Hue to Hoi An Bike Tour

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Overview

A classic bike tour from Hue to Hoi An, taking in the coastal route of Vietnam. Pristine and untouched sceneries on earth, coastal Vietnam is sure to leave you wonderstruck. Here lush countrysides, forests, and pristine beaches go hand in hand with bustling wet markets, charming old towns, and trendy young cities.

The cycling is mainly through the countryside and along beaches. One day of cycling involves a long and arduous climb of about 10km to the Hai Van pass, followed by a downhill. This tour is perfectly suitable for families with young children.

Start

Hue | 13:00hrs

Finish

Hoi An

Lodging

casual

Level

easy to moderate

Avg. dist. cycled

40km or 24mi

Suitable for

Age: 9+

Fly-In

HUI

Fly-Out

DAD

Highlights

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Coastal ride

A classic coast route combined with spectacular hinterland trails

Itinerary

Brief Itinerary

DayPlacecasual Inns or similarMealsDistanceActivity
DAY 1HuéRosaleen Boutique HotelD25km / 15micycling
DAY 2HuéRosaleen Boutique HotelB,L30km / 18micycling
DAY 3Lang CoLang Co BeachB,L,D70km / 42micycling
DAY 4Hoi AnRiver Town Hoi AnB,L70km / 42micycling
DAY 5Hoi AnRiver Town Hoi AnB,L,D30km / 18micycling
DAY 6Hoi AnB

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1: Hué

The UNESCO World Heritage town of Hué is your gateway to Coastal Vietnam. Post-lunch: 13:00hrs, our guide meets at your hotel.

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. It is your first tryst with the Vietnamese way of life. Hue Loop.PNG

Meals: D
Cycling Distance: 25km / 15mi
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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, the most ancient bridge in Vietnam. It is one of two bridges remaining in Vietnam today that retains its unique architectural style. We then cycle to Dam Chuon Lagoon, a part of the Tam Giang Lagoon system. It 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, 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: 30km / 18mi
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Day 3: Lang Co

After a hearty breakfast, we head 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, ride over some low hills to the Phuoc Tuong Pass, offering panoramic views of tranquil lagoon and coastline. We break for lunch by the gorgeous lagoon and then shuttle to Lang Co Beach.

Enjoy some good leisure beach time here.

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Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 70km / 42mi
Accommodation: Lang Co Beach
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Day 4: Hoi An

Today get ready to conquer the highest pass of the ride. The children may want to jump into a shuttle for the climbing section. Cycle along the Lang Co Bay and through winding paths with spectacular views of wooden fishing boats, waterfalls, mountains, and pine forests. Conquer Hai Van pass for the views of this splendid bay. This rugged pass is the final section of the Truong Son Range stretching to the sea. From the Hai Van pass, enjoy the breathtaking descent to the base and ride through the commercial heartland of Central Vietnam, Danang, to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Meals: B,L
Cycling Distance: 70km / 42mi
Accommodation: River Town Hoi An
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Day 5: Hoi An

Ride along the Thu Bon River through shrimp and coconut farms where the VC lived during American War towards Cua Dai beach. Get on a local ferry for a short ride to Duy Hai Fishing Village (island). A short distance away is the lovely town of Thuan Tinh, set among rice fields and coconut groves. Visit a strawberry garden, sample strawberry tea, and perhaps buy homemade strawberry wine. Also, witness live silkworms in various stages of maturity. Later check out Thanh Ha ceramic village and then take an hour boat journey back to Hoi An for lunch here. Spend the rest of the day as you wish – beach, shopping, exploring – whatever! or experience more of Hoi An by kayak.

Meals: B,L,D
Cycling Distance: 30km / 18mi
Accommodation: River Town Hoi An
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Day 6: Hoi An

Your leaders will help with your onward travel.

Meals: B
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Dates and Prices

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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.

meals

Some meals may not be included. Please check your itinerary.

Beverages

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

Arrival & Departure Details

Fly In: Phu Bai International Airport

Fly Out: Da Nang 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

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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