Hochiminh city ( Sai Gon) – Hanoi Bicycle Holiday cycling route from Hochiminh city – Vung Tau – Suoi Nhum – Ho Tram – Ke Ga – Phan Thiet – Mui Ne – Phan Rang – Ca Na – Ninh Chu -  Nui Chua  Cam Ranh Bay – Nha Trang – Phu Yen – Quy Nhon – Quang Ngai – Hoi An – Hue – Ninh Binh –  Dong Vien -  Ha long Bay.

Vietnam has been emerging as  fascinating destination for outdoor activities excursion in 21 century. It is blessed with vibrant and stunning green jungle, colorful hill tribe people, diverse ecosystem and wildlife, abundant  natural resource, lush and endless national parks, remote  and secluded hill  trails, rustic villages, nature reserves and friendly eco homestay families.

Joining  Vietnam Cycling tours  from the South to The North in 17 Day Ho Chi Minh ( Sai Gon ) – Hanoi Bicycle Tours, You will be  overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting; the stunning hills, mountains and valleys to be explored in the north and the many hundreds of miles of deserted beaches that lie in-between. The majority of adventure tour itineraries allow you to travel the length of the country ensuring you get to enjoy all the amazing beaches, the patchwork of rice paddies to be seen mile after mile in all directions, and to enjoy the abundance of fresh seafood that plays such an important part in the popularity of Vietnamese cuisine – you think it tastes good back home, just wait until you taste the real thing!

With its amazing diversity and rich cultural history, Vietnam Bike tours offers the adventurous traveler a unique opportunity to explore a wide sampling of subjects: amazing environmental scenery, expressive native people, architectural marvels and sacred spaces.. Focus your lens on the diversity of Vietnam’s landscape: bustling cities, rare pagodas, lush jungles, tribal women and exquisite vistas. Document the eclectic mix of ancient and modern in an expanded portfolio of priceless images.  From tropical paradise to traditional fishing villages to the endless fields of rice paddies, Vietnam is truly a traveler’s dream come true.. just leaving the hustling and bustling cities behind, setting off our exploration through Vietnam along the coastline to immerse amazing things and scenic settings.
Starting from vibrant Ho Chi Minh City or ( former Sai Gon – The Pearl of far East), we hop on bikes to cycle on new asphalt road, passing lush scenery, dragon fruits plantaion and crystal while sand beaches.
Spending our times to visit local markets or pay visit wellknown historical relics onway to learn about Vietnam national Identities
Besides, we will cycle to visit Vietnam World Heritages sites whilst cycling on heritage route from Hoi An – Ha Van Pass, Hue Citadel and Halong Bay.

Day 01: Hochiminh Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam. Arriving at Tan San Nhat International Airport, Snail Adventure Tours guide and driver will greet and pick you up to the hotel at the heart of HoChi Minh City . Ho Chi Minh City or fomer  Saigon with nickname “the pearl of Far East” . Saigon, the largest and busiest of Vietnam’s cities is surely one of the most evocative place names in Asia. The most Western in atmosphere of Vietnam’s cities, Ho Chi Minh City. Arriving in hotel, do check in and have relax by your own. If the time permits, we will spend half day city to visit some highlights of Ho chi minh city such as War Remnants Museum,  Sai Gon Central Post office, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market,, return to hotel for regroup and briefing itinerary before going out for dinner
Summary:
Activities:Transfer and meeting  group
Accommodations: The Northern hotel****
Meals:L/D
Cycling distance: Transferring

Day 02: Hochiminh – Vung Tau – Suoi Nhum 

After recharging energy from hotel, leaving the husting and bustling Ho Chi Minh City behind, we jump on supported vehicles and transfer to Vung Tau on new highway  to explore the fascinating country with full of highlights includes, stunning scenery, sublime sand beaches , quaint villages and lush green rice fields.
Upon arriving cycling point, setting off 17 Day Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi Bicycle Journey on scenic road to cycle through rubber and dragon fruit plantations . we also pass some small fishing villages as we make our way to close coast. we will finish the first cycling day in Ho Tram, Suoi Nhum, wonderful and tranquil white sand beach where we can enjoy a swim after a day riding and enjoy our first sunset by the sea.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and warming up cycling
Accommodations: Sai Gon Suoi Nhum Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 65 km

Day 03: Suoi Nhum – Ke Ga – Phan Thiet – Mui Ne

Setting off new amazing Vietnam Bicycle Tours from Resort after recharging fully energy, hit on coast road again to experience the  immese of ocean and solar, wind energy farms. Today is amazing day for us as we cycling  along the coast to admire crystal sea water and emerald sand beach. Contemplating scenic beauty of dragon fruit farms and magnificent resorts infront of the beaches.  Have lunch enroute, after lunch, we keep riding along the coast to Mui Ne.
Mui Ne is capital resorts and Hotels of south centrtal Vietnam. With 25 Km long & emerald sand beach, full of sunshine all the year. Mui Ne is worthy destination for recreation and relaxation  in Viet Nam for all ages,
Summary
Activities: cycling from Resort - Resort
Accommodations: Victorial Phan Thiet Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:105 Km

Day 04: Mui Ne – Ca Na Beach

Today is another beautiful day in our trip, with full of sunshine, emerald sand beach and crystal sea water along the coast to Ca Na Beach Resort.
After brilliant breakfast in Resort, we kick off our pedal, cycling on tarmac and scenic route along the coast, passing dozen unique resorts, Hotels to Golden sand hill in Doi Hong then we follow the coast road lead to Pha Ri Cua for Lunch. After lunch we cycle along the coast to Tan Phong where our shuttle bus is waiting for picking up and transferring to Resort for relaxing.Have dinner and stay overnight in Ca Na Resort
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Resort - Resort
Accommodations: Hon Co Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:107 Km

Day 05: Ca Na Beach – Ninh Chu – Nui Chua – Cam Ranh – Nha Trang

Get up early to immerse pristine nature, joining in local fishing market in nearby to discover the vibrant atmosphere of fishing men who come from tinny village or from the sea to exchange fresh seafood with each other in early morning.. This is actually great moment for travellers to capture vivid photos and  intertact with people to understand theirdaily life.
We embark on cycling from hotel, cycling on tarmac road and along the coastal line again to Ninh Chu Beach then turn off on the village road lead to newly pave road through Nui Chua Mountain. Stop at bottom of mountain range for lunch, following to lunch meals, we challenge steep pass and winding route along the hill to Cam Ranh.  However, we will be rewarded by spectacular scenery in both ocean and mountain as we cycle  along the hill to Vinh Hi Bay.Keep riding along the hillside to National way no1 A where our shuttle bus is waiting for us to pick up and transfer to hotel in Nha Trang City.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Resort  and Transferring the last distance
Accommodations: Havana Premium Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:109 km

Day 06: Nha Trang – Phu Yen

Following to hearty brerakasft in hotel, our shuttle bus take us out of hustling city, upon cycling point, we commence cycling on tarmac road and along the coast to admire stunning scenery and crystal sea water, challenging Deo Ca steep pass and winding road before descendingly to Vung Ro where we stop for lunch meal. After lunch, setting our way along the coast lead to  Tuy Hoa City, we will be rewarded by brilliant sightseeing and pristine nature. We also admire emerald sand beach and fishing farms along the way to city. We cross bridge to city central. Have dinner and stay in Tuy Hoa 
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling to Hotel
Accommodations: Rosal Alba Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 77 km

Day 07: Phu Yen – Quy Nhon

After having breakfast in hotel, Setting off new cycling day from Hotel, we cycle and reach further  to North on asphalt road.. we enjoy pristine nature and white golden sands as well as  fishing farms. We cycle through fishing village, meet and talk with friendly people or say Hello with  school kid on the way back to their home.  we continue  riding on scenic route, passing many peacefull villages to Vu Lang. Have lunch in Song Cau.  After lunch,  we keep rinding on National 1D, challenging some passes on  the way  to Quy Nhon. On arrival we do check in and have relax on the beach.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling fromhotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Dankbaar Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 95km

Day 08: Quy Nhon – Quang Ngai 

Start cycling from hotel, we head to the North on the  new paved road along the coast. Today is one of the most beautiful day in our cycling trip whilst cyling on scenic route, passing quaint  and peaceful village, fishing farms and admire emerald sea water, enjoy fresh seafood for lunch. After lunch meal we keep riding along the coast and fishing village to Tam Quan Bac. Take two hours transfer to hotel in Quang ngai city
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and Transferring the last distance:
Accommodations: Thien An Hotel****/ Co co River & beach Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 115 km

Day 09: Quang Ngai –My Lai Massacre – Hoi An

Leave vibrant city behind, our shuttle bus will take us to Son Tinh Town where we  commcence riding through the villages to one of the darkest pages in American War against Vietnam in 1968 – My Lai Massacre. American troops  stormed the little hamlets of Quang Ngai Province in the area of Son My and killed over 500 villagers. Most of them were  elderly,women, children. Nowadays,  a crime war memorial was built to commemorate the victims on 16th’ march 1968. Spending the time to visit and pay tribute to  504 civilians and learn about Vietnamese people history. After visiting this memorial site, we continue to round through Son My villages to Dung Quat industrial area,. Take short transfer to Tam ky for lunch. After lunch we set our way in the North to Hoi AN ancient town. We cylce on paved road, through quaint villages and  off the beaten track to Duy Hai district and  crossing Cua Dai bridge over Thu Bon River to Hoi An. Upon arrving Hoi An , we ride through local market to hotel. 
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and Cycling 
Accommodations: Mulberry Collection Silk Eco****
Meals:B/L/.D
Cycling distance:115 Km

Day 10: Hoi An Back Road

Hoi An, which is a world heritage of Vietnam, has long been a cultural crossroad and remains such a  ancient beauty after nearly 300 circles of the four seasons. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.Cycling both in ancient town and rural villages, offer for you interesting challenging. Our trip start in Hotel  ride single track, paved road through peaceful villages, water coconut falm trees, cannals to vibrant Hoi An Town.take the 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 Hoi An for lunch. After lunch meal in local restaurant.
you can reward yourself by toothpicking, reading, drinking beer, cocktails, or glasses of wine inside. The old house next door but Vietnamese, Asian and European dishes, although I like them during the day, you can reward yourself with gifts from Hoi An, maybe a suit, a traditional Vietnamese dress, or a pair of luxurious leather shoes... in general, you will have a free day to explore Hoi An. An. Those are suggestions or things you can refer to.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Mulberry Collection Silk Eco****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 54 Km

Day 11: Hoi An – Danang – Hai Van Pass – Hue - Citadel

Today is one of incredible and worthywaiting day in our trip while we cycle and challlenge one of the most famous mountain roads in southeast Asia, Hai Van Pass connects Hue to Hoi An, and today you will ride over it! Make sure you get a hearty breakfast—today’s route will be challenging. 
Start cycling from hotel through the village  and turn off the road along the beach, we enjoy cycling on tarmac road lead to Da nang city, check the gear and fill up water before conquering Hai Van Pass – 12 km on summit.. this is one of Vietnam’S most spectacular road trips. We refresh on the summit with cold drink and tropical fruit before descending 14 km  to lang Co beach.  Say good bye  one of the most  amazing beach in the world, we take a short transfer to Da Tuong Pass and turn off  our way to Hue citadel, we start cycling on scenic route, passing lagoon and fishing farm to An Bang villages where you can admire and explore incredible architecture temples, tombs and ancestor houses. They are built along the road and around their villages. continue to ride through village to Hue city.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodations: Romance Hotel*****/moonlight Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:115 Km
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Day 12: Hue Countryside and Tombs – Night Train to Ninh Binh 

Following to breakfast, you will cycle leizurely  to explore Hue city and citadel and royal to Imperial Citadel and & tomb Architecture.  Hue is one of the main cultural, religious and educational centers of Vietnam. So far, Hue remains to be the only originally historical vestiged city in Vietnam. Many of Hue’s attractions are found along the banks of the romantically named Perfume River with 11km length. This valuable construction includes more than 100 architectural works, which are the reflection of the life of Emperors and mandarins under Nguyen’s reign.
Spend half day city tour by ride to explore  and visit Hue Citadel, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh  mauseum as well as Hue Countryside. Have lunch in local restaurant to taste Hue royal cusine. Our driver will transfer you to Hue Train Station to catch express train to Ninh Binh city. Stay overnight on the train with 04 cabin – with aircondition.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and Transferring by Night Train
Accommodations: Violet Train***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 Km

Day 13: Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Trang An – Bai Dinh – Tam Coc

The train pulls you to Hanoi at 4h30am, Our shuttle bus will meet you and transfer to Hotel for taking shower and having breakfast . following to breakfast, We start pedaling from Hotel to Hoa lu ancient capital and Van Long wet land  reserver, on the way you are rewarded by extraordinary kark mountain ranges and staggering ride paddies. Arriving Van Long Wet Land Reserve, you definitively excited at outstanding limestone mountains, picturesque scenery.We have lunch in  Van long Restaurant
Ater lunch, we ride through   magnificient limestone mountains rise up majestically from the green rice paddies, streams to Trang An Heritage Site,  Upon arrival, we take relax or wander around to encounter different birds in here. Dinner and stay overnight in Resort
Summary
Activitiy: Cycling 
Accommodation:  Tam Coc Hiddem Charm hotel/ Ecolodge/ la Montagne Spa Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Total Cycling  distance:  55 Km - 75 Km

Day 14:Tam Coc – Tam Diep – Phat Diem – Dong Bien – Dong Chau

Have breakfast in resort, taking short transfer from Tam Coc - Tam Diep to avoid crowded traffic on highway. upon cycling point, setting off on scenic road, we cycle on lakeside through rice paddy fields,  peannut farms, cross some cannals and estuaries like cobweb to Phat Diem Cathedral  church. 
Phat Diem Cathedral – the Center of Catholicism in North Vietnam was built in 1891 with four roofs and six sets of iron wooden pillars. On both sides of the church are four smaller churches of different styles. Keo Pagoda is a home to a wealth of ancient relics which ranges from intricately engraved wooden dragons to a collection of over 100 statues. Here is also preserved many valuable antiques, such as a pair of candlesticks from the Mac Dynasty, some pottery ware and altars from the Le Dynasty, imperial boats, etc. It is surprising that all of them are kept intact as they were during the time of the Le Trung Hung Dynasty in 16th century. After visiting and exploring the history of the foundation of Church. We contiues our cycling trip on village road lead to Do Muoi Boat wharf where we take public boat to cross into Nam Dinh Province.
Landing on Nam Dinh region, we take second public boat in Trai Cau to Hai Anh tile roofed bridge. one of unique building of Vietnam traditional architecture.
we keep going on small road, winding through villages, rice padied fields and cannals to Dong Bien commune for lunch. After lunch time, we explore historical landmarks in this village, learn about the history of village foundation.
Cycling and exploring Hai Anh tile roofed Bridge, Ba Kham Cathedral Church, Co Le Ancient Pagoda, Hanh Thien Pagoda...crossing public ferry and cycling on village road to Dong Chau.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Dong Chau Resort/ Ecohost Home
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 75 Km.

Day 15: Dong Chau – Diem Dien – Transfer to Ha Long Bay.

Get up early to immerse the glimpse of Tonkin ‘s Natural beauty and take photo the dawn over the Ocean in horizonal line.  We start our new cycling day at the hotel after refueling.
Cycling along the coast, weaving through the casuarina groves, endless salt fields, stopping by the countryside markets to see the products of the local people.
Our journey continues on the village roads, along the canal banks, across the vast green rice fields to reach the  Diem Dien town. Meeting our supported vehicle and take transfer to Halong Bay .Upon arriving at checking point, we meet our cruise team to check in. 
This exciting five hour cruise will provide us with a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3, 000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay overnight on the Junk Cruise.
Summary:
Activities: Transfer 1 hours, Cycling and Boat Trip
Accommodation: on cruise
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 km

Day 16: Halong – Hanoi.

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. 
After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin car drive to Hanoi. Stop on midway for refresment. We continue our way to Hanoi city. Upon arrival. Do check in and have relax.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals: B/L/D
Transferring distance: 200 km

Day 17: Hanoi city Tour & Onward

After hearty breakfast in hotel, our guide and supported bus meet you at 7:30 Am at lobby and commence to explore Hanoi city and visit some welknown historical relics such such Hochiminh’s Mausoleum , his Former Stilt-house Residence, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Keep going to see the  Temple of Literature: Originally built as  a  temple  to  Confucius,  this  is  the  site  of  Vietnam's  first  university dating  back  to  1070.  The  temple  highlights  the  importance  that Vietnamese society placed then and   now on education.  We will visit one of the  most interesting museums in Vietnam,  Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam's 54 Ethnic minority people. Have lunch in Local restaurant. After lunch,  discover 36 ancient street and Dong Xuan market. Come back to hotel for taking shower  and relax.  we will have chance to enjoy the  unique  Water  Puppet  show  to  hear  to  know  Vietnamese  traditional  instruments  and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. Have dinner in local restaurant. stayover night in Hanoi
Summary
Activitiy: Visiting 
Accommodation:  The Light hotel****
Meals: B/L/D
Transferring distance: 150 Km

Important Notes:

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
Tour cost will be valided during 45 days from date of offer. Past this date price and conditions may be readjusted.
The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.
Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
Rooms at hotels are available only from 14:00 P.m on arrival day till 10:00 A.m on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so. If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.

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
Meals details in itineraries ( 16 breakfast, 17 lunches, 17 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 5 and above.
Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with disc brake and  helmets
Boat trip in Halong Bay
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Boat Trip in Tam Coc or Trang An
Cruise on Halong Bay
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

Creating Unique Touring Experiences:

All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar tour to your individual specifications.