Discover Heritage Sites, the DMZ & Cycle from Coast to Highlands

Depart from Ha Noi in the morning and travel by vehicle through numerous beautiful landscape, rustic villages, green paddy fields, glorious mountains with break stop on the way. The journey takes 3 hours and a half to get to Ha Long Harbor. Begin the cruise journey to explore Ha Long Bay on 2 days/1-night itineraries. The outstanding value of the property is centred around the drowned limestone karst landforms, displaying spectacular pillars with a variety of coastal erosional features such as arches and caves, which form majestic natural scenery. 

Board a boat and cruise the bay on its journey as planed. The cruise moves further along with the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishers. Experience a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng fishing village, and enjoy kayaking. Overnight on board.

The morning is a great time to enjoy the beauty of Ha Long, especially at sunrise. Admire over rocky mountains, the various shape of the karst landscape in the bay. Enjoy sunrise with Tai Chi demonstration on the sun deck. Enjoy tea, coffee, and breakfast, admire fantastic landscapes, breath-taking beauty of limestone islands, explore the amazing cave, swimming and relax until having lunch. Check out, and return to Ha Noi in the afternoon. Have dinner in town before boarding on the night train of  to Dong Hoi. 

The train arrives in Dong Hoi at around 6:00 am, where your guide and driver will greet you with tea or coffee, and breakfast in town before a private transfer to Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy breakfast and the opportunity to freshen up with a shower before the day's exploration begins.

At 8:30 am, set out on a scenic drive through dramatic limestone mountains, tranquil lakes, and picturesque valleys en route to the spectacular Paradise Cave, renowned for its magnificent ancient rock formations and breathtaking natural beauty. After a relaxing lunch at a riverside restaurant, we'll transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the afternoon unwinding by the pool.

This morning, cross the river by local ferry and begin cycling through peaceful villages nestled beneath dramatic limestone mountains. Ride along quiet country lanes, cross narrow suspension bridges, and take in sweeping views of lush farmland, rolling hills, and water buffalo working the rice fields. Along the way, experience the timeless charm of Phong Nha's rural landscapes, where tranquil rivers wind toward the sea and traditional farming remains the heart of daily life. Surrounded by spectacular karst mountains, the region is known not only for its world-famous caves but also for its serene countryside, rice paddies, and fruit orchards.

The morning ride concludes at Highway 1A, where you'll board a private shuttle for a two-hour transfer to the Vinh Moc Tunnels, with lunch served en route. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour through this remarkable underground tunnel network, built by local villagers during the Vietnam War and located just a short distance from the coast.

After the visit, continue by shuttle to the historic Hien Luong Bridge and the Hien Luong Bridge Museum. Situated on the former 17th Parallel, this iconic site marked the boundary that divided North and South Vietnam from 1954 until the country's reunification in 1975. In the late afternoon, transfer to Dong Ha for your overnight stay.

After a healthy breakfast, a short 15-minute transfer takes us out of town to begin an exciting day of adventure. We start with a river crossing via a pontoon bridge before cycling through vast rice paddies, lotus fields, and untouched villages on the way to the coastline. Ride along scenic paths and quiet paved roads that wind through lush vegetable farms and tiny fishing villages, with plenty of opportunities to capture photos of charming wooden fishing boats along local beaches.

After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue along peaceful village tracks, pedaling beside sandy beaches, across the peninsula, and along the shores of the Tam Giang Lagoon on scenic coastal trails. Take in the stunning landscapes along backroads bordering the lagoon before reaching the outskirts of Hue, where a short vehicle transfer brings us into the city.

Our sightseeing begins at 8:00 am with a visit to the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, the exclusive residence of the emperor, his family, eunuchs, servants, and royal concubines. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam's imperial past.

Leaving Hue behind, we transfer to the charming fishing village of Nam O, where our cycling adventure to Hoi An begins. Pedal along the spectacular East Sea coastline, passing tranquil lagoons, sandy beaches, and traditional fishing communities. Along the way, visit the remarkable An Bang Cemetery, often referred to as the "City of Ghosts." Covering more than 250 hectares, this extraordinary cemetery is filled with hundreds of elaborate family mausoleums, showcasing an eclectic blend of Buddhist, Taoist, Catholic, and Western architectural styles—a striking reflection of local traditions and prosperity.

Today's ride covers approximately 40 km before we board our support vehicle in a rural village for the transfer to Hoi An. En route, we stop at the summit of the legendary Hai Van Pass, famously featured by the BBC's Top Gear as one of the world's most spectacular coastal mountain roads. With its dramatic hairpin bends, breathtaking ocean vistas, and lush mountain scenery, it is one of Vietnam's most iconic landscapes and a fitting finale to another memorable day.

Enjoy a free day to explore the timeless charm of Hoi An at your own pace. Wander through its lantern-lit streets, visit historic temples and riverside cafés, browse local markets, or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere of this beautifully preserved ancient town.

We will have a 30-minute vehicle transfer that takes us to the other side of Thu Bon River. We unload all bikes right the tiny fishing village; we will ride through the lively countryside, water palms stops at removed fishing villages along rivers. This is a chance to meet locals and experience culture when we ride into the surrounding countryside, past rice paddies, bananas, and corns. 

We explore most rustic countryside settings rivers. The routes are lined with bamboo trees, ass some un-modernized villages with thatch houses, old brick temples, bullock carts. Afterwards, we ride to cross the farmlands to coastal routes, cycling to Tam Thanh beach, where our lunch is setting. After lunch, continue the scenic ride through tranquil villages and smaller towns and cross the river network with some ferry crossings.  We'll get on the support vehicle driving to Son My village. The memorial is a memorial to victims of the My Lai massacre, which took place on 16 March 1968 in Son My, Vietnam. Continue a short shuttle to Quang Ngai City in the late afternoon.

There is another fantastic day! As the wind is pushing you forward to Quy Nhon! Enjoy stunning coastal routes, peaceful life along the lagoons, and breathtaking views of mountain passes. Depart early at 7:00 am for 1.5 hours drives south on highway 1A to a small village, where the morning ride starts. Ride through a hamlet with coconut trees,  down the seaside trails, cycle past along sleepy beaches and local seafood restaurants and admire morning ocean views. 

Then we follow the smooth undulating back road with magnificent landscapes and a little hill and down to vibrant town. After we ride through the town, we cycle through many hamlets of thousand coconut trees and challenge small hills to a stunning coast. It's fantastic to see local sandy beaches with small long and circular bamboo boats on the sand while another side is fertile farmlands. Next, carry on this adventure ride on the coast routes further, and follow minor roads to the Tra O lagoon, where many fishing sampans are. Take your ride easy to experience local life, enjoy mountain views, cross rice paddies to a small town—lunch en route. 

After lunch, we get on the vehicle for a transfer to avid the heat at midday. In the afternoon ride, it continues in the countryside of De Ghi. Ride on hilly route leads mostly away from road traffic through the rustic countryside covering flat and hilly terrain, with some narrow pathways, pass san dune along the Thi Nai lagoon.

The morning’s ride begins with a relaxing one-hour vehicle transfer along the scenic coastal road to Xuan Tho, near Song Cau Market. From here, the cycling adventure unfolds across rolling hills, tiny mountains, and fertile farmlands before descending into lush riverside fields. Follow a scenic path to Chi Thanh. Passing through a tiny rural town, we carry on cycling along peaceful riverside paths to the peninsula. 

The route winds through undulating countryside roads lined with vibrant rice paddies before reaching the spectacular Da Dia Reef. This remarkable natural wonder spans approximately 100 meters wide and 250 meters long, featuring an estimated 35,000 basalt rock columns. After exploring the reef, we’ll refuel with a delicious lunch at a carefully selected beachfront restaurant near Da Dia.

In the afternoon, we continue cycling along scenic coastal paths through charming fishing villages, where we discover authentic local life. Highlights include a visit to one of the region’s most beautiful pagodas, rides through sweet potato, corn, cassava, and rice fields, and sweeping views of the picturesque countryside as we approach the outskirts of Tuy Hoa City.

After breakfast, we leave the hotel with a short shuttle transfer to the outskirts of Tuy Hoa Airport, where we begin today's scenic cycling adventure. The morning ride takes us through the peaceful countryside of Phu Yen, pedalling along quiet backroads lined with lush rice paddies, fertile vegetable farms, and traditional villages. Along the way, we pass bustling local markets, sleepy railway stations, and charming hamlets where friendly locals and schoolchildren greet us with warm smiles. Rustic lanes running beside the railway tracks offer an authentic glimpse into everyday rural life, while the ever-changing landscape reveals coconut groves, fishing communities, and picturesque country scenery.

As we approach the coast, spectacular ocean vistas unfold before us. We continue riding along one of Vietnam's most beautiful coastal routes, climbing gently toward the dramatic headlands overlooking the turquoise waters of Vung Ro Bay. The route then ascends a scenic mountain pass with a steady gradient of around 4.5%, rewarding our efforts with panoramic views of the coastline before descending to Highway 1A.

A few more kilometres bring us to the pristine sands of Dai Lanh Beach, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and tranquil setting. Here, we enjoy a well-deserved seaside lunch and time to relax beside the beach. After lunch, we board our vehicle for a comfortable shuttle transfer to the vibrant coastal city of Nha Trang, arriving in the late afternoon.

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the country's largest city. The name "Saigon" is indicated the city centre by locals today. What to do and see by your way in Saigon? Reunification Palace, General Post Office, War Museum and shopping on Dong Khoi St, and Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then spend time shopping and relaxing until the pick up for transfer to the International Airport to fly home. Tour End! Bike trips Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh.