9 Days Depth cycling across Vietnam Cities

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request

Welcome to Vietnam! Your adventure begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City. You'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you'll have the rest of the day to relax and explore the city at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Meals: B / L

After breakfast, we'll depart for Cai Be, a small town located in the Mekong Delta region. Here, we'll start our cycling tour and ride along the canal and local villages, taking in the sights and sounds of the delta. On your way, you will witness the lush greenery of the Mekong Delta and get a glimpse into the daily life of the locals. As you cycle through the countryside, you will see fruit orchards, rice paddies, and small villages.

The highlight of the day is the visit to the floating market of Cai Rang, where you can see vendors selling fresh produce from their boats. We'll then take a boat ride to Vinh Long, where we'll continue cycling to Can Tho, our destination for the night.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Meals: B / L

Morning, depart Ninh Kieu wharf by shuttle boat, you can see bustling activities along Can Tho riverbanks. Particularly, you may know how local people go fishing with plenty of fish traps and how they transport passengers as well as products by the waterway. Approaching Cai Rang floating market, you can reappear the selling activities in the past using a traditional “offering pole” exchanging consumer goods hanging on the pole for Mekong fruit and vegetables with local sellers. To understand more about lifestyle over here, keep on going into the small creeks called Rach Nho in which the Southern countryside can be seen clearly before cruising back to Ninh Kieu Wharf. You’ll have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, Ride to Can Tho countryside through small tracks and stop at a fruit orchard to taste some of the succulent fruits of the Mekong Delta

Overnight in Can Tho

Flight: Domestic flight is on Indochina Tour's arrangement

Meals: B / L

Check out of your Can Tho accommodations and make your way to the airport for a flight to Da Nang. This short flight will take you over the beautiful Vietnamese coastline and give you a glimpse of the stunning scenery that awaits you in Hoi An.

After landing in Da Nang, you will make your way to Hoi An, where you will check into your accommodations. Take some time to freshen up and then head out to explore the city. Begin your Hoi An adventure with a visit to the 17^th-century Chinese Chua Ong Pagoda, a magnificent temple that showcases the intricate Chinese architectural style. You'll be captivated by the elaborate carvings and ornate details of the temple.

After visiting the pagoda, head over to Hoi An Market to sample some of the city's famous street food. This bustling market is filled with vendors selling all sorts of delicious Vietnamese dishes, such as banh mi, pho, and banh xeo. Take your time to wander around.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: B / L

Morning: Wake up early to experience a traditional Vietnamese breakfast and prepare for a day of adventure. You'll start with a coffee-making class, where you'll learn how to make the perfect Vietnamese egg and filter coffee. Vietnamese coffee is renowned for its unique taste and brewing process, so don't miss out on this experience!

After coffee-making, hop on a bike and cycle to My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features ancient Hindu temples and ruins. This scenic cycling route will take you through beautiful countryside, across rivers, and through local villages. You will have the opportunity to meet local artisans and learn about their traditional crafts, such as lantern-making and silk weaving. You will also enjoy a leisurely ride along the Thu Bon River and visit nearby villages to see rural life in Hoi An. Along the way, you'll have the chance to stop and take photos of the stunning landscape.

Return to Hoi An and enjoy a leisurely evening exploring the city's vibrant nightlife. You can opt to take a sunset boat ride on the Thu Bon River or sample more of Hoi An's famous street food.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: B / L

Indulge in a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and culinary delight as you embark on an exciting day trip in Hoi An. After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, get ready to be transported to the starting point of the Tu Bon River kayaking adventure.

As you paddle down the serene and stunning Tu Bon River, let the surrounding scenery enchant you. Witness the everyday life of the friendly locals living along the riverbank as they engage in their daily chores of fishing, farming, and washing clothes. Make a stop at a quaint little village to soak in the traditional way of life of the locals and interact with them. Take a short walk to visit the local market and relish some of the region's unique fruits and snacks.

The excitement continues in the afternoon as you head to the renowned Red Bridge Cooking School for a hands-on cooking class. The cooking class will start with a guided tour of Hoi An's colorful central market, where you will learn about the various ingredients used in traditional Vietnamese cuisine and have the opportunity to purchase some of them for use in the cooking class.

Then, you will return to the cooking school, where you will be taught how to prepare and cook several Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of an experienced chef. Savor the delicious dishes you've prepared in a beautiful setting overlooking the Thu Bon River. Immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery, indulge in culinary delights, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

Overnight in Hoi An.

Meals: B / L

It’s time to hit the road again as you embark on a cycling tour from Hoi An to Hue. This journey takes you through the picturesque Hai Van Pass, with stunning views of the coastline and mountains. You will also cycle through small fishing villages and stop at the beautiful Lang Co beach.

Afternoon, meet our guide at your hotel to take a half-day tour of Hue City, the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam for the 1802 - 1945 period and the last refuge of Vietnamese feudalism. Begin with Hue Capital Citadel, a well-known UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site which is a 520-ha fortress-like grand complex built in the early 1800s and featuring three enclosures separated by heavy ramparts namely Kinh Thanh Hue (Civic City) as the outer, Hoang Thanh (Royal City) as the middle and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden City) as the inner. Then continue to Tu Duc Tomb, the resting place of the fourth King of the Nguyen dynasty and one of the finest architectural works nested in a pine forest. Last, stop for shopping at Dong Ba market, the biggest commercial center of Hue province and the adjacent regions.

Overnight in Hue.

Meals: B / L

You will take a dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River to enjoy the open view of the river and the peaceful landscape along the river banks. On the way, visit Thien Mu pagoda, a historic temple, its iconic seven-story pagoda is regarded as the unofficial symbol of Hue city. It is also an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. Then, our driver will take you to visit Minh Mang Tomb, where the 2nd Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty was buried. This majestic tomb is renowned for its architecture and sublime forest setting.

Afternoon, start to bike along the Perfume river, you will a have chance to see the locals’ life who live beside the river in Hue. They are often very poor and they wash their clothes and bathe in the River. Also, they earn money by dredging the river bed for sand. This sand is collected and then sold to cement manufacturers for a tiny price. Then toward Vy Da village, visitors not only enjoy the elegant features of Hue coffee but also learn more about ancient architecture. Interesting to be sitting in the house’s antique chest, under the trees, drinking a cup of tea, watching flowers bloom, and hearing the birdsong.

Overnight in Hue.

Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request

Meals: B

After breakfast, you will have some free time before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Your tour of Vietnam has come to an end, but you will take with you memories of the beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality of the Vietnamese people.

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