Family Cycling: Hue to Hoi An

Set out by bike from your hotel to explore Hue, the former imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The ride's first stop is the Imperial Citadel, modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City. Large sections were damaged during the Tet Offensive, but enough remains to picture the Nguyen court at its height. From the Citadel, take a boat cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, then continue on to the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang before looping back across the river to Hue via the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh. (Cycling distance up to 30 km, rated Easy.) Overnight in Hue.

Ride a countryside loop along back roads to the village of Phuoc Tich, passing through a Catholic village, an incense-making village and a village known for turning bamboo into everyday household items. In Phuoc Tich itself, visit a traditional house dating back some 200 years, built to the principles of feng shui, and learn a little about the village's history. From here, board a sampan to Dam Chuon and cruise out onto Tam Giang Lagoon, Southeast Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, with time to paddle a kayak and pass a floating fishing hamlet along the way. Stop for a seafood lunch at Chuon Lagoon, then cruise back out to watch the sunset over the water before returning to Hue by road. (Cycling distance up to 40 km, rated Easy, with a shorter 20 km option.) Overnight in Hue.

Leave Hue for Hoi An, a well-preserved trading port dating to the 17th and 18th centuries. The route passes through the fishing village of Lang Co before climbing over the Hai Van Pass, known locally as the Pass of Ocean Clouds, then continues through Danang with a stop at the Cham Museum, home to the world's finest collection of Cham sculpture. After settling into Hoi An, hop back on the bike for an afternoon loop through the surrounding villages and vegetable farms, with a stop at a local pagoda for tea and, availability permitting, a conversation with the resident monks. Continue on to Cam Thanh islet to see how locals weave coconut leaves into roofing, then ride alongside the Thu Bon River, paddle a traditional round basket boat, and watch the sun set over a water coconut palm plantation. (Cycling distance up to 35 km, rated Easy, with a shorter 20 km option.) Overnight in Hoi An.

Transfer out of Hoi An to begin the ride south to My Son, once the religious centre of the Champa Kingdom. The route is one of the trip's most scenic, tracing country roads through rice paddies and eucalyptus forest, climbing for sweeping mountain views, then following a river gorge into lush jungle on the approach to My Son. Enjoy a local lunch before exploring the ruins, many damaged by war but still striking in scale. Transfer back to Hoi An by road, with the rest of the day free to wander the old town or relax at the hotel. (Cycling distance up to 54 km, rated Medium, with a shorter 20 km, Easy option.) Overnight in Hoi An.

Enjoy a free morning to explore more of Hoi An's old town before transferring to Danang Airport for your onward flight.