Guided Hue to Hoi An Bike Tour

This tour starts at Hue. Here's more information about the airport, and how to book a taxi from the airport:

Hue (Phu Bai International Airport - HUI):

Booking Location: Taxis are available directly outside the arrival terminal. Reliable Operators: Thanh Cong or Xanh SM Taxi are reputable companies operating in Hue.

Estimated Fare: Typically range from 200,000 to 300,000 Dong (approx 9 to 14 USD).

Tips:

• Always confirm the fare before starting the journey.
• Pre-booking a taxi through reputable services can provide peace of mind and ensure availability.
• Ride-hailing service : Grab and Xanh SM are a popular and reliable ride-sharing app operating in Vietnam, offering services in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Guests can download the app to book rides conveniently.

Safety Tips:

• Always use official taxi stands and avoid unsolicited offers from drivers inside the terminal.
• Ensure the taxi has a working meter or that a fare is agreed upon before the journey begins.
• It's advisable to have small denominations of the local currency (Vietnamese Dong) for payment.
• Guests are advised to always keep their belongings close and secure, especially in crowded areas, to avoid pickpockets. If they happen to experience any loss or encounter a scam, stay calm and promptly contact their travel agent, hotel, or guide for assistance and support.

Your guides are local cycling experts, fluent in English, with deep knowledge of the region’s history, culture, and food.

Our support vehicle is always close by to make your ride worry-free. It carries your luggage, water, snacks, and spare parts, and is there if you need a quick lift or just want to rest for a while. You’ll see it at regular intervals along the route and during meal or refreshment stops. The vehicle is also used for scheduled transfers and to ensure safety and comfort along the route.

For guided tours, we do not provide GPX files separately, as navigation is handled by your guide. On certain occasions, if you prefer more independence, we may offer app-based navigation access with the daily routes loaded. However, please understand that this may not always be possible and depends on the specific tour setup.

Airport transfers are not included unless specifically mentioned in your trip inclusions.

For airport pickup, we recommend booking directly from the airport upon arrival — most airports have reliable taxi, shuttle, or app-based options.

For airport drop, please book a transfer through your last hotel — they can easily arrange it for you.

We focus on delivering exceptional experiences during your tour. For logistical simplicity and flexibility, we do not handle pre- or post-tour hotel bookings. However, we’re happy to share a list of recommended hotels near the starting and ending points of your trip so you can plan your stay independently.

The fitness level required for each trip is indicated by the "level" of the tour, which in turn is mentioned on each tour page right next to the price and the trip duration.

Easy: The terrain is mostly flat with a few gentle climbs.

Moderate: The terrain is either mostly flat or consists of rolling hills with a few challenging climbs. There could also be a few days with longer riding distances of up to 75 kms (45 miles)

Difficult: The terrain is mostly hilly with strong elevation gains and/or has long days on the bike. Such trips are recommended for intermediate to advanced cyclists.

Please note that we usually bike around 4-5 hours per day irrespective of the level of the trip.

Yes, your trip leader will carry bottled water or RO water in a camper in the support van for guests' use.

Yes, please communicate your dietary preferences to your trip leader and they'll ensure that the food you eat is spiced as per your requirements.

The road surface is mostly good. 90% of the cycling on this bike tour happens on paved roads.

We've designed this itinerary such that most of the cycling happens on quieter countryside roads far from busy traffic. The shuttle transfers on this tour have been strategically planned to bypass busy vehicular traffic.

We are not medical advisors, and as such are not qualified to dispense medical advice. However, we recommend consulting the resources below for advice on vaccines and medications:

1. CDC portal for travelers from the US
2. NHS' Fit For Travel portal for travelers from the UK
3. Smart Traveller portal or travelers from Australia.

In addition to the above, you may also refer to the travel advice issued from time to time by your government.

1. US residents may refer to the State Department's travel and vaccination advice for Vietnam here.
2. UK residents may refer to the FCDO's travel advice for Vietnam here.
3. Residents of Australia may refer to Australian government's travel advice including medical advice for Vietnam here.

While your tour price covers most common expenses, a few meals are not included in the itinerary. This allows you the opportunity to dine independently and explore the local cuisine at your own pace. Your guides will be happy to provide recommendations if desired. As a general guideline, you can budget approximately US $100–200 per person for additional expenditures over the course of the trip.

Tips are not included in your tour price.

As a general rule, you may tip US$ 15-25 per person per day.

This figure is for the entire crew including the trip leader, the driver, and other support staff.

However, you are not obligated to tip, and you can always tip less or more than the above amount depending on the level of service you received on tour.

It is usually the norm to tip the tour guide, who then distributes the amount among the entire crew. However, you can also tip each individual member of the crew if you so desire.

In case you want to tip the staff at a hotel such as porters, you may pay them US $2-3 per day.

The meeting time on Day 1 is mentioned in your travel planner shared with you. You can arrive either on the morning of Day 1 depending on the meeting time, or book a pre-tour night to arrive a day earlier.

Yes, you may wear riding shorts while riding your bike. When not cycling, it would be advisable to wear comfortable full-length pants. We recommend keeping a pair of comfortable pants handy in you support van.

When visiting temples and monuments, visitors should wear full-length, loose-fitting pants. Holy places of certain religions may also require covering your head. Your guide will inform of the dress etiquette required for visiting specific religious places.

You can exchange currency at the airport itself, or at ATMs in larger cities. Most commercial establishments will accept international credit cards for payments, though its good to carry some local currency with you at all times.