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Cycle Tour of the Central Coast of Vietnam

Duration: 10 days 9 nights

Destination: Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Quang Ngai - Quy Nhon - Dai Lanh - Nha Trang

The bicycle is still the most common form of transport in Vietnam, which makes cycling in Vietnam a wonderful experience. The starting point is the old capital of the Ngu Yen Dynasty, Hue

Overview

  • Day 1: Hue
  • Day 2: Hue – Danang 110 km (B,L)
  • Day 3: Danang – Hoi An 35 km (B, L)
  • Day 4: Hoi An 54 km (B,L)
  • Day 5: Hoi An – Quang Ngai 46 km (B,L)
  • Day 6: Quang Ngai – Qui Nhon 70 km (B,L)
  • Day 7 Qui Nhon - Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) 80 km (B,L)
  • Day 8: Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) - Whale Island 58 km (B,L)
  • Day 9: Whale Island (B,L)
  • Day 10: Whale Island - Nha Trang (B)

Iteniraries

-Day 1: Hue
Meet in Hue. Afternoon free for sightseeing to the many mausoleums and Pagoda’s surrounding Hue. Over nite in Hue

-Day 2: Hue – Danang 110 km (B,L)
Follow along coast passing dunes scattered with mini mausoleums, pagodas and war memorials. Climb up Hai Van pass (10 km climb). Cycle down pass to Danang. Over nite in Danang

-Day 3: Danang – Hoi An 35 km (B, L)
Short ride to Hoi An taking in the Marble mountains and China Beach. Continue to cycle to Hoi An on a country road Afternoon free in Hoi An.Over nite in Hoian

-Day 4: Hoi An 54 km (B,L)
Avoiding busy H1, ride to My Son along scenic country back roads past paddy fields and through eucalyptus forest. Cycle alongside Song Tranh River and arrive at My Son. Have lunch before spending afternoon visiting site. Transfer by support vehicle back to Hoi An in the afternoon. Over nite in Hoian

-Day 5: Hoi An – Quang Ngai 46 km (B,L)
Transfer to Quang Ngai. Ride to My Lai, visit memorial and museum Continue cycling on into Vietnamese countryside and visit pagoda. Loop back through rural villages to hotel. Over nite in Quang Ngai

-Day 6: Quang Ngai – Qui Nhon 70 km (B,L)
Transfer 30km out of town past Highway 1. Turn off main road and cycle loop to Ba To Town. Cycle back to H1 at Duc Pho and transfer to Qui Nhon. Visit Leper hospital.Over nite in Qui Nhon

-Day 7 Qui Nhon - Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) 80 km (B,L)
Avoid main highway and ride at Dieu Tri along remote road alongside railway. Loop back to main highway and transfer or ride last hour to Tuy Hoa.Over nite in Tuy Hoa

-Day 8: Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) - Whale Island 58 km (B,L)
Ride through rice fields in valley to Dai Lanh Beach where we stop for refreshments and a swim Continue riding along coast before turning off on Hon Gom peninsular road. After the ride head to Whale Island. Over nite in hotel on the island

-Day 9: Whale Island (B,L)
Free time on Whale Island. Possibilities for snorkeling or Scuba diving. Meet in evening for farewell dinner.

-Day 10: Whale Island - Nha Trang (B)
Transfer back to mainland and onto Nha Trang airport for onward connections.End of services.

Tour information:

Total Distance - 459 km
Number of cycling days - Five full days and two half-days
Road Surface - This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Support - One or two 8-seat air-conditioned transit vans converted to take bikes and bikers.
Group - Minimum 4. Maximum 16.
Staff - Groups will be led by our local guide and our local support team.
Children - Children under 18 years old are not allowed to join this tour.
 

Inclusion

  • All hotels (twin, double share superior room in 2 or 3 star hotels) and meals specified
  • Cycle support by a/c vehicles
  • All water and snacks whilst riding
  • All entrances to museums and sites mentioned
  • Vietnamese English speaking guide
  • All meals mentioned

Exclusion

  • International Flights
  • Departure Tax
  • Visa Fees
  • Bike hire or spares
  • Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
  • Tips for guides.-Personal travel insurance
  • Any services not mentioned in itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1: Hue
  • Day 2: Hue – Danang 110 km (B,L)
  • Day 3: Danang – Hoi An 35 km (B, L)
  • Day 4: Hoi An 54 km (B,L)
  • Day 5: Hoi An – Quang Ngai 46 km (B,L)
  • Day 6: Quang Ngai – Qui Nhon 70 km (B,L)
  • Day 7 Qui Nhon - Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) 80 km (B,L)
  • Day 8: Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) - Whale Island 58 km (B,L)
  • Day 9: Whale Island (B,L)
  • Day 10: Whale Island - Nha Trang (B)