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Cycle Vietnam’s Back Roads

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Duration
14 days
Countries
Vietnam
Activity
active

The adventure

Are you bored of spin classes and biking the same old trails at home? The cure is Vietnam. This 14-day trip is one of Asia's classic cycling journeys, riding from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, giving you a unique viewpoint of the countryside. With thousands of kilometres of stunning beaches and beautiful coastal roads, as well as some of the freshest seafood around, this ride is an indulgent experience whether in or out of the saddle. Prepare to have your cycling legs challenged.

At a glance

Duration
14 days
Route
Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
Countries
Vietnam
Activity level
active
Style
Active & Multi-Sport, Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Cycling, Rail Journeys
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

Side view of anonymous male fisher in oriental boat fishing in rippled lake against old construction and mountain
Your journey through

Vietnam

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Tour Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and explore Hanoi…
Street vendor with a bicycle in the urban market of Hanoi, Vietnam.Hanoi
Tour Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and explore Hanoi with some free time before boarding the Reunification Express for an overnight train journey.
Map showing Hanoi
Day 3Cycle through Hue and to landmarks like the Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb
Cycle through Hue and to landmarks like the Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb.
Day 4Take a full day exploring the countryside…
Take a full day exploring the countryside to the south of Hue before continuing along the coast following the route of the Reunification Express.
Day 5Cycle up and over the famous Hai Van Pass
Cycle up and over the famous Hai Van Pass – the geographic north-south divider of Vietnam. Cycling this stretch is a great adventure. Travel to the picturesque Hoi An and enjoy the historic town.
Day 6Take a day to relax and rest…
Take a day to relax and rest in Hoi An after a challenging day of cycling. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
Day 7Cross the Thi Bon River by boat…
Cross the Thi Bon River by boat and continue cycling along the stunning Vietnamese coastline. The route to Tam Ky is filled with picturesque views and tall sand dunes. Overnight in Tam Ky.
Day 8Follow the backroads of Vietnam
Follow the backroads of Vietnam, passing paddy fields and villages to My Lai and the sobering Massacre Monument. Continue by bus to Quang Ngai and unwind by the coast.
Day 9Cycle south along the coast
Cycle south along the coast. Stop at Eo Gio beach before continuing by bus to Quy Nhon for the night.
Day 10Pedal from Quy Nhon to Tuy Hoa
Pedal from Quy Nhon to Tuy Hoa – the longest cycle of the trip. Follow the coastline over undulating hills all the way to the beach.
Day 11Cycle the coastal route to Vung Ro
Cycle the coastal route to Vung Ro. Pass beautiful beaches, friendly villages, and thousands of waving children. Stop at Đại Lãnh beach for lunch, before hopping back in a vehicle for the drive to Nha Trang.
Day 12In Nha TrangSpend the day on the beach soaking up the sun, explore the local shops and markets, or visit nearby historical towns.
Spend the day on the beach soaking up the sun, explore the local shops and markets, or visit nearby historical towns.
Day 13Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
A bustling street packed with people and a photographer taking pictures.Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, where there is some time to explore Vietnam's biggest and busiest city.
Map showing Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.

Discover Vietnam

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Serene landscape in Ninh Bình, Vietnam featuring grazing buffalo in lush rice fields.
Stunning aerial shot of lush green terraced rice fields with mountains in the background.
Breathtaking landscape view of a city nestled between lush mountains and the coastline, captured in daylight.
Aerial view of karst mountains with villages and river in a rural landscape.
Picturesque scenery of green hills with wooden houses placed among rice plantations located in countryside in daytime
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