Cycle Hainan - Bike tour in China

Itinerary
Day 1 | Haikou
Your guide will meet you at the airport and check you into your hotel in Haikou. You will have your first meal together in the evening, during which you can learn about the upcoming tour.
Day 2 | Haikou to Wenchang
Departing from your hotel in Haikou early in the morning we cycle over the rolling hills, through farmland and small towns on route to Wenchang town. By the road side you will see small honey farms, colourful plant nurseries and you can take a diversion through a banana plantation. After a rest in your hotel room and dinner, walk around this Huachow (overseas Chinese) town and learn about its unique history.
Day 3 | Coconut Plantations and Secluded Bays
Just south of Wenchang Town you will take a short ferry trip to the coconut plantation peninsula. The roads here are flat and a mixture of tarmac and dirt sections. These are perfect for cruising on your bike. The winding roads will take you through a unique rural community. Here the local people make the most of the coconuts. Some villagers weave the palm leaves into organic panels that are used for informal structures that houses chickens or wood piles. Others process, largely by hand, the different parts of the coconut. You can see people splitting the coconuts with hand tools one by one, slowly working through enormous piles of thousands of coconuts. The pace of life is very laid back, you are likely to see many locals relaxing with friends in hammocks slung between the trees. Further east you will explore an outstanding coastal area boasting secluded bays and massive, unusual rock formations. You can swim on your own private beach and perhaps snorkel depending on the weather. You will stay in a hotel next to the beach and can taste some local fresh seafood.
Day 4 | Central Mountains
Putting the ocean behind for a few days, we cycle inland to the spectacular mountainous centre of Hainan Island. It's a long ride today so the support vehicle will probably transport you some of the way to your destination, Wuzhishan Town. Tonight explore this mountain town which is the capital of the central area.
Day 5 | Rural mountain road cycling
Hit the road from Wuzhishan town to the base of Wuzhishan Mountain. This is one of the most beautiful roads in Hainan and is an ethnic minority region. Expect to see dramatic river gorges, tropical farmland, waterfalls, thick jungle, and local minority people about their daily business. Wuzhishan Mountain (1867 meters) the highest peak on the island. After arriving at your hotel for lunch, the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the mountain scenery, or take a hike through the rainforest of Wuzhishan Mountain, observing the fauna and flora.
Day 6 | Wuzhishan
This morning is free for you to relax and give your legs a rest. If your looking for more thrills you have the option to go rafting down Wuzhishan River (add 20 USD). After lunch you cycle the loop back to Wuzhishan Town.
Day 7 | Wuzhishan to Hot-springs
Cruise down the twisting 9 km drop from Wuzhishan town towards Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County (The Li and Miao are the 2 largest minority groups in Hainan). You will see evidence of local minorities in Baoting Town’s architecture. Cycle 10km past Baoting Town and we will arrive near the base of Seven Fairy Mountain. The road has little traffic and is in excellent condition. Along the way you’ll see many betel nut plantations and authentic villages. We arrive at our hotel and you can relax and soak in a landscaped outdoor hot-spring pool fed from the natural mountains springs.
Day 8 | Rolling roads to Lingshui and Sanya
Cycle the quiet, gently rolling road from Baoting to Lingshui. On this day the support vehicle will drop you out side of Baoting on your way to Lingshui. Half-way you can explore the delightful waterfalls and go swimming in fresh spring water streams. After lunch in Lingshui you have the option of visiting Monkey Island on the way back to Sanya.
Day 9
The tour ends today. Beach accommodation extensions are available.

Facts and Information
Style
fully supported cycling tour
Group Size
minimum 1, maximum 12
Accommodation
7 nights hotel, 1 night guesthouse
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Days Cycling
6
Kilometres Cycled
425km
Difficulty
moderate
Cycling Conditions
Cycling conditions are varied. Most roads are in good condition. Some sections are not so well maintained. Other sections are small dirt tracks. The centre of Hainan Island is mountainous and so there are some steep ascends and descends, the support vehicle is on hand to help with these if necessary. Other areas are either flat or gently rolling hills.