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15 Days Cycling from Ho Chi Minh city to Halong cruise - Hanoi

A 15-day itinerary combining cycling (typically operated as a hybrid flight/transfer or a focused regional segment, or a south-to-north coastal/internal routing with a support vehicle) from Ho Chi Minh City up to the Central Coast/Hanoi, followed by a Halong Bay cruise and Hanoi exploration, covers roughly 600 to 750 km of actual cycling across active riding days combined with internal flights or transit. (Note: Continuously cycling the entire ~1,600 km length of Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi a compressed 15-day schedule incorporates domestic flights or vehicle transfers for parts of the country alongside active riding and a Halong Bay cruise).
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  • Activity: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, check into your hotel, and meet your guides for a bike fitting and safety briefing. Explore downtown landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Central Post Office.
  • Cycling Km: 0 km (Urban arrival & briefing) 
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels ( B, L )
  • Activity: Transfer out of heavy city traffic, then cycle through fruit orchards and quiet village lanes in the Mekong Delta. Afternoon visit to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • Cycling Km: ~30 – 45 km

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh city –Flight o Da Nang Transfer to Hoi An ( B  )
  • Activity: Morning light ride along rural river paths, then transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for a short domestic flight to Da Nang. Cycle from Da Nang across the coastal road into the ancient town of Hoi An.
  • Cycling Km: ~0  km 
Day 4: Hoi An Ancient Town & Countryside Loop (B , L )
  • Activity: Leisurely cycle through Tra Que vegetable village, rice paddies, and Cua Dai beach paths. Explore lantern-lit Hoi An ancient town in the evening.
  • Cycling Km: ~35 km 

Day 5: Hoi An – Hai Van Pass – Hue (B, L )
  • Activity: Cycle out of Hoi An and conquer the scenic, winding ascent of the Hai Van Pass overlooking the East Sea. Transfer or ride the remaining stretch down into the historic imperial city of Hue.
  • Cycling Km: ~70 km (including the pass climb) 

Day 6: Hue Imperial Citadel & Perfume River ( B, L )
  • Activity: Explore the Nguyen Dynasty Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc royal tombs, and take a gentle bicycle ride along the banks of the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagodas .
  • Cycling Km: ~20 km 

Day 7: Hue – Fly to Hanoi & Old Quarter ( B)
  • Activity: Transfer to Phu Bai Airport for a quick flight to Hanoi . Arrive in Hanoi airport our driver pick you up to Hanoi - Old Quarter. rest day in Old city .
  • Cycling Km: ~0 km 
Day 8: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley ( B, L, D )
  • Activity: Transfer west out of the Red River Delta into the dramatic limestone mountains of Hoa Binh province. Begin cycling on rolling rural roads into the lush Mai Chau Valley.
  • Cycling Km: ~70 km

Day 9: Mai Chau – Pu Luong Nature Reserve (B, L, D )
  • Activity: Cycle through traditional Thai ethnic minority villages, cascading rice terraces, and quiet jungle tracks in the Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
  • Cycling Km: ~45 – 55 km 

Day 10: Pu Luong – Cuc Phuong National Park ( B, L, D )
  • Activity: Ride through rural backroads and karst valleys descending toward Ninh Binh. 
  • Cycling Km: ~60 km 

Day 11: Cuc Phuong - Ninh Binh ( Tam Coc ) ("Halong Bay on Land")( B, L, D )
  • Activity: Last day cycle through  Cuc Phuong National Park, visiting local limestone tracks and cultural sites. Ride to Ninh Binh in the afternoon sampan boat ride through the tranquil waterways of Tam Coc
  • Cycling Km: ~65 km 

Day 12: Ninh Binh ( Tam Coc )  – Transfer to Halong Bay / Tuan Chau Marina ( B, L, D )
  • Activity: Morning transfer by bus eastward toward the coast of Quang Ninh province to Halong Bay / Lan Ha Bay. Board a luxury overnight cruise.
  • Cycling Km: 0 km (Cruising, kayaking, and cave exploring on the bay)

Day 13: Halong Bay Cruise – Return to Hanoi ( B, L )
  • Activity: Morning Tai Chi on the sun deck, kayaking or swimming among limestone karsts, brunch on board, and transfer back to Hanoi by afternoon.

Day 14: Hanoi City Highlights (Mausoleum, Temples & Food Tour) ( B, L )
  • Activity: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, and enjoy a street food / egg coffee walking tour in the Old Quarter.
Day 15: Departure from Hanoi ( B, L )
  • Activity: Free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or relaxation before your private transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home.
 
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