15 Days Saigon Adventure Cycling To Hanoi

Saigon Adventure Cycling To Hanoi - 16 Days. Specially designed for cycling enthusiasts and adventure lovers intent on conquering Vietnam from the lush farms in the south to the rugged mountains of the North. Along the coast of Vietnam from the North to the South, there are a lot of beautiful beaches, especially with over 3,000 islands. Vietnam has a lot of unspoilt pristine forests with many kinds of rare and precious animals and plants; there are a lot of regions with mild climatic conditions

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Day 1: SAIGON – DA LAT

Cycling distance: 35 km - Meals provided: lunch - Accommodation: Dai Loc Hotel

7:30 AM pick up from your hotel and transfer 3.5 hours to Di Linh for lunch and afternon we will ride along the lakeshore roads in the shadow of Mount Langbian discovering the region’s distinctive European influences, mountain scenery, and temperate climate. In the evening, you will have the chance to explore Da Lat to try its local cuisine at the night market.

Day 2: DA LAT – HON GIAO PASS – NHA TRANG

Cycling distance: 95km - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: The Sun Hotel

Today is the first major cycling day on the tour, with a distance of 95 km covered - After breakfast, you will transfer to Bi Doup Mountain outside of Dalat. Climbing up the hilly terrain is a challenge, but it is absolutely worth it as you are then rewarded with a 30km descent with unforgettable views of the mountains, forests, waterfalls, and ethnic villages below. After a well-deserved lunch, we will follow the flat roads towards the coast, finishing the day with a transfer to Nha Trang (approx. 1 hour) where you will be able to rest your legs.

Day 3: NHA TRANG – PHU YEN

Cycling distance: 80 km - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: Sala Tuy Hoa Beach Hotel

In the morning, we’ll cycle to the Po Nagar Cham Towers built in AD 781, one of Vietnam’s oldest historical sites. After the visit, you will ride towards Vietnam’s Highway No. 1 where we will transfer 80 km to the Hon Gom peninsula. For the second part of the day, you will cycle along the peninsula past the shrimp farms and the largest rice paddies of central Vietnam to Phu Yen.

Day 4 : PHU YEN – QUY NHON

Cycling distance: 65 km- Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: Muong Thanh Hotel

After breakfast, we will cycle along the coast to Quy Nhon, the capital city of the province. Throughout the day, you will see the province’s main economic activity: fishing. In particular, you will get a chance to see the region’s iconic basket-shaped fishing boats as you enter Quy Nhon, where you will spend the night.

Day 5 : RELAX IN QUY NHON

No cycling - Meals provided: Breakfast - Accommodation: Muong Thanh Hotel

A rest day allows you to kick back and relax on the beach. Breakfast is provided at your hotel.

Day 6: QUY NHON – QUANG NGAI

Cycling distance: 80 km - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: CCNew Hotel

After breakfast, you will van transfer outside of the city to avoid the bustling rush hour traffic. The remainder of the morning will be an 80km ride offering a view of coastlines as well as the local countryside. You will be able to observe the local shrimp and salt farms and meet friendly farmers along the way. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will take a scenic drive (transfer) to your hotel in Quang Ngai.

Day 7 : QUANG NGAI – MY LAI MASSACRE – HOI AN

Cycling distance: 60 km - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: Sala Hotel

The first stop will be a guided tour at My Lai, the site of one of the greatest atrocities committed during the Vietnam War. After My Lai, you will cycle along quiet village roads, past rice paddies, and through small fishing villages filled with colorful boats. After lunch, you will transfer to Hoi An, a mid-sized village and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its preserved architecture, unique atmosphere, distinctive buildings, and its colorful lanterns illuminating the Hoi An Old Town at night. The evening will be yours to start exploring this amazing town. Dinner on your own.

Day 8 - REST DAY IN HOI AN

No cycling - Meals provided: Breakfast - Accommodation: Sala Hotel

A rest day allows riders to relax and see more of Hoi An at their own pace - enjoy the history, the local markets, or simply take it easy on the beach. Do not hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations for things to do and places to eat in Hoi An.

Day 9: HOI AN – HAI VAN PASS - HUE

Cycling distance: 95 km - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: Asia Hotel Hue

Today we will be the most challenging but rewarding day of the entire trip. The day will start with a short transfer out of the town and a ride along the coast to Da Nang before starting the climb to the world-famous Hai Van Pass. The road climbs gradually up to 480 meters with many switchbacks and offers stunning views of the countryside overlooking the East Sea. This tough climb is followed by a long smooth descent to your reward: lunch. In the afternoon, our team will take you the remaining 44 km to Hue.

Day 10: HUE City tour - Flight to HANOI

Cycling distance: 30 km- Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch- Accommodation: Mayde Villa or similar

The morning will be spent cycling around Hue and learning about its most iconic sights, including Vong Canh Hill, the tombs of Khai Dinh, and the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda. Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam, so you’ll see some of the country’s most important political and religious buildings. To finish the day, you will enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Perfume River back to Hue before catching an hour-long flight to Hanoi. Arrival our driver pick you up to hotel for check in .

Day 11: REST DAY IN HANOI

Cycling distance: None- Meals provided: Breakfast - Accommodation: Mayde Villa or similar

After breakfast, all day free to rest or explore Hanoi by your own.

Day 12 : HANOI - MAI CHAU

Cycling distance: 75 km - Elevation: 1000m - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner - Accommodation: Mai Chau Eco House

In the morning, we’ll van transfer 2.5 hours out of Hanoi before getting on our bikes and starting a 30 km uphill ride to Hoa Binh lake, where we’ll stop for a picnic lunch. After lunch, you will encounter more stunning views as we pass through ethnic villages of the Thai, an ethnic minority in Vietnam. We’ll cycle across rice paddies on a mix of single-track paths and rough trails before returning to Mai Chau, where you will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

Day 13: MAI CHAU – PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE

Cycling distance: 60-70 km - Elevation: 1000-1200 m- Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner - Accommodation: Mr Ba’s Homestay

The morning will start off with a challenge: a long climb uphill towards Pu Luong nature reserve. Following shaded paths beside mountain streams, we’ll enter the reserve and have a traditional Vietnamese lunch overlooking the village’s rice terraces. The next 10 km will be a flat ride through remote ethnic minority villages and some of the most beautiful rice fields in southeast Asia. After that, we’ll make one last short steep climb to our homestay, where riders can relax with a beer in the cool waters of one of the local natural springs. We’ll end the night with a fantastic BBQ dinner outdoors.

Day 14: PU LUONG – NINH BINH

Cycling distance: 80 km - Elevation: 500m- Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch,dinner - Accommodation: Tam Coc Bungalow

We’ll start the morning by tearing downhill down several of Pu Luong’s steep terraced rice fields. The next 15 km will be spent on a remote x-country dirt track found by our route-planning team. The track passes by fortress-like karst formations and bamboo water wheel irrigation systems in traditional villages. After an hour van transfer and a traditional lunch, we rode a collection of quiet country paths and canal roads towards the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ninh Binh.

Day 15: NINH BINH – HA NOI

Cycling distance: 35 km - Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch - Accommodation: Mayde villa or Similar

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll take a leisurely ride through the stunning natural beauty and historic sites of Ninh Binh, stopping often for stories and photos. We trade in our bikes for boats, where we will be paddled by a local guide for a 3 hours tour through pitch black river caves and hidden lagoons. After lunch in Ninh Binh, we transfer to Ha Noi and arrive before 5pm. Check in to your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter . End The Tour .

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Join in group departure dates: on 10th Monthly

Group sizes: Min from 2 to Max 16 pax

Tour Inclusive :

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

* Trek MTB & helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits

* Boat tour in Tam Coc

* Flight tickets Hue to Hanoi

* Entrance fees, Permission for villages tour

* 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 - 15 nights