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15-Day Vietnam by Bike

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Overview

With picturesque routes over the countryside, mountains and cultural sites, biking in Vietnam is one of the best ways to get to the heart of this country.

This Vietnam tour package focuses more on real-life experiences, encounters, and opportunities to share with the locals, rather than simply enjoying landmarks and ticking those locations of the list. With a mixture of easy-going and challenging cycling routes, this trip takes you deep into the valleys of Sapa, out into the countryside of Hoi An and round to local houses in the Mekong Delta.

While you still witness those must-see destinations, this cycling trip in Vietnam offers an authentic, true image of Vietnam.
Cycling
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Beach & Sea
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Hanoi and Electric Car Tour

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Arrival in Hanoi and Electric Car Tour

You'll be welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport by our English-speaking tour guide and privately transferred to your hotel in Hanoi city centre to drop off your luggage. At 4 pm, a private electric car will pick you up from the hotel, driving you and the tour guide around Hanoi Old Quarter. You'll attend a welcome dinner in a local restaurant that night.

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    Accommodation

    Thang Long Opera Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hanoi Old Quarter by Electric Car

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi City and Cycle around West Lake

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Hanoi City and Cycle around West Lake

If you wish to see how the Hanoi people rise and shine in the morning, wake up early and run to a lake close by your hotel. At 8 am we will begin a fascinating day with a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Complex until we reach the Temple of Literature. Enjoy your buffet lunch at Sen Tay Ho restaurant. The afternoon sees us warming-up our biking tour by cycling around the West Lake, the largest lake of Hanoi. West Lake is also a religious area of the city with dozens of pagodas, temples and old villages.

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    Accommodation

    Thang Long Opera Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ba Dinh Square

    Ho Chi Minh Museum

    Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Temple of Literature

    Cycle around West Lake

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Day Tour of Tam Coc and Night Train to Lao Cai

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Day Tour of Tam Coc and Night Train to Lao Cai

In the morning, transfer to Tam Coc and hop on a boat tour on the Ngo Dong River surrounded by rice fields and karst mountains passing. In the afternoon, cycle from Tam Coc past villages to Hoa Lu, the Vietnam's ancient capital. The offroad route is fun to cycle on with lush rice fields, tranquil bamboo trees, communal houses, and children jumping in the river everywhere you turn. End at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the 10th century. Return to Hanoi for dinner before boarding the night train.

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    Accommodation

    A25 Ngô Sĩ Liên Hotel2.5 star

    Night Train To and From Sapa

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tam Coc Boat Ride

    Cycling around Tam Coc and Hoa Lu

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Tam Coc Ninh Binh

    Private Driver from Tam Coc Ninh Binh to Hanoi

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 4

Cycling from Sapa Deep into the Valleys

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Cycling from Sapa Deep into the Valleys

Early morning, transfer to Sapa for breakfast. Then, your first mountain biking tour begins in the Muong Hoa Valley. You start in Su Pan, your ride will be challenging but the views amazing. Your lunch break is marked by Thanh Phu Bridge, where you ascent to Thanh Phu village to rest. The ride in the afternoon is short but all uphill. You are now in a remote area of Sapa, hardly visited by tourists, home to the Red Dao people. Mid-afternoon, you reach Muong Bo where you will rest for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Topas Riverside Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycling in the Muong Hoa Valley (25km)

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lào Cai to Sa Pa

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Lào Cai

    Lao Cai

Day 5

Blue H' Mong Village and Hidden Valleys

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Blue H' Mong Village and Hidden Valleys

Wake up fresh in the remote village, breakfast will be on the terrace. Today, the ride is challenging, requiring lots of concentration as there is no supporting vehicle. Cycle uphill to Nam Than village, where you can meet the Blue H’ Mong people. Here, local hill tribes have hardly seen tourists before. On the way, visit Red Dao minority villages, Sin Chai and Nam Cum. In the early afternoon, you will arrive back at Thanh Phu bridge, where you are transferred back to Sapa to rest for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Sapa Highland Resort and Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Visit Blue H’mong Village and Explore Hidden Valleys on Bikes

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thạnh Phú to Sa Pa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Lao Cai

    Lào Cai

Day 6

Full-Day Tour in Ban Khoang

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Full-Day Tour in Ban Khoang

Heading north, admire the majesty of Fansipan Mountain and the beautiful valley on the way to Ban Khoang. You then stop for a walk around this village home of Red Dao people. The Red Dao women are very skilful, making beautiful embroidery patterns for their traditional costume. Drive further to Ta Giang Phinh village in a beautiful valley, home to the Black H’ Mong ethnic tribe, famous for their hemp clothes dyed with indigo. After the tour, you'll be taken back to Lao Cai for the night train.

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    Accommodation

    Night Train To and From Sapa

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Full-Day Trip to Ban Khoang and Ta Giang Phinh

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tả Giàng Phình to Lào Cai

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

    Hanoi

Day 7

Hanoi to Your Halong Bay Cruise

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Hanoi to Your Halong Bay Cruise

The train arrives in Hanoi Station at around 5 am. From Hanoi, you go straight to Halong Bay to board your to cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of Halong created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After lunch on board, we visit the Surprise Cave, and stop to swimming or go kayaking. Passing by floating villages, you can approach islets to enjoy their beauty at a closer distance. The evening will be at leisure after dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Victory Star Cruise

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Surprise Cave

    Vung Vieng Fishing Village

    Squid FishingOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hạ Long

Day 8

Morning in Halong and Fly to Danang

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Morning in Halong and Fly to Danang

Wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea. After breakfast, our boat will continue to cruise through marvellous areas, where almost every islet has its own name, after its shape, like Sail Island, Fisherman’s Head Rock, Butterfly Rock or Turtle islet. You'll have lunch as you cruise back to the shore. You'll leisurely transfer back to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Danang. Check into your hotel and head out to try Danang's famously fresh seafood.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Da Nang

    Private Driver from Da Nang International Airport to Da Nang

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Da Nang

Day 9

Cycling up Son Tra Mountain

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Cycling up Son Tra Mountain

Today, you'll start on the bank of Han River and cross the Han Bridge to head towards Son Tra Mountain. We ascend the zig-zag paths with many stunning sights and stop to visit Linh Ung Pagoda. From here, enjoy the panorama of Danang before continuing to cycle along the very beautiful beach road to Marble Mountain where we will walk up 156 steps to the pagoda for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. From here, we cycle back to the city centre. If time, you may wish to visit the Cham Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Parosand Danang Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycling Son Tra Peninsula

    Son Tra Mountain

    Marble Mountains

    Cham Museum Da NangOptional Activity

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Da Nang

Day 10

The Villages of Hoi An

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The Villages of Hoi An

After breakfast, transfer to Hoi Aan, just 30km from Danang. Hoi An was a bustling international trading port, and today is a major tourist hub. We transfer to a local fishing village and about the fishing community here. Join local fisherman on the river for a hands-on experience casting nets and learn how to paddle a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat. We take the boat to Tra Que Herb village for lunch. Cycle around the village before continuing to Thanh Ha Pottery Village to meet the locals.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hoi An Basket Boat Tour

    Thanh Ha Pottery

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Da Nang

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 11

Free Day in Hoi An

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Free Day in Hoi An

Today is free for you to enjoy the endless beauty of Hoi An. In the morning, you may want to visit Hoi An Ancient Town, when the weather is cooler, perfect for shopping around the many tailors and handicraft stores found in the quaint yellow and blue houses. In the afternoon, hit up Cua Dai or An Bang Beach for a relaxing moment where good food and cocktails are never far away. In the evening, you may wish to go back to the town; dimly lit with lanterns, its a sight to behold.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in Hoi AnOptional Activity

    An Bang BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 12

My Son and Cycle back to Hoi An

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My Son and Cycle back to Hoi An

Discover the hidden treasure of the Cham culture a people that once ruled what is now Central Vietnam. My Son had been designated as one of the five UNESCO World Heritage sites of Vietnam. Cycle back to Hoi An through some villages, a great chance to learn more about the local life. Stop en route for lunch and then take a ferry over Thu Bon River to back to Hoi An Town. If time permits, we will cycle to the isolated and remote villages on another river bank.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycle to My Son Sanctuary and through Hoi An

    My Son Sanctuary

    Cua Dai BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 13

Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City

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Fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, you may have some free time before you are transferred to the airport in Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive, you'll be taken to your hotel in the bustling metropolis of Vietnam's south! You can head out to explore for the remainder of the day, however, you may wish to sit back and relax at your hotel. You also have the option of heading out to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the war.

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    Accommodation

    Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cu Chi TunnelsOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 14

Mekong Delta Cycling Day

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Mekong Delta Cycling Day

Leave the city hustle behind and cycle through rural villages and fruit orchards in the Mekong Delta, “the rice bowl of Vietnam”. Pedal through quiet roads passing numerous orchards, rice fields, bridges, and canals. You have the chance to see the colourful life of the Mekong and meet friendly people along the country lanes. Cruise along the canal to more villages and stop for some tea before lunch. You'll visit a coconut factory before returning to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycling in My Tho

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mỹ Tho

    Private Driver from Mỹ Tho to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Ho Chi Minh

    Mỹ Tho

Day 15

Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

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Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

This concludes your insightful Vietnam tour package. You may have some free time in the morning before you are transferred to the airport for your return flight.

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    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 25 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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