Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and head to your hotel in central Ho Chi Minh City (the transfer takes around 45 minutes). If you get there by 3:30pm, there's a welcome meeting at 4pm where you'll walk through the city center and see the Opera House, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the GPO building.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Saigon Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon orientation walk through central Ho Chi Minh City sights (Opera House, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, GPO building)
Landmarks/POIs Opera House (formerly South Vietnam National Assembly) Hotel de Ville Notre Dame Cathedral GPO building Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Day 2
Ho Chi Minh City
Start early with a 90-minute drive through rush-hour traffic to the suburbs, then pick up your bikes. You'll cycle 30km to Ben Duoc and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, with an option to crawl through a specially adapted section. After lunch, cycle another 20km toward Ben Nay before heading back to Saigon by bus. Dinner is at KOTO, a social enterprise restaurant that trains disadvantaged youth.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at KOTO - fusion of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and modern culinary techniques at a social enterprise restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sofitel Saigon Plaza)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Cu Chi Tunnels site (approximately 30 kilometres)
- Exploration of Cu Chi Tunnels
- Cycling from Ben Duoc towards Ben Nay (approximately 20 kilometres)
- Dinner at KOTO restaurant
Optional Activities
- Crawl through specially adapted section of Cu Chi Tunnels (claustrophobic conditions)
- Spend day exploring more of Saigon instead of cycling
- Rooftop swimming pool at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Cu Chi Tunnels - Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne
Leave Ho Chi Minh City early and drive around 2.5 hours to Loc An to start cycling. You'll ride about 30km along a mostly flat coastal route to Binh Chau for lunch. From there, drive to Ke Ga Cape to see a French lighthouse built in 1899 (Vietnam's oldest and tallest), then cycle 25km more along the coast to Phan Thiet City. Later transfer to Mui Ne, a beach resort town where you'll stay at a seaside hotel with pool access.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local restaurant lunch in Binh Chau)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Terracota Mui Ne)
Included Activities
- Cycling along coastal route from Loc An (approximately 30 kilometres)
- Lunch at local restaurant in Binh Chau
- Visit to Ke Ga Cape and historic lighthouse
- Cycling from Ke Ga Cape to Phan Thiet City (approximately 25 kilometres)
Landmarks/POIs Ke Ga Cape Lighthouse Mui Ne Sand Dunes 
- Day 4
Mui Ne to Phan Rang
After a short drive to the sand dunes, you'll cycle to Bau Trang (White Lake), a striking desert landscape with white sand dunes next to turquoise freshwater lakes and lotus flowers. The cycling is split into two sections with a lunch stop at Ca Na. You'll also visit the Mui Dinh viewpoint for panoramic coastal views, then resume cycling the undulating route to Phan Rang. Spend the night here, a city known for its Cham minority and ancient towers.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch at Ca Na (recommended local speciality))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hoan My Resort)
Included Activities
- Cycling along coast to Bau Trang (White Lake) - first section
- Lunch at Ca Na
- Visit to Mui Dinh viewpoint
- Cycling undulating coastal route to Phan Rang - second section
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Phan Rang city or use on-site hotel restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Bau Trang (White Lake) Mui Dinh Viewpoint - Day 5
Phan Rang to Nha Trang
Rise early and cycle from your hotel along the coastal road through villages with salt and shrimp farms. After 1 to 2 hours you'll reach Dinh Ba at the mountain's foot, then drive up the steep, winding route toward Nui Chua National Park. Stop at Bay of Cam Ranh viewpoint before cycling 22km more. After lunch, you'll do the final flat section of 25km from Suoi Tan, passing Suoi Dau Reservoir, Suoi Cat town, and the historic Dien Khanh Citadel. End at a beachfront hotel near Nha Trang with pool and direct sea access.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alibu Resort)
Included Activities
- Cycling from hotel along coastal road through villages
- Drive through Nui Chua National Park scenic route
- Cycling from Bay of Cam Ranh viewpoint (approximately 22 kilometres)
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Cycling from Suoi Tan to end point (approximately 25 kilometres)
- Visit to Dien Khanh Citadel
Landmarks/POIs Nui Chua National Park Bay of Cam Ranh Dien Khanh Citadel 
- Day 6
Nha Trang
This is your rest day with no cycling. Take a boat trip to Green Oasis Dam Bay on Dam Bay Island, a quiet spot with emerald scenery and lush greenery. You can swim in clear waters, relax on the shore, try kayaking, or hike nearby trails. There's a BBQ lunch with grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. You'll return to the hotel mid-afternoon with the rest of the day free to use the pool and beach.
- Meals
- Lunch (BBQ lunch featuring freshly grilled meats, seafood and vegetables)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alibu Resort)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Green Oasis Dam Bay
- Swimming in Green Oasis waters
- Relaxation at Green Oasis shore
- BBQ lunch at Green Oasis
Optional Activities
- Kayaking through hidden caves and lagoons
- Hiking nearby trails to explore local flora and fauna
Landmarks/POIs Green Oasis Dam Bay Dam Bay Island - Day 7
Nha Trang to Quy Nhon
Travel by bus north along the coast to Quy Nhon, crossing the scenic Ca Pass to Bai Tien in Song Cau. The drive offers views of verdant hills, fishing villages, and untouched beaches. From Bai Tien, you'll resume cycling to finish the final leg into Quy Nhon. Later, head to the rooftop bar to unwind with views over the China Sea and coastline.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anya Premier Quy Nhon)
Included Activities
- Bus journey over Ca Pass scenic route
- Cycling from Bai Tien to Quy Nhon
Optional Activities
- Rooftop bar with views of China Sea and coastline
Landmarks/POIs Ca Pass - Day 8
Quy Nhon to Hoi An
Leave early and cycle across Thi Nai Bridge, Vietnam's longest sea bridge, which connects Quy Nhon to Phuong Mai Peninsula. Continue cycling alongside Quy Nhon Lagoon toward Phu My, covering about 50km. From there, take a bus to Quang Ngai, where you'll explore the My Lai massacre site and its visitor center (a significant and solemn historical location). Bus to Hoi An takes around 3 hours, and your hotel has a pool and riverside setting.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little Oasis Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Cycling across Thi Nai Bridge
- Cycling alongside Quy Nyon Lagoon to Phu My (approximately 50 kilometres)
- Visit to My Lai massacre site and visitor centre
Landmarks/POIs Thi Nai Bridge My Lai Massacre Site 
- Day 9
Hoi An
Spend the day walking through Hoi An, a World Heritage merchant town and former Silk Road trading port from the 15th century. You'll see the famous Japanese Bridge, visit the museum, and wander through traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples. The afternoon is completely free for you to explore at your own pace or relax.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Little Oasis Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hoi An historic heart
- Visit to Japanese Bridge and museum
- Exploration of traditional wooden houses
- Visit to Chinese temples
Optional Activities
- Serene river cruise
- Vietnamese cooking class
- Bicycle exploration of charming surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Japanese Bridge Hoi An Ancient Town - Day 10
Hoi An to Hue
After breakfast, take the bus along the scenic Trinh To Tam road past the beautiful Lap An lagoon where cycling begins (locals call this area 'the great harmony of mountain and water'). You'll pass through Phuoc Tuong tunnel and transfer to Cau Hai Lagoon for a break. Then cycle along backroads beside Cau Hai Lagoon through fishing villages to Vinh Thanh. Meet the bus at Truong Ha Bridge for about an hour drive to Hue on the Perfume River. The hotel has dining, spa, and is near cultural attractions.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Hoi An), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Melia vinpearl Hue)
Included Activities
- Cycling from Lap An lagoon area
- Cycling through villages with salt and shrimp farms
- Cycling alongside Cau Hai Lagoon
- Rest break at Cau Hai Lagoon
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Lap An Lagoon Cau Hai Lagoon Perfume River 
- Day 11
Hue
Start by driving to the impressive Old Citadel overlooking the Perfume River's left bank. After exploring, you'll cycle along the river to the 19th-century Nguyen Tomb of Minh Mang and visit the mausoleum. Head back to freshen up at the hotel, then depart mid to late afternoon on the overnight train to Hanoi in soft-sleeper cabins with four bunk beds per cabin. Bedding is provided, and carriages have both Western and Asian-style toilets.
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Hue to Hanoi)
Included Activities
- Visit to Old Citadel
- Cycling along Perfume River
- Visit to Nguyen Tomb of Minh Mang
- Overnight train to Hanoi
Landmarks/POIs Hue Old Citadel Nguyen Tomb of Minh Mang - Day 12
Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay
Arrive in Hanoi early morning and drive to your hotel for breakfast and to freshen up. Later, drive 2.5 hours south to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise on Lan Ha Bay (clearer water and fewer crowds than the main Halong area). Board around midday with lunch featuring Vietnamese and international dishes. You'll kayak through hidden caves and lagoons. Sleep in en suite twin-share cabins with picture windows and air conditioning on a shared junk with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Hanoi), Lunch (Vietnamese and international cuisine lunch aboard junk boat), Dinner (Dinner aboard junk boat featuring fresh seafood and local specialities)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Indochina Sails Junk)
Included Activities
- Hotel breakfast upon arrival
- Lunch aboard junk boat
- Boat cruise through Lan Ha Bay
- Kayaking through hidden caves and lagoons
- Dinner aboard junk boat
Landmarks/POIs Lan Ha Bay Halong Bay - Day 13
Lan Ha Bay to Hanoi
Continue cruising through the limestone landscape and enjoying the peaceful islands, then head back to land. Drive back to Hanoi, arriving in time for a short city tour. Late afternoon includes a walking tour of Ba Dinh Square, the Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter. Your hotel is well-positioned for exploring the city and has a rooftop pool, city view bar, and an on-site restaurant.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Classyc Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning cruise through Lan Ha Bay
- Late afternoon walking tour of Hanoi
- Visit to Ba Dinh Square
- Visit to Temple of Literature
- Old Quarter exploration
Landmarks/POIs Ba Dinh Square Temple of Literature Hanoi Old Quarter - Day 14
Hanoi
The tour ends after breakfast at your Hanoi hotel. No activities are scheduled, so you're free to depart whenever you'd like. If your flight leaves later in the day, the hotel can store your luggage. You can explore more of Hanoi if you have extra time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Hanoi to explore the city
Landmarks/POIs Noi Bai International Airport
