Overview
Instruction
- Vietnam Bike Tour 9 days is an unforgettable experience that allows travelers to immerse themselves in the country's lush landscapes and ancient culture. From the mountainous High Lands to the idyllic coastline, Vietnam has a lot to offer any tourist, and cycling is one of the best ways to explore it all. Here are some highlights of cycling through Vietnam from Da Lat in the High Lands, Nha Trang beach city, the coastline from Quy Nhon to Hoi An, and ending in Hue.
- The ride from the mountainous city of Da Lat to the beach city of Nha Trang is a breathtaking experience. The journey is characterized by sweeping views of rolling paddy fields and dense forests, stretching out as far as the eye can see. Da Lat sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level and is known for its cooler temperatures and charming French colonial architecture, which is a perfect blend of European and Vietnamese styles.
- The coastal roads from Quy Nhon to Hoi An are also a highlight of cycling in Vietnam. The coastal route from Quy Nhon to Hoi An cuts through some of the most charming fishing villages in Vietnam, passing stunning beaches and unspoiled countryside. Cyclists will also have the opportunity to enjoy the freshest seafood dishes in picturesque cafes that line the way. Hoi An's well-preserved ancient town is another highlight of the ride, boasting UNESCO world heritage status. The town's narrow streets are perfect for strolling and exploring.
- The city of Hue is an ideal destination to conclude the cycling tour. The impressive colonial architecture blends timelessly with the traditional Vietnamese culture. The Imperial Citadel, historical temple complexes, and the peaceful Perfume River are the main attractions in Hue. It is the perfect place to soak up the rich history and culture of Vietnam while relaxing and enjoying the local cuisine.
- This cycling Vietnam is a life-changing experience. From the High Lands of Da Lat, to the idyllic coastline from Quy Nhon to Hoi An, and finally to the rich history of Hue, cycling in Vietnam offers travelers an opportunity to experience the best that Vietnam has to offer.
Full itinerary
💢 Day 1: Saigon - Bao Loc (L, D/Cycling 55 km+)
Today is an easy and beautiful day in Bao Loc. You will have an early morning departure to Dong Nai District in about 2,5 hours in a minivan. You will take a short time to fit our Mt.bicycle and venture in-depth into the coffee, tea and cashew fields with some interactions where you can stop for the pictures. You will have lunch at a small water stream restaurant that is called “Thác Ba Giọt" with a rest in the forest nearby the forest zone!
In the afternoon, you continue cycling further toward the bufferzone of Cat Tien National Park with a coffee break at where we might finish biking day and transfer to our forest resort in Bao Loc for overnight.
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & riders
- Entrance fee
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Fruit, snack, drinking water
- Homestay
💢 Day 2: Bao Loc - Dalat (B, L/Cycling 60 km+)
Enjoy the great nature with the pure atmosphere of our forest resort and the beautiful breakfast’s restaurant in the middle of the green giant trees where you understand the value of life!
We take an hour and a half to drive to a charming village to cycle for visiting Elephant Waterfalls, then you ride down to Nam Bang before we continue cycling on gentle hilly backroads to Ta Nung and Calmly as a gateway of Da Lat Valley City.
Taste local foods enroute with a blend coffee will be made by the native people of the coffee homeland of Lam Dong province and you may be introduced to the DaLat Wine with meals. Check-in at a 4 star hotel and discover Dalat nightlife!
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Entrance fee
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Fruit, snack, drinking water
- Basic hotel: A/C with clean bathroom
💢 Day 3: Dalat - Nha Trang (B, L/Cycling 65 km+)
We’ll leave Dalat this morning by bus and drive for about half an hour to the start of today's ride. The beginning of the ride is on relatively quiet mountain roads with plenty of ascent and descent for the first 20 km before we stop for a break. From here the next 30 km culminates with an ascent of the Hon Giao Pass (1,700m), a challenging ride that takes us up through forests of pine and across a landscape of dramatic mountain scenery.
After celebrating reaching the pass and a chance to rest at the top, the remainder of today's ride is a superb 30km of virtually uninterrupted descent towards the town of Khanh Vinh, where we plan to stop for lunch. We finish the rest of the journey to Nha Trang by bus and it should take us around 1.5 hours. Overnight in Nha Trang City!
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & transfer the riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Entrance fee
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Fruit, snack, drinking water
- Basic hotel: A/C with clean bathroom
💢 Day 4: Nha Trang Beach City (B, No cycling)
We set the free day today for your own choice of rest after some hard riding or you can explore the beauties of Nha Trang as our recommendations below:
- Nha Trang city in Vietnam has many fun activities and interesting places to visit on a free day. Some ideas for things to enjoy in Nha Trang are:
- Visit the beaches: Nha Trang is known for its beautiful beaches like Hon Chong Beach, Bai Dai Beach, and Doc Let Beach. Spend a relaxing day sunbathing, swimming, or trying water sports like kayaking, surfing, or scuba diving.
- Explore the islands: Nha Trang is surrounded by many islands like Hon Mun, Hon Tam, and Hon Tre. You can take a boat tour to these islands to enjoy snorkeling, diving, and other water sports.
- Visit the Big Buddha statue: The 14-meter tall Buddha statue on the hilltop overlooking Nha Trang is a popular attraction and a great spot for panoramic views of the city.
- Discover the local culture: Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers to learn about the ancient Champa civilization or explore the Long Son Pagoda, which is a famous Buddhist temple with a giant white Buddha statue.
- Enjoy a seafood feast: Nha Trang is famous for its fresh seafood like lobsters, prawns, clams, and fish. You can try seafood dishes at local restaurants or visit the seafood market and have the chef cook it for you.
- Relax at a spa: Nha Trang has many luxurious spas where you can relax with a massage, facial, or body treatment.
- Nightlife: Nha Trang has a vibrant nightlife scene with many bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Enjoy drinks, live music, or DJs and dance the night away.
💢 Day 5: Nha Trang - Quy Nhon (B, L/Cycling 55 km+)
Using a combination of bus and bicycle this morning we’ll continue along the coast to the city of Quy Nhon. We commence our ride from the hotel in Nha Trang, encountering heavier traffic as we leave the city which thins out as we head along the Pham Van Dong road and continue along the coastal road to Ninh An toll fee station (a journey of some 18 kilometers). From here we then take the bus for one hour to Dai Lanh, where we have a chance to swim and relax, before continuing by bus over Ca Pass to Bai Tien Song Cau. From here we resume our journey by bike with a 42 km ride to complete the final leg to Quy Nhon and our hotel for the night.
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & transfer the riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Entrance fee: farm/beach (if any)
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Enuit, snack, drinking water
- Basic hotel
💢 Day 6: Quy Nhon - Hoi An (B, L, D/Cycling 60 km)
✨ Departing Quy Nhon this morning we cycle out across Thi Nai Bridge, the longest sea bridge in Vietnam, which connects the city with the Phuong Mai Peninsula. Once across, we continue by bike along the Quy Nhon lagoon towards Phu My some 50 kilometers away. From Phu My we then travel by bus to Quang Ngai, the scene of the My Lai massacre - one of the most infamous episodes of the Vietnam War.
✨ After visiting the site and visitor's center, we complete the final leg to Hoi An by bus, a journey of some 2 to 3 hours. Overnight in Hoi An Ancient Town!
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & transfer the riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Entrance fee: farm/beach (if any)
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Fruit, snack, drinking water
- Basic hotel: A/C with clean bathroom
💢 Day 7: Hoi An Walking, Cycling, Cooking, Boating (B, L/Cycling 25 km)
✨ The historic, merchant town and safe harbor of Hoi An had become one of the busiest international trading ports of Southeast Asia by the 17th and 18th centuries. Colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it still retains its charm today, with many of its old buildings superbly preserved.
✨ This morning we’ll take a walk through the historic heart of this World Heritage Site, taking in the city's famous Japanese Bridge and its museum, before wandering amongst its traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples. This afternoon is then free to perhaps take a gentle boat, try your hand at Vietnamese cooking or pay a visit to one of Hoi An's renowned tailors' shops, or maybe explore further afield by bike. Overnight in Hoi An!
- Hoi An ticket/entrance fee
- Walking/Biking tour guide
- Cooking class
- Boat trip
- Basic hotel: A/C with clean bathroom
💢 Day 8: Hoi An - Hue (B, L/Cycling 60 km+)
Leaving Hoi An after breakfast, we travel by bus up the coast to Danang followed by a twisting drive up to the lofty heights of the Hai Van (Sea Cloud) Pass. This stunningly scenic region once marked the boundary between Vietnam and the Champa Kingdom to the south and, as we reach the summit of the pass, the panoramas before us are simply spectacular. Descending by bus we head next for Lang Co where today's ride starts.
We cycle along scenic back roads as we wind our way alongside the Cau Hai Lagoon to end the ride finally at Phu Bai. Meeting our bus in Thuan An, we’ll then drive for about an hour to Huế on the shores of the Perfume River. Overnight in Hue City!
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & transfer the riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Entrance fee: farm/beach (if any)
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Fruit, snack, drinking water
- Basic hotel: A/C with a clean bathroom
💢 Day 9: Hue Cycling & Departure (B, L/Cycling 35 km+)
Once the capital of Vietnam and an inspiration for poets and artists alike for centuries, Hue is still a thriving and important city. First thing this morning we drive to the impressive Old Citadel that still dominates the left bank of the river. After visiting the citadel we commence our final cycle ride. Our route follows the Perfume River and leads us to the 19th century Nguyen Tomb of Ming Mang. After visiting the mausoleum we return to our hotel to checkout and lunch until we drop you off at the airport or train station in Hue. End of our biking tour service !
- Fully support transport: carry the bikes & transfer the riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Entrance fee: farm/beach (if any)
- Mt. bicycle with helmet
- Fruit, snack, drinking water
- Airport/train transfer: please arrange your needed ticket
Tour Details
Facts
| Total Cycling Distance | 540 km km |
| Avg Distance/Day | 60 km |
| Avg Climbing/Day | 350 m |
| location_on | Destinations | Vietnam |
| flag | Tour Meets | Saigon |
| flag | Tour Ends | Hue |
| flight_land | Fly In To | SGN Airport |
| flight_takeoff | Fly Out Of | HUI Airport |
| group | Group Size | 2-10 Riders |
| vertical_align_bottom | Minium Age | 14 |
Experienced Profile
What's Included/Excluded
- check Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfer and back up as itinerary: airport pickup, drop off and transfer before, after the biking loops.
- check Mt. Bike (Trek/Cannondale/GT bicycle 27.5”), helmet
- check Plenty of water provided throughout the day when cycling
- check Cycling Certified English Speaking Guide
- check 1 first aid kit per guide
- check Cycling guide will have a full set of travel bike tools
- check Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- check Sightseeing tickets were mentioned in the itinerary
- check Accommodation as listed below each day
- check Snacks and local fruits
- close Visa arrangement
- close Any International and domestic flights
- close Soft drinks, or beverages beyond water
- close Beverage and alcoholic drinks at mealtimes
- close Single supplement surcharge
- close Energy drinks or powders, performance bars, or performance gels (Gatorade, Powerbars, Gu, Isostar, etc)
- close Personal Travel Insurance and Health insurance for Covid treatment
- close Personal expenditure (Laundry, telephone)
- close Other language speaking guides
- close Tips
- close eBike surcharge: 250 USD/person
Booking Info
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✅ BALANCE
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✅ CANCELLATION POLICY
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✅ LOYALTY RIDERS CLUB
For those who have been on several long tours with us we reward customer loyalty by offering repeat customers a special discount off the tour price (excludes single supplement and bike rental). If this is your fourth scheduled tour or more you will receive a 5% discount. If this is your eighth scheduled tour or more we will extend a 10% discount. The discount will be reflected in your online booking, but please contact us if any questions. Loyalty discounts can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Note: Only tours of 5 days or more will be applicable for loyalty discount.
✅ INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
International flights, to and from the start and finish points are not included in the tour price. Once your tour is Guaranteed to Depart you can book your flight. Please contact us for advice before arranging flights for the best arrival and departure times. We would only cancel a trip for an extreme circumstance, but in that case, where we cancel your trip, we cannot be liable for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made. Please claim any losses from your travel insurance that you acquired when you booked your holiday.
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