Our Ancient Vietnam bike tour starts in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, an area of many tiny streets each devoted to a different trade. From here we fly to Hue, (cost included) the one time capital of the southern part of Vietnam. The Walled Citadel is a must to visit. Our bike ride follows the coast South via the Hai Van Pass and fascinating Hoi An – where we have a rest day – to the beach resort of Nha Trang.
Day 1 HANOI. You will be met at the airport and taken on a short sightseeing tour of Hanoi. We recommend you add a few extra days in Hanoi and the World Heritage Park of Halong Bay before the tour.
Day 2 Hue. This morning we fly to Hue to commence the cycling tour (flight included in tour price). We will fit you to your bikes before a welcome dinner featuring traditional music. The city is built on the banks of the Perfume River and steeped in 3,000 years of history.
Day 3 + 4: HOI AN. We tackle the Hai Van Pass, then cycle on a great quiet road into town. The view from the top of the pass is outstanding and well worth the effort. We have a free day to explore this delightful town with its street side cafes, artists and markets.
Day 5: SA HUYNH Cycle on a delightful little road into the countryside. Take an optional side trip to the My Lai Massacre site.
Day 6: QUI NHON. We drive from town to commence cycling on an attractive minor road. Few tourists stop on this stretch of road, so you can enjoy the contact with friendly local Vietnamese people.
Day 7: TUY HOA. Cycle through cassava and sugar plantations, along a quite rural road. We stop for lunch at Me Trang Cafe
Day 8 + 9 + 10 NHA TRANG. Enjoy jungle and bay views as you cycle to Vung Ro Bay and up to the top of Ca Pass. Nha Trang is the coastal capital of Khanh Hoa province. We have a full day to explore the islands of Nha Trang Bay by private boat, with time to visit a fishing village, an aquarium and snorkelling.
Accommodation: Carefully chosen very comfortable character hotels that are well located.
