Vietnam Mountain Bike Tours
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Cycle Vietnam's Central Coast
Overview | Itinerary
The intriguing Central Coast Adventure is packed with cultural points of interest and scenic rides. From the historic monuments of Hoi An and Hue to the relaxing beaches of Whale Island, this adventure is a delight for everyone wishing to explore the heart of Vietnam.
The starting point for this adventure is the old capital of the Ngu Yen Dynasty, in Hue. The cycling starts with a ride through the Vietnamese country side with a challenging climb over Hai Van pass where the paddy fields and eucalyptus forest provide stunning views as we climb away from the coast. Passing rural villages on quiet back roads, the peacefulness of the surroundings are in sharp contrast to our destination of My Lai, the site of one of the worst massacres of the American/Vietnam War. The cycle ride is packed with history, culture, some superb cycling and, ending at the beach, this trip has it all.
TRIP PROFILE
Our biking adventure takes us from Hue to Nha Trang by bus, boat and bike. We cycle a little under 470 kilometres in 8 cycling days. Lots of time on this tour is spent sight seeing and exploring Vietnam. Participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group. There is one long day with a 10 kms climb at the end, and fit and experienced riders usually find it sufficiently challenging. Fast cyclists can ride at their own pace
Our route is designed to take us off the main roads as much as possible, and we explore scenic back roads. We spend very little time on busy Highway One, cycling only on the quiet and particularly scenic sections instead.
Support will be supplied by an air-conditioned support bus that travels behind the group at all times.
Overview
Total Distance: 473 Kilometres
Number of Days: 10 days / 9 nights
Number of Cycling Days: Four full-days and four half-days
Road Surface: This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Support: This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Group Size: Minimum 2. Maximum 16.
Staff: International cycling leader (for groups of 8 or more), plus a Vietnamese cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 4-7 will be led by our local guide and support team.
Food: All meals are included starting with dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 10, except dinner on day 4.
Difficulty: moderate
Notes
This cycle ride can be incorporated into a Symbiosis tailor made holiday to Vietnam that can be adapted and tailored to meet your dates, preferences and passions. Please contact one of our bespoke holiday planners to create the ideal itinerary for you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hue
Meet in Hue, the old capital of the Ngu Yen Dynasty, for a city tour by bicycle.
Day 2: Hue ~ Lang Co
From Hue we follow the coast as we ride on roads shaded by coconut palms, and dunes scattered with mini mausoleums, pagodas and war memorials. Overnight at resort on Lang Co Beach.
Day 3: Lang Co ~ Hoi An
Climb Hai Van Pass for superb views of the bay and ride downhill to Danang for lunch. Cycle to China Beach and then on country roads to UNESCO Heritage Site of Hoi An.
Day 4: Hoi An & My Son
From Hoi An we ride on country back roads past paddy fields to visit My Son, the ancient centre of Cham civilization and return to Hoi An early afternoon.
Day 5: Hoi An ~ My Lai
In the morning we transfer from Hoi An to Quang Ngai where we ride to My Lai, the site of one of the worst massacres of the American War, and then through the Vietnamese countryside.
Day 6: My Lai ~ Ba To
Today we leave early for the journey to Qui Nhon and cycle a loop to Ba To Town, riding on quiet back roads where people are unaccustomed to the sight of western cyclists.
Day 7: Ba To ~ Tuy Hoa
Ride from Dieu Tri along a remote but well surfaced road. The terrain is gently rolling, with beautiful views of the foothills of the highlands. Transfer to avoid the highway to our hotel at Tuy Hoa.
Day 8: Tuy Hoa ~ Whale Island
On our last cycling we ride from our hotel and soon have the encroaching mountains on both sides as we ride through a network of lush rice fields in the valley. We ride to the Hon Gom peninsula and take a boat to Whale Island.
Day 9: Whale Island
Today is free on Whale Island to relax on the beach, do some snorkeling or scuba diving.
Day 10: Whale Island ~ Nha Trang
We transfer back to the mainland and then onto Nha Trang for any onward connections.
* To get to meeting point on day 1 you can fly to Hue from Saigon or Hanoi (not included in price but these flights can be arranged by Symbiosis).
ADDITIONAL FACTS & FIGURES
Total Distance: 473 Kilometres
Number of Days: 10 days / 9 nights
Number of Cycling Days: 4 full-days and 4 half-days
Road Surface: This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Support: This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Group Size: Minimum 4. Maximum 16.
Staff: Groups of 6 or more - Western cycling leader plus a Vietnamese cycling guide. Drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 4-5 will be led by a local guide and support team.
Food: All meals are included except breakfast on day 1, lunch on day 1, 9 and 10 and dinner on Day 4 and 10.
Extra Costs:
- Single Supplement: $385
- Bike Hire: $170
Notes
Single Room Supplement: $360; Bike Hire: $185
* NOTE. Prices indicated on this website are shown as a guideline only and may be subject to currency fluctuations, banking fees and other changes outside our control. Pricing information is available in
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