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15 Days Cycling from Ho Chi Minh city to Hanoi and Halong cruise

This 15-day South-to-North Vietnam adventure takes you from the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, through the stunning Central Highlands, along the dramatic coastlines, and finishes with a classic Halong Bay overnight cruise and a stay in Hanoi. By mixing long-distance cycling with clever vehicle transfers and an overnight sleeper train, you skip the high-traffic national highways to ride the most scenic backroads, mountain passes, and rural landscapes
Day 1: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  • Cycling Distance: 0 km (Rest day)
  • The Route: Transfer from Tan Son Nhat Airport to your downtown boutique hotel. In the afternoon, Free day.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 30 km
  • The Route: A short morning vehicle transfer helps you bypass city traffic. You will start cycling through rural villages, scenic rubber plantations, and local tapestry workshops. Reach the historic Cu Chi Tunnels for a walking tour before driving back to the city for the afternnnon.
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne beach  ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 50 km
  • The Route: Drive out towards the coast to hit the beautiful coastal backroads. Hop on the saddle to cycle past endless dragon fruit orchards, coastal sand dunes, and vibrant fishing docks before pulling into the beach resort town of Mui Ne beach.
Day 4: Mui Ne to Da Lat (The Central Highlands) (B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 60 km
  • The Route: Brace your legs for an upward challenge! You will cycle inland, transitioning away from the hot coastline into the cooler, pine-forest breezes of the Central Highlands. The support vehicle will be right behind you to tackle the steepest mountain sections if needed.
Day 5: Da Lat to Nha Trang (The Hon Giao Descent) ( B , L )
  • Cycling Distance: 70 km
  • The Route: One of the most exhilarating days of the entire trip. After a short warmup climb, you will take on the breathtaking Hon Giao Pass, coasting through dramatic mountain cliffs and plunging valleys down to the coastal plains of Nha Trang.
Day 6: Nha Trang Islands boat tour ( B, L)
  • Cycling Distance: 0 km
  • The Route: Enjoy a relaxed by boat out to the islands for a afternoon of snorkeling, swimming ( Note: Water- sport, some entrance fees , water, drink not included)
Day 7: Nha Trang to Quy Nhon ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 80 km
  • The Route: A gorgeous endurance day. You will ride along a sequence of backroads nestled closely between towering green hills and the crashing waves of the ocean, ending in the tranquil, authentic seaside city of Quy Nhon. 
Day 8: Quy Nhon to Hoi An ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 50 km
  • The Route: Vehicle transfer out of the city center, then bike down flat country trails past ancient Cham towers, expansive salt pans, and local shrimp farms. The day finishes as you transfer into the lantern-lit streets of ancient Hoi An. 
Day 9: Hoi An Rural Life & Basket Boats ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 25 km
  • The Route: An easy-going rest day for your legs. Cycle along narrow dirt paths through the Tra Que Organic Vegetable Village and island communities. Stop for a traditional round bamboo basket boat ride in the water coconut forests. 
Day 10: Hoi An over Hai Van Pass to Hue ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 80 km
  • The Route: Today features the legendary Hai Van Pass ("Pass of the Ocean Clouds"). Challenge yourself on the 10km steady mountain climb to the top to see spectacular coastal vistas and old military bunkers, before coasting down to Lang Co Beach and cycling onward to the old imperial capital of Hue.
Day 11: Hue Citadel to Hanoi (Overnight Sleeper Train) ( B, L )
  • Cycling Distance: 15 km
  • The Route: Cycle through history as you navigate the quiet, tree-lined moats of Hue's Imperial Forbidden City and the Thien Mu Pagoda. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat trip along the Perfume River before boarding the overnight express sleeper train bound north for Hanoi. 
Day 12: Hanoi to Halong Bay (Overnight Cruise)( B, L, D )
  • The Route: Wake up as the train rolls into Hanoi. Freshen up and eat breakfast before a comfortable limousine van sweeps you off to Halong Bay. Board a boutique wooden junk boat, dine on fresh seafood, and watch the sunset drop behind thousands of limestone karst pillars.
Day 13: Halong Bay to Hanoi ( B, L )
  • The Route: Start the morning with Tai Chi on the sundeck or kayak through hidden caves (like Luon Cave). Cruise back to the harbor by noon and transfer back to Hanoi to check into your boutique hotel in the Old Quarter. 
Day 14: Hanoi City tour ( B  )
  • The Route: Visit Tran Quoc pagodas in West Lake and stopping at historical landmarks like the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. 
Day 15: Hanoi Departure ( B )
  • Enjoy free time for souvenir shopping before your transfer arrives for flights home. 
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