Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An bicycle tour: Temples & villages

Ride from mountains to ocean on country roads, stopping at ancient temples and fishing villages along the way.

This bicycle tour runs from Ho Chi Minh City north to Hoi An on the central coast, covering roughly 40–75 km per day on back roads and quiet country lanes. You ride at your own pace with a guide, staying in hotels along the route and visiting My Son Sanctuary, Po Nagar Cham Towers, and villages where the route passes through local life instead of around it. Accommodations, lunch and dinner on most days, bicycles, helmets and an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Saigon to Dalat 40km bike ride

• Early morning departure to Dalat
• Visit tropical orchid flower garden
• See unique Dalat colonial architecture
• Cycle country lanes near Langbian mountain

Day 2: Dalat to Nha Trang 75km bike ride

• Visit local market with souvenirs and shows
• Explore Po Nagar Cham Towers
• Cycle downhill through pine forests and villages
• Drive to Nha Trang in afternoon

Day 3: Nha Trang to Tuy Hoa 50km bike ride

• Drive to Hon Gom peninsula
• Cycle past shrimp farms on peninsula
• Visit ancient tower on seaside hill
• Cycle along coast and fishing villages
• Stop at Dai Lanh beach for swim and lunch

Day 4: Tuy Hoa to Qui Nhơn 70km bike ride

• Cycle on back roads through La Hai and Chi Thanh
• Visit Ba Na ethnic local villages
• Interact with local children and cows

Day 5: Qui Nhơn to Quang Ngãi 70km bike ride

• Visit historical site of Nguyen Dynasty brothers
• Cycle along Vietnam’s only coastal road
• Climb Thien An Mountain for panoramic view
• Visit ancient working pagoda
• Tour My Lai massacre memorial museum
• Swim and relax at beach
• Cycle through fishing villages back to hotel

Day 6: Quang Ngãi to Hoi An 45km bike ride

• Visit My Lai massacre site with guide
• Drive to Hoi An living museum
• Walking tour of Hoi An historic town
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge and market
• Explore Cua Dai beach and seafood stalls

Day 7: Hoi An to Mỹ Sơn 45km bike ride

• Visit My Son Sanctuary with tour guide
• Walking tour of Hoi An historic town
• Visit Cua Dai beach and seafood stalls

The experience

The trip starts early from Ho Chi Minh City with a drive straight to Dalat, where the first 40 km ride follows country lanes below Langbian mountain, past pine forests and colonial-era villas left from the French hill station. You'll pass flower gardens and a cream-painted art deco villa that once belonged to Bao Dai, Vietnam's last emperor. From there the route turns downhill (nearly 1,500 meters on the second day) through tea plantations and villages to the Po Klong Garai Cham Towers near Phan Rang, 13th-century brick temples built for Shiva, before a drive on to Nha Trang and its Po Nagar towers on a hill above the sea.

The middle stretch runs north along the coast through Tuy Hoa and Qui Nhon on roads that avoid the main highway. You'll ride past shrimp farms and fishing villages, stop at Dai Lanh beach for lunch and a swim, and pass through small Ba Na ethnic settlements where children run alongside to say hello. The itinerary includes a visit to the My Lai massacre memorial and museum near Quang Ngai, a 2 km climb to Thien An Mountain for views of the surrounding countryside, and a working pagoda. An air-conditioned vehicle covers the drive sections, such as the stretch that avoids Highway 1, and carries the bikes until you unload them for the next ride.

The final two days reach Hoi An, a 16th-century trading port now a living museum of wooden-fronted merchant houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and its market. From there you ride 45 km to My Son Sanctuary, a complex of Cham temples from the 9th–13th centuries set in a valley. Your guide explains the history of the Cham people and the kingdom that once ruled central Vietnam. Lunch and dinner are served on most days. Water, snacks and fruit are provided during riding days.

What’s included

• Hotel accommodation along the route.
• bicycles, helmets and cycling gear.
• lunch and dinner on most days, plus snacks while riding.
• water and fresh fruit on riding days.
• an air-conditioned support vehicle for transfers between towns.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Vietnam Bicycle Travel

Is this one for you?This tour suits riders who want structure and company without a rigid schedule. You set your own pace on the bike, and the vehicle handles the drives between riding stretches. It's built for moderate fitness and a willingness to spend time in villages and small towns rather than major cities. If you prefer a faster, more independent ride or need to cover longer distances daily, a different tour may fit better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What's the riding like on a 7-day Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An bicycle tour?

Daily distances range from 40 to 75 km on back roads, country lanes and coastal routes that are mostly traffic-free. The first day heads up into the Dalat highlands. From there the route descends to the coast and follows it north.

What are the main stops on this bicycle tour?

The tour visits the 13th-century Po Klong Garai Cham Towers near Phan Rang and the Po Nagar towers on a hill in Nha Trang; My Son Sanctuary, a Cham temple site from the 9th–13th centuries near Hoi An; the My Lai massacre memorial museum; and Thien An Mountain for views of the surrounding countryside. You also pass through fishing villages, tea plantations and small ethnic settlements where the route goes through local life.

What's included in the price of this tour?

The tour includes hotel accommodation, lunch and dinner on most days, bicycles and helmets, water and snacks during riding days, and an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers between towns. A guide leads the group and explains the main sites along the way.

How does the support vehicle work during the ride?

The air-conditioned vehicle covers the drive sections between rides and carries the bikes until you unload them for the next stretch. The vehicle also carries water, snacks and gear.