The real Hoi An starts where the tourist streets end: rice fields, river islands, bamboo bridges and craft villages where families still build wooden boats and weave sleeping mats by hand. A Hoi An bicycle tour is the best way to see it. We offer five small-group Hoi An bicycle tour routes, from a very easy half-day through the villages to a full day at the My Son temples, so you can choose the one that fits your fitness and interests.
| Activity | Guided countryside bicycle tours (5 options) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 to 10 hours depending on the tour |
| Distance | 9 to 45 km |
| Price | From $34 per adult |
| Group size | Small groups (maximum 8–12 depending on tour); private tours on request |
| Guide | English or French speaking (tell us your preference) |
Who Is a Hoi An Bicycle Tour For?
- Nature lovers who want to see the real countryside around Hoi An.
- Cyclists who love to move and don’t mind a little sweat.
- Travellers who dislike crowded, commercial tours: every Hoi An bicycle tour group is kept small for comfort and quality.
Hoi An Bicycle Tour Packages and Prices
| Tour | Time & distance | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Traditional Countryside Very easy, cultural, lunch with a family | 8:30 AM – 3 PM, 9 km | $34 / person | $19 (infants free) |
| 2. Real Vietnam Easy, culture and scenery, boat transfer | 8 AM – 5 PM, 25 km | $49 / person | $24 / child |
| 3. My Son Temples History and riding, minibus + boat | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, about 27–30 km | $79 / person | $39 / child |
| 4. Just for the Ride Mountain bike, medium level | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 45 km | $55 / person | Not available |
| 5. Full Discovery Vietnam Market, cooking class and cycling | 8 AM – 6 PM, 9 km | $71 / person | $48 / child |
1. Traditional Countryside (Morning Trip)
8:30 AM – 3 PM · 9 km · very easy · 1–10 adults · children welcome
The easiest Hoi An bicycle tour: a slow, relaxing ride far from traffic and noise. You cross the islands of the Thu Bon river delta by ferry and floating bridge, see how wooden river boats are built, learn the secret of weaving Hoi An’s colourful straw sleeping mats and try a basket boat. Lunch is a traditional meal in the home of a local family (fish, meat or vegetarian). After a rest in the shade of a mango tree, you return to Hoi An by boat in about 35 minutes.
Includes: lunch with a local family, water, English or French guide (plus an assistant for groups over 3), 35-minute boat ride, visits and activities; helmet and child or baby seats on request. Not included: extra drinks, insurance.
2. Real Vietnam
5. Full Discovery Vietnam (Cooking and Cycling)
8 AM – 5 PM · 25 km · easy · 1–8 adults · children welcome
Start with a one-hour boat ride on the Thu Bon River to a small village in the middle of the delta. Spend the morning cycling about 16 km through rice fields, crossing from island to island on wooden and bamboo bridges. A short boat crossing takes you to lunch at a local family’s home. In the afternoon you follow the Countryside route to discover the local crafts, with a ferry, a floating bridge and a bamboo bridge along the way.
Includes: lunch with a local family, mountain or hybrid bike, 1-hour boat transfer, English or French guide (plus assistant for groups over 3), visits, water. Not included: extra drinks, insurance.
3. My Son Temples by Bike
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM · about 27–30 km on flat, quiet roads · level 2 · 2–8 people
After choosing and adjusting your bike at the office (61 Ngo Quyen), a minibus takes you to My Son Sanctuary in about an hour. The visit starts around 8:30 AM, before the big tour buses arrive and while it is still cool. Your guide explains the history and legends of the Cham temples, built between the 7th and 15th centuries and rediscovered by French explorer Camille Paris in 1889. Then you cycle back along country roads, visiting a family in a traditional wooden house, a village of cotton weavers using colonial-era looms and a small local market. After lunch at a local restaurant, a relaxing one-hour boat ride on the Thu Bon River brings you back to Hoi An, just 50 metres from the office.
Includes: lunch, mountain or hybrid bike, minibus transfer, English or French guide (plus assistant for groups over 3), visits. Not included: drinks, insurance.
4. Just for the Ride (Mountain Bike Trip)
Meet 7:15 AM, back around 12:30 PM · 45 km · medium · 1–8 people
The sportiest Hoi An bicycle tour, for people in good physical condition. The route is not technical, so you don’t need to be an experienced mountain biker. About half of it is on quiet, fairly flat dirt trails with no traffic, with stops for photos and to meet locals. Note that it can be hot from May to August, and trails can be very muddy in October to December.
Includes: mountain bike rental (Cannondale, Sava or Cube, 14″ to 21″), English or French guide, all ferry and bridge tickets, sandwich and water. Not included: insurance.
8 AM – 6 PM · 9 km · level 1 · 1–12 people
A full-day Hoi An bicycle tour run together with My Grandma’s Home Cooking. In the morning, visit Hoi An market to discover local ingredients, then take a 40-minute boat ride to a delta village for an outdoor cooking class under the coconut trees. You learn traditional ways to prepare rice, make your own rice paper and cook four dishes: marinated pork skewers, banh xeo, papaya salad and Vietnamese-style fish (vegetarian menu on request). After lunch, cycle from island to island back to Hoi An, learning how rice wine is distilled, how basket boats are made (and trying one) and how sleeping mats are hand-woven.
Includes: boat transfer, welcome drink, all cooking ingredients, English cookbook, visits and activities, water, city or hybrid bike, English or French guide. Not included: soft and alcoholic drinks, insurance.
Which Hoi An Bicycle Tour Is Right for You?
- Families and first-timers: Traditional Countryside, only 9 km at a slow pace, with lunch at a family home.
- Culture and scenery: Real Vietnam, a longer day of island hopping and craft villages.
- History lovers: My Son Temples, an early visit to the UNESCO-listed sanctuary before the crowds, then a ride and boat back.
- Sporty riders: Just for the Ride, a 45 km mountain bike trip.
- Foodies: Full Discovery Vietnam, a cooking class followed by an easy ride.
Tips for Your Hoi An Bicycle Tour
- Dress for the heat. Light clothes, a hat and sunscreen; bring a refillable bottle.
- Check your insurance. Insurance is not included in any Hoi An bicycle tour, so make sure your travel policy covers cycling.
- Tell us your guide language. English and French-speaking guides are available.
- Mind the season. May to August is hot for the longer rides, and trails can be muddy from October to December.
Whichever you choose, a Hoi An bicycle tour is the most authentic way to see the villages, river islands and craft workshops around town, far from traffic and tourist crowds.
How to Book Your Hoi An Bicycle Tour
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More Ways to Explore the Countryside
- On two faster wheels: the Hoi An Vespa tour.
- On the water: kayak tours in Hoi An.
- Visit on your own: Tra Que vegetable village and Thanh Ha pottery village.
- Need a bike or motorbike? See our bike, bus and boat services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hoi An bicycle tour is the easiest?
The Traditional Countryside tour: 9 km at a slow pace, rated very easy and suitable for everyone, including children. Full Discovery Vietnam is also only 9 km of cycling.
How much do the bicycle tours cost?
From $34 per adult (Traditional Countryside) up to $79 (My Son Temples). Real Vietnam is $49, the mountain bike trip $55 and Full Discovery $71. Child prices are available for most tours.
Can children join?
Yes, on most tours. Child and baby seats can be provided on request for the Traditional Countryside tour. The mountain bike trip is for adults only.
Is insurance included?
No. Insurance is not included in any of the bicycle tours, so please make sure your travel insurance covers cycling.
Can I book a private bicycle tour?
Yes. Private tours are available on request for the Countryside, Real Vietnam, My Son and mountain bike tours.
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