Cycling And Swimming Along Vietnam Central Coast 10 Days

Leaving Hue, riding cross some mountainous area (approximately 60 kilometres in total), passing through rural villages, rice paddy fields, rivers and forests. Today be big on riding and big on spectacular views. You will have lunch enroute.

We ride to Phuoc Tuong Hill and then transfer the final 40 km to Lang Co Beach.

Arrive at resort in Lang Co. Relax yourself and dinner on your own.

• Accommodation: Lang Co Beach Resort or Similar
• Road transfer distance: Approx. 40kms/25 miles
• Cycling distance: Approx. 65kms/40 miles

When ready, we saddle up and over Hai Van pass (Ocean Cloud) praised by BBC’s Top Gear as the most beautiful coastal mountain road in the world. We will ride uphill to Hai Van Pass, which is a 10-km climb and ascends 550 m. It is a gradual climb with many switchbacks, and once at the top, you get superb views, well worth the ride. Then we ride downhill to Danang, our destination for lunch.

After lunch, we have a flat and very scenic ride to Hoi An. It is just a short distance to the Marble Mountains, an outcrop of five rocks said to represent the five elements, (Wood, Water, Metal, Fire, and Earth). There will be plenty of well-earned breaks along the way to take in the views, snap some photos, and rehydrate. 

After the rewarding vistas on the cycle in, you’ll also be spoiled with the town of Hoi An – with lantern-lit streets, vibrant markets, skilled tailors, artisan shops, ancient houses, colourful temples and beautiful smiles, it’s a Vietnamese wonderland. There are over 844 structures of historical significance, and most people spend the day wandering around and enjoying the sights and atmosphere.

Take the evening to soak up the atmosphere, or just rest your legs at a local restaurant after a day’s riding.

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
• Cycling distance: Approx. 55kms/34 miles

8:30am our tour guide will will pick up you at your hotel, transfer to our bike store for bike fitting and pedal the back-streets from Hoi An to Cam Kim.
From here, we will leave on cycle to discover the authentic countryside and islands. During the tour, you will ride the quiet paths through the small fishing villages, local farms and fields. We will discover how wooden river boats are made, see and learn the secret of weaving the colorful straw “Hoi An” sleeping mats. You also have opportunity to visit local family, try local wine and meet wonderful people.
We will have plenty of time to chat with locals and learn about their way of life before taking a boat ride from the island to Hoi An, discover even more of the delta and the waterways of Thu Bon river. The boat trip will take approximately 20 minutes, very scenic with local life played out along the shores.  
Enjoy a delicous home-cooked meal at local family. 

In the afternoon, cycling back to Hoi An and free yourself to discover the ancient town, recharge to get energy for a long ride tomorrow.

• Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

• Cycling distance: Approx. 30kms/18 miles

Continue south, down scenic Highway 1A on the road to Quy Nhon, one of the routes that is less visited by travelers. Cycle from Hoi An to Ha Lam past paddy fields, observe the people's daily life.

Then our minivan will pick us up to go to the road before climbing back on the bikes to cycle to the coastal city of Quy Nhon (total cycling today is approximately 60 kilometres). The city is filled with long stretches of beach and relaxed boulevards, and as it’s pretty undiscovered by visitors, is a great place to get an authentic slice of coastal life.

• Accommodation: Casa Marina Resort or similar
• Cycling distance: Approx. 60kms/18 miles

Enjoy a free day to do as you like in Quy Nhon. Set out for snorkeling tour or scuba diving which is best thing to do in Quy Nhon. Go for a bike ride through the countryside or just relax on the beach today. The day is yours to arrange as you like.

• Accommodation: Casa Marina Resort or similar

The fourth day’s ride is along on a unique little road that follows the Reunification Express Railway. We will be transferred out of town to avoid the main highway and start riding along a remote, but well-maintained road running alongside the tracks.

The terrain is gently rolling, with beautiful views of the highland foothills. We pass a mix of tribal and Viet villages. Ubiquitous buffalos and barefoot children trot across your trail. Soon, we loop back to the main highway with a small climb and descent to finish the ride. Our minivan will transfer us about one hour to Tuy Hoa, one of the most rural regions in Vietnam.

Tuy Hoa isn’t on the radar, and perhaps that is enough to attract some curious travellers. Finding yourself the only foreign visitor in a little visited destination can be memorable in itself. It is worth getting off the highway and taking these back roads along the coast for a more memorable drive dotted with empty, windswept beaches.

• Accommodation: Sala Tuy Hoa Beach Hotel or similar
• Cycling distance: Approx. 80kms/49 miles

Tuy Hoa to Nha Trang biking route covers some of Vietnam’s most scenic coastline, featuring deserted blue lagoons and stone promontories overlooking the waters below. Fishing villages dot the coast here, their bays fills with brightly colored boats.

We ride from our hotel, and, after 20 km, the riding is very beautiful, with looming mountains on both sides and a network of lush rice fields across the valley. Lunch at scenic Dai Lanh Beach.

After lunch, continue riding along the coast and then turn on to the Hon Gom peninsular road for the final leg. This is our last day of riding along Vietnamese coast and it’s a long ride. Enjoy it to the fullest. Before arriving at Nha Trang, visit the famous Po Ngar Cham Towers, built between the 7th and 12th centuries and still actively used for worship.

Later take transfer to Nha Trang and settle into your chosen Nha Trang hotel. Spend days at leisure in Nha Trang’s popular beachside cafes, restaurants and bars where the fresh seafood is definitely worth a try or take a boat trip to see beautiful sunset.

• Accommodation: Diamond Bay Resort & Spa or similar
• Road transfer distance: 95kms/59 miles
• Cycling distance: Approx. 50kms/30 miles

Our support vehicle takes you from Nha Trang city to highway 1 (16 km) where we start the ride to Da Lat. Start biking on flat roads about 23 km in the first section. On the way you can see rice fields, mango plantations, sugarcane plantations.

We will then have a well-deserved 15 minute break before climbing up to the 29km Khanh Vinh pass. This is challenging and exhilarating in equal measure and it will be tiring so be prepared. However do not be worry, our vehicle is always behind you to support all the time when you feel tired. Although the pass is very long, the beautiful scenery of the National Park will make you forget the fatigue.  You will have time to relax and take some pictures.

At lunch, we will have picnic lunch on the top. Regain energy! After lunch, we get 4km downhill. We continue riding along the road of Nui Ba National Park. If you're lucky, you can see monkeys, many types of birds.

In the afternoon, we will bike through coffee plantations and villages of ethnic minorities. Finishing the trip when we are 50km from Da Lat city. Getting on the van and taking rest about 1 hour while driver take you to the hotel.

• Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
• Road transfer distance: Approx. 66kms/25 miles
• Cycling distance: Approx. 60kms/37 miles