Cycling route: Hanoi – Hochiminh ( Sai Gon) Road Bicycle trip from Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau – Phu Luong Nature Reserve – Ngoc lac – Yen cat – Tan Ky – Thai Hoa – Dien Lam – Huong Khe – Phong Nha ke Bang National park – Dong Hoi – Vinh Moc Tunnel – Truong Son National Cementery – Hue city – Hai Van Passs – Da Nang – Hoi An Ancient Town – Tam Ky – My Lai Massacle – Quang Ngai – Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang – Da Lat – Hochiminh City

Highlights: Vietnam is a country of breathtaking natural beauty and landscapes, friendly people, incredible heritage and well documented history that quickly becomes a "must see" place in Asia. Today, many westerners still imagine Vietnam through the lens of war, but in reality it is a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. From the rugged northern mountains to emerald rice terraces in the south and picturesque tropical beaches that hug its curvaceous coastline. 
Enjoy 15 Days  Vietnam adventure cyling tours to explore fascinating country by your own way. Without a doubt,  cycling is definitely one of the brilliant way to explore the alluring country, experiencing  excited activities, and enjoy outstanding natural scenery. Admire picturesque outcrops limestone mountains in the north Vietnam or swimming in emerald water on  crystal sand beach. Tasting fresh seafood in oriental architecture restaurant. 
Start from Hanoi the fascinating city in  Indochina, we enjoy 15 Day Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Cycle Tours  on scenic route to mai Chau valley. Cycling on old Hochiminh Trail to Ngoc Lac and Enjoy tarmac road from Yen Cat on New hochiminh high way.  We will enjoy undulating tarmac road 
Moreover, The cyclist have great chance to  learn about Vietnam asisstance war against American or “ Vietnam War” whilst we cycle on landmarks of Ho chi minh Trail. Stop on the way to learn history in some places that come in the Vietnam History for heroic fighting against American.
Cycling on tarmac road, along the coast,. Stay in luxury hotels and resorts with swimming pool in front of the beach are highlight in our trip.
Snail Adventure Tour is proud of being a professional and reliable Adventure Tours Operator in Vietnam to arrange and supply the best services for your holiday.
The first company  in Vietnam introduce newly Imported Trek FX Hybrid 2019 in our trip.
Great  experienced cycling guides
Carefully selected quality and good location for Accommodation
Well presentation and clear description in trip profiles.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam. Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport ,Snail Adventure Tour guide and driver will greet and pick you up to the hotel at the heart of Hanoi capital. Hanoi, the antique and dynamic city of Vietnam, reserves a unique old world charm and several of the most striking colonial architecture of Asia. After the checking-in,Take relax by your own and do briefing itinerary with our guide for coming days. enjoy a cyclo ride through the bustling streets in the Old Quarter to discover the ancient and modern beauty of Hanoi. After the tour, you will be warmly welcome with a special welcoming dinner in a typical Vietnamese food restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi 
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals: D
Cycling distance: No

Day 2: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau

Leave at 7h30. we drive southwest to Luong Son. The gateway to the outstsanding mountainous area of northern Vietnam, upon arrival Luong son, we start  riding through on undulating tarmac road with stunning  view of mountain, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We would have a stop enroute for refresment, and lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, we kick off our pedal  to bottomhill of Thung Khe pass, challenge to  ride 34 km  along the bank of Da River, you enjoy spectacular scenery dotted with Muong and Thai people villages under shaded trees, you are very impressive with  little school boys and girls or buffalor, cowboy say Hello with you on the way back to their home. We take shortbreak for Kodak momment or refreshment before descent to Mai Chau village. Arriving Mai Chau at late afternoon, we cycle to Resort. Taking shower, having dinner with traditional Thai food and enjoy Thai dance music performance. 
Summary: 
Activity: Transfer 1h:30 and warming up cycling
Accommodation: Mai Chau Sunrise Village resort***. Mai Chau Sol Bungalow
Meals: B/L/D.
Cycling distance: 145 Km
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Day 3: Mai Chau –Phu Luong – Ngoc Lac

Leave early in the morning, we set off our way to cycle and enjoy breathtaking scenery and peacefull atmosphere in Mai Chau village,  picturesque limestone mountain. we ride through rustic village and village to admire the loving scenery friendly people. You also visit Bamboo factories along side the road to study how they make chopsticks from bamboo. Today we start cycling on Hochiminh Trail to the south. Firstly, we cycling along  Ma river and bamboo forest to Phu Luong Nature Reserve to contemplate outstanding scenery, magnificent rice terrace and limestone panoramas . 
Admire breathtaking scenery and peacefull atmosphere in village Life,  picturesque limestone mountain. we ride through rustic village and village to admire the loving scenery friendly people. You also village  along side the road to study how they make living and preserving their customs. Today we start cycling on Hochiminh Trail to the south. 
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: The Time Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 138 Km
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Day 4: Ngoc Lac –  Yen Cat - Tan Ky – Thai Hoa – Dien Lam

Following to breakfast in hotel, we hop up our bike on scenic route, cycling and Enjoy breathtaking scenery and peacefull atmosphere to Yen Cat,  picturesque limestone mountain.  We ride through rustic village and Ben En National park to admire the loving scenery and friendly people. 
we ride on undulating tarmac road via Ben En National park  lead to Tan Ky. You will rewarded by stunning  scenic beauty, virdant tea farm, sugar cain fields,  have lunch enroute. After Lunch, we continue to new paved road to Tan ky. Tan ky is the starting point of the historical Hochiminh trial in the war time .it used to be the main junction of the supply line during the war. American aircraft heavily bombarded the area in repeated efforts to destroy the junction. Keep riding on tarmac road lead to Dien Lam in late afternoon. Upon arriving Hotel late afternoon. Have dinner and stay overnight in Muong Thanh Grand Hotel in Dien Lam
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Muong Thanh Dien Lam Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 145 Km
Transfer distance:no
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Day 5: Dien Lam – Huong Khe

Setting off our way from hotel, we cycle through scenic area and quaint villages to Hochiminh trail. 
cycle through the Native of Hochiminh , and Dong Loc T junction where used to main target of American aircraft dropped bombarded . they want to destroyed and cut off supply lines of Viet nam communist force in 1967 –1972. However, you will forget bad memmory the war soon, while cycling through peaceful villages, virdant rice paddies
Sometimes, we meet local people and school kids from schools to greet you with big sound “ Hello”. Stop on sideroad to join in local markets in early morning to learn their daily life.  Have lunch enroute. Following to lunch meals, we keep our pedals to cycle on tarmac road lead to Huong khe Town.stay overnight and have dinner in Huong Khe Town.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling
Accommodations: Duc Tai Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 155 Km
Transfer distance: no
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Day 6: Huong Khe – Phong Nha  - Dong Hoi

Breakfast in hotel, we commence our new cycling day from hotel, cycle on  Ho Chi Minh Highway today to Phong Nha. The route is still a dream to ride on and you’ll appreciate the smooth tarmac as the mountains rise and the road winds up, down and along the hillsides. The scenery is spectacular and the road is tranquil.
After cycling around 65 km, our journey to Phong Nha National Park. The park contains one of the most spectacular caves in Vietnam – a true natural wonder with 65 kilometers of tunnels and underground rivers. Formed approximately 250 million years ago Phong Nha was used as a hospital and ammunition depot during the war, and the entrance still shows evidence of attacks from fighter aircraft. There are also community projects underway with Flora and Fauna International and it may be possible to visit village initiatives and learn more about the forests of the national park before the end of today. Overnight in Phong Nha. Or Dong Hoi City
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Phong Nha Lake House***/ Gold Coast Hotel and Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 168 km

Day 7: Dong Hoi – Dong Ha

After hearty breakfast. We kick off our pedal to Dong Ha Town.admire lush rice terrace and breathtaking scenery. We cycle on tarmac road, passing endless rubber tree forest .have lunch enroute. After lunch we keep riding to visit  Truong Son National Cemetery where are collected  over 10,000 graves and martyrs in  American War 1972. To learn about Vietnamese people sacrificed their life for freedom and unification  against American troop. Sit again our saddle to ride in Dong Ha city for stay overnight. 
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Muong Thanh Dong Ha luxury Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 146 Km.

Day 8 : Dong Ha - Hue

Today also focus on the DMZ – the De –militarized  Zone lay along the 17th parallel, which marked the divide between the North and the South Vietnam. Situated along the DMZ were a string of combate base, observing posts and air fields, remnant of which we can still see as we ride around Dong Ha. Start cycling from Hotel passing the town of Dong Ha  and Cam Lo ,crossing the Ben Hai bridge and 17th Parallel. We ride to Vinh Moc tunnels, an incredible complex of tunnels that were dug by local people to evade constant US bombing of thie area. The tunnels are still in good condition and saved the village’s lives.. after visiting them, we ride south again, return over the Hien Luong bridge, where there is a striking memorial to the victims of the war. Leaving Dong Ha, we ride south on flatter roads again, passing peaceful town and villages, stop to visit Ai Tu airfield and Quang Tri ancient citadel : the 1972 battle of 81 days and nights”. We continue to head forward in the south  Hue on the section of road known as “the  High way of Horror”Arriving Hue late afternoon, have dinner and stay overnight in Hue City
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and Visitingfrom Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Park View Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 124Km

Day 9: Hue – Hai Van Pass – Danang – Hoi An 

After hearty breakfast in hotel, we start new day by cycling to Thanh Toan covered roof bridge, on the way you will  be impressive on different view in rural villages and imperial city. You will be interesting in typical image of  Vietnam traditional houses, communal temples and local markets. You have good chance to interact with friendly people. Arriving Thanh Toan Village, you spend the time  to visit and take picture one of incredible covered roof bridge that 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 mauseums. We ride on tarmac road to Tu Hien Lagoon, crossing brigde and climb short pass before descenting to T junction high way no1. Transfer to Lang Co beach  for lunch. after lunch meal, we conquer incredible Hai Van Pass,  ascend to summit with 13 km long climb. On the way you will rewarded by breathtaking scenery, cloud and ocean. You enjoy picturesque panoramas on summit in bothside Lang Co and Da Nang city. Down hill to Danang city and cycle the last distance to Hoi an.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel - hotel
Accommodations: Hoi An  Rose Mary Boutique Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 134 Km

Day 10: Hoi An – Quang Ngai

Breakfast in hotel, clear the bill and check out. We start cycling from Hotel back to the town, take boat trip along Thu Bon River to Duy Nghia where we continue to ride 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 the time to visit My Lai Memorial and watch short Video about the  brutal crime of US troops against  civilian.take a short transfer back to Hotel or keep ride to Hotel.( option). Arriving in hotel, take shower, cold beer break and dinner in Local restaurant.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling cycling hotel - hotel
Accommodations: Coco Land Villa & Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 124 Km

Day 11: Quang Ngai  - Quy Nhon

To day is  miraculous day . we ride and discover many highlights on the seaside, capture pristine fresh nature and remarkable hillside.have lunch en route.after lunch, we keep going on paved road  through rural villages. Meeting hopistable people and  Hello -school kids on the way.Arriving Quy Nhon Late afternoon. Check in  and relax by yourself. Stay in front beach resort.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: FLC Quy Nhon  Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 182 Km

Day 12: Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa

Following to breakfast in  hotel, escape bustling city by riding on tarmac road up to National way No1 D, turn left and then  keep riding on undulated way along the coastline, the emerald sea water and pristine fresh nature is highlight today. Before heading to high way N01, turn left to Xuan Hoa and ride through rual village and enjoy peaceful coastal scenery,crossing over wood bridge back to high way in Xuan Canh, Song Cau.Have lunch enroute, taking short transfer to Tuy An where we commence to Gheng Da Dia and follow the coastline to Tuy Hoa city. Upon arriving in Tuy Hoa, taking relax and cold beer in swimming pool. Stay overnight in Cenduluxe hotel
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - hotel
Accommodations: Rosa Alba Phu Yen Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 125 Km

Day 13: Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang

Start cycling from hotel, crossing the bridge to another side of Tuy Hoa city, following the coast turn off the countryside road where you discover the fascinating seaview,stunning langoons and challenge some passes before going to Vung Ro bay. Climb the last pass  to High way 1 before transfering to Dai Lanh beach for lunch. After lunch, we continue to ride along the coast to Nha trang City. Upon arriving hotel, relax and do check in.Have dinner in local grilled seafood restaurant. Stay overnight in  Nha Trang.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 141 Km

Day 14: Nha Trang – Da Lat

Today is amazing day  with great challenging climb up hill toDalat. We head inland from Hotel. This is newedly upgraded road west of Nha Trang to Khanh Vinh of approximately 30 km on flat road before the mountain begin. This is  fascinated narrow piece of tarmac through the lush pine jungle to highland, 50 km  escend to Hon Giao and 50 km fuelling us over a couple more passes to Dalat  city.  There is fascinating day of  coffee plantations, pristine fes nature, maverlous hill tribal villages, virdant  flower and vegatable farms and seductive lakes.\ have dinner and stayovernight in Dalat city
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Da Lat Hotel De parc****/ Muong Thanh Grand Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 141 Km

Day 15: Da Lat  – Hochiminh 

Have breakfast in Hotel, we gear up our bike from hotel, set off our way through the city to farm land of Dalat.Admire stunning and lush scenery of flower farm city and dreamlike lakes before descendingly ride to Lien Khuong section. Cycling on paved road from Lien Khuong to Bao Loc for lunch. Aftr lunch meal, we kick off our pedal on the road lead to Cat Tien National Park where our shuttle bus will be available for picking up and transfer to Hotel. Upon hotel do check in and have farewell dinner with our team.
 Our service will be finished. Thanks for joining incredible and challenging cycling trip through Vietnam with us.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling half way and transfer the rest distance
Accommodations: The Northern Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 161 Km/ 300 km

Note: Hotels  are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose aquivalent accommodation
Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes. 

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 FX Hybrid   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