A Back Roads Journey from Hue to Saigon

After leisurely breakfast, we'll quickly transfer to the outskirts of Hue City. Cycle along quiet backroads winding through picturesque rice paddies and peaceful rivers, passing ancient temples, pagodas, traditional village homes, and elegant mandarin houses. The cycling distance is flexible, ranging from 15 to 35 km, allowing you to ride at a comfortable pace.

Enjoy lunch before exploring the surrounding villages. Stop at Bao La Bamboo & Rattan Weaving Village, where local artisans skillfully craft sleeping mats, handbags, hats, and many other handmade products from natural materials. Continue pedaling through lush rice fields and rustic countryside villages to Phong Dien, followed by a short shuttle transfer to Phuoc Tich Village.

Upon arrival, savor a home-hosted lunch, take time to enjoy authentic Vietnamese coffee, and explore the village by bike. Located about 40 km north of Hue, Phuoc Tich Ancient Village is one of the few places where traditional lifestyles, local livelihoods, ancient architecture, and the original village structure remain remarkably well preserved. Today offers a wonderful opportunity to discover both the daily life and the hidden charm of this timeless village.

We begin our half-day adventure with a short 10-minute transfer out of the city. After collecting the bikes, we ride along smooth concrete paths winding through peaceful rice fields toward the beautiful Thanh Toan Bridge, widely regarded as one of the most charming ancient wooden bridges in Hue. Rich in traditional architectural detail, the bridge is gracefully set amid picturesque villages and tranquil farmland.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience authentic local culture and interact with English-speaking villagers, gaining insight into their daily lives and traditions. After capturing memorable photos of the scenic bridge, we continue cycling through lush farmlands and quiet countryside villages toward the lagoons of Ha Trung and Thuy Tu, where colorful fishing boats and small shelters dot the shoreline.

Today’s ride ends at Vinh Loc Village, followed by a one-hour shuttle transfer to Lang Co Beach for a seafood lunch. After lunch, we continue by shuttle along winding mountain roads to the top of Hai Van Pass, one of the most spectacular viewpoints along Vietnam’s coast.

Our next stop is the Cham Sculpture Museum in Da Nang, where a guided tour introduces the world’s largest collection of Champa cultural artifacts dating from the 7th to the 15th centuries. Finally, we continue by shuttle to Hoi An.

We begin the day at 8:15 AM with a welcome drink at Hai Café (98 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hoi An Ancient Town; Tel: 3863210), our meeting point for today’s culinary experience.

Our morning starts with a visit to Hoi An’s vibrant local market, where you will experience the lively sights, sounds, and aromas of this bustling trading hub. Along the way, there will be opportunities to interact with local vendors and learn about the fresh ingredients that will later be used during the cooking class.

Next, we board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely 25-minute cruise along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This scenic journey offers wonderful glimpses of local river life, so keep your camera ready.

Upon arrival, we explore the school’s herb garden before joining a hands-on cooking class featuring some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s most celebrated dishes. The lesson lasts approximately two hours. Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before guiding us through preparing the recipes ourselves. The class also includes a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving and plate decoration techniques. Afterward, we sit down to enjoy the delicious dishes we have prepared.

Following lunch, guests are welcome to relax and enjoy complimentary use of the school’s 20-metre swimming pool. Towels and shower facilities are provided, so bringing a swimsuit is recommended.

Cooking Class Menu

• Rice paper making

• Fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp

• Crispy Hoi An pancakes with shrimp, herbs, bean sprouts, and peanut sauce

• Seafood salad with Tra Que herbs 

• Quang Nam-style fresh noodles with chicken

• Food decoration: tomato rose and a Vietnamese hand fan

Vegetarian guests are provided with alternative ingredients where required.

Lunch also includes BBQ lemongrass beef served with local herbs, lettuce, and mustard leaf wraps (not included in the cooking demonstration).

We’ll return to the hotel by shuttle and enjoy swimming at the sandy beach for the rest of the day.

Today’s ride begins in the ancient town of Hoi An, following a series of carefully selected backroad routes into the countryside. After crossing the Thu Bon River via Cam Kim Bridge, we reach Kim Bong and Cam Kim Island, where peaceful rural landscapes and authentic local life await.

Enjoy a leisurely ride through vibrant villages, stopping to visit family-run workshops where you’ll learn how traditional sleeping mats are woven and observe local carpenters practicing centuries-old craftsmanship. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover the quieter side of the Thu Bon River region.

Along the way, we’ll cross numerous small bridges linking island to island, pedalling through beautiful rice paddies and along peaceful country lanes beside the Truong Giang River. Frequent stops will allow time to explore tiny fishing villages, farmland, and fruit gardens, where farmers still use water buffalo for agricultural work.

The ride then continues toward the coast, with a scenic stretch along stunning beaches and past small local fish markets. We finish today’s cycling just outside Tam Ky before transferring into town for lunch at one of Tam Ky’s famous chicken rice restaurants.

In the afternoon, we transfer to the Son My Memorial for a guided visit. Afterward, continue by shuttle to the hotel, where you can relax and unwind by the pool.

Our final day’s ride begins with a scenic coastal shuttle transfer to Ganh Do District, where we hop on our bikes and cycle across the remarkable Tiger Wooden Bridge — a nearly 1-kilometer-long bridge spanning the tranquil Phu Ngan River. Pedal through peaceful fishing villages, floating fish farms, and fertile countryside dotted with sweet potato fields and emerald rice paddies as we make our way toward the spectacular Da Dia Reef.

This extraordinary natural wonder stretches roughly 250 meters along the coastline and 100 meters inland, featuring an estimated 35,000 striking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. The dark lava rocks rise in fascinating geometric shapes — hexagons, pentagons, circles, and polygons — resembling a giant honeycomb or stacks of perfectly arranged stone plates, giving the site its poetic name: “The Sea Cliff of Stone Plates.”

After exploring the dramatic coastal landscape, we continue cycling to An Hai, following the scenic shores of O Loan Lagoon. The route winds through quiet rural villages, cornfields, and tapioca farms en route to Tuy An. Here, we conclude our cycling adventure and board the shuttle for a comfortable transfer to Nha Trang, with lunch served along the way.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time to explore the vibrant heart of Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace. Stroll through the bustling streets of downtown Saigon, visit local cafés, browse lively markets, or simply soak up the energy of this dynamic city before your journey comes to an end.

At the designated time, your guide and driver will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. Tour Ends.