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Cycling Vietnam's Central Coast
Duration
10 days
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$84
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$2,716 USD
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.
- CategoryCultural & Historical
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration10 days
- Culture LevelOut There
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainCoastal
- Distance292 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance32.3 miles
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Quick Stats
- Duration10 days
- Main DestinationCentral Coast
- Distance292 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance32.3 miles
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainCoastal
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Itinerary Details
- Day 1Meet in Hue
Your tour begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Hue. Be ready to ride! You'll meet your friendly guide, who will introduce you to your trusty two-wheeled companion for the week. Set out on a spin through this atmospheric city and its surroundings, where monuments of Vietnam’s last dynasty await as you wind through tree-lined lanes and elevated roads in the fertile rice paddies.
Discover the grandiose tomb of a famous emperor—a true palace for the afterlife—before crossing the beautiful Perfume River by small ferry. Explore the 17th-century Thien Mu Pagoda, perched majestically over the river, and arrive at the Forbidden City of the Nguyen dynasty, a moated palace with a rich history spanning the rise of the Nguyen dynasty, the French colonial era, and the Tet Offensive.
After lunch, check into your hotel, take some time to relax, or stroll through this engaging riverfront city with its parks, gardens, and nearby grand tombs of emperors. Assistance with pre-trip hotel bookings or airport transfers is available upon request.- 16.2 miles
344.5 ft
344.5 ft- Emm Hotel
- Lunch and Dinner
- Day 2Hue - Lang Co
This morning, check out of your hotel in Hue and take a short 15-minute drive to the outskirts of town. Meet your bike and pedal along tranquil canals and rivers into the estuary of the Perfume River, an isolated region dotted with farming and fishing villages.
Arrive at the intriguing “Ghost City,” a collection of elaborate and ornate mausoleums built to honor ancestors, many funded by Vietnamese expatriates abroad. The stunning artistry of these structures provides a striking contrast to the surrounding rural landscape of rice fields, woods, and wetlands.
Continue riding through this peaceful countryside, culminating at the shores of Vietnam’s largest lagoon, where locals cultivate oysters and fish in abundance. After soaking in the dramatic views, transfer the final 40 km to Lang Co Beach Resort for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the resort, visit the spa, or simply relax by the beach.- 39.8 miles
- 49.2 ft
921.9 ft
872.7 ft - Lang Co Beach Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 3Lang Co - Da Nang - Hoi An
From Lang Co, you start with a 15km loop around the picturesque Lap An Lagoon, framed by mountains and dotted with oyster farms. Next, you tackle the iconic Hai Van Pass, a flagship achievement for cyclists in Vietnam! On smooth tarmac, you ascend nearly 500 metres over 10 winding kilometres, taking in views of the blue South China Sea, jungle-covered headlands and sandy beaches. Catch your breath at the top before enjoying the thrilling 10km downhill ride into Da Nang, Vietnam’s third-largest city.
To avoid the heavy traffic, you’ll take a lift in the support vehicle to a favorite restaurant in town for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle ride out of Da Nang’s southern outskirts, passing the famous Marble Mountains, before arriving in Hoi An, Vietnam’s darling UNESCO World Heritage-listed town.
Once a major maritime trading centre, Hoi An boasts beautifully preserved architecture with Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese and French influences. You’ll spend two nights here, giving you a chance to enjoy the sights and atmosphere of this energetic community, which has retained its festive spirit, vibrancy and entrepreneurial character.- 41.6 miles
- -39.4 ft
2,952.8 ft
2,992.1 ft - La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4Ride to My Son
This morning, you cycle directly from your hotel out of Hoi An along small village roads before making your way up the Thu Bon River by roads and farm lanes. The ride is a fascinating immersion in the region’s ecosystem and surrounding agrarian economy, inextricably tied to the natural cycles of the tides, seasonal rains and jungle flora.
Eventually, you arrive at My Son, the ancient capital of the Cham civilisation, which ruled this region until some 500 years ago. Although some of the temples were destroyed by American bombs, many remain, conveying the prosperity and artistry of the Champa Kingdom. Enjoy lunch before visiting the site on foot.
In the afternoon, transfer by van (just over one hour) back to Hoi An. Dinner is at your own expense tonight, so get adventurous and try the delicious Vietnamese food on offer at Hoi An’s markets and riverside restaurants! Your guides will be happy to recommend some of their favorites.- 29.2 miles
- 98.4 ft
761.2 ft
662.7 ft - La Charm Hoi An Hotel & Spa
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Day 5Hoi An - My Lai - Quang Ngai
You cycle out of Hoi An and cross the Cua Dai Bridge, which spans high above the Thu Bon River, with impressive views of the open ocean and the Cham Islands in the distance offshore. You have a pleasant ride on quiet rural riverside roads, interacting with friendly local farmers, eventually reaching the village of Tam Thanh to enjoy the beach and a lunch of local seafood.
You then transfer around 1.5 hours and spend the afternoon at My Lai, where you visit the memorial and museum at the site of one of the worst massacres of the Vietnam-America War. A final 30-minute drive brings you to the coast of Quang Ngai, where you spend the night at a beautiful waterfront resort.- 35.4 miles
- 6.6 ft
1,338.6 ft
1,332 ft - Cocoland River Beach Resort and Spa
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 6Quang Ngai - Quy Nhon
This morning, take a 2.5-hour van transfer to reach ideal cycling roads further south. Hop on your bike and embark on a varied ride through rolling coastlines, lush rice paddies, salt flats, fishing villages, and a series of small passes, each less than 70 meters in elevation, acting as natural gateways to secluded beach communities.
Your destination is Quy Nhon, a city with a rich history as an American port and supply center during the Vietnam War and a refuge for thousands displaced by the intense countryside bombings. Today, it thrives as a mid-sized hub for agriculture and fisheries in Binh Duong Province. The ride concludes near a large river estuary with views of Quy Nhon’s skyline, followed by a short transfer to your hotel in the city center.
In the evening, explore the city’s vibrant side streets and waterfront promenade before enjoying a well-deserved dinner at one of your guide’s favorite local restaurants!- 42.3 miles
- -26.2 ft
1,525.6 ft
1,551.8 ft - Anya Hotel
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 7Quy Nhon - Tuy Hoa
You transfer 45 minutes out of the city of Quy Nhon to a panoramic inland road along the floor of the Ky Lo River valley. The terrain is green and gently rolling, with beautiful views of the highland foothills as you pass through a mix of tribal and Viet villages on this smooth, gently sloping road. Leaving the valley after about 50 km, you wind your way on quiet trails along a lagoon surrounded by farmland, with energetic market villages along the way, ending with an impressive section along the coast as you enter the coastal city of Tuy Hoa, past a series of modern sculptures on its newly-beautified waterfront.
Your stylish hotel is within walking distance of the sea and the city core, giving you a chance to experience another of Central Vietnam’s lesser-known but rising cities.- 55.3 miles
- -91.9 ft
1,729 ft
1,820.9 ft - APEC Mandala Phu Yen
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 8Tuy Hoa - Whale Island
Cycling directly from your hotel, you wind your way out of Tuy Hoa. After a flat 30 km, you tackle a solid challenge as you ascend the Ca Pass towards Vung Ro Bay. Along the way, you pass villages nestled in coves and rugged headlands jutting out into the sea. Your ride finishes at Dai Lanh Beach, where you pause for lunch before taking a 30-minute vehicle transfer to a nearby port. Here, you board a boat and cruise to Hon Ong (also known as Whale Island) — a small, pristine, tropical paradise where you wrap up your Central Vietnam adventure with two nights at a secluded eco-resort.
The concept here is comfort meets back-to-nature: don’t expect air conditioning, a TV, or reliable Wi-Fi, but instead enjoy rustic bungalows, wholesome food, and the quiet, undisturbed beauty of island life.- 35.4 miles
- -13.1 ft
2,053.8 ft
2,066.9 ft - Whale Island Resort
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 9Whale Island Rest Day
The day is yours to enjoy Whale Island at your leisure. This 900-hectare island is pristine and uninhabited apart from the resort, making it a sanctuary for all forms of life. Above the water, a network of scenic hiking trails cuts through lush greenery and rocky headlands. Below the surface, protected coral reefs offer world-class snorkeling right off the shore. Paddling out into the calm waters by kayak is another fantastic way to soak in the secluded surroundings at your own pace. Activities can be arranged and paid for directly with the resort. Lunch is on your own, but you’ll gather for your farewell dinner in the evening.
- Whale Island Resort
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 10Whale Island – Nha Trang