Heaven and Earth Tours
Heaven and Earth was born out of a simple idea: To offer a variety of interesting tours to hidden places in and around Hoi An, different than the usual tourist itineraries offered by travel agencies.
Our bike tours are designed to help you discover another side of Vietnam, far from the tourist attractions. We also hope to offer some help these disadvantaged people in the countryside, often living under difficult and precarious conditions. Thanks to you, we can help them to improve their daily lives.
Indiana Tour
Tour Operator: Heaven and Earth Tours
Vietnam
8 days
70 km (~9km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat, Off-road
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Enjoy a full day mountain biking in the hills around Hoi An.
If you are an avid Mountain Biker with a desire to discover Vietnam on mountain bike, far from the beaten path, then set off with us to discover the authentic Vietnam while enjoying your favourite sport at the same time. Join us for a unique circuit throughout the Vietnamese countryside, on an off-road bike across different terrains.
During our 70 km mountain bike circuit we will travel across forest roads and trails along the Thu Bon River Delta. We will stop for a refreshing swim in the clear water of a mountain stream that cascades off the mountains, stop for a meal in a local tavern and sample a « My Quang », noodle soup of the province and known throughout Vietnam, and continue to climb hills and cross villages. Join us for a day of adventure and discovery that will be engraved in your memory as one of the most beautiful days during your visit to Vietnam.
Just for the Ride
Tour Operator: Heaven and Earth Tours
Vietnam
5 hours
45 km
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat, Off-road
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Escape with us for a half day mountain biking through the vietnamese contryside.
If you are athletic, enjoy cycling, and love nature, then join us for an outing on our local trails and roads across the Vietnamese countryside. Spend the half day riding through postcard perfect scenery. Cross bamboo bridges (not available at the winter time), ride through rice fields and quaint villages. Cycle through the countryside just for the fun of it.
Pause halfway through your trip to have break and eat a local sandwich (Banh Mi) on the edge of a small lake, relax and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains and tropical forest. There are no special visits planned during this trip, but you are free to make impromptu stops along the way to meet the inhabitants of the local villages and to discover their way of life.
Hoi An Adventure Tour
Tour Operator: Heaven and Earth Tours
Vietnam
7 hours
54 km
Leisure
Mostly flat, Off-road
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Set out on Bicycle for a day of adventure and discovery across rural Vietnam
After the transfer by minibus (45 mn) you will cross with local ferry the Thu Bon River to the small village near the My Son sanctuary. Your bicycle tour discovery of the authentic Vietnam you’ve always dreamed of begins here!
Together, we will travel across immense rice fields set in between the river and the mountains where the Vietnamese in their traditional conical hats, continue to cultivate rice using the same methods as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. We will discover local handicrafts, learn the secret of making incense, weaving methods that date back to colonal times, including the weaving of linen.
A local village family will welcome us to share their tea and visit their home, a traditional wooden structure. You will have the opportunity to learn the local history and customs of the countryside, where life is far from the bustling cities and sights.
This tour, far from the usual tourist itineraries, puts you in direct contact with the Vietnamese people. You will take the time to meet these welcoming people, and share unique moments. Stops vary from tour to tour, depending on chance meetings and village activities.
This tour includes crossing the river on a local ferry, visiting the crafts workshops, crossing a floating bridge, and a bamboo bridge, and several other stops along the way.
Magic Vietnam Bicycle Tour
Tour Operator: Heaven and Earth Tours
Vietnam
9 hours
28 km
Mostly flat, Quiet roads
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Set out on Bicycle for a day of discovery across rural Vietnam
This circuit is special and uniquely available at certain times of the year, replacing the “Real Vietnam” circuit, which may not be accessible during the heavy flooding that can occur in Hoi An during the months of October and November.
During these months, due to the monsoons and rising water levels, bridges may be severely damaged or destroyed. so the “Real Vietnam” route, which includes several bridge crossings may not be available.
The itinerary of the “Magic Vietnam” circuit differs from the “Real Vietnam” circuit in a few ways:
- It does not cross wooden floating or bamboo bridges.
- It is slightly longer; 27 kms instead of 24kms.
The circuit consists of two parts. The afternoon program does not change, but the morning program differs slightly. It is more oriented towards biking and covers 18 kms across the countryside far from the tourist routes. The afternoon is a 9 km cultural discovery tour where we will make occasional stops to learn more about the life of the local people.
Traditional Countryside of Hoi An
Tour Operator: Heaven and Earth Tours
Vietnam
1 days
9 km (~9km per day)
Easy
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat
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Discover Hoi An's countryside
Spend a day leisurely cycling though the scenic countryside of Vietnam, far from the traffic the motor scooters, and the noises the city. You will cross the islands on the Song Thu river delta using local transportation, including ferries and floating bridge.
This tour will take you to discover how wooden river boats are made, learn the secret of weaving the colorful straw “Hoi An” sleeping mats Try the renowned Vietnamese basket boats . You will spend the day with first-hand contact with one of the rural inhabitant of the region, far from the usual tourist circuits.
At lunchtime you will be invited into the home of a local Vietnamese family for a traditional Vietnamese meal, and learn their customs and traditions. After you have relaxed for a while under the shade of a mango tree, you will Begin your return towards Hoi An, which will take about an hour.