13 Days Vietnam Cycling Tour from Hanoi to The Central Highland

Exploring Vietnam by cycling along stunning country road enhance interaction with real local people, passing through rural villages, meeting people plowing the land and traditionally planting the rice, and hearing local children say “ Hello”. Great chance to take a lot of photos from the mountains to the sea. Chill out local coffee on the roadside and see the little world come through. Get to see a lot of changes from the city to the countryside you never expected on your mind before you come. All memories and experiences on this trip were unforgettable. Our friendly local tour guide and local cyclist will lead you the way with full of support per kilometer you cycle so make sure you and your party get the best trip possible…
TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/ D)
Pick up from your hotel at 8 am our air-conditioned vehicle and local tour guide will take you to visit Halong Bay for approx 3 hours then you will board our cruise for a cruise to Halong Bay with seafood lunch will be served on the boat, a visiting limestone cave and swim in crystal water in Tonkin Gulf. Overnight on comfort cabin with the western facility. late afternoon visiting caves and kayaking on the bay. Overnight on a luxury cruise.

Summary

Accommodation: Royal palace Cruise

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Cycling distance: None

Day 2: Halong – Hanoi – Hue (B, L)
After breakfast on the boat, we will cruise back to Bai Chay dock to get back on our vehicle driving back to Hanoi in the same way. We will stop on the way for coffee and take a rest at the Hong Ngoc Humanity center. Return to Hanoi and the rest of that is at your leisure before we are transferred to Hanoi railway station for an overnight train to Hue. We will take Vietnam Reunification Express Train to Hue ( 4 beds in 2 bunkers bed in each cabin with air-conditioned).

Summary

Accommodation: On Express Train

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: None

Day 3: Hue Arrival (Distance cycle approx 20 km)
In the morning we will arrive in Hue and then get transferred to the hotel to check in and have an optional breakfast. In the early afternoon, we will meet our local cyclists and we prepare our bikes for check bikes for ready to take a tour to visit the formerly Citadel and Forbidden Purple City and cycle to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and return to the hotel. In the evening chill out at the local bar and enjoy your own time. Stay in a hotel in Hue.

Summary

Accommodation: Hue Asian hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 20 km

Day 4: Hue (B/ L) (Distance cycle approx 30 km)
This morning after breakfast we cycle about 20 km to the countryside where we could visit the old covered bridge Thanh Toan and visit the local market, then we cycle along nature canals through rural and rice paddy fields, stop at the local Buddhist pagoda to visit, taking a photo on the top of the hill to stunning Perfume river, explore Royal Tomb ( Minh Mang tomb ) outskirt of the city, learn how to produce incense stick, come to a nunnery for vegetarian lunch. Cycle back to the hotel at about 4 pm. Stay overnight in Hue at the hotel with swimming fool.

Summary

Accommodation: Hue Asian hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 40 km

Day 5: Hue – Hoi An (B, L) (Distance cycle approx 80 – 110 km)
Today we will check out and load our luggage in our support bus then we cycle through the city to Thuan An beach and then we cycle along the beach when we reach national high way 1, this is quite busy sometimes, so it will be the first experience to get on well with our traffic and local road rule. Our local cyclist will lead the way and our local tour guide always go behind the group and followed by our support bus carry our gear with water. We will cycle up and down some passes today but the longest pass we will conquer is Hai Van Pass before we head down to Da Nang city and stop to visit Da Nang Beach and Marble workshop. Optional lunch en routine at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will arrive in Hoi An, check in hotel then orientation walking in the old town to visit some famous tailor-made cloth. Overnight in hotel in Hoi An the hotel.

Summary

Accommodation: Venus Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 km

Day 6: Hoi An (B) (Distance cycle approx 20 km)
In the morning we will cycle to the beautiful countryside of Hoi An and head off to the famous Cua Dai beach to relax and cycle to Tra Que vegetable villages. The rest of the day is at your leisure or shopping for something over here. Overnight in a hotel in Hoi An.

Summary

Accommodation: Venus Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling distance: 20 km

Day 7: Hoi An – Kon Tum ( Central highland ) (B, L) (Distance cycle approx 80 km)
This morning we start early to cycle through stunning countryside off the beaten track where we will see much more real-life minority groups settle here in a remote area, this group is very friendly people. We will get cooler up the highland central in Kon Tum. Overnight in a hotel in Kon Tum.

Summary

Accommodation: Kon Tum hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 km

Day 8: Kon Tum – Buon Me Thuot (B, L) (Distance cycle approx 80 km)
Our biking today is on scenic roads passing many coffee and tea plantations and over many hilly roads 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 condensed milk and buy some for the family at home. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.

Summary

Accommodation : Buon Ma Thuat hotel .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 km

Day 9: Buon Me Thuot – Da Lat (B, L ) ( Distance cycle approx 110 km)
Today we will have another exciting cycling trip through a breathtaking scenic road, we enjoy the first 70 km biking along the valley floor before turning onto Route 27 which takes us up to Da Lat city. The scenery and terrain along the way are stunning. We will arrive in Da Lat in the late afternoon. Overnight in Da Lat.

Summary

Accommodation: Dai Loi hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 km

Day 10 Da Lat (B)
After breakfast, we cycle to visit the former Emperor Bao Dai Summer Palace, Crazy House, Thien Vien Truc Lam, and Old railway station, and cycle to visit the market to try some fresh fruit and dry fruit as well. The afternoon is the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Da Lat.

Summary

Accommodation: Dai Loi hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling distance: 25 km

Day 11: Da Lat – Nha Trang (B, L) (Distance cycle approx 110 km)
Today we cycle down the hill on a quiet country road to Nha Trang seaside city, on the way, there is plenty of opportunity for taking great pictures. We arrive at Nha Trang city is also the end of the cycling challenge. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Summary

Accommodation: Hanoi Golden Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: 80 km

Day 12: Nha Trang – Boat to visit Island (B, L)
In the morning we will take a boat trip to nearby islands for snorkeling and swimming in crystal cool water and go to a local restaurant on the fishing island for lunch. After that, we cruise to the beach to lay back on a chair or swim. Return to hotel. Overnight in a hotel in Nha Trang. ( Noted: water sports, drinks, and some entrance fees to the optional island are not included ) .

Summary

Accommodation: Hanoi Golden Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cycling distance: None

Day 13: Nha Trang Flight to Ho Chi Minh(B)
Today is an easy day until we get transferred to Cam Ranh airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh city and say thank you to our local tour guide and driver. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, another driver will pick you up at the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. End The Tour.

Summary

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast