Cycle Saigon to Hanoi

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On this adventurous and active trip we experience Vietnam on two wheels. Along the way we discover Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and the majestic beauty of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise. What better way to fuel your ride than with the delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Cycle the Central Highlands - Explore Vietnam's lush hill country and cycle over the Hon G...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Highlights

    • Cycle through beautiful Vietnam on a moderate grade bike trip with cultural highlights
    • Fuel your ride with the delicious, healthy and fresh Vietnamese food and local coffee
    • Ride through the lush hill country and follow the stunning coastline on great rides

What's this trip about?

    On this adventurous and active trip we experience Vietnam on two wheels. Along the way we discover Saigon, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi and the majestic beauty of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise. What better way to fuel your ride than with the delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Cycle the Central Highlands - Explore Vietnam's lush hill country and cycle over the Hon Giao Pass Saigon - Cycle out to the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the Mekong Delta Hoi An - Visit the beautiful World Heritage town.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHo Chi Minh City
End CityHanoi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Cai Be
  • Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Halong Bay
  • Hanoi
  • Hoi An
  • Hue
  • Mekong Delta
  • Nha Trang
  • Perfume River
  • Saigon

Activities

  • Cycling

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip Saigon; afternoon orientation tour

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Still unofficially referred to as Saigon, the city is the largest in Vietnam. You will find an eclectic mix of the traditional and the new, where pagodas and markets compete alongside the trappings of Vietnam's newly discovered entrepreneur...

Day 2 Cycle to Cu Chi Tunnels

Driving for 1.5 hours away from Saigon's remarkable rush hour traffic to reach the quieter suburbs this morning, we collect our bikes near the remains of an old US military base (25th infantry division) and start our ride for about 30 kilometres/18.6 miles to Ben Duo...

Day 3 Drive to Mekong Delta then cycle backroads to Cai Be

Today gives us an opportunity to journey down into the Mekong Delta, to explore the fertile hinterland between the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Leaving Saigon, a 2 hours drive takes us into the Mekong Delta to Binh Duc (My Tho), from where we begin cyclin...

Day 4 Exploring Vietnam’s Central Highlands

Departing Saigon this morning we head north into the southern Central Highlands towards the mountain town of Dalat (set at 1500 metres/4922 feet elevation). After an initial 2 hours drive we commence today's cycling with a picturesque 30 kilometres/18.6 miles ride thr...

Day 5 Cycle over Hon Giao Pass then drive to Nha Trang

We leave Dalat this morning by bus and drive for about half an hour to the start of today's ride. The beginning of the ride is on relatively quiet mountain roads with plenty of ascent and descent for the first 20 kilometres/12.4 miles before we stop for a break. From ...

Day 6 Boat trip to tropical islands

Nha Trang's beautiful bays, golden beaches and turquoise waters have seen it quickly grow into a bustling town and popular tourist destination. Weather permitting, this morning we take a cruise out to explore the surrounding seas and islands. We aim to stop near one o...

Day 7 Cycle and drive from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon

Travelling by bus this morning we continue along the coast to the city of Quy Nhon. We drive north , over the scenic Ca Pass to Bai Tien Song Cau. From here we resume our journey by bike with a 60 kilometres/37.3 miles ride to complete the final leg to Quy Nhon and ou...

Day 8 Pedal over the Thi Nai sea bridge; drive to Hoi An

Departing Quy Nhon this morning we cycle out across Thi Nai Bridge, the longest sea bridge in Vietnam, which connects the city with the Phuong Mai Peninsula. Once across, we continue by bike along the Quy Nyon lagoon towards Phu My some 50 kilometres/31.1 miles away. ...

Day 9 Morning walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon

The historic, merchant town and safe harbour of Hoi An had become one of the busiest international trading ports of Southeast Asia by the 17th and 18th centuries. Colonised by the Portuguese in the 16th century, it still retains its charm today, with many of its old b...

Day 10 Cycle and drive to Hue via the Hai Van pass

Leaving Hoi An after breakfast, we travel by bus up the coast to Danang followed by a twisting drive up to the lofty heights of the Hai Van (Sea Cloud) Pass. This stunningly scenic region once marked the boundary between Vietnam and the Champa Kingdom to the south and...

Day 11 Cycling around Hue then overnight train to Hanoi

Once the capital of Vietnam and an inspiration for poets and artists alike for centuries, Hue is still a thriving and important city. First thing this morning we drive to the impressive Old Citadel that still dominates the left bank of the river. After visiting the ci...

Day 12 Arrive in Hanoi; Drive to Halong bay for overnight cruise

Arriving in the Vietnamese capital early this morning we drive to the hotel in time for breakfast. Later this morning we then drive (2.5 hours) to the Gulf of Tonkin and the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visually ...

Day 13 Morning cruise then drive to Hanoi then city tour

This morning we continue cruising through this wonderfully scenic landscape, enjoying the serenity of its limestone islands and visiting some of the caves (the optional cave visits can involve climbing some slippery steps). Returning to shore mid-morning we then drive...

Day 14 Trip ends Hanoi

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Hanoi. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Hanoi at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an a...

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Last Updated: 4/26/2024
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Transportation & flights

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These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Vietnam: 'British Citizen' passport holders can visit Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. A visa will be required if you wish to re-enter within 30 days of your departure. Visas are required for citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and can be obtained in the form of an eVisas via: \ul \ulnone Please note that it is a pre-requisite for entry into Vietnam that your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from your date of entry All visa related issues including information for other nationalities should be confirmed with the relevant Embassy prior to departure. If you do require assistance in obtaining a visa then you may be able to apply through Explore's recommended visa service in the UK, Travcour. See \ul www.travcour.com \ulnone to download the relevant visa application for your trip, if applicable (UK citizens only), along with details of how to apply for your visa through Travcour. The Team at Travcour will be happy to answer specific questions relating to visa applications, please call them directly on \ul 0208 5431846 \ulnone . It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity for your chosen destination.
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 13
  • Dinner : 1
  • Lunch : 2
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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