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 7-day bicycle tour runs from Ho Chi Minh City west 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 live English-speaking guide, staying in small-town hotels and visiting My Son Sanctuary, Po Nagar Cham Towers, and villages where the route passes through local life instead of around it. Accommodations, meals, bicycles, helmets and an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers are included; children from age 10 are welcome.

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 ride starts early from Ho Chi Minh City with a 40 km first day to Dalat, climbing into pine forests and colonial-era villas left from the French hill station. You'll pass flower gardens and the cream-colored art deco villa that once belonged to Vietnam's last emperor, Bao Dai. From there the route turns downhill—nearly 1,500 meters over the next two days—through tea plantations and villages to the coast at Nha Trang, where you stop at Po Nagar Cham Towers, 13th-century brick temples built as Hindu shrines on a hilltop overlooking the beach.

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 follows the group and carries bikes when needed, so you can rest or skip a section without falling behind.

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 a night 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 spends an hour explaining the history of the Cham people and the kingdom that once ruled central Vietnam. Meals throughout are local seafood and regional dishes; water, snacks and fruit are provided during riding days.

What’s included

• Seven nights' accommodation in small-town hotels.
• bicycles, helmets and cycling gear.
• all meals and snacks during the tour.
• water and fresh fruit on riding days.
• an air-conditioned support vehicle for transfers between towns.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for 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—the guide sets the pace and the support vehicle means you can ride hard one day and take it easy the next. 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

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 two days climb into the Dalat highlands; the next five descend and run along the coast. An air-conditioned vehicle follows the group, so you can ride at your own pace or rest a section without holding anyone back.

What are the main stops on this bicycle tour?

The tour visits Po Nagar Cham Towers near Nha Trang, a 13th-century temple complex on a hilltop; 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 accommodations in small-town hotels, all meals, bicycles and helmets, water and snacks during riding days, and an air-conditioned vehicle for transfers between towns. A live English-speaking guide leads the group throughout.

Is this bicycle tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 10. The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

How does the support vehicle work during the ride?

An air-conditioned van follows the group and carries bicycles when needed, so you can rest a section, skip a day's ride, or take a break without affecting the group's schedule. The vehicle also carries water, snacks and gear.