Vietnam Cycling Tour 4 days: Hoian & Hue

Pick-up at the hotel and take a cycling tour around the countryside of Hoi An:  ride the gently rolling outskirt of Hoi An to see a peaceful countryside of Vietnam, passing through traditional rice paddies, the river, shrimp farms interspersed with ancestral tombs, water buffaloes and hundreds of smiling children. At the end of the tour, you will stop at the famous Thanh Ha pottery village. Overnight at hotel in Hoian
 
Cycling Distance:  + 15 km  ~ 1,5 hour
 

Starting from Vinh Dien T-junction and following a peaceful road, cycle north-west, sometimes through flat and sometimes through hilly terrain, across bridges, through beautiful villages and along green rice fields... After a short photo stop at Bang An tower and Bo Bo mountain, continue cycling to Phong Nam village.  Upon arrival at the village, walk around the village, talk to local people and witness the daily life of villagers.  Transfer to Hue with a stop on Hai Van Pass and in Lang Co fishing village. Located in Central Vietnam, Hue was the former capital of the last Dynasty of Vietnam and has an elegant setting on the banks of the Huong Giang or Perfume River surrounded by lush green hills. Founded as a Royal city in 1687, this small and quiet city is known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen dynasty. The city has preserved its cultural heritage including music, the arts and many other traditions and is probably the best place in Vietnam to get a sense of the past and imperial court life. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
 
Cycling Distance:  + 30 km  ~ 3,5 hours
 

Starting in the heart of Hue, cycle across the Perfume River to the old quarter of Hue. Continue north-west along the romantic river up to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Visit the pagoda and then cycle to the tomb of emperor Minh Mang, passing through fishing villages on the bank of the Perfume River, rice paddy fields, old temples and hills covered with eucalyptus trees. Visit the tomb, set amidst a lush pine hill by the river and considered to be one of the most beautiful mausoleums. Each ruler of the Imperial City built his own tomb during his reign. Transfer back to Hue. In the afternoon, visit the Hue Citadel. The Hue Citadel is situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River and built by Emperor Gia Long it was designed for the exclusive use of the Emperor and his household. The Citadel is a square 2 km wall  encompassing 3 walled enclosures; the Citadel, Kinh Thanh Hue, the Yellow Imperial city, Hoang Thanh and in the centre the Forbidden Purple city Tu Cam Thanh where the Emperor lived. The Hue royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Overnight at hotel in Hue
 
Cycling Distance:  + 18 km  ~ 3 hours
 

Morning after breakfast transfer to Hue Airport for your departure flight. End of our service