Activity 70 km biking : Escape Hanoi early via support van to Luong Son. Unload the bikes and begin cycling through magnificent limestone country roads. Rice paddies, Luong Son karst hills, White Thai ethnic culture

Terrain: Gentle, rolling hills winding through sugarcane fields and rustic villages. You will pedal over a few moderate passes before dropping into the stunning, emerald-green valley of Mai Chau.

Evening: Arrive at a traditional White Thai ethnic minority village. Sleep in a clean, authentic stilt-house homestay and enjoy a home-cooked family feast. 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner (L, D)

Accommodation: Traditional Stilt-House Homestay in Lac Village, Mai Chau.

Activity 90km biking: Say goodbye to your hosts and pedal along the beautifully winding Song Ma River valley toward Hoi Xuan.

Terrain: Undulating tarmac road. In the afternoon, Song Ma River valley, official start of Ho Chi Minh Trail

Meals: B, L, D.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ngoc Lac

Activity 95km biking : Spedal along the beautifully winding Ho Chi Minh trails toward Tan Ky

Terrain: Undulating tarmac road. In the afternoon, the van transfers you to the official, highly scenic Ho Chi Minh Highway, bypassing high-traffic zones. Cycle into Tan Ky, widely recognized as Mile 0—the historic starting point where the original North Vietnamese logistics network pushed south during the war.

Meals: B, L, D.

Accommodation: Local hotel Tan Ky.

Activity 75km biking : Today brings a longer, highly rewarding cycling day deep into the foothills of the Truong Son Mountain Range.

Terrain: Excellent, smooth tarmac with minimal vehicle traffic. You will ride past endless green tea plantations and vast rubber forests in Nghe An province. The route flattens into striking limestone country as you approach the borders of the spectacular Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Meals: B, L, D.

Accommodation: Riverside hotel in Phong Nha.

• Activity: Trade your bike pedals for a boat morning. Take a relaxing scenic boat trip to explore the world-renowned Paradise Cave or Phong Nha Cave, admiring ancient, towering stalactites and stalagmites.
• Terrain: In the afternoon, hop back on your saddle for a flat, breezy 60 km ride along the tranquil Son River towards the coastal city of Dong Hoi.
• Meals: B, L, D.
• Accommodation: Beachfront Hotel in Dong Hoi. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

• Activity: A short morning van transfer takes you straight to the historic Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Stand on the Hien Luong Bridge over the Ben Hai River, which physically split North and South Vietnam during the war.
• Terrain: Unload your bikes near Dakrong Bridge—the gateway to the West Ho Chi Minh Highway branch. From here, enjoy a challenging, steady climb into the mountains. End the afternoon cycling past coffee farms until you reach the historic US Combat Base site at Khe Sanh.
• Meals: B, L, D.
• Accommodation: Mountain Guesthouse in Khe Sanh. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]

• Activity: Prepare for the most isolated, raw, and visually breathtaking mountain section of the western Ho Chi Minh Trail.
• Terrain: Highly demanding mountainous terrain with multiple steep climbs and exhilarating downhills. You will cycle under a canopy of dense, primary rainforests, catching glimpses of hidden valleys and passing remote Pa Co and Van Kieu minority villages along the Laotian border.
• Meals: B, L, D.
• Accommodation: Basic, clean local Guesthouse in A Luoi. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]

• Activity: This morning features an undulating ride through high valleys before a van transfer bypasses busier logistics intersections to deliver you safely to the remote highland town of Kham Duc.
• Terrain: Steep mountain slopes surrounded by cascading waterfalls and deep river canyons. Ride into Kham Duc, which served as a crucial strategic wartime airstrip outpost tucked deep in the Truong Son range.
• Meals: B, L, D.
• Accommodation: Local Mountain Hotel in Kham Duc. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

• Activity: Conquer the majestic Lo Lo Pass as you officially exit Central Vietnam and cross into the vast Central Highlands plateau.
• Terrain: Challenging mountain climbs opening up to wide, high-altitude country. As the terrain levels out, ride into Kon Tum to marvel at the traditional, soaring Rong communal wooden stilt houses built by the local Ba Na ethnic minority groups.
• Meals: B, L, D.
• Accommodation: Highland Hotel in Kon Tum. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

• Activity: Enjoy a fast, rolling ride along Highway 14 towards the bustling highland hub of Pleiku.
• Terrain: Rolling, smooth asphalt plateau roads. The van takes over for a portion of the long transit across the red volcanic soils of Dak Lak province. You will cycle directly through immense coffee, pepper, and rubber plantations, stopping at a local roasting facility to sample intense, authentic Vietnamese weasel coffee.
• Meals: B, L.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Buon Ma Thuot (the Coffee Capital). [1, 2]

• Activity: Ride out from the city center toward the spectacular Dray Nur and Dray Sap Waterfalls, two of the largest, most powerful volcanic waterfalls in Vietnam.
• Terrain: Smooth, gently sloping back roads. Cycle southeast toward the serene shores of Lak Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the Central Highlands. Explore the lakeside villages of the M'nong ethnic minority by foot or wooden dugout canoe.
• Meals: B, L, D.
• Accommodation: Lakeside Resort or Traditional Longhouse at Lak Lake. [1, 2, 3, 4]

• Activity: The grand finale of your tour is an exhilarating, epic mountain climb from the lowland plains straight up to the cool temperate pine forests of the Langbiang Plateau.
• Terrain: Serious mountain climbing. Save your energy for the magnificent Phu Son Pass. As you approach 1,500 meters above sea level, the air crisps up and tropical palms switch to alpine pine trees. Finish your unforgettable cycling journey in the beautiful "City of Eternal Spring," Dalat.
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (B, L).
• Afternoon: Tour ends upon arrival in Dalat. Your team will assist with packing your bike or arranging onward airport transfers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]