After a hearty breakfast, we bid farewell to our hotel and hop on our bikes to begin an unforgettable day. The journey starts with a scenic ride across rice fields framed by towering mountains. We pass through a quiet town before turning onto small, hilly backroads that wind through hillside villages, offering stunning panoramic views along the way.

Our route then descends into lush valleys and transitions onto a dirt road leading to Ban Chat Reservoir. Here, we embark on a scenic 2-hour boat trip across the tranquil lake—a unique opportunity to witness the everyday life of tribal communities living along the lake’s banks.

Once the boat journey ends, we continue cycling through remote ethnic villages nestled on the mountain slopes and small fishing hamlets dotting the lakeshore. Upon reaching Highway QL279, we transfer by vehicle to Huynh Nhai for a well-deserved lunch. The morning ride covers approximately 29 kilometers.

In the afternoon, we pedal through Huynh Nhai town and its outskirts, gliding along mostly flat roads that cut through vibrant rice paddies. The terrain then shifts as we enter the jungle, climbing gently on winding roads with beautiful views of valleys and remote villages.

A coffee break awaits at a small local market before we enjoy an exhilarating 12-kilometer downhill ride along the river into the town of Tuan Giao—an exciting and scenic conclusion to an adventurous day.