Vietnam Coastal Cycling Adventure: Hue to Whale Island

The morning begins with a 30-minute shuttle transfer to Thuan An Beach, where we’ll pick up our bikes and start exploring the peninsula along scenic coastal paths. Ride past local fishing villages, small markets, and stretches of beach while witnessing the rhythms of daily life. Along the way, we’ll stop at colorful old pagodas and visit a family workshop that produces traditional incense sticks. Pedal beside vibrant lagoons, passing tiny thatched houses and simple shelters lining the water’s edge, before continuing toward the shoreline and quiet pathways leading to Tu Hien. Here, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in a small local town.

In the afternoon, the ride becomes more challenging as we cycle through rolling hills and mountain scenery alongside the picturesque Cau Hai Lagoon. We’ll climb over Phuoc Tuong Pass before descending and undulating toward Lang Co Beach. From there, riders can choose to tackle the legendary Hai Van Pass — with 12 km of climbing followed by 11 km of descent — or take the support vehicle to the summit viewpoint overlooking one of Vietnam’s most spectacular coastlines. After admiring in the panoramic views of the mountains, bays, and coastline, we’ll relax during a one-hour shuttle transfer along the coastal road to Hoi An.

A half-day ride starts from the hotel. Ride on small alleyways through Hoi An town to the outskirts where you where your half-day ride is along through small villages, past family farms and rice paddy fields, say hello to kids going to school by pushbikes. This is your best way to meet the friendliest farmers and glimpse authentic Vietnamese life in the countryside. Cross river by ferry and continue biking toward My Son. Past local market railway before a transfer to My Son, the UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Take electric shuttle vans to the heart of My Son. My Son temple complex is regarded as one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the leading heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. After exploring the My Son Ruins, we’ll return to Hoi An by support vehicle and enjoy a delicious lunch along the way.

We’ll transfer by shuttle and cross the Thu Bon River to Cua Dai Bridge where today bike ride leads us to the rustic countryside, explore entirely villager life, enjoy a great opportunity to experience daily farmer lives through un-modernized towns, see thatch houses, buffaloes on rice fields, bamboo bridges, and remote hamlets. There are regular stops on the rural paths, sometimes at little markets, local homes make fishing nets, and villagers with buffalos prepare for rice crops and enjoy the idyllic scenery on well-maintained pathways to the Truong Giang River. There is so much to see;  ox carts and rural farms; unhusking rice mills, locals' use of simple agricultural tools for farming, and how people store unhusk rices and its grains for long-term use. 

After lunch, continue the paths along the sandy beach to Tam Hai Island. The routes are fantastic, leading us through the gentle countryside, sometimes along the river, passing tiny fishing hamlets with many little sampans boats—great opportunity to see many unspoiled villages on your cycling routes. Ride along a small river and then follow the minor road to the Sea mouth, take a ferry to Tam Hai Island, then the second ferry to the mainland, and continue to experience local life through rustic villages, and passby Chu Lai airport to Binh Son Dist.

After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll take a 30-minute shuttle transfer to the outskirts of Sa Ky Town, where we begin cycling through leafy farmlands to the lively Tinh Hoa Fishing Port. Here, more than a hundred colorful fishing boats bustle in and out of the harbor, offering a vivid glimpse into the local fishing culture.

From there, we follow quiet rural roads to the Son My Vestige Site before stopping for lunch. In the afternoon, we cross the Tra Khuc River and continue riding through rustic countryside, lush rice paddies, and peaceful riverside villages. Along the way, we’ll take a local ferry across the river, watch farmers harvesting their crops, and enjoy the tranquil rhythm of daily life in central Vietnam.

There will be plenty of opportunities to stop in small villages and along local beaches before reaching My A Fishing Port, where brightly painted fishing boats create another colorful coastal scene. From here, we transfer by support vehicle along Highway 1A to Sa Huynh Resort, where the day concludes.

Wake early to witness a spectacular sunrise, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the shoreline, or simply relax by the tranquil beach. After breakfast, savor a cup of rich Vietnamese coffee before setting off on another memorable day of exploration.

This morning, a short 15-minute transfer bypasses the busy highway and brings us to the cycling start point. Back in the saddle, we pedal along a stunning stretch of unspoiled coastline, riding south toward the charming seaside town of Tam Quan. From here, the journey leads into Vietnam's coconut heartland, crossing quaint rivers and peaceful countryside where fish farms line the tranquil waters of the Tam Quan River.

Leaving the coconut groves behind, we continue through emerald-green rice paddies before ascending a gentle hill. At the summit, breathtaking panoramic views unfold, revealing pristine beaches and the sparkling blue sea below, resume the day to De Ghi with lunch en route. The adventure continues along one of central Vietnam's most scenic coastal roads along stunning beaches where rolling hills and a short mountain pass add a touch of challenge and reward.

From De Ghi, we board our support vehicle for the final transfer to the vibrant coastal city of Quy Nhon.

Today's ride offers a faster, more flowing cycling experience, thanks to smooth paved roads, gentle rolling hills, and long open stretches that follow the route of Vietnam's historic Reunification Express Railway—one of the oldest rail lines in former Indochina. After a short transfer to Dieu Tri, embark on a spectacular full-day ride through the rugged mountain landscapes of central Vietnam toward Chi Thanh. 

Cycle along scenic roads that reveal ever-changing panoramas of lush valleys, forested hills, and peaceful rural villages. Pedal through the charming communities of Van Canh and La Hai, pausing for a leisurely lunch en route. The journey continues across picturesque farmland, fertile river valleys, and quiet countryside before reaching Chi Thanh, where your remarkable cycling adventure comes to a close. From here, relax on a comfortable 1-hour shuttle transfer to the vibrant seaside Tuy Hoa City. Check in the hotel, unwind by the sandy beach until dinner with the team.

Today marks our final riding day to the idyllic Whale Island. After breakfast, we depart the hotel at 8:00 am and have a short shuttle drive to a peaceful rural village near Tuy Hoa Domestic Airport for the morning bike ride. During the first 19 km, we pedal through vibrant farming communities, lush green farmlands, and charming countryside hamlets. At times, we follow rustic pathways running alongside the railway lines, passing tiny local markets bustling with morning life. Along the way, wave to cheerful schoolchildren riding their little bicycles and soak in the authentic rhythm of rural Vietnam.

Our route winds past quaint primary schools, sleepy railway stations, and picturesque country lanes framed by beautiful village scenery. As we approach the coastline, the landscape opens to breathtaking ocean views, and we ride up a gentle coastal hill toward the stunning Vung Ro Bay.

From there, we tackle another scenic mountain pass with a gradual 4.5% climb to Highway 1A before continuing a few more kilometers to the pristine shores of Dai Lanh Beach, where we stop for a relaxing lunch break by the sea. After lunch, we transfer to Dam Mon Pier and board a canoe for a short cruise across crystal-clear waters to the tropical paradise of Whale Island.

Today, one of the island’s greatest attractions is its pristine and largely uninhabited nature, apart from the small resort, making it a true sanctuary for diverse wildlife and natural beauty: colorful flowers, exotic birds, shimmering schools of fish, and, if we are lucky, even whales and whale sharks.

Whale Island Resort is located along the sandy white beach of stunning Van Phong Bay, well known for its diving and private sandy beaches. It's about 80km north of Nha Trang. It is fantastic to enjoy swimming, snorkelling, and diving. The most secluded beach with tropical landscapes to relax. Spend the whole day on beach.

After breakfast, enjoy swimming, and relax on your own until get back to mainland by speed boat with a transfer to Nha Trang by vehicle. Tour End! Biking Hue to Ho Chi Minh