Vietnam Essential Cycling Adventure

This morning, we head south from Saigon to Cai Be, a busy river town. We’ll bike past green rice fields, farms, and villages in the Mekong Delta. Along the way, we’ll visit a Cao Dai temple, try local dragon fruit and Durian, and reach Can Tho, a bustling port city, by late afternoon for two nights.

Tonight, relax on a small boat, enjoy dinner and drinks as we cruise during sunset.

We start the day by biking from the hotel to a nearby ferry that crosses the Mekong for our last day of cycling in the Delta. This region has many sites from Khmer rule, and around 1.5 million people of Cambodian descent live here today.

We’ll cycle through the green Delta area, visit some islands, and have lunch at a local home. After eating, we’ll take a 1 hour and 15-minute boat ride back to Can Tho, arriving in the afternoon to relax at the hotel.

We’ll get up early to see a unique floating market in Can Tho, Vietnam. You’ll have free time to relax or explore before we fly to Da Nang and then go to Hue for a two-night stay.

Tonight, unwind at our peaceful resort on the outskirts of Hue.

Today we’ll bike around historic Hue. We’ll visit the Citadel, a UNESCO site, witness traditional and French influences, and see the Thien Mu Pagoda by the Perfume River. After lunch, we’ll boat along the river and visit sacred tombs of emperors. The bike ride will take us through scenic farmland and rice fields.

Tonight, a local family will host us for dinner, sharing Hue’s cuisine secrets and stories.

This morning, we’ll stretch before leaving Hue to start our ride over Vietnam’s famous Hai Van Pass. The 21-kilometer road includes a 10-kilometer climb with stunning views of the coast.

After crossing the pass, we bike towards Da Nang for lunch and then travel to Hoi An. In Hoi An, we’ll check into our hotel and take a walking tour of the Old Town, discovering hidden spots and trying local snacks. The day ends with a delicious dinner featuring Hoi An specialties. This is the first of 3 nights in Hoi An’s historic center.

You’ll start biking from the hotel, passing through villages, farms, and rice fields to reach the My Son ruins, a UNESCO site built by the Cham people. After exploring, we’ll return to Hoi An by van.

In Hoi An, you’ll meet students and artisans from Reaching Out Vietnam, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities. You’ll have the evening free for dinner in Hoi An, where you’ll find plenty of restaurant choices, and your guides can help with recommendations.

We’ll take a short walk from the hotel to the dock where our kayaks are parked. Then, we’ll paddle down the Tu Bon River towards the sea, passing by Hoi An’s waterfront and a mangrove forest. After about 1.5 hours, we’ll arrive at the Red Bridge Cooking School for an award-winning cooking class with lunch included. Later, we’ll return to the hotel.

In the late afternoon, we’ll have a quick ride to Tra Que, a highly-rated organic vegetable farm village near Hoi An. Local hosts will demonstrate their farming methods and prepare a special dish for the group. To end our Vietnam adventure, we’ll have a farewell dinner with a delicious meal.

Enjoy an early breakfast followed by a visit to our favorite Vietnamese coffee shop, owned by one of the country’s top coffee roasters. You’ll be treated to a private coffee tasting session featuring both traditional and modern styles. Experience making Vietnamese egg and filter coffee yourself.

Afterward, you’ll have time to return to the hotel for final packing or leisurely exploration of the Old Quarter. Transfers to Da Nang airport are available throughout the day.