Vietnam cycling tours is is a great way to see the country from bustling Saigon to the serene northern capital of Hanoi, we ride on country roads on either side of the main north-south artery of Highway One. Along the way we see many of Vietnam’s historic and scenic highlights, from the cool mountain air of Dalat we descend to the beach resort of Nha Trang before riding back roads to historic Hoi An and Hue. The overnight Reunification Express train takes us to the amazing karst scenery of Ninh Binh and Halong Bay. The bicycle is still the most common form of rural transport in Vietnam and you will share the country roads and tracks with beautiful girls in flowing Ao Dais, school children…

Day 1: Sai Gon – Da Lat (B, L) (40km cycling)

7:30 AM our cycling tour guide, and driver pick us up at your hotel and leave Saigon for Dalat, once a favored retreat for the French, we’ll rendezvous with our bikes and cycle lovely country lanes and back roads in the shadow of Mount Langbian.

Summary

Ride to see the tea plantations along the way

Chicken village and vegetable farms

Meals:  Lunch

Accommodation: The King Hotel

Day 2: Dalat – Nha Trang (B, L) (80km cycling)

Breakfast at the hotel, Riding from the hotel we tackle some big hills, including a 2,000 m pass, as we ride through dramatic mountains towards the beach resort town of Nha Trang.

Summary

Visit the Coffee farm

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Red Sun Hotel

Day 3: Nha Trang boat trip (B, L) (no cycling)

Taking a rest from the bikes we offer a boat trip to the coral islands for swimming and snorkeling. ( Noted: Water sports, Drinks, and some optional island tickets not included - Sharing boat )

Summary

See and do snorkeling

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Red Sun Hotel

Day 4: Nha Trang – Tuy Hoa – Phu Yen (B, L ) (90km cycling)

7:30 cycling from your hotel along the beautiful beach and coastline to see highway one and transfer to Dai Lanh beach for lunch before cycling uphill to Ca pass and bike ride on countryside villages along beautiful coastlines to Tuy Ho via Ride fields, dirt and paved roads for the whole day ride, To a small town of Tuy Hoa for another night.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Phu Yen Sala Hotel

Day 5: Phu Yen – Quang Ngai (B, L ) (65 km cycling)

Breakfast and early swimming on the beach and starting cycling from your hotel along the coastlines to Ong Cop bridge, Ride up to a small hill to the local village, Ride fields on the right and mountain on the right make your trip and after transferring to Song Cau for lunch and transfer to Quang Ngai for overnight.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Song Tra riverside Hotel

Day 6: Quang Ngai – Hoi An (B, L) (70km cycling)

Morning ride from the hotel to the famous massacre My Lai, Do local charity to the local school, Keep riding to the My Khe beach and the rest dirt roads to Chau O and transfer to Tan Ky for chicken rice for lunch and biking along the coastline to the hotel in Hoi An.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: T and T villas

Day 7: Hoi An - My Son - Hoian  (B,L ) (30km cycling and free)

This is an option day, You may be free at leisure on the beach and do nothing or ride to the world heritage, My Son. ( We ride to visit My Son, the ancient center of Cham civilization. Although many of the temples were destroyed by American bombs, there is still enough of the archaeological site to impress most visitors. We transfer by bus back to Hoi An.  Sightseeing and back to Hoi An for the night.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: T and T villas

Day 8: Hoi An – Hue (B, L) (80km cycling)

Breakfast and check out Hoi An, Transfer the short way to see the local stone sculpture in Ngu Hanh Son. Start bike ride from Da Nang to the highest pass in central coast Vietnam, Hai Van pass, and lunch at the Lang Co beach. Loop on the country road to Thuan An beach and the rest way transfer to Hue for the night.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hue  Asia Hotel

Day 9: Hue train to Ninh Binh (B, L) (25km cycling)

After a morning ride along the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, a city’s symbol, before getting back on a bicycle to 12th Nguyen King royal palace. We reconvene at the hotel for Bun Bo Hue for lunch . in the early afternoon to transfer to the railway station for our overnight train trip to Ninh Binh. Bus to the station to catch the train to Ninh Binh, overnight on a train, and short rest in a hotel on arrival in Ninh Binh.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Express Train ( 4 persons / cabin )

Day10: Ninh Binh – Cuc Phuong national park ( L, D) (65km cycling)

Arrive at Ninh Binh station around 9:30 AM transfer to restaurant for early enjoy lunch and cycle around  Tam Coc landscape to visit Thaivi temple and Bich Dong pagodas before a bike ride to Hoa Lu old capital and Cuc Phuong national park. We cycle from our hotel through spectacular karst scenery. Soaring limestone mountains just straight out of the paddy fields. At Cuc Phuong National Park we visit the primate rescue center before checking into our accommodation and overnight in the Cuc Phuong guest house.

Summary

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cuc Phuong National Guest House

Day 11: Cuc Phuong – Ha Long  (B,L ) ( 50 km cycling )

Breakfast and cycling to visit historical man caves and Ride from the national park and come into many pineapple farms en-route. Arrive at Nam Dinh for lunch and stop for the rest transfer to HaLong for the night.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:  White Crown Hotel

Day 12: Hai Phong – Ha Long Bay Cruising (B, L, D) 

Local breakfast, coffee and morning free for shopping or swimming in Ha Long bay and 11:30 check out and transfer to Tuan Chau island for check in on the cruise for sightseeing, kayaking, seafood lunch, and dinner overnight on cruise.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Royal Place Junk Cruise

Day 13: Ha Long Bay Cruise – Hanoi (B, L) (no cycling)

We spend a truly memorable day on a boat cruising through Halong Bay. The awesome limestone karst mountains rise dramatically out of the emerald sea. Halong Bay is one of the most incredible natural wonders of the world. We then transfer back to Hanoi. Back to the quay and transfer to Ha Noi. End The Tour.

Summary

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: None ( Your account )

 

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Join in group departure dates: on the 26th Monthly

Private departure dates: All year around

Group sizes: Min from 2 to Max 15 cyclists

Tour price : 2.125 Usd / Pax ( Prices are subject to change without notice. )

Tour Inclusive :

* Support transport by A/C minivan or bus, truck for group

* Trek MTB &  helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits ( E-bikes available for extra cost )

* Train ticket Hue to Ninh Binh

* Entrance fees, Halong cruise

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary

* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels

*Accommodation in tour - 12 nights

* Experienced English-speaking bike guides

Tour Exclusive :

* Travel insurance

* Other personal expenses

* Tips for guides and drivers

* Drinks at restaurants

*Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi

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