Seize every moment on this adventure full of sandy coastlines, picturesque rice paddy fields and ever-welcoming local people. You'll traverse challenging mountains but will always be rewarded with dreamy views and brisk downhill rides. You will have a lot of time to go sight-seeing, especially in the well-preserved town of Hoi An. At the end of it all you can hide away from civilization in a paradise named Whale Island.
SpiceRoads CyclingVietnam’s Central Coast is a stunning fusion of elements where the Annamite Mountains meet the South China Sea. Pedal along tranquil routes through lush rice fields, past crashing surf on pristine beaches, over challenging mountain passes, and to untouched seaside refuges, exploring layers of history from the Hindu Cham civilisation down through the Nguyen dynasty and the war years. You will experience the prosperity and dynamism of the thriving new Vietnam, rest at cosy hotels, and savor meals shoulder to shoulder with the locals.
Your journey begins with an elegant ride in Hue, Vietnam’s capital under the feudal Nguyen dynasty, replete with meticulously crafted palaces, tombs and gardens designed by geomancers in this serene countryside. Riding south, you witness the awesome scale of Vietnamese fisheries and aquaculture amid a surreal backdrop of jagged, jungle-covered mountains jutting high above topaz saltwater lagoons. Soaring above Da Nang on the iconic Hai Van Pass, you enjoy an exhilarating descent and plunge into the exotic atmosphere of Hoi An, redolent with the legacy of the spice and silk trades that continue to shape its identity. You cycle to My Son, the capital of the ancient Hindu Cham civilisation, then follow seaside roads into rustic villages on a rugged coastline that sparks the imagination and tests your legs. A visit to the memorial site of the My Lai massacre connects you to the war years and the ferocious conflicts that consumed this region within living memory. You fittingly relax at the end of the trip with a stay on Whale Island, a sparkling ocean paradise where you can soak in the unspoiled natural beauty and truly kick back after your days in the saddle.
Join us on this immersive and stimulating bike trip through Central Vietnam, a feast for the body, mind and spirit!