Day1: Hanoi – Mai Chau ( L ,D )
Have breakfast at your hotel, check out and pick up at 7:30 Am and drive to Luong Son and cycling through Bai Chao villages to Cao Phong – Hoa Binh province. Have lunch in Man Duc before transfer to Thong Khe Pass then riding on single track through Thai minority villages and Hoa Binh lake to Ba Khan and Ride past terraced fields and beautiful valleys to Mai Chau . Overnight in a stilt-house of Thai-tribe village . O/N in Poom Coong Village .
Summary
Cycling Distance : 75 km
Meals : Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Home-stay
Day 2: Mai Chau – Pu Luong Nature Reserve ( B , L , D )
An early morning start walking around Mai Chau villages and beat the heat of the day. The route takes us away from the river and appears to contour through the same range of mountains that stretch from Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve . The road gets more beautiful the closer you ride to Pu Luong with looming karst limestone cliffs and lush vegetation. The route is tarmac all the way, but quite hard riding due to the undulating terrain. Overnight in Home -Stay in Ban Hieu .
Summary
Cycling Distance : 75 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Hieu Villages – Home-stay
Day 3 : Pu Luong Nature Reserve – Ngoc Lac - Nhu Xuan ( B , L , D )
Breakfast in Thai village house before cycling to the main road and setting off along a spectacularly beautiful river valley ,terraced fields towards Canh Nang twon along an undulating tarmac road. The road follows the flow of River Song Ma. This is an old supply route of the HCM Trails that fed the main trail with ammunitions during the American War with Vietnam.. just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies. Dinner at the hotel .
Summary
Accommodation : Dai Nam Hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 90 Km
Day 4 : Nhu Xuan – Thai Hoa ( B , L , D )
An early morning start to beat the heat of the day. The route takes us away from the river and appears to contour through the same range of mountains that stretch from Cam Thuy to Thai Hoa on Ho Chi Minh trails . The road gets more beautiful the closer you ride to Ngoc Lac with looming karst limestone cliffs and lush vegetation. The route is tarmac all the way, but quite hard riding due to the undulating terrain. We ride for the first time on the newly built two lane Ho Chi Minh Highway. It hardly warrants two lanes as there is no traffic! The road makes for smooth fast riding, and for those who prefer there is always the old highway dirt and gravel – that weaves around the new highway allowing for plenty of exploring possibilities along the way. Ride to Muc Son, on the banks of River Song Chu. On the outskirts of this small town are the famous Kan Linh historical relics – a pagoda where the first king of the Ly dynasty, Le Thai To, ruled, in 1428. Continue riding on the trail to Yen Cat. The distance covered today is quite long and there will be the chance to transfer some sections by the back-up vehicle to rest weary legs.There are fewer villages today as the route cuts through forests and jungle. Picnic lunch en route. Overnight Thai Hoa guesthouse. 90+ km.
Summary
Accommodation : Thaihoa Riverside Hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 90 Km
Day 5 : Thai Hoa- Huong Khe ( B , L , D )
Continue riding the incredible Ho Chi Minh Trails. Have lunch in Pho Chau town , on the way stop to visit some villages or market. Transfer to Huong Khe town for check in Hotel . Overnight in Huong Khe .
Summary
Accommodation : Duc Tai Hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 90 Km
Day 6 : Huong Khe – Phong Nha National Park ( B , L , D )
Huong Khe the mountains rise and the road winds up, down and along the hillsides. The scenery is spectacular, the road tranquil. Ride up to 80km then transfer the last few km to Phong Nha National Park. The park contains one of the most spectacular caves in Vietnam, It is a true speleological wonder. Phong Nha caves wander through the cavern, past the foundations of ancient Cham ruins. Pause to admire the incredible formation of stalactites and stalagmites. Formed approximately 250 million years ago Phong Nha was used as a hospital and ammunition depot during the war, the entrance still showing evidence of fighter aircraft attacks. There are community projects underway with Flora and Fauna International and it may be possible to visit village initiatives and learn more about the forests of the National Park. Overnight at the National Park. 80 km .
Summary
Accommodation : Song Son hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 80 Km
Day 7 : Phong Nha National Park-Khe Sanh ( B , L , D )
Explore Phong Nha Cave in the early morning by boat . Continue riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail across the DMZ (better known as the 17th Parallel,) to Cam Lo. The road is now quite flat and makes for good cruising! Stop en route to visit Truong Son Cemetary, a memorial to the tens of thousands of North Vietnamese soldiers who were killed in the Truong Son Mountains along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Fourteen miles further on is the town of Cam Lo – the Trail here intersects a strategic feeder road (H9) from Dong Ha and at this junction part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail heads across country into Laos. Transfer to Khe Sanh visiting war relics en route. Overnight Hotel in Khe Sanh .
Summary
Accommodation : Thai Ninh Hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 60 Km
Day 8 : Khe Sanh – Aluoi ( B , L , D )
In the morning we head south over the Da Krong Bridge (built by the Cubans in 1973) then jump into back roads and keep riding through remote villages to a A Luoi. Overnight in A Luoi
Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Guest House .
Day 9 : Aluoi – Hue City ( B , L , D )
The bike ride of today is easy, the terrain is flat. The distance of biking is 60 km. We will have a bus transfer for the last 14 km to the former capital of Vietnam. Overnight in Hue city
Summary
Cycling Distance : 75 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : DMZ Hotel
Day 10 : Hue City and Cycle to Villages ( B , L )
Spend morning to visiting, explore the Forbidden Citadel, Thien Mu pagodas by bicycle in the morning. Ride on hilly country roads to Thanh Toan tile-roofed Bridge crosses a canal flowing from the beginning to the end of Thanh Toan village, Thuy Thanh Commune, Huong Thuy District. Lunch at the restaurant . Afternoon free to explore Hue by your own .
Summary
Cycling Distance : 35 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation : Asia Hotel
Day 11: Hue – Hoi An ( B , L )
Have breakfast and transfer to the outskirts of Hue, Thuan An Dist. Start riding on the coast roads to Phuoc Tuong Pass. Pedal past colorful ancient burial-grounds, rice farming land, and fishing villages. Have lunch in Lang Co beach, after lunch, pedal uphill to the top of Hai Van Pass, then downhill to the Pass of Hai Van. Transfer by van to Hoi An in the late afternoon .
Summary
Cycling Distance : 85 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation : Venus Hotel
Day 12: Hoi An Free Day ( B )
Free time to discover Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site, shopping or Swimming …
Summary
Cycling Distance : None
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Venus Hotel
Day 13: Hoi An – Kon Tum ( Central highland ) (B ,L,D)
This morning we start early to cycle through stunning countryside off the beaten track where we will see much more real life of minority group settle here in remote area, this group is very friendly people. We will get cooler up the highland central in Kon Tum. Overnight in hotel in Kon Tum .
Summary
Cycling Distance : 75 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Kom Tum Hotel
Day 14: Kon Tum – Buon Me Thuot (B,L,D)
Our biking today is absolutely scenic road passing many coffee and tea plantations and over many hilly road and past which is stunning views. Our destination today is Buon Me Thuot city the capital of Coffee in Vietnam. This is an opportunity for us to try to taste some with condense milk and buy some for family at home. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Buon Me Thuat Hotel
Day 15: Buon Me Thuot – Da Lat (B ,L,D )
Today we will have another exciting cycling trip through breathtaking scenic road, we enjoy first 70 km biking along the valley floor before turning onto route 27 which take us up to Da Lat city. The scenery and terrain along the way is stunning. We will arrive Da Lat in the late afternoon. Overnight in Da Lat.
Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Dai Loi Hotel
Day 16: Da Lat (B)
After breakfast we transfer by van to visit former Emperor Bao Dai Summer Palace, Thien Vien Truc Lam, Old railway station and cycling to visit market to try some fresh fruit and dry fruit as well. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Da Lat.
Summary
Accommodation : Dai Loi hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Cycling distance : 0 km
Day 17: Da Lat – Nha Trang (B ,L)
Today is long day we cycle along the hill on quiet country road to Nha Trang seaside city, on the way there are plenty opportunity for taking great pictures. We arrive Nha Trang city is also the end of cycling challenge. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Summary
Accommodation : Hanoi Golden Hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Cycling distance : 90 km
Day 18 : Nha Trang Cruise Tour ( B , L )
In the morning take a group cruise tour on Nha Trang Bay to visit some of the offshore islands with time for swimming and snorkeling. Lunch on boat , Swimming on beach ( Noted : Some entrance fees tickets and another water activities , drinks not included ) after lunch relaxing on the island for swimming , back to your hotel late afternoon . Overnight in Nha Trang.
Summary
Cycling Distance : 15 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation : Hanoi Golden Hotel
Day 19 : Nha Trang – Phan Thiet – Mui Ne beach (250 km) ( B , L , D )
Leave after breakfast by bus and bike for Phan Thiet breaking the 250km journey at Phan Rang . The landscape between Phan Rang and Phan Thiet changes to an arid semi-desert with sandy soil and prickly pear cactus. In Phan Thiet turn off to the Mui Ne Peninsula with its sandy white beaches and swaying coconut palms. Overnight in Phan Thiet.
Summary
Cycling Distance : 60 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Hon Rom 1 Resort
Day 20 : Phan Thiet – Ho Chi Minh City (220 km) ( B , L )
Last day cycling -Starting from your hotel we cycling along beautiful beach to Phan Thien its spectacular sand dunes, passing through dense rubber plantations before reaching Bien Hoa and lunch on the way the outer suburbs of Ho Chi Minh City . Transfer to hotel on arrival. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City .Check in hotel ,Say good bye your team . End The Tour .
Summary
Cycling Distance : None
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation : None
Join in group departure dates : on 8th Monthly
Group sizes : Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists
Tour price : Contact us
Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C mini van, bus, truck
* Trek MTB, helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits
* Entrance fees , boat trip
* 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 - 19 nights
* Experienced English speaking cum biking guides
Tour Exclusive :
* Travel insurance
* Other personal expenses
* Tips for guide and driver
* Drinks at restaurants
* Accommodation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city
