VIETNAM – Hoi An – Full Day Cycling

Description

This light cycling tour allows travelers to get away from the regular tourist itinerary and dive deep into the authentic Vietnam. The best way to immerse oneself in central Vietnam is simply to experience the traditions, culture, and rhythms of life, accessible as travelers cycle around the countryside.
The day starts with a ride through the Old Town, and then into the countryside to explore the culture and lifestyle that no tourist usually encounters. After several stops at local houses, the tour finishes in the charming little village of Tra Que, famous for its deliciously aromatic herbs and many kinds of vegetables. Here, guests will be treated to lunch in a local house.

Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling:  35  kilometers – 5 h 30min including stops, visits and lunch break 
Net Elevation gain:  None 
Terrain: Flat, easy to ride
Transportation: Road transport – maximum 30 minutes depending on the hotel location

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Hoi An – Sunset cocktail cruise on the Thu Bon River
• Hoi An – Reaching Out tea house

Selling points

• Fantastic, beautiful, and diverse landscapes throughout the day
• A chance to immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture by cycling through rural areas and meeting local villagers
• An active cycling day of 35 kilometers with an Active team and logistic
• An active tour for families with teenagers 15 years or older
• Goes well as an excursion during a beach stay in Hoi An

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive Impact:

This activity involves a full day of cycling, and helps travelers to understand a variety of aspects of Vietnamese culture (mat weaving, organic farming, shipyards, etc.).

Negative Impact:

The activity uses motorcycles, which produce high carbon emissions.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Duration: Full-day tour
• Total kilometers cycling: 35 kilometers – 3 hours maximum (4 to 5 including the breaks and lunch)

Min pax

1

Max pax

15

How to sell it

• Great for guests who love adventure, enjoy nature, and meeting local people.
• Specialized for guests who love biking, who are in a good shape, and who like to put some effort into physical activities.
• Full-day tour for active travelers, but also for casual sportive guests who want to have a great cultural experience in the countryside
• Full-day tour, also in the active multi-day tour in the center of Vietnam
• Activity to discover more about traditional crafts in Vietnam (wooden furniture, rice paper)

Why this activity

• To develop the Active offer with active logistic
• To propose to active leisure with van support all day
• To offer a full day in Hoi An for Active or non Active travelers

Good to combine with

• For Active travelers, another day of cycling in Hoi An
• For leisure active, classic visit to Hoi An with short cycling tour or massage at the end of the day
• Before a trip to Danang Aiport, if late afternoon flight with late check-out room at the hotel in Hoi An
• Multi-day tour cycling from Hue to Hoi An, (see Module Center of Vietnam from Hue to Hoi An)
• Other active Activity during the itinerary to offer Multi sport in Hoi An (kayak, golf, diving)

Do not combine with

• Any other cycling active activity the same day
• Day of departure without late check-out
• Flight departure early afternoon

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Most of the DMC active propose the tour
• This Tour is also proposed by our supplier Oriental Sky (B2C)

Pros

• Supported by active team and active equipment
• Easy to organize with our bike supplier Oriental Sky for Module and with local supplier in Hoi An for day activity
• Good English-speaking guide with our supplier Oriental Sky
• Easy to cycle and off the beaten path (non-touristy)

Cons

• We use a local transport (boat); travelers could wait a few minutes before taking the local boat
• If the local supplier is not Oriental Sky for a Module from Hue, we need to train the active guide and the other supplier about the route
• Lack of French, German, Italian,and Spanish-speaking active guides

Information

• Ages 15 years and older.

Alerts

• If during the stay in Hoi An, this tour is combined the day after or before with Cycling to My Son, the program is different with no visit of the carpenters’ village

Important information

• MAP OF THE MODULE    don’t share with the guest
• https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1uH8D3iELpbKjWFaonlRKPCjXwV4R9APD&ll=15.87911222814408%2C108.34638474999997&z=13
•  INFORMATION TO COLLECT FROM GUEST
  • Understand the client and travelers’ needs and expectations
  • Understand the Cycling level of the travelers – (0. No cyclists, 1. Casual Cyclists, 2 Intermediate Cyclists, 3. Expert Cyclists, 4. Sport Cyclists)
  • Request information from clients and fill the Information Active client file: Name & surname, the height, bike size, cycling level, any specific allergy, insurance details and remarks about  cycling shoes, as well as pedal or hand grips for bike 
• INFORMATION ABOUT CYCLING ACTIVITY
  • Duration is important, but we can reduce or extend the duration and daily cycling kilometers, full day vehicle support 
  • Roads conditions are good: pleasant trails easy to cycle with no difficult technical paths
• SNACK PACKAGES
  • Local Snacks – (local fruits, snacks & drinks) standard logistic
  • European Snack – (a mix of local snacks & drinks + some European cereals bars) superior logistic
• LOGISTIC & TRANSPORTATION  
• Supplier for Hoi An Tour from Hoi An
•  Mr. Cuoc – biking renting service in Hoi An
• Bike type: mountain bike MERIDA
• 25 bikes
• Bicycle Supplier in Hue: Oriental sky travel for Modules 
  

Quotation guideline

• ACTIVE – Hoi An – Full day cycling on ERP
• Standard or Superior

Inclusion

• Bike rental + helmet
• English speaking guide
• Local boats
• Water and snacks
• Mechanic and truck – Ref guidelines Active Cycling
• Transportation Active
• Boat fees/pax and guide and mechanic and driver and transportation
• Bike rental/pax and guide and mechanic
• Snacks and water
• Pre/post Fees from Hue if a Module Tour
• Lunch in Tra Que and foot massage
• Visit villages (rice paper, bamboo village, carpenters village)

Exclusion

• Easia Travel Guide in supplement

Possible Extra

• Refill bottle

Important notes

INFORMATION OPERATION

FOR DAY ACTIVE TOUR 

• Name: Mr. Cuoc – biking rental service in Hoian with helmet
• Guide: we arrange by ourselves.
• The logistic: we ask our guide to arrange the snacks and water
• Local ferry
•  Stop at local places (wood workshop, rice paper making house)
• Mr Cuoc is our actual city bike service in Hoi An and can offer mountain bike service
  • he proposes mechanic and truck
  • Truck maximum 20 bikes

FOR Module and Active Program
This bicycle tour is fully organized by our supplier, Mr. Shi – Oriental Sky Travel, taking care of the logistic, bike, transportation, mechanic and being himself the guide 

ACTIVE BICYCLE SUPPLIER FOR MODULE AND PROGRAMS

• Bike rental in Hue (Oriental Sky Travel)
• Request information Active client excel file from Sales: Name & surname travelers, the weight, the height, Bike Size, the cyclists’ level, allergy, insurance details.
• Send to the supplier the information about the participants when you book the service in order to prepare the bikes in advance and all the tour properly
• At least 2 days in advance of the group arrival reconfirm the service
• Request the bike supplier similar type of bike, same brand and if possible same color.
• Request the bike supplier to provide necessary tools and Bike Spare parts (tube, patch, pump)

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

• Please consult the Active Supplier Database ( Truck, Van 15 seats)
• 2 packages for the logistic on ERP
  • Standard Logistic
    • 15 seats – 01 to 03 pax + 1 guide + 1 Driver + bikes  
    • 15 seats – 04 pax to 7 pax + 1 guide + 1 Driver (Maximum) + 1 Truck for the bikes +  1 mechanic + 1 driver
    • 29/30 seats -8 to15 pax + 1 guide + driver (Maximum) + 1 Truck for the bikes +  1 mechanic + 1 driver

    Superior Logistic

    • 15 seats – 01 to 03 pax + 1 guide + 1 Driver  + 1 Truck for the bikes +  1 mechanic + 1 driver 
    • 15 seats – 04 pax  to 7 pax + 1 guide + 1 Driver (Maximum)  + 1 Truck for the bikes +  1 mechanic + 1 driver
    • 29/30 seats – 8 to 15 pax + 1 guide + 1 driver (Maximum)  + 1 Truck for the bikes +  1 mechanic + 1 driver 

ADVENTURE SERVICES 

• Snack package: delivered by supplier-
• Snacks: chocolate, energy bar – chilled fresh fruits banana, mandarins, watermelons, rice banana cake
• Active First health kit – Operation Team must give to the guide
• Bikes, Helmet, spare bike kit – Supplier provide them

Special Guide notes

ACTIVE GUIDE

• Use Active Guide Database and contact Active team before booking a Cycling guide
• Always remember to provide the First health kit to the Guide
• Explain clearly to the Guides the profile of the Client and expectation of the Travelers
• Ask the guide to stop and try some local snacks along the way, which is important to allow travelers to experience local life
• Cycling guide must be flexible on the spot and the guide must adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the clients
• Guide should have the link of the Map of the tour
• Check the bikes before departure
• Give the contact of the back up if different from the supplier
• Should evaluate the level of the client and prepare a plan B even if it is short cycling distance
• Must call the restaurant or the catering at least 1 hour before the group arrival
•  wear sportive clothes

Contact

English

Meals: included: Breakfast, Lunch 
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Level: 2
Distance & duration of cycling:  35  kilometers – 5 h 30min including stops, visits and lunch break 
Net Elevation gain:  None 
Terrain: Flat, easy to ride
Transportation: Road transport: maximum 30 minutes depending on the hotel location

French

Hoi An – Journée à vélo  VN-C-HOI AN-AL-126-FD-$$$

Vous commencerez votre parcours à vélo depuis votre hôtel pour rejoindre la vieille ville de Hoi An, où les voitures ne peuvent accéder. Vous vous engagerez dans des chemins étroits pour découvrir la vie locale autour de Hoi An, puis continuerez vers un village entouré de palmiers où vous ferez une pause dans une maison locale pour tester quelques mets de la région : poissons grillés et feuilles de riz et échange avec vos hôtes. Ensuite vous traverserez un pont pour rejoindre l’autre rive de la rivière Thu Bon, vous vous arrêterez dans le village de Dong Binh, réputé pour ces tapis et profiterez de la campagne de Hoi An . De là vous continuerez vers le village de charpentier pour admirer l’art de la sculpture sur bois des artisans, puis embarquerez à bord d’un ferry local pour rejoindre Hoi An. Vous pédalerez vers le village de Tra Que, connu pour ces plantations de légumes, et profiterez d’un massage des pieds et d’un déjeuner dans une maison du village.
L’après-midi vous retournerez à Hoi An soit par transfert ou à vélo ( maximum 5 kilomètres)  selon l’emplacement de votre hôtel.
En fin d’après-midi, après une pause à l’hôtel vous visiterez la ville de Hoi An au coucher du soleil.

Repas inclus : Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner
Hebergement :
Niveau  : 2
Distance et durée du parcours à vélo : ~ 35 kilomètres – 5h 30min incluant les arrêts, visites et le déjeuner
Dénivelé : aucun
Terrain : routes goudronnées et chemin de village
Transport : Véhicule de suivi durant toute la journée –  trajet par la route de maximum 30 minutes selon la situation de votre hôtel.

Spanish

Día completo de bicicleta en Hoi An- VN-C-HOI AN-AL-126-FD-$$$
Hoy saldrá del hotel directamente en bici, pedaleando por la carretera principal de Hoi An. Después de un rato, llegará a la Ciudad Vieja de Hoi An, donde la prohibición del uso de coches le permitirá disfrutar de la belleza de la zona en un entorno de paz, discurriendo entre estrechas calles y angostos callejones. Después de disfrutar de las vistas y los sonidos que ofrece la riqueza cultural de la Ciudad Vieja, continuará pedaleando hasta un pequeño pueblo donde, rodeado de palmeras areca, podrá darse un respiro y probar un delicioso marisco a la brasa y papel de arroz de coco.

Después de este breve descanso, cruzará el puente hasta el otro lado del río Thu Bon, donde visitará un pueblo dedicado al tejido de esteras, Dong Binh, otro apacible enclave en la tranquilidad de la región rural. Desde aquí, continuará su camino y realizará una parada en un pueblo de carpinteros para maravillarse con el mobiliario artesanal que producen allí, antes de montar a bordo del ferry local y regresar a la Ciudad Antigua para dirigirse hasta el pueblo de Tra Que. El pequeño y encantador pueblo de Tra Que es famoso por su diversidad de verduras, pero especialmente por sus deliciosas hierbas aromáticas. Haga una visita a su anfitrión local en Tra Que, quien le ofrecerá un espacio privado para disfrutar de un merecido masaje de pies y una deliciosa comida local.
Finalmente, regresará a la ciudad después del almuerzo y descansará en su hotel antes de salir a disfrutar de más turismo por la Ciudad Antigua de Hoi An.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno, almuerzo.
Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en el hotel.
Nivel: 2.
Distancia y duración de la excursión en bici:  35 kilómetros – 5 horas y 30 minutos incluidas paradas, visitas y pausa para el almuerzo. 
Altitud total del terreno:  ninguna. 
Terreno: llano, fácil de recorrer.
Transporte: por carretera: máximo 30 minutos, dependiendo de la ubicación del hotel.

Italian

Intera giornata in bicicletta Hoi An- VN-C-HOI AN-AL-126-FD – $$$

Oggi si parte, e inizierete a pedalare direttamente dall’hotel, lungo la strada principale di Hoi An. Dopo un po’, arriverete al centro storico di Hoi An, dove il divieto di transito delle auto vi  permetterà di godervi la bellezza della zona in pace, facendovi strada lungo strade e vicoli stretti. Dopo aver ammirato i panorami e i suoni del centro storico ricco di cultura di Hoi An, continuate a pedalare fino a un piccolo villaggio, dove, circondati da imponenti alberi di areca, potete fare una pausa e provare deliziosi frutti di mare alla griglia e carta di riso al cocco.

Dopo un breve momento di relax, attraversate il ponte sull’altro lato del fiume Thu Bon, dove visiterete un villaggio di tessitori di tappeti chiamato Dong Binh, un’altra tranquilla enclave nella tranquilla campagna. Da lì proseguirete fino al villaggio di un falegname per dare un’occhiata agli incredibili mobili fatti a mano qui prodotti, prima di salire su un traghetto locale per tornare al centro storico e dirigervi verso il villaggio di Tra Que. L’incantevole paesino di Tra Que è famoso per molti tipi di verdure, ma soprattutto per le sue erbe deliziosamente aromatiche. Fate una visita ad un ospite locale a Tra Que, che fornirà uno spazio privato e un meritato massaggio ai piedi con un delizioso pasto locale.

Finalmente, dopo pranzo, tornerete in città, per riposare in albergo prima di partire per visitare la città vecchia di Hoi An.

Pasti: inclusi: colazione, pranzo

Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel

Livello 2

Distanza e durata del giro in bicicletta: 35 chilometri – 5 ore e 30 minuti comprese soste, visite e pausa pranzo

Dislivello: nessuno

Terreno: piatto, facile da pedalare in bicicletta

Trasporto: Trasporto su strada: massimo 30 minuti a seconda della posizione dell’hotel

German

Ganztägige Radtour durch Hoi An- VN-C-HOI AN-AL-126-FD-$$$

Sie können direkt vom Hotel aus auf der Hauptstraße von Hoi An fahren. Nach einer Weile erreichen Sie Hoi Ans Altstadt, in der das Auto-Verbot Ihnen ermöglicht, die Schönheit des Gebiets in Frieden zu erleben, wenn Sie auf schmalen Straßen und durch enge Gassen radeln. Nachdem Sie den Anblick und die Klänge der kulturreichen Altstadt von Hoi An in sich aufgenommen haben, fahren Sie weiter zu einem kleinen Dorf, umgeben von hochragenden Areca-Bäumen. Sie können dort eine Pause einlegen und einige schmackhafte, gegrillte Meeresfrüchte sowieso Kokosnuss-Reispapier probieren.
Nach einem kurzen Moment der Erholung überqueren Sie die Brücke zur anderen Seite des Thu-Bon-Flusses, wo Sie einem Matten-Weberdorf namens Dong Binh einen Besuch abstatten werden – eine weitere ruhige Enklave in der ruhigen Landschaft. Von dort aus setzen Sie Ihre Fahrt fort und halten schließlich an einem Zimmermanns-Dorf, in welchem Sie sich die unglaublichen, handgemachten Möbel anschauen können, die dort gebaut werden. Danach gehen Sie an Bord einer Fähre, um wieder zur Altstadt zu kommen und dann in Richtung der Gemeinde Tra Que aufzubrechen. Das malerische kleine Dorf Tra Que ist berühmt für seine zahlreichen Gemüsearten, insbesondere für seine köstlichen, aromatischen Kräuter. Statten Sie einem einheimischen Gastgeber in Tra Que einen Besuch ab; dieser stellt Ihnen einen privaten Raum zur Verfügung und Sie erhalten eine wohlverdiente Fußmassage sowie ein schönes lokales Essen.  

Am Ende kehren Sie nach dem Mittagessen in die Stadt zurück und ruhen sich in Ihrem Hotel aus, bevor Sie Ihre Sightseeing-Tour durch Hoi Ans Altstadt fortsetzen. 

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen  
Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Hotel
Level: 2
Strecke & Dauer der Radtour: 35 Kilometer – 5 Stunden und 30 Minuten inklusive Halte, Besichtigungen und Mittagspause
Höhenunterschied: keiner 
Terrain: eben, einfach zu befahren
Transport: Fahrt auf der Straße: maximal 30 Minuten, abgängig von der Lage des Hotels 

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