24 Days Best Cycling Through Vietnam From Hanoi

This comprehensive 24-day trans-Vietnam cycling itinerary covers approximately 1,335 kilometers of active riding, beautifully divided into two distinct sections: first navigating the inland valleys, remote limestone karsts, and lush jungle of the historic Ho Chi Minh Highway (Western/Inland branch) down to the imperial capital of Hue; then shifting to the scenic, sun-drenched South Central Coastlines all the way into Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This route utilizes the prevailing North-to-South tailwinds and builds in key resting points to keep your endurance high.

Day 1: Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley (L, D )

Distance: 75 km (7:30 AM morning vehicle and local cycling tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and transfer out of city traffic)
Highlights: Pedal through local Thai minority villages and conquer the lush Thong Khe Pass, Da river and into the emerald bowl of the Mai Chau Valley. ( Homestay with private room )

Day 2: Mai Chau to Ngoc Lac (B, L, D )

Distance: 90 km
Highlights: Ride along the peaceful Ma River, tracking paved backroads through dense bamboo groves and rustic landscapes. New Sky Hotel

Day 3: Ngoc Lac to Tan Ky (B, L, D )

Distance: 90 km
Highlights: Officially merge onto the smooth tarmac of the Ho Chi Minh trails , cruising down to Tan Ky—the historic "Km 0" where the original wartime trail network began. Km 0 hotel .

Day 4: Tan Ky to Huong Khe (B, L, D )

Distance: 95 km
Highlights: Navigate gentle rolling hills through deep green tea plantations, orange orchards, and rubber forests. Duc Tai Hotel

Day 5: Huong Khe to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (B, L, D )

Distance: 100 km
Highlights: A long, beautiful stamina-builder following the Truong Son mountain range into a breathtaking valley of ancient limestone karsts. Saigon - Phong Nha riverside hotel

Day 6: Rest Day in Phong Nha (B )

Distance: 0 km
Highlights: Rest your legs. Swap the saddle for a boat to explore the majestic, colossal caverns inside Phong Nha Cave.Saigon - Phong Nha riverside hotel

Day 7: Phong Nha to Dong Hoi beach (B, L)

Distance: 60 km
Highlights: A relatively easy recovery ride that takes you from the inland limestone walls back toward the coastal plains, ending at the beaches of Dong Hoi - Free on beach. Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 8 : Dong Hoi to Dong Ha (Via DMZ) (B, L)

Distance: 80 km
Highlights: Cross the historic 17th Parallel (the Demilitarized Zone / DMZ) and view the historic Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River. Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 9 : Dong Ha to Hue Imperial City (B, L)

Distance: 75 km
Highlights: Wind south through the rural countryside on quiet paths directly into the historic heart of the old Nguyen Dynasty capital. Hue Asia Hotel

Day 10: Rest Day in Hue (B )

Distance: 0 km
Highlights: Morning walk and take a car to visit the majestic Imperial Citadel and the serene Thien Mu pagodas scattered along the Perfume River.Hue Asia Hotel

Day 11: Hue to Lang Co Beach (B, L)

Distance: 70 km
Highlights: Cycle past lagoons, local fishing networks, and coastal sand dunes before checking in next to the blue waters of Lang Co. Lang Co Resort

Day 12: Lang Co to Hoi An (Via Hai Van Pass) (B, L)

Distance: 60 km
Highlights: Tackle the iconic 10 km mountain switchback of the Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass). Recompense yourself with a long, panoramic descent into Da Nang and onward to charming Hoi An. Vaia boutique hotel

Day 13: Rest & Exploration Day in Hoi An (B)

Distance: 0 km
Highlights: Take a true rest day to enjoy the yellow-walled merchant houses, tailor shops, and glowing lanterns of the Ancient Town. Vaia boutique hotel

Day 14: Hoi An to Tam Ky (B, L)

Distance: 50 km
Highlights: Follow flat, coastal backroads via the historic Ky Anh guerrilla tunnels and coastal fishing communities. Local hotel

Day 15: Tam Ky to Quang Ngai (B, L)

Distance: 65 km
Highlights: A long coastal push past the tragic My Lai memorial site and local salt fields drying in the sun. Central Hotel

Day 16: Quang Ngai to Quy Nhon (B, L)

Distance: 90 km
Highlights: Ride alongside stunning granite boulders, blue bays, and extensive coconut groves directly into the coastal city of Quy Nhon. Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 17: Quy Nhon to Tuy Hoa (B, L)

Distance: 80
Highlights: Cycle a dramatic coastline, passing the geometric rock and fish farm and Mr Coop bamboo bridge. Sala Hotel

Day 18: Tuy Hoa to Nha Trang (B, L)

Distance: 80 km
Highlights: Cruise past the beautiful, pristine beaches of Doc Let , Dao Ca pass, Dai Lanh beach and wind your way into the famous, bustling coastal resort city of Nha Trang. Red Sun Luxury Hotel

Day 19: Rest Day in Nha Trang (B )

Distance: 0 km
Highlights: Recharge your muscles with a simply relax on the beach with local seafood....beer. Red Sun Luxury Hotel

Day 20: Nha Trang to Da Lat ( B, L )

Distance: 75 km
Highlights: An incredible route tracing the perimeter of Khanh Le pass is 28 km and riding to Dalat lover city. Dream Hotel

Day 21: Da Lat to Mui Ne Beach ( B, L )

Distance: 80 km
Highlights: Ride past the historic road -Dai Ninh pass into an arid landscape filled with dragon fruit farms and wind-swept sand dunes. Sun and Sea resort.

Day 22: Mui Ne to La Gi Beach ( B, L )

Distance: 81 km
Highlights: Enjoy a brief, easy beachside morning cycle past Ke Ga’s colonial lighthouse and cycling along the beach to La Gi beach. Lagi beach homestay

Day 23: La Gi - Ho Tram ( B,L)

Distance: 50 km
Highlights: last day cycling along the beautiful coastlines to Ho Tram beach. Tram Hotel

Day 24: Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City (B )

Distance: 0 km
Highlights: a support vehicle to bypass the dense industrial gridlock into central Saigon. Drop at your own hotel . End The Tour .

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