Walking & Biking Tours in Central Vietnam

The UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary is a popular choice for a day trip from Hoi An and the most atmospheric way to explore is by bike. Cycle around the ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom, tuck into a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, then bike around Hoi An Old Town, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese Old House, and the beach.

Get an introduction to the culinary culture of Da Nang during a 5-hour food tour by bicycle. Explore the coastal city with an informative guide, stopping at the Dragon Bridge, China Beach, Marble Mountains and Son Tra Peninsula. You'll ride a bike to five restaurants and sample 10 local dishes such as rice pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches ('banh mi'), Quang-style noodles and barbecued pork.

Leave the tourist trail behind on a bike trip from Hoi An, and pedal through a landscape of traditional villages, palm trees, and mangrove forests. Riding alongside a guide, you'll cover roughly 12.4 miles (20 km.) of quiet roads and paths, pausing to meet artisans in local communities, visit the fishery in a bamboo basket boat, get a traditional herbal foot massage, and join a local family for a lunchtime cooking class.

Tour the highlights of Hue on this exciting full-day motorbike trip. Riders of all skill levels can participate, as you'll have a driver operating the bike. On your route, see the countryside's rice fields, bridges, and market; visit the Imperial Citadel, home of the Nguyen Emperors of Vietnam, and its Purple Forbidden City; and stop by the 7-story Thien Mu Pagoda. Convenient hotel pickup included for a hassle-free trip.

Spend the day navigating rural landscapes between Hue and Hoi An by bike with your expert local guide. Travel through fishing villages, rice paddies, bamboo forests and the Hai Van Pass while you get a taste for life outside the city streets.

Immerse yourself in the cultural splendor of Hoi An on an enriching 4-hour bicycle and boat tour of the picturesque region. Weave your way through the atmospheric back streets of Hoi An then discover the verdant beauty of the countryside as you pedal past paddies and quaint towns. Climb aboard a boat for a calming cruise down the majestic Thu Bon River then satisfy your appetite with a sunset barbecue on the water. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to just 12 people.

Spend a day exploring rural life in the countryside around Hoi An, on this convenient day trip. You'll get an intimate view of how the local people live by cycling around the villages, taking a boat tour, visiting a lantern-making workshop, and more. This is a fun trip for active travelers who like to explore beyond the obvious tourist attractions.

Immerse yourself in traditional Vietnamese life on this full-day bike tour from Hoi An. Pedal out to the Thanh Nam Fishing Village, get hands-on at the Tra Que Herb Garden Veggie Village, pamper yourself with a foot massage, then sample a variety of typical Vietnamese dishes during a home cooking class.

Bicycle through the Hoi An countryside on a full-day tour to traditional villages and historic sites, with a boat ride, and an afternoon class in farming and cooking like a local. This guided, full-day tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all equipment and activities, lunch, and light refreshments.

Discover the central Vietnamese city of Hue on this half-day private bike tour. Pedal around the city's key landmarks such as the Cong Market and the Thanh Toan Bridge. Learn about local culture when you stop at the Thanh Thuy Chanh Village and visit a local family and temples. Admire the passing scenery as you bike along the Nhu Y River and catch glimpses of the beautiful flower fields. 

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An Ancient Town on this half-day tour of its postcard-perfect architecture. Walk with an insightful guide around the preserved trading post artfully restored to its former glory. You'll see links to Hoi An's past, including Chua Ong Pagoda and the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, before a boat ride on the Thu Bon River.

Transform your ride from Hue to Hoi An into a thrilling adventure on an 8-hour motorcycle tour. After hotel pickup, hop on behind your guide and head to the iconic Hai Van Pass. Pause for photo opportunities along the way, including Lang Co Beach and Marble Mountains. Enjoy a break to swim at the Elephant Waterfall and eat lunch (at own expense).

Immerse yourself in traditional Vietnamese culture on this full-day tour of Thanh Toan village from Hue. Live like a local for the day as you cycle around the rice paddies, shop at the village market and try your luck net fishing on a small boat cruise. Then, get hands-on in the kitchen with a cooking class and learn to make local specialties before tucking into your delicious home-cooked lunch.

Enjoy a private, unconventional cycling adventure around Hoi An. Discover the true Vietnam by visiting local people at Tra Que vegetable village, Van Lang fisherman village, and the Bay Mau water coconut forest. With a guide to answer all your questions, you can take in the countryside as you leave the tourist areas behind and immerse yourself in Vietnam's unique culture.

Departing from Hue, this 4-hour tour begins with a 2-mile (4-km) bike ride through the imperial city. Follow your guide along small paths to Bao Vinh, a village featuring traditional Vietnamese houses. Pedal to Dieu De Pagoda, then board a boat for a sunset cruise along the Perfume River. You're served a complimentary cup of Vietnamese coffee or tea before cycling back to Hue.

Discover a side of Hue that most visitors never during a 5-hour tour that travels by motorbike. Your experienced driver-guide operates the motorbike with one participant sitting behind. Riding like a local, venture into the countryside to enjoy an authentic experience of daily life. Stop by beautiful villages and beaches, visit a family farm and a fishing village, and check out the lavish tombs at the 'City of Ghosts.' Experience rural Vietnam up close, and taste local fruits and snacks while watching the sunset before returning to Hue.

Pedal your way around Hue's imperial monuments and cruise along the Perfume River on this full-day bike tour, including hotel pickup. Board a traditional dragon boat for a scenic cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Then cycle to Hue's UNESCO-listed citadel, continuing over the landmark Thanh Toan Bridge, weaving through the rice fields and along the riverbank. Stopping to browse the Thanh Toan market and see the grand Khai Dinh Tomb.

This tour takes you off the typical tourist path and into rural and agricultural areas. Bicycle through Hoi An, winding trough vast rice fields and vegetable farms. Learn about the foods grown in this fertile valley and even pitch in a hand with some gardening. Other activities include a basket boat ride, fishing, a foot massage with medicinal herbs, a cooking class, and lunch with a local family.

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Vietnamese emperors and their one-time home, the Citadel, during this flexible-length cycling excursion in Hue. Spend your morning biking to the Citadel and then exploring this sprawling royal complex on foot, admiring its beautiful architecture and the vegetable gardens that now populate its grounds. In the afternoon you'll cycle to the ancient An Hien house, observe a prayer ceremony of monks at Thien Mu Pagoda and enjoy a sunset over the Perfume River. Your cycling trip includes a guide, round-trip hotel transport, cycling equipment and water.

On this 6-hour bike tour, you have the opportunity to visit rural Vietnamese sites including Tra Que organic vegetable village, Cam Thanh ecological rice paddy farm, Bay Mau water coconut palm forest, and a fishing village. Experience what daily life is like in this area as you learn about and try local farming practices. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An is provided.