Cycling route: Dong Hoi – Phong Nha – DMZ – Cua Tung - Hue – Hai Van Pass – Hoi An – Quang Ngai – Quy Nhon - Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang- Cam Ranh – Ninh Chu – Ca Na – Nui Ne – Lagi – Binh Chau – Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh!

Get ready for an incredible journey from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City! We'll explore the stunning landscapes and rich history along the way. From the mysterious Dong Hoi to the awe-inspiring Phong Nha, we'll soak in the beauty of the DMZ, take in the breathtaking views from Hai Van Pass, and soak in the charm of Hue. Then, it's off to the vibrant Hoi An, the stunning Quang Ngai, the serene Quy Nhon, and finally, the sunny Tuy Hoa. From there, we'll journey to the breathtaking

We'd love for you to join us on our incredible 15-day cycling tour from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi, through Quang Binh, to the most vibrant city in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). This 15-day cycling tour from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City is an unmissable combination of the Heritage Road and the Central Coast Road of Vietnam. 
Cyclists will have the incredible opportunity to cycle on and explore single and small roads, weaving through peaceful villages and crossing vast green fields, lagoons, and ponds. These stunning landscapes will paint a picture of the countryside that is nothing short of idyllic. But that's not all! Along the way, cyclists will also have the chance to learn and discover the deep roots of history and culture.

We'll kick off the first week of cycling on the Heritage route and set off on our bikes to explore the outstanding value of geology, geomorphology and the world's natural heritage.
Get ready for an incredible journey as we cycle on the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail! We'll be passing through places that have a rich history of heroic and indomitable fighting for independence, freedom and territorial integrity of Vietnam. In the 20th century, we'll explore the Thach Han River, Ben Hai Bridge, DMZ areas, Vinh Moc Tunnels, Cua Tung and Cua Viet.

And now for something really special! Our cycling trip continues to the south, where we'll learn about the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. This place is absolutely teeming with extremely precious relics of culture, religion and history! Temples, monuments, shrines, mausoleums, citadels and imperial palaces are clustered on both banks of the peaceful and poetic Huong River. This incredible place has been honoured and recognised as a World Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1994, and it's easy to see why!

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Our journey takes us along the incredible Hai Van Pass, a truly legendary route in Asia. Starting in Lang Co town, this 24 km stretch winds its way to Da Nang city, offering breathtaking views of the mountains and the vast ocean. It's an unforgettable journey that will take your breath away!
And now for the next stop on our incredible journey: two world cultural heritage sites recognised by UNESCO! Next stop: the ancient town of Hoi An and the holy land of My Son!

 Hoi An was the largest trading port in the central region from the 11th to the 17th centuries! It was a bustling hub where local products like spices, traditional Chinese medicine, silk, and ceramics were exchanged with foreign merchant ships from China, Japan, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, England, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, and more.
The incredible My Son Sanctuary is tucked away in a mysterious old forest. The incredible My Son Sanctuary was once the holiest religious centre of the Champa people from the 6th to 13th centuries! This incredible place is the resting place of kings and supreme gods, according to Theravada Buddhist culture.

What an incredible first week it's been! We've had the chance to discover and experience some truly outstanding cultural, historical and religious values through four world natural and cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO.

We're off on the second week of our cycling adventure along the coastal road, which is widely regarded as the most beautiful cycling route in Vietnam! Cycling on a gorgeous, scenic road, we soak up the sunshine and admire the sparkling, emerald sea along the central coast. This new route connects the central provinces with each other, taking us past pristine beaches, stretches of white sand beaches interspersed with lagoons, oases, and fishing and farming areas. We wind through the high slopes along the seashore or through the rustic and idyllic villages of the central region.  
All of this makes the road more attractive and enchanting during the 15-day Vietnam Central Coast cycling trip. You simply have to experience it for yourself!
A trip would be incomplete without mentioning the accommodation and culinary services.
During 15 days Dong Hoi  - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh cycling, we will be feasting on delicious food in luxurious hotels or high-end resorts overlooking the sea with a swimming pool right next door.

Day 1: Dong Hoi -  Phong Nha National Park Bike and Boat

We're excited to announce that our train will arrive in Dong Hoi station at 7am! Our driver will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for a refreshing shower and a delicious breakfast! After a delicious breakfast, we'll set off on an amazing journey to the Phong Nha Natural Heritage site! On the way, you'll be blown away by the incredible sights and landscapes of north-central Vietnam! Upon arriving in Phong Nha, we embark on an unforgettable boat trip to explore and experience the magnificent cave and emerald-coloured waters on the Son River. You'll love exploring the peaceful villages on both sides of the river. Then, get ready for the highlight of your trip! The boat takes you into a further cave to uncover the beauty of stalagmites and stalactites. The boat then comes back to the wharf where our bikes are already waiting. We continue to ride in Chay Lap Rustic Homestay Village, passing dozens of peaceful villages, corn and groundnut farms. You'll even get to meet some incredible people working in the farm, capture an amazing photo of a boy riding on the back of a buffalo, and have dinner at the resort. Then, you'll get to stay overnight!
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and boat trip in Phong Nha Natural heritage Site
Accommodations: Doan Gia Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 69 Km

Day 2: Phong Nha –  Vinh Moc Tunnels – Cua Viet

Get ready for an amazing adventure! We're starting our journey from the hotel on two wheels and taking the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the Vinh Moc Tunnels. These incredible tunnels were built by locals to escape the US bombing in the area. Along the way, we'll soak in the beauty of lush rubber plantations and rice paddy fields. It's going to be an unforgettable day! The tunnels are still in amazing condition and saved the villagers' lives! After visiting these amazing sites, we continue our journey through cashew nut plantations and along village roads, heading towards the coast for lunch. 
After lunch, it's time to get back on our bikes and ride along the coast! We'll soak up the tranquil atmosphere and experience the charm of rural life until we reach our hotel.
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Summary:
Activities:Transferring and CyclingTo Hotel
Accommodations: 
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:87 km/ 102 Km

Day 3: Cua Viet – Cua Tung  Tam Giang Lagoon  - Hue

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then get ready to cycle along the stunning coast to Cua Tung for another amazing breakfast!
Once we've had a chance to recharge our batteries, we're ready to hit the road again! We're excited to explore more of the area on the new asphalt road, taking in the sights as we go. We'll be passing through more towns and villages on flatter roads to the south.
We're going to stop by Ai Tu airfield and Quang Tri, where the 1972 'Battle of 81 Days and Nights' took place. This area is famous for the huge amount of ordnance dropped by the US during the battle. It's a fascinating place to learn more about the history of the region! We also have the incredible opportunity to visit Long Hung Church, a Catholic church where American troops sought refuge as part of the battle. It has been left exactly as it was after the battle, with all the scars from grenades and bullet holes still there for us to see. It's a really moving place to hold our ceremony! And so we continue our journey southwards, cycling on a variety of roads, including concrete and paved ones. These roads connect one village to another, and along the way, we are treated to some truly magnificent and colourful ancestor temples. We also get to cycle through Tam Giang Lagoon and Dam Chuon Dam, where we'll be able to capture a stunning panoramic view at dusk!
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Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel -hotel
Accommodations: Romance Hotel****/Moonlight Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:91 Km

Day 4: Hue Imperial & Tombs

After breakfast, get ready for an amazing cycling adventure! You'll explore the incredible Hue city and citadel, as well as the fascinating Royal to Imperial Citadel and Tomb Architecture. Hue is a vibrant cultural, religious and educational hub in Vietnam. Hue is a truly special place, the only city in Vietnam with such a rich and fascinating history. Hue is home to a plethora of attractions, nestled along the banks of the Perfume River, a river with a romantic name and an impressive 11km length! This incredible construction includes more than 100 architectural wonders, each a reflection of the fascinating lives of the emperors and mandarins who lived and ruled during the Nguyen period.
Summary:
Activities: cycling and Taking Boat Trip
Accommodations: Romance hotel. / Moonlight Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 52 Km

Day 5: Hue – Lang Co – Da Nang – Hoi An

Today is one of the most incredible and rewarding days of our trip as we cycle and challenge one of the most famous mountain roads in South East Asia, the Hai Van Pass linking Hue to Hoi An, and today you will be riding over it! Make sure you have a hearty breakfast - today's route will be challenging. 
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we start the new day by cycling to Thanh Toan covered roof bridge, on the way you will be impressed by different views in rural villages and imperial city. You will be interested in typical picture of Vietnam traditional houses, communal houses and local markets. You have good chance to interact with friendly people. Arriving at Thanh Toan village, you spend time to visit and take picture of incredible covered roof bridge built in 1776 by kind - hearted woman .Our cycling tours continue to ride through peaceful village and villages, lagoon to Thuan An beach. Have short break for cold water and tropical fruits.  We also ride through fascinating village where you can admire hundred magnificent museums. We ride on tarmac road to Tu Hien Lagoon, cross bridge and climb short pass before descending to T-junction of Highway No1. Transfer to local restaurant for lunch. After lunch we ride on newly paved road to Lang Co beach. Arriving at Lang Co Beach, we fill up on energy and water before tackling the incredible Hai Van Pass. We start cycling from the hotel, turn left onto Highway No 1 and climb 13km to the summit. Along the way you will be rewarded with breathtaking scenery, clouds and ocean. You will enjoy picturesque panoramas at the summit in both side Lang Co and Da Nang city. Snack, cold water and tropical fruits are available for you. Take picture and refreshment before descending 12 km to Da Nang City, cycling along the coast, passing resort complex alluring sand beaches to Hoi An Town. Arrive in Hoi An in the late afternoon, check in and enjoy a cold beer break. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Transferring
Accommodations: Hoi An Silk Village****/ Hoi An Silk Collection Eco
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 100 Km/174 Km

Day  6: Hoi An Back Road

Hoi An, a World Heritage Site in Vietnam, has long been a cultural crossroads, and after nearly 300 cycles of the four seasons still retains such an ancient beauty. Its buildings and street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.Cycling both in the ancient city and rural villages, offer for you interesting challenging. Our trip start from hotel ride on single track, paved road through peaceful villages, water coconut palm trees, canals to vibrant Hoi An town.take time to capture remarkable image of Japanese covered roof bridge, communal houses. then commence to Thanh Ha traditional ceramic villages, Tra Que herb village and Thuy Linh lattern lamp shades workshops, back to Hoi An for lunch/after lunch . we ride to Cua Dai for swimming in imposing sand beach. Dinner and overnight at Hoi An Silk Village Resort.
Summary:
Activities:Cyclingfrom Hotel -Hotel
Accommodations: Hoi An Silk Village****/ Hoi An Riverside Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 35 Km

Day 7: Hoi An – My Lai Massacre – Quang Ngai

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. We start cycling from the hotel back to town, take a boat trip along the Thu Bon River to Duy Nghia where we continue along the coast to Tam Ky. The fascinating view take your paddle slowly. have lunch en route. After lunch we ride and take the boat to Chu Lai and Dung Quat turn right to tarmac road to My Lai Massacre. Spend time to visit My Lai Memorial and watch short video about the brutal crime of US troops against civilians.take a short transfer back to hotel or continue ride to hotel.(option). Arrive at hotel for shower, cold beer break and dinner at local restaurant.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel and transferring the last distance
Accommodations: Thien An Hotel****/ Coco land Villa
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 100 Km/132 Km

Day 8: Quang Ngai – Sa Huynh – Tam Quan – Quy Nhon

After arriving at the cycle point, we begin our ride along the coast through picturesque countryside. Discover imposing villages, lagoons and fishing farms, capture unspoilt fresh nature and remarkable hillside. have lunch en route. after lunch we continue on paved road through rural villages. Meet hopistable people and hello school children along the way. Arrive Quy Nhon in the late afternoon. Check in and relax. Stay at beachfront resort.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and cycling to Hotel
Accommodations: Royal Hotel & healthcare resort/ Aya Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:117 km

Day 9: Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we set off to leave the shoreline behind. Our lovely vehicle will take us to Dieu Tri to avoid the busy traffic.  When we arrived at the cycling point, we were so excited to set off on a new amazing cycling day! We wound along the railway, taking in the stunning scenery. We cycle along a lovely asphalt road, snaking gently amongst peaceful villages, canals and rice fields.
The terrain is really lovely and rolling, with the most beautiful views of the highland foothills. We also get to see a lovely mix of tribal and Vietnamese villages. You'll see lots of adorable potbellied pigs and children playing barefoot as you go by. Before you know it, we'll be looping back to the main highway with a little climb and descent to finish off our lovely ride. We then hop on a transfer for about an hour to Tuy Hoa, which is one of the most rural regions in Vietnam.
We'll have lunch along the way, then hop on a short transfer to Tuy An. From there, we'll start our journey on the Gheng Da Dia, following the shoreline all the way to Tuy Hoa city. When we arrive in Tuy Hoa, we'll have a well-deserved rest and enjoy a refreshing cold beer in the swimming pool. We'll stay overnight at the lovely Rosal Aba Hotel****.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Rosa Abal Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 117 Km
Distance:    117.4 km
Elevation:    + 781 / - 780 m
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Day 10: Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang 

Start cycling from the hotel, cross the bridge to another side of Tuy Hoa city, follow the coast, turn off the country road where you will discover fascinating sea views, stunning langoons and challenge some passes before heading to Vung Ro Bay. Climb the final pass to rejoin Highway 1 before turning off to Dai Lanh Beach for lunch. After lunch we continue along the coast to Nha Trang City. Upon arrival at the hotel, relax and check in. Have dinner at a local grilled seafood restaurant. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and Transferring 
Accommodations: The Light Hotel****/ Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 100 Km/142 Km

Day 11: Nha Trang – Phan Rang  - Ninh Chu

Breakfast in hotel,we take about one hour transfer to Cam Ranh town,enjoy breathtaking scenery and untouched nature.Upon arrival in cycling point,we start riding on tarmac road leading to Ninh Chu beach. Contemplate brilliant scenery and emerald water on crystal sand beach as riding one of the best cycling route of Vietnam.Have lunch en route, after lunch we continue riding along the coast to Ninh Chu beach. Have dinner and overnight at Annise Resort.
Summary:
Activity:Cycling and Transferring
Accommodations: Ninh Chu Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 107 Km

Day 12: Phan Rang – Phan Thiet

Another amazing day awaits us, enjoy a hearty breakfast at the resort, we make our way southeast and ride leisurely on new paved road, less traffic but more hospitable people on the way we meet. Enjoy picturesque scenery and unspoilt sandy beach to Phan Thiet as we ride through golden sand desert. Meet and chat with local people or try some local fruit along the way. Arrive early at the resort for a swim, dinner and overnight at the resort.
Summary:
Activity:Cycling and Transferring
Accommodations: The saling Bay Resort****or Victorial Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:85 Km

Day 13: Phan Thiet – Ke Ga.- Binh Chau 

Get up early to admire the panoramic view over the beach or stroll through the golden sand desert of Doi Hong. After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we ride along the coast to Phan Thiet city - the resort and fish sauce factory capital. Although the weather is hot all year round, the people's life is still hard, the province is endowed with long emerald sand beach for this region. enjoy 35 km cycling on scenic route lead to Ke Ga. Have lunch en route, after lunch we keep cycling the last 48 km to Binh Chau Hot Spring Water.
Summary:
Activity:Cycling 
Accommodations: Binh Chau Hot Spring Water Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 105 Km

Day 14: Binh Chau – Long Hai  -  Ho Chi Minh City

Start another beautiful day by cycling along the coastline, capture the incredible moment of sunrise and unspoiled nature, meet and chat with local fishermen in the market village, discover the capital of "Vietnam Resort" along the emerald sand beach. Have lunch on the way. After lunch we continue along the coast to Long Hai. On arrival, transfer to Ho Chi Minh Highway.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling and transferring to Hotel
Accommodations: The Northern Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 78 Km

Day 15 Hochiminh  ONward

Breakfast at the hotel, free time until departure or extended tour to the Mekong Delta, flight to Hanoi.
Summary:
Activity: Transferring
Accommodations: The Northern Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Transferring : 

Tour included in:

English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy with 4 stars and in good Location
Meals details in itineraries ( 14 breakfast, 14 lunches, 14 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with disc brake and  helmets
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Fruit and snack for cycling days

Tour excluded in:

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide