Hoi An ancient town has become a top choice for international travelers due to its captivating beauty and the warm hospitality of its people. This enchanting destination offers a myriad of delights that make it a must-visit location for tourists from around the world.
One of the highlights of visiting Hoi An is the incredible food and the opportunity to take part in a cooking class. Hoi An is renowned for its delectable cuisine, which combines influences from multiple cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, and European. Travelers can indulge in mouthwatering dishes such as Cao Lau, White Rose Dumplings, and Banh Mi. Furthermore, participating in a cooking class allows tourists to learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine and recreate these incredible flavors at home.
Another extraordinary experience that leaves a lasting impression on travelers is a motorized boat trip and a basket boat show. Exploring Hoi An's waterways and witnessing the local fishermen skillfully navigate their basket boats is incredibly fun and entertaining. This unique activity offers an insight into the local way of life and fosters a deeper understanding of the region's rich fishing heritage.
Remarkably, within just a 15-kilometer radius, Hoi An boasts three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Alongside Hoi An itself, visitors can also explore the historical wonders of the Hue Citadel and the ancient ruins of My Son. Each of these sites offers a glimpse into Vietnam's rich history and cultural heritage, providing a truly immersive experience for travelers.
Moreover, the natural beauty of the area is awe-inspiring. The picturesque coastline, the challenge of the Sea Cloud pass, and the urban lagoon and swamps all contribute to the most beautiful atmosphere. Travelers can enjoy the stunning scenery while riding bicycles alongside friendly locals, making for an unforgettable journey.
Additionally, one of the advantages of traveling to Hoi An is its proximity to other major destinations in Vietnam. Visitors can easily access the bustling cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Nha Trang, as well as the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay. This convenience makes Hoi An an ideal base for exploring other parts of Vietnam while still being able to return to the tranquility and charm of this ancient town.
In fact, Hoi An ancient town is an irresistible combination of beauty, friendly locals, culinary delights, unique experiences, and convenient access to other captivating destinations in Vietnam. With its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, remarkable natural landscapes, and warm hospitality, it is no wonder that Hoi An has become the preferred choice for international travelers. Whether seeking cultural immersion, culinary adventures, or simply a breathtaking escape, exploring Hoi An and its surrounding regions by bike with Vietnam By Bike is an experience that will leave travelers with cherished memories for a lifetime. Below are our Top 10 Cycling Tours in Hoi An:
1/ Hoi An Bicycle Tour and Basket Boat Ride – Half Day Tour
Our friendly guide will pick up your group at the hotel/meeting point, transfer to our bike station for bike fitting, helmet..., and cycle the back-streets from Hoi An to the
countryside.
From here, we will cycle to discover the greener and less-touristy side of Hoi An, see charming villages, rice paddy fields, farmers and buffalos working in the fields... lots of opportunities for photos. Follow your guide to the fishing village, you'll be welcomed by local people and have some ice tea before stepping inside a round shaped bamboo boat, learn how to paddle and enjoy proceeding to the beautiful canals dotted with water coconut forest.
After bamboo basket riding, say goodbye to friendly locals and get on your bike to explore even more countryside on the way back to Hoi An. Tour ends at your hotel in Hoi An.
2/ My Son temples early morning guided tour
My Son Ruin and Its temples are fine to visit all year round, but can get very hot and crowded in mid-day. If you wish to see My Son without any other tourists then the early morning is better. Early morning is a good time to walk, hear the sound of nature and enjoy the nicest temperature of the day, with any good luck you will see a beautiful sunrise.
My Son was the religious center of Champa kingdom from the second century, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. It is older than some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. People consider My Son as the pre- Angkor in Vietnam as these towers and sanctuaries were built from the 4th to 13th century.
The tour departs at 5:00am: Our driver and private car will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to My Son temples in the lush tropical valley approximately 65 minutes away. Upon arrival into My Son, with your guide, you will take a guided tour, you walk along the jungle trails into the sanctuaries, giving you the opportunity to see and discover the old temples with its unique architecture, and learn about the history and culture of Champa. When you ready, get back to your car and take an hour drive back to Hoi An and to your hotel around 9:00 am
3/ Hoi An Afternoon Countryside and Sunset Tour
You are traveling to Hoi An, and you'd like to see its outdoors and countryside, but you are afraid of hot weather. This late afternoon and sunset tour is designed for you.
The tour starts at 3:00pm and finishes at 6:45pm.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel, transfer to the bike store, then get fitted with your bike and helmet and listen to a quick briefing.
Once you’re all set, cycle the back street to the paddy. Take photos of farmers and Buffalos in the open field before heading to the organic farm of Tra Que. We will visit a farmer family, have a fresh welcome drink and take a little walk to see their herb and vegetables farm.
Afterward, follow your guide, cycle zigzag on flat country lanes to An My village and through the palm forest of Cam Thanh.
Your bike ride ends at the bank of Thu Bon river where you will have delicious local food and fresh fruit for dinner.
Around 6:00 pm, you take a private boat to explore the sunset river and its water way, back to the old town around 6:45 pm while enjoying the magical lantern lights of Hoi An by night.
4/ Hoi An - My Son Cycling Tour
Pedal from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary on a half-day cycling tour that explores small villages and rural landscapes. You’ll cover roughly 25 km of quiet paths and country roads, getting an up-close look at daily life in the countryside, then visit the My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by thick jungle.
Itinerary:
Our cycling guide and driver pick you up at your hotel, transfer to our bicycle station, then get fitted with your bike and helmet and listen to a quick briefing. Once you’re all set, cycle the back street and along the quiet alleyways.
Following the Thu Bon river, we leave the city behind on our way to My Son, venturing off on to rural pathways accessible only to bicycles and motorbikes. We cycle through small villages, local farms, greeting farmers along our way. Depending on the season, we pass rice, corn and even peanut fields…
Stop along the way for a cold drink, fruit break to restore energy, before heading to the entrance to this UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll board an electric shuttle bus to the main ruins. Then we walk to discover the ruins, and you are encouraged to take your time and see things at your own pace. When you are ready, let your guide know and return to An by private support minivan.
5/ Hoi An - Lang Co - Hue Cycling
This two day fantastic cycling trip from Hoi An to Lang Co lagoon and to Hue. Great views throughout the ride and a great sampling of the terrain with mountain road, beach, rivers, forest and small country farms. The itinerary can be done in reverse as well, for those starting in Hue and wanting to end in Hoi An.
Day 1: Hoi An - Lang Co lagoon
8:00 leave Hoi An, and cycle the back roads along the coast, stopping for a visit to Marble Mountain, hike up the mountains to discover many natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. Continue to ride to Son Tra Peninsula to visit the 68m high buddha statue before heading up Hai Van pass, praised by BBC’s Top Gear as the most beautiful coastal mountain road in the world.
Enjoy a tasty picnic lunch in Hai Van mountain and have some time to relax at the best spot with a stupendous view. When ready, we ride downhill to Lang Co Lagoon. Check into the hotel and the remainder of the afternoon is free to rest and swim at Lang Co beach.
Cycling distance: (Min-Max: 45 -80km cycling)
Day 2: Lang Co - Hue
Cycle the scenic countryside lane from your hotel in Lang Co via Phuoc Tuong mountain to Hue. Today the ride is known to offer the most spectacular rural landscape of the whole Vietnam as we ride along the mountainside pass through rural villages, rice paddy fields, rivers and forests and so many water buffalos in the farm. Stop at Vinh Hien beach for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we ride on interesting village roads winding through green paddy fields to Thanh Toan Covered Bridge, an opportunity to chat with local people, visit the village communal houses before arriving at the historic capital of Hue.
Cycling distance: (Min-Max: 45 -92km cycling)
6/ Hoi An - Hue cycling
Cycle the most beautiful coastal mountain road between Hue and Hoi An. Fantastic views throughout the ride and a great sampling of the terrain with mountain road, beach, rivers, forest and small country farms. This is the physically challenging part of our biking day trip. Be fit for this fabulous biking route.
8:00 leave Hoi An, and cycle the coast road along the china beach, stopping for drinks by the beach before heading up and over Hai Van pass, praised by BBC’s Top Gear as the most beautiful coastal mountain road in the world.
We avoid the traffic on Highway 1 and take the scenic countryside lane and enjoy some of the most impressive landscapes in Vietnam. We stop at Lang Co beach for a seafood lunch. After lunch we continue along the rim of Lang Co lagoon through small fishing villages, up and over Phu Gia mountain pass. then transfer by minivan the last section to the historic capital of Hue.
7/ Hoi An Countryside and Island Discovery
Explore the beautiful islands and countryside of Cycling Hoi An: Cycling through rice fields, villages, and enjoying delicious noodles at a local house. At the end of the tour, we take a boat ride on the Thu Bon river back to Hoi An. Small-group tour, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
Our friendly guide will pick up your group at the hotel/meeting point, transfer to our bike store for bike fitting, helmet..., and cycle the back-streets from Hoi An to Cam Kim island.
From here, we spend a morning on bicycle to discover local farms, rivers, canals and rural villages. We will learn the secret of weaving the colorful straw sleeping mats, see how wooden boats are made, farmers and buffalos working in rice fields… lots of opportunities for photography.
On the way we stop at a local house for a short break, we will chat with wonderful people, try home-made wine, ice tea and have plenty of time to learn about their way of life.
Around 11:30 am, we meet the noodle making family, learn how to make Mi Quang/Hoi An traditional noodle, and enjoy what they have made for lunch. Afterwards, we load all our bicycles on a private boat and enjoy the boat ride returning towards Hoi An. Tour ends at your hotel in Hoi An.
8/ Cycling Hoi An to Hue 2 days
Day 1: Hoi An - Hue Citadel Cycling
Leaving Hoi An at 8am to get up north of the Coastal Beach & start cycling along the flat region in the small valley before speeding up to challenge over the Hai Van Pass on the 500 m above the sea level which summit was voted the most beautiful coast road in the world. You then turn on to the backroads and lagoon side with a short stop to snap the picturesque scenery and stunning landscapes near the lunch spot in Lang Co Beach.
Following the rest, you have another opportunity to pedal through the famous fishing village Named Lang Co and ride further after the Phu Gia is a good place to pack the bicycle to be transferred to the center of the historic Hue City. Overnight in Asia Hue Hotel.
Day 2: Hue Citadel Cycling
In this morning, you will be biked along the legend Perfume River to Ha Khe Hill for a sight visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, then rolling down on backroads to the Nguyễn Dynasty Tombs at Tu Duc and Incense village, and continue paddling to the modernest Khai Dinh Tomb with a short stops at the esplanade architecture and observe hill before end of our service around 17h.
9/ Cycling Hoi An to Hue 3 days
Day 1: Hue Citadel Cycling (L, D/Cycling 45 km)
In this morning, you will be biked along the legend Perfume River to Ha Khe Hill for a sight visiting Thien Mu Pagoda, then rolling down on backroads to the Nguyễn Dynasty Tombs at Tu Duc and Incense village, and continue paddling to the modernist Khai Dinh Tomb with a short stops at the esplanade architecture and observe hill of Vọng Cảnh. Overnight at Park View 4 star hotel in Hue.
Day 2: Hue cycle to Hoi An (B, L, D/Cycling 65 km)
Enjoy a short transfer to coastal roads in Vietnam and starting your first day of cycling is off the beaten track along a picturesque lane shaded by coconut palms running alongside the peninsula from Thuan An beach to Phuoc Tuong Pass. This cycling enables you to pause on the way to explore some of the hundreds of ancestral tombs scattered across the high sand dunes. Stop for lunch at Lang Co beach before you have one of the biggest challenges of rolling hills 12 km to the peak of Hai Van. The Hai van pass is a real challenge for you. Then going down 12 km to Danang city before a transfer to HoiAn. Overnight at Vinh Hung 4 star resort in Hoi An.
Day 3: Hoi An Walking & Cooking & Boating (B, L/Cycling 35 km)
♻️ In the morning: You will enjoy an Ancient Hoian walking tour around this enchanting port town. Follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architecture and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the local fish market … Around the town we can see numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like.
♻️ In the afternoon: Cycle to Tra Que village. Join the farmers in farming, sowing, watering, picking vegetables and many other gardening activities. Next up, Hoi An boat tour! Follow your guide to the banks of the Thu Bon River to take to the waterways and discover even more of the area. Cruise the river, watch as the sun sets over the river, with bobbing local fishing boats adding to the atmosphere.
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