World Heritage Ride Of Hue And Hoi An

Destinations: Hue, Hoian

Starts Hue

Ends Hoian

Trip overview

Your journey begins in Hue as you cycling amid the remnants of Vietnam’s bygone royal elite, uncovering mysteries of the country’s rich past. You then cycle south along a sandy peninsular on quiet country roads passing small fishing villages and the city of tombs. Tackle the Hai Van pass with sweeping views along the coast and into the central highlands on your way to Hoi An, a quaint and once flourishing trading port for merchants from around the world. To complete your World Heritage tour cycle from Hoi An to My Son, an important Hindu temple complex of the Cham people, a once powerful and dominant empire in the region. The complex houses many temples constructed as a religious center for the Cham people between the 7th and 12th centuries.

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Trip Inclusion

3 stars hotels based on twin/double sharing
Meals as specified on the program
Travel in appropriate air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers.
Domestic Air ticket, economy class.
The services of experienced English-speaking local guides.
All entrance fees, visits, boat trip and activities mentioned on the program.
VAT and other taxes.

Trip Exclusions

Deluxe accommodation choices also available upon request.
Single supplement
International flight tickets or visas.
Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses.
Personal travel insurance.
Supplements on peak day like Xmas, New Year and public holiday

Thing To Carry

Track pants and cotton T-shirt
Extra pair of clothes
Sunscreen/cap
Rain coat/Poncho in monsoons
Moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days prior: free cancellation
From 7 to 30 days prior: 50% of total rates.
Less than 7 days prior: 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates.

Confirmation Policy

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking and a full refund will be processed.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Full Day Cycling Exploration In Hue (B)

Today we cycle from the hotel to experience some of Hue’s most important cultural sites. First stop will be the Imperial Citadel modeled after the Forbidden City in China. While much of this site was destroyed during the Tet Offensive you will gain a clear understanding of how the Royal family lived in the peek of their rule. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument, take a boat trip on Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda. Continue to cycle to Ming Mang mausoleum and loop back across the perfume river to Hue via the mausoleum of Khai Dinh. Cycling distance: 30km (more cycling if less time at sites, this is flexible depending on the group)

Day 2: Cycle A Country Loop Of Hue (B)

This morning we cycle a country loop of Hue through lush countryside on a mix of footpaths and quiet country lanes to the traditional village of Phuoc Tich. The route follows back roads passing through many untouched villages and local markets (Catholic village, bamboo making village, incense making village….) Many homes in Phouc Tich date back 200 years and highlight traditional feng shui design. Enjoy a traditional lunch with Uncle Ho Van Te and learn more about this rich and culturally significant village. In the afternoon loop back toward Hue along quiet country lanes.

Overnight in Hue Distance: 50km

Day 3: Hue - Hoi An (B)

Drive by bus beyond the city limits of Hue to avoid the busy traffic. Begin riding off the beaten track for 40 km along a picturesque, very narrow peninsular road from Thuan An beach to Vinh Loc. Hop on a local ferry to cross the estuary of the Perfume River before joining Highway 1. From here transfer or cycle to the start of today’s three hill climbs! After the first two moderate climbs of 2-3km a piece, cruise down to stunning Lang Co Beach for a rest/ swim and lunch before tackling the final hill of the day – the Hai Van or Pass of Ocean Clouds. Now that the new tunnel through the mountain is completed, the 11km of uphill will be on a quiet section of road. The gradient is manageable and the views breathtaking! Transfer the rest of the way to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site Overnight in Hoi An Cycling distance: 50-100km

Day 4: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B)

Staying another night in Hoi An, we ride out of town to visit My Son, the ancient centre of Cham civilization. The ride is worth the effort in itself and is arguably one of the best of the trip. We transfer out of town to avoid the highway before cycling along scenic country back roads winding around fields of rice and through eucalyptus forest, passing many scenic villages. The road climbs away from the coast offering stunning views. As we ride the road cuts a gorge through the lush jungle alongside the Song Tranh River. Eventually we arrive at My Son, which was once Champa’s religious complex. Although many of the temples were destroyed during the war, there is still enough of the archaeological site to impress most visitors. We take lunch before spending the afternoon visiting the site. In the afternoon we transfer by bus back to Hoi An. Spend last of the day wandering around and enjoying the sights and atmosphere. The town was known as Faifo to early western traders and was one of Southeast Asia’s major trading ports during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was an important point of call for Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese traders and the architecture reflects its cosmopolitan past. More than anywhere in Vietnam, Hoi An retains the feel of the past. There are over 844 structures of historical significance. Overnight in Hoi An Cycling distance: 50km

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