Meet and greet upon arrival at Danang Airport and transfer to Hoi An Vietnam, known to early Western merchants, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century. Hoi An has a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tiled-roof houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets is still virtually intact. Many of the houses were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters and pillars carved with ornamental designs. Lunch at local restaurant.
During a leisurely discovery tour on bike you will visit some of the historic merchant and community houses, places of worship, famous bridges and a brick and pottery village (7km cycling). Overnight in Hoi An.
DAY 2: HOIAN - HUE (B,L)
Cycle from Hoi An via Cua Dai Beach and along the coastline, passing pretty fishing villages, sand dunes and green casuarinas forests to visit Marble Carving village and China Beach. Continue by car to Danang and visit Cham Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Hue, the former royal city of the 13 ruling Nguyen dynasties. Overnight in Hue.
Cycle to visit the Imperial Citadel and the colorful Dong Ba Market. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue biking to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue, take a boat trip on the Perfume River with your bikes taken along, disembark and cycle 2km to visit the Tu Duc Tomb. Take a leisure ride of 15km in the rural area back to Hue city. Overnight in Hue.
DAY 4: DEPARTURE (B)
At leisure time until transfer to Hue Airport for departure
(note: transfer to Danang hotels or Danang International Airport can be arranged at surcharge).
Important Notice:
Cycling tours are organized for amateur cyclists with normal local bikes and without amenities for professional cyclists.
There is no car or van escort during cycling.
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