Start your day by cycling from your hotel to the nearby ferry stop, then hop aboard and quickly cross the Hau River into Vinh Long province. Pedal your way through the lush greenery, across intriguing islands and through historic sites dating back 800 years, to the rule of the Khmer Empire.
Savour a delicious home-cooked lunch during your travels, then return to the ferry to cruise back to your Can Tho hotel in the afternoon. Spend the evening at leisure and tuck into a hearty dinner at your hotel.
There’s no cycling planned for today, so it’s the perfect time to soak up the local culture and relax. Rise early for a trip to one of the few remaining traditional floating markets in Vietnam. Lose yourself in the colour and movement of this unique exchange, then spend your morning exploring at your leisure, or opt to relax by the pool, watching the world float by as you overlook the river.
Fill up with another delicious lunch, then transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Da Nang (DAD), where you’ll transfer to Hue and check into your hotel.
Discover ancient Hue today with a cycling tour of its spectacular historic sites. Ride through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Imperial City, a sprawling complex within the citadel of Hue that marks the former cultural and political heart of Vietnam. Uncover the complicated amalgamation of traditional Vietnamese and French colonial influences in the design and culture of this enchanting city, then ride on to the stunning seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda, perched above the Perfume River.
Transfer to a boat and glide along the river, then make landfall and gather your energy over lunch. Pedal to the nearby resting place of former emperors, honoured with majestic, sacred tombs, admiring the bucolic scenes of rice fields and farms as you pass through the surrounding countryside.
This evening, dine with a local family, tasting the aromatic flavours of traditional Hue cuisine as you swap stories with your welcoming hosts.
Fill up with a hearty breakfast before your big morning ride. Transfer to the starting point for the day’s cycling, then get pedalling as you travel the beloved Hai Van Pass. With 21 kilometres of scenic road – including 10 kilometres of steady climbing – this popular cycling route takes you through the Annamite mountain range with spectacular coastal views at your side.
Once you’ve covered the pass, it’s time to cycle onward to Da Nang for a well-deserved lunch of fresh seafood. Transfer onward to Hoi An and check in at your well-appointed hotel, then hit the streets for a walking tour of the enchanting Ancient Town. Once a bustling trading port, the city remains a unique melange of cultures, influences and traditions. Beautifully preserved ancient Japanese merchant houses and historic Vietnamese trading warehouses rub shoulders with grand Confucian temples to form a colourful tapestry. Sample delicious local snacks as you weave between these vibrant buildings and lively shopfronts.
In the evening, relish a sumptuous dinner of Hoi An specialties, then retire to your comfortable accommodation for a peaceful night of rest.
This morning, set out across the river and cycle past traditional villages, lush farms and serene rice fields, breathing fresh country air on your way to My Son.
Beginning construction as far back as the 4th Century, the Cham people – a kingdom pre-dating the Vietnamese and Khmer – spent the better part of a millennium elaborating on the designs for these Hindu temples. Though they now stand in moss-covered ruin, their extensive remains mark the largest site of Cham architecture.
Return to Hoi An by van transfer and stop at Reaching Out Vietnam, a social enterprise focused on supporting students and artisans with disabilities, providing the training and experience needed for meaningful employment and independence.
This evening, spend your time freely exploring the magical nightlife of Hoi An, seeking out fragrant food among the countless food vendors that populate the city.
Kick off your day with a short walk to the nearby dock, where you’ll climb into your kayak and paddle downstream towards the sea. Pass Hoi An’s historic waterfront as you float along the Thu Bon River, admiring mangrove forests on your way to Red Bridge Cooking School. Here, you’ll leave your kayak and join one of the school’s acclaimed cooking classes. Learn to prepare flavourful Vietnamese cuisine, then celebrate by dining on your creations.
Transfer back to your hotel for some time at leisure, then take a short trip to the village of Tra Que. Here, you will meet local farmers on a walking tour around the charming town, learning about the traditional harvesting methods. Savour the fresh produce as your friendly hosts prepare them for use in a village specialty dish.
This evening, partake in a farewell dinner with your fellow cyclists and toast to your Vietnam adventure.
Wake for an early breakfast and follow the smell of roasting coffee to one of Vietnam’s most acclaimed roasters, Phin Coffee. Join a private coffee tasting to sample the traditional and contemporary styles of roasting, then try your hand at preparing both Vietnamese filter coffee and egg coffee, the country’s famous specialty.
Return to your hotel with time for one last stroll around the beautiful Ancient Town, then take your transfer to Da Nang Airport (DAD), where your Vietnam voyage reaches the end of the road.