue Loop.PNG

Meals: D
Cycling Distance: 25km / 15mi
Accommodation: La Residence
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Day 2: Hué

Explore the ‘purple city’ on a short countryside loop on a bike, swerving to unthreaded nooks and corners through the beautiful rural countryside and absorbing this historic capital city of Vietnam at your own pace.

After a hearty breakfast, we take a short transfer out of Hue to visit the Thanh Toan Bridge, an ancient architectural monument extremely valuable in terms of its history and culture. This is one of two bridges remaining in Vietnam today that retains its unique architectural style. We then cycle on to Dam Chuon Lagoon, a part of the Tam Giang Lagoon system. This is a must-see spot for all those who are lovers of beautiful scenery and keen photographers.

We continue riding to Thuan An beach, an ideal place for relaxation. On the way to the beach, there will be many houses, temples, pagodas, rice fields, and beautiful gardens to see and explore. Upon arrival at the beach, enjoy a swim and then jump back on the bikes and head to Con Te Islet.

Loopback to Hue, and stop at Sinh Village – an ancient village well known for its artists and beautiful, traditional, craft woodblock paintings.

Meals: B,L
Cycling Distance: 40km / 24mi
Accommodation: La Residence
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Day 3: Hoi An

After a hearty breakfast, we take a short transfer out of Hue to the coast. Begin riding off the beaten track along a picturesque, narrow peninsular road. Cross the estuary of the Perfume River and from here, challenge yourself by cycling up the Phuoc Tuong Pass then take a short transfer to Lang Co and have lunch by the gorgeous lagoon.

Later, ride along the Lang Co Bay with spectacular views of winding paths, wooden fishing boats, waterfalls, mountains, and forests and bike on over gradual hills to climb Hai Van pass for views of this splendid bay. This rugged pass is the final section of the Truong Son Range stretching to the sea. From the pass, go downhill to the base and shuttle to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hue-Hoian(Part1).PNG Hue-Hoian(Part2).PNG

Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 65km / 45mi
Accommodation: Anantara
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Day 4: Hoi An

The architectural beauty of Hoi An will captivate you as this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a melange of Vietnamese, European, Chinese, and Japanese monuments in an unhurried, timeless setting.

Today you can plan your own day, and enjoy the enchanting Hoi An town at leisure. A paradise for shoppers, a walk through the town gives a feel of an open-air museum.

Meals: B
Accommodation: Anantara
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Day 5: Tam Ky

An extremely rural ride today through small villages, rice fields, and narrow paths. After reaching Tam Ky, explore the nearby sights 1000 years old Chien Dan Cham Tower or a beautiful fishing village and stunning murals of Bich Hoa Tam Thanh Village.

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Meals: B,L
Cycling Distance: 60km / 36mi
Accommodation: Tui Blue
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Day 6: Quang Ngai

Follow the village road and ride past rural, rice-farming villages. Along the way, visit My Lai Massacre Memorial along the way. During the Vietnam War, a company of American soldiers brutally killed the majority of the population of My Lai. From Quang Ngai, continue riding through the forests and mountains ending at Highway 1 and then shuttle to your Resort for an overnight stay. Tam Ky-Quang Ngai.PNG

Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 65km / 45mi
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Day 7: Quy Nhon

Today bike in the tropical countryside, past tree-canopied rice farms and lush green fields and paddies. Along the way, visit Cham tower – built by the Champa civilization who ruled the southern Vietnamese area for over a millennium up until the early 1800s. Descendents of this culture, the Cham people, still live in Vietnam and neighboring Cambodia as well as Thailand.

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Meals: B,L
Cycling Distance: 65km / 39mi
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Day 8: Tuy Hoa

Today is a beautiful rolling route. A short transfer takes us off the highway and to the remote area where we start biking with the view of gorgeous forests and hills. The biking is through undulating terrain past beautiful villages and mountain views. After lunch, continue riding towards the main highway and then transfer to Tuy Hoa. Quy Nhon-TUy Hoa.PNG

Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 70km / 42mi
Accommodation: Stelia Beach Resort
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Day 9: Nha Trang

Another good day at the saddle. Ride past network of lush rice fields which blanket the valley. Admire the ocean view around the Vung Ro bay before meeting the pass which is a natural border between the provinces. Descend down to stunning Dai Lanh beach and take a break for a swim and lunch.

After lunch, continue riding along the coast and then turn on to the Hon Gom peninsular road for the final leg. This is our last day of riding along the Vietnamese coast and it’s a long ride. Enjoy it to the fullest.

Before arriving at Nha Trang, visit the famous Po Ngar Cham Towers, built between the 7th and 12th centuries and still actively used for worship.

Later take a transfer to Nha Trang and settle into your chosen Nha Trang hotel. Spend days at leisure in Nha Trang’s popular beachside cafes, restaurants, and bars where the fresh seafood is definitely worth a try, or take a boat trip to nearby coral islands.

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Meals: B,L
Cycling Distance: 70km / 42mi
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Accommodation

Each hotel has been thoughtfully selected to ensure an exceptional and memorable experience for guests. Should the listed hotel be unavailable, we will ensure an alternative of similar quality.

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La Residence

Set on a two-and-a-half-hectare site with 200 meters of frontage on the fabled Perfume River, Azerai La Residence. The colonial mansion at the heart of the resort was built in 1930s as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieure. The mansion’s distinctive façade, its long horizonal lines, and nautical flourishes are hallmarks of the streamlined modern school of art deco architecture.

Dates and Prices

Members get an estimated 10% off when booking at least 6 months in advance.

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From US $1,095

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From US $180



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Essential Info

Inclusions

LODGING

All hotels as mentioned in the tour details or similar (subject to availability).

trip leader

Expert Trip Leader(s) who look after your every need and add meaning to your vacation.

bike

Immaculately maintained bike with helmet, suited to a terrain.

shuttle

A Van support follows the group of riders and carries all belongings.

meals

Meals as per itinerary. Guests are given the opportunity to dine on their own so that they discover a location independently.

refreshments

Refreshments and mineral water while cycling.

entrance

Entrance fees to most of the monuments and temples.

E-bikes

E-bikes are available (subject to availability) on this trip at a surcharge.

Exclusions

Airport pickup and drop

We recommend to book direclty from airport or hotel.

Beverages

Beverages such as alcohol, tea, coffee, juice at a hotel or restaurant.

Gratuity

Gratuities for your guide team are not included in the trip price.

Arrival & Departure Details

Fly In: Phu Bai International Airport

Fly Out: Cam Ranh International Airport

Bikes

When you have a road and the thrill of a journey ahead of you, it’s imperative to have a good bike to enjoy it. Our fleet majorly consist of the below bikes as a part of this tour. However, sometimes due to height or availability constraints, we may provide a different but similar quality bike.

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Trek Marlin 5 or similar

mountain

Included in your trip price

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Timewalker or similar

ebike

Available at a surcharge

Weather

Coastal Vietnam is a narrow crescent-like coastal strip that is at times only 60 km wide. As a result, it experiences coastal weather phenomena such as high rainfall and occasional typhoons during the wet season that runs from September to December. Travelers during this season should be prepared for last-minute changes to the itinerary. The Best season to visit this region is from January to September with the average temperature hovering around 30°C.

January

Mixed

February

Best

March

Best

April

Best

May

Good

June

Good

July

Good

August

Good

September

Mixed

October

Mixed

November

Mixed

December

Mixed

Best

Good

Mixed

Offseason

Visa

Residents from a number of countries have visa exemption status for tourist visits to Vietnam. For a full list of up-to-date visa-exempt countries, see the Vietnam Foreign Affairs website.

Starting August 15, 2023, the Vietnam government will start offering an e-visa valid for up to 90 days with multiple entries, replacing the current 30-day, single-entry option. Furthermore, passport holders from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom will benefit from an extended visa exemption period of 45 days, up from the current 15 days. Eligible foreign nationals will either benefit from a longer duration of stay and greater flexibility with the extended e-visa validity of up to 90 days and multiple entries, or enjoy an extended visa exemption period of 45 days.

e-Visa – You can apply for an e-visa through the government website, then, once approved, simply print it out and present it upon arrival in Vietnam. The additional benefit of the e-visa is that it's valid at land borders, not just airports. The processing time ranges from 2 to 7 working days. We recommend applying 2 weeks in advance to avoid unexpected delays. Read more about tourist e-visas for Vietnam at the Vietnam Immigration portal and apply there.

While applying online for an approval letter, please ensure that you have the following documents:

  • Passport scanned copy: A scanned copy of your passport - front (main) page. It shouldn't be a mobile photo or a photo taken from a laptop. Strictly scanned copy done through a computer scanner.
  • Passport size photo: portrait photo (4*6 size, colored photo, white background, straight looking without glasses). A photo taken from a mobile or laptop may or may not work, so I would strictly advise getting one made through a nearby photo studio (retail shop) that specializes in taking photos for visas.

Here is an excellent resource on Vietnam visas that may be worth looking at.

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