The Ultimate Grand Vietnam Odyssey: 45-Day Vietnam Epic Cycling Itinerary. This is the ultimate, definitive cycling expedition through Vietnam, traversing the country from Hanoi and the extreme Northern Alps to the pristine South Central Coast, the Central Highlands, and down to the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City.This opening leg covers the highest, most dramatically sculpted karst landscapes, legendary mountain passes, and colorful ethnic minority homelands of Northern Vietnam,Transitioning from the alpine interior down to the ancient maritime trade routes and emerald monoliths of the Gulf of Tonkin.The endurance backbone of the expedition, tracking the rugged Annamite Mountain Range along the remote western branch of the legendary wartime supply road.Leaving the battlefields behind to experience the ultimate ocean-view cycling of Vietnam, crossing weather dividers to ancient trading ports. Climbing away from the ocean up severe mountain passes into the high, misty coffee plateaus and pine forests of the Annamite interior. Plunging down to the tropical beaches of Nha Trang, then cutting across the southern plains to the labyrinth of floating canals and river markets.
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Arrival & Fitting
- Elevation Profile: Flat / City Level
The Experience: Meet your private shuttle at Noi Bai International Airport for a transfer to your boutique hotel in Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter. Spend the afternoon assembling your bike with our mechanical team, optimizing fits, and loading GPS tracks. We gather at 18:00 for a trip briefing followed by a welcome dinner introducing you to authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine like Phở and Bún Chả. (D)
- Riding Distance: 55 km (34 mi) (plus support vehicle transfer to bypass urban traffic)
- Elevation Profile: +650 m / -620 m
The Experience: Board the morning shuttle to clear the heavy traffic of metropolitan Hanoi, unloading our bikes at the foot of the mountains. Click into your pedals and ascend through lush tapioca groves and terraced hillsides over the scenic Thung Khe Pass. Enjoy a long, sweeping descent into the stunning emerald bowl of Mai Chau Valley, populated by White Thai ethnic communities living in traditional bamboo stilt houses. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 65 km (40 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +1,150 m / -400 m
The Experience: Prepare your climbing legs for a steady, demanding morning ascent tracking along a quiet, rustic highway parallel to the Da River. Ride past expansive tea plantations and blooming orchards. The terrain flattens out onto the cool, high-altitude Moc Chau Plateau, where crisp mountain air and rolling green ridges dominate the landscape. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 80 km (50 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +850 m / -900 m
The Experience: An epic endurance stage cruising through the heart of the Northwestern highlands. You will navigate rolling asphalt valleys framed by towering limestone cliffs, cycling past Black Thai villages where corn and coffee are spread out along the road to dry. Finish the day in the valley town of Son La. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 75 km (47 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +1,280 m / -1,100 m
The Experience: Today features your first true legendary alpine monster: the Pha Din Pass, historically vital during the Dien Bien Phu campaign. Face a grueling, sustained 14 km mountain switchback climb with pitches reaching 11%. Reaching the summit rewards you with breathtaking views of cloud seas before a screaming, fast downhill descent down to Tuan Giao. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 90 km (56 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +720 m / -850 m
The Experience: Trace the deep, dramatic gorge carved by the Nam Na River along a remote northern highway. The route is highly technical, winding through deep canyons and over modern bridges spanning reservoir waters before rolling into the gorge-side town of Muong Lay. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 75 km (47 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +1,100 m / -450 m
The Experience: Point your handlebars uphill as you climb out of the river canyon toward the high karst valley of Lai Chau. The road introduces you to magnificent views of pristine, untouched jungle ridges and deep tribal agricultural valleys. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 70 km (43 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +1,850 m / -600 m
The Experience: The Roof of Indochina Stage. You will conquer the O Quy Ho Pass, the longest and highest mountain pass in Vietnam. Muscle through a massive, continuous 30 km mountain climb winding around the craggy cliffs of the Hoang Lien Son range. Reach the "Heaven Gate" summit at over 2,000 meters altitude before a technical, misty descent into the iconic mountain retreat of Sapa. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 0 km to 15 km (0 mi to 9 mi) - Flexible Active Recovery
- Elevation Profile: Steep Valley Rollers
The Experience: A well-deserved rest day in Sapa. Choose to lounge at a local cafe mist-watching, or take an optional light recovery ride down into the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley to see the iconic, cascading terraced rice fields of the H'mong and Dao ethnic groups. (B)
- Riding Distance: 35 km (22 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +100 m / -1,600 m
The Experience: Check your brake pads for a continuous, thrilling 35 km downhill plunge dropping from the alpine heights of Sapa all the way down to the border city of Lao Cai. Stop to take photos at the Chinese border gate before boarding a bus to return to Hanoi via new highway - Arrival Hanoi around 4:30 PM check in and free dinner by your own . (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 50 km (31 mi) (plus morning vehicle exit shuttle)
- Elevation Profile: Flat / Coastal Rollers
The Experience: Awaken in Hanoi, take an early vehicle shuttle to clear the industrial ring roads, and mount your bikes on the rural fringes of the Red River Delta. Cycle across flat agricultural plains and coal-mining ridges, watching the landscape shift as you approach the coastal highway of Ha Long City. (B, L )
- Riding Distance: 25 km (16 mi) - Island Wilderness Sprint
- Elevation Profile: +250 m / -250 m
The Experience: Board a premium wooden junk boat for a morning cruise navigating the thousands of sheer, limestone islands of Halong Bay. Dock at the northern pier of Cat Ba Island in the afternoon. Unload your bikes for a spectacular 25 km sprint slicing right through the dense jungle interior of the Cat Ba National Park on immaculate, rolling island blacktop. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 40 km (25 mi) (plus afternoon shuttle connection)
- Elevation Profile: Flat Coastal
The Experience: Catch a scenic morning island ferry over to the major industrial port city of Hai Phong. Cycle a flat, fast 40 km loop through delta villages and old maritime canals before boarding a support van connection down to Ninh Binh, globally known as "Halong Bay on Land." (B, L )
- Riding Distance: 25 km (18 mi)
- Elevation Profile: Flat / Karst Backroads
The Experience: Pure leisure riding through the ancient capital corridor of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Weave through narrow, dramatic gaps between vertical limestone karsts rising straight out of emerald rice paddies. Take a mid-day break for a hand-rowed bamboo sampan boat tour through the deep river caves of Trang An. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 85 km (53 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +300 m / -310 m
The Experience: Leave the delta plains to join the historic Ho Chi Minh Highway trail. Today's route is characterized by flat tarmac transitioning into rolling rural terrain, lined with vast pineapple plantations and rustic brick-making kilns. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 95 km (59 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +450 m / -420 m
- The Experience: A long-distance endurance day tracing the edge of the mountains. Ride through Tan Ky, marked historically as the official Kilometer Zero starting point of the Ho Chi Minh Trail supply network during the war. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 80 km (50 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +380 m / -350 m
The Experience: Lock into a rhythmic, steady paceline effort on wide, empty highway shoulders. The road rolls gently past local rubber tree estates, rural markets, and remote farming communes. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 110 km (68 mi) - The Century Stage
- Elevation Profile: +650 m / -620 m
- The Experience: Your longest mileage day of the tour. Push deep into the limestone country of Quang Binh province. The landscape transforms into a prehistoric jungle wilderness as you roll into the valley of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, home to the oldest and largest cave networks on Earth. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Rest Day
- Elevation Profile: N/A
- The Experience: Leave the bikes in the hotel racks. Board a local river boat up the Son River to float deep into the illuminated caverns of Phong Nha Cave . (B)
- Riding Distance: 100 km (62 mi) - The Jungle Isolation Stage
- Elevation Profile: +1,450 m / -900 m
The Experience: The hardest single day of the expedition. Enter the Western Branch of the Ho Chi Minh Highway—a remote, completely isolated concrete ribbon slicing through untouched primary rainforest. Face continuous, brutal "wall-like" climbs with gradients hitting 12%–14% before reaching the historic mountain outpost of Khe Sanh. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 85 km (53 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +850 m / -950 m
The Experience: Cycle south through the infamous Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) corridor. The road tracks along deep mountain ravines and past historic combat bases, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the Truong Son range, ending in the mountain-ringed valley of A Luoi. (B, L, D)
- Riding Distance: 60 km (37 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +200 m / -950 m
The Experience: Enjoy a spectacular, fast morning descent dropping out of the central mountain ranges directly toward the flat coastal plain, rolling smoothly along the Perfume River into the historic imperial capital of Hue. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Rest Day
- Elevation Profile: N/A
The Experience: Rest your muscles. Spend your day touring the majestic Forbidden Purple City, exploring the monumental brick tombs of the Nguyen Emperors by bus. (B)
- Riding Distance: 85 km (53 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +750 m / -750 m
The Experience: The Most Beautiful Ride in Vietnam. Spin past the flat salt lagoons of Lang Co beach before attacking the world-famous Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass). Climb a steady, beautiful 10 km mountain highway balancing over the sea. Absorb panoramic vistas of the blue bays before a thrilling descent into Da Nang city. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 30 km (19 mi) - Coastal Recovery
- Elevation Profile: Flat
The Experience: A flat, relaxing coastal sprint tracking along the modern beach boulevard of Da Nang, passing the Marble Mountains, and rolling directly into the UNESCO-preserved lantern-lit streets of Hoi An. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Rest Day
- Elevation Profile: N/A
The Experience: Free day to explore Hoi An's 15th-century Japanese covered bridges, tailor shops, and historic wooden merchant houses. Excellent opportunity to relax on An Bang Beach. (B)
- Riding Distance: 55 km (34 mi)
- Elevation Profile: Flat / Coastal Dunes
The Experience: Cross the grand Cua Dai bridge to cycle along a newly opened, quiet coastal road cutting through sandy dunes, rural fishing hamlets, and local fish-sauce making yards to Tam Ky. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 85 km (53 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +200 m / -210 m
The Experience: Follow a flat, fast route parallel to the coast, weaving through rural villages and fields of sweet potatoes, ending your day in the historic town of Quang Ngai. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 100 km (62 mi) - Coastal Highway
- Elevation Profile: +350 m / -350 m
The Experience: A long-distance endurance run heading down National Highway 1A. Work together in a tight rolling paceline, passing massive shrimp farming lagoons on your left and rugged hills on your right before reaching the beautiful bay city of Quy Nhon. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Rest Day
The Experience: Relax on the pristine, uncrowded city beaches, visit the ancient 12th-century Cham Towers, or enjoy exceptionally fresh, inexpensive seafood dinners along the waterfront. (B)
- Riding Distance: 65 km (59 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +400 m / -410 m
The Experience: Ride along a dramatic coastal loop road, navigating around hidden bays, towering granite boulders, and old lighthouses to reach the delta city of Tuy Hoa. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 80 km (50 mi) (plus morning mountain shuttle)
- Elevation Profile: +1,100 m / -350 m
The Experience: Board a brief shuttle to cross the high traffic zones, unloading at the base of the highland foothills. Face a sustained, steady mountain ascent climbing onto the massive basalt plateau of Buon Ma Thuot—the coffee capital of Vietnam. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 50 km (31 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +450 m / -450 m
- The Experience: Spin through sprawling Robusta coffee plantations and local Ede ethnic villages. Stop to see the thunderous, massive cascades of Dray Nur Waterfall and sample thick, rich local condensed-milk coffee. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 55 km (34 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +300 m / -350 m
The Experience: A scenic, undulating route leading down to the serene shores of Lak Lake. Watch local Mnong fishermen navigate the shallow waters in traditional dugout canoes. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 90 km (56 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +1,650 m / -400 m
The Experience: The Alpine Queen Stage of the South. Face a long, magnificent alpine climb ascending into the cool pine forests of Da Lat. Navigate crisp mountain switchbacks past greenhouse flower farms and terraced market gardens, topping out at 1,500 meters altitude. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Rest Day
The Experience: Enjoy free day with the cool mountain air of this former French hill station. Tour the whimsical Crazy House, explore the old Art Deco railway station, or cycle casually around Xuan Huong Lake. (B)
- Riding Distance: 85 km (49 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +150 m / -1,600 m
The Experience: Check your brake pads for a thrilling continuous downhill run dropping from the Da Lat pine forests down to the tropical coastal plain of Nha Trang. Face sweeping alpine loops with views of the coastal power grids below. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Rest Day
The Experience: Spend your day swimming in Nha Trang's clear blue waters, island-hopping via speedboat, or relaxing with a local mineral mud bath treatment. (B)
- Riding Distance: 85 km (53 mi)
- Elevation Profile: +300 m / -310 m
- The Experience: Ride along the stunning, rugged coastal cliffs of Nui Chua National Park, tracking alongside clear turquoise waves and dry cactus landscapes to Mui Ne- Spin along a coastal highway slicing directly through the white and red sand dunes of Mui Ne. The road is beautifully wide and flat, with the ocean crashing right next to your wheels. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 90 km
- Elevation Profile: +250 m / -280 m
The Experience: Cycling from Mui Ne to La Gi along the Binh Thuan coastline offers a stunning 90-kilometer route featuring sand dunes, fishing villages, and panoramic ocean views. The journey mostly follows DT719, a well-paved coastal road with dedicated bicycle lanes on several modern segments.(B, L)
- Riding Distance: 80 km (46 mi) (plus brief ferry link)
- Elevation Profile: Flat Coastal
The Experience: Complete your final ocean stage along the southern coastline, passing fishing ports filled with colorful wooden vessels to the harbor peninsula of Vung Tau. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 65 km (40 mi) (via vehicle ferry link)
- Elevation Profile: Flat / Delta Bridges
The Experience: Cross the mouth of the Saigon River via a commercial vehicle ferry, entering the tropical wonderland of the Mekong Delta. Cycle on narrow concrete paths beneath a dense canopy of water palms and coconut groves in Ben Tre. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 75 km (47 mi)
- Elevation Profile: Flat / River Canals
The Experience: Weave your way along flat, maze-like canal footpaths and over cable-stayed river bridges, tracking past fruit orchards growing longans and mangosteens to the delta capital of Can Tho. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 50 km (31 mi) (plus afternoon finale shuttle)
- Elevation Profile: Flat Delta
The Experience: Take a 05:00 sunrise boat tour to see the buzzing Cai Rang Floating Market, watching merchants trade fruits from large wooden vessels. Mount your bikes for a final 50 km sprint through delta singletracks before boarding a support van to bypass the highway bottlenecks into Ho Chi Minh City. Celebrate with a grand farewell dinner party on a Saigon River cruise boat. (B, L)
- Riding Distance: 0 km (0 mi) - Departure
The Experience: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel. Our mechanical team assists you in breaking down and packing your bicycles into specialized travel cases. Private van transfers are provided to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your outbound flights home. End of Tour. (B)
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Join in group departure dates: 22nd Jan, March, July, Sept, Nov
Private departure dates: around the year
Group size: 2 to 12 pax
Tour price : Usd / Pax ( Prices are subject to change without notice )
Tour Cost Includes:
- Accommodation in tour 44 nights
- MTB Bikes for complete Tour and helmet. ( E-bikes available for extra cost )
- All Meals B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D =Dinner
- Lunch in Midway restaurant/City Restaurant or Pack Lunch
- Boat trip, local ferry in tour
- Halong bay cruise
- Back up AC vehicle for the complete tour
- English-speaking Local Guide - Cum biking guide
- Fresh Fruits/Snacks (Only the Cycling Part)
- Unlimited filter water during cycling (Only Cycling Part)
- All road and transport taxes
- Driver Allowance
- Toll and Parking charges
Tour Cost Excludes:
- International flight tickets, visa
- Other personal expenses
- Some meals not in tour
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel Insurance
- Any Hard and Soft Drinks with meals
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