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Grand Vietnam Cycling Trip To Explore An Asian Country

A 17-day grand Vietnam cycling trip on the Mandarin road and Hochi Minh Trail will be one of the best ways to photograph breathtaking landscapes and get a glimpse into locals’ everyday lives. 

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Grand Vietnam cycling

It is worth your time to visit and admire Vietnam’s World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites, including Hoi An Ancient Trade Port, Phong Nha Ke Bang, My Son Holy Sanctuary, and Hue Imperial. 

Let’s explore the detailed itinerary and witness the beauty of Vietnam on bike.

Grand Vietnam Cycling – Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park Bicycle Tour

After a hearty breakfast, our shuttle bus takes you from Hanoi to Xuan Mai, where we will begin our biking around Vietnam excursion to Cuc Phuong National Park. 

Don’t forget to get familiar with the bike’s controls and gears to ensure a safe ride. We start riding on a single road while passing several charming villages and rice terraces. 

The stunning landscape, impressive mountain ranges, and lovely Red River Delta image will attract your attention. After lunch at a neighborhood eatery, we will continue riding to Nho Quan by a river and a mountain range. 

Check in and sip on refreshing beer when you get to Cuc Phuong Resort. Dine and spend the night at the Cuc Phuong resort.

Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Phu Luong Nature Reserve Biking Tour

You will be transported to Cuc Phuong National Area to visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. There is information about the vital work to help safeguard the endangered primates of the park. 

It is time to learn about the diversity of the park’s vegetation and animals while seeing a neighboring turtle conservation facility. After seeing the Rescue Center, we board a bus and go through a national park to find Vietnam’s first and largest park. 

Start riding on the National Park Corridor toward Kim Tan on single tracks, gravel, and village roads. Here is Phu Luong Nature Reserve with beautiful rice terraces, rich forests, and gorgeous scenery.

Day 3: Phu Luong – Yen Cat Cycling Tour

After breakfast with a Thai family, let’s begin a new day of Vietnam cycling on tarmac roads that take us past numerous hill tribal villages, clinics, and schools. 

This road leads to Pho Doan, where we take time to explore and take pictures of the vibrant local market. Down the river, you will make a left turn onto the Ho Chi Minh Trail and Yen Cat.

Day 4: Yen Cat – Pho Chau Cycle Tour

Today’s ride through Ben En National Park and Tan Ky on the undulating asphalt road should be fantastic. You will be rewarded with breathtaking natural beauty, sugar cane fields, and a healthy tea farm. 

We proceed on the newly paved road to Tan Ky after lunch. This is the historical Hochiminh path during the battle. During this rough time, it served as the primary intersection of the supply line.

American planes repeatedly attempted to destroy the junction by aggressively bombarding the region. 

Day 5: Pho Chau – Phong Nha Bike Tour

After breakfast, we pedal along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail and witness numerous historical artifacts. Along the way is Dong Loc T junction, which served as the primary target of American aircraft bombing raids. They intended to eliminate and cut off the communist troops in Vietnam’s supply lines between 1967 and 1972. 

Eat a meal in Huong Khe and enjoy the 20 km of undulating terrain before facing the difficult steep mountain to the Khe Ve intersection. The Truong Son mountain range’s east and west axes are well-known crossroads. After lunch, we will approach Khe Gat (former Airbase). 

Get immersed in the breathtaking natural beauty of the towering limestone mountains in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. 

Day 6: Pho Nha – Khe Sanh Biking Trip

During the two-hour boat ride, you will discover the magnificent stalactite, stalagmite, and secret ground river through the World Natural Heritage Site’s cave. 

The boat will return you to the wharf to start our bicycle trip from Phong Nha to Dong Ha. Don’t forget to stop at the Truong Son National War Memorial to comprehend the significant sacrifices. 

They were made by the Vietnamese people in pursuit of freedom and independence. After lunch, we will continue traveling to Dong Ha and go to Khe Sanh by shuttle bus.

Day 7: Khe Sanh – A Luoi Bike Trip

As Khe Sanh held strategic importance, the US military once besieged the city to halt the People’s Liberation Army of Vietnam’s medical costs. Khe Sanh is situated in a reddish valley of more than 400 meters. 

Its base fortifications of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and the US Army grew to be the largest in line 9 in 1965–1966. This is one of the McNamara Line’s three “magic eyes,” the other two being Khe Sanh and Lang Vay. 

Khe Sanh was mentioned in various songs about Vietnam. It is also the name of a song by the rock group Cold Chisel about the suffering endured by Australian servicemen in the military zone.

Today, your schedule includes riding to Ta Con to visit a US Airbase before heading to the Dakrong Bridge. Enjoy the river’s uneven cycling path, the stunning scenery, and the hill tribes. 

Day 8: A Luoi – Hue Bicycle Trip

You will pedal to the T-junction from the hotel and turn off National Way 49 to Hue City. It would be better to ride downhill while cycling against the wind to reveal beautiful views. 

There should be a challenging midway pass to Binh Dien. Stop here for lunch and continue to Perfume River after refueling. Spare time to explore some temples and tombs. 

The tranquil villages and magical riverfront will surely make your day. A hue is a brilliant place for check-in, so take some photos. 

Day 9: Hue – Lang Chi – Hai Van Pass – Hoi An Cycle Trip

Today starts with a short cycle to the Thanh Toan covered roof bridge. In Thanh Toan Village, take some time to see and snap pictures of the amazing covered bridge a good-hearted woman made in 1776.

Our bicycle excursion continues through tranquil towns, Thuan An beach, and a lagoon. Take a quick pause and enjoy some tropical fruit and cool water. 

After lunch, we traverse the magnificent Hai Van Pass and reach the top for 13 kilometers. Find yourself indulged in stunning views of the ocean and clouds. You can see Da Nang and Lang Co at the peak in beautiful vistas. 

Day 10: Hoi An – Quang Ngai Cycling Trip

We cycle back to the city through the Thu Bon River to Duy Nghia and then cycle along the coast to Tam Ky. Enjoy your paddle leisurely and take in the amazing vista. 

We cycle to visit the My Lai Memorial and watch a brief video on the horrific crime committed by US forces against civilians. 

Upon arrival, shower, enjoy a cool drink break, and then have supper at a nearby restaurant.

Day 11: Quang Ngai – Quy Nhon Bike Tour

A day of miracles is awaiting! You will ride and visit numerous seashore attractions to photograph the beautiful, unspoiled environment and amazing hillside. 

We continue traveling on a paved road through rural settlements after lunch. The locals and school children are hospitable, so don’t spend time talking with them. 

Day 12: Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa Biking Tour

Today’s highlights are the emerald sea and the pristine, unspoiled nature. Before turning left onto Highway N01, ride through the rural village of Xuan Hoa and take in the serene coastal scenery before returning to the highway in Xuan Canh, Song Cau. 

After lunch, let’s quickly transfer to Tuy An, from where we will continue our bike tour in Vietnam to Ghenh Da Dia and continue along the coast to Tuy Hoa city. 

Day 13: Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang Cycling Tour

Cycle across the bridge to the other side of Tuy Hoa City and witness an amazing sea view, challenging passes, and magnificent lagoons before reaching Vung Ro Bay. 

Along the trip, you’ll be astounded by the various views of rural villages residing along the coast. Take Highway 1’s final pass before continuing to Dai Lanh Beach for lunch.

Today, you will spend the night in Nha Trang. The usual imagery of traditional Vietnamese homes and local marketplaces at night must be intriguing. So, take some time to stroll around.

Day 14: Nha Trang – Da Lat Biking Trip

Today is a fantastic day with a difficult hill climb. The newly renovated route runs for about 30 km on a level road to Khanh Vinh before the mountains start. 

It is an amazing small stretch of tarmac that winds through a dense pine forest to the highlands. There are beautiful coffee plantations, magnificent hill tribal settlements, virgin fes environment, vegetable farms, virtuous flowers, and alluring lakes. 

Day 15: Da Lat – Phan Thiet – Ke Ga Cycle Tour

This day starts with an eight-kilometer descent through a pine forest from Dalat to the rolling and falling road to Di Linh. There are various plantations with coffee, rubber, and bananas.

The Central Highlands produces some of Vietnam’s best tea and coffee. We leave Highway 20 and take a tiny road that winds through a tropical forest to Gia VelBac before dropping down a hill to Phan Thiet and Mui Ne Beach.

Day 16, 17: Ke Ga – Vung Tau – Sai Gon Bike Tour

Beginning a new, wonderful day by riding along the seashore, you may catch the most amazing sunrise and natural beauty. Take the chance to meet and converse with anglers in the market village. 

We continue riding along the coast after lunch to reach Binh Chau-Long Hai.

After being transferred to Ho Chi Minh City, you will have a free day. The last day is time for yourself, so enjoy free shopping until your flight departure. 

Conclusion

Vietnam is a country of magnificent natural beauty, friendly people, a great legacy, and a well-documented history. For this reason, it has rapidly become a “must-visit” site in Asia. 

Many foreigners still view Vietnam by bike through the prism of war today. However, it is a country characterized by stunning natural beauty and peaceful rural life. 

From the rough northern highlands to the south’s verdant rice terraces and the beautiful tropical beaches, the beauty offers visitors a fascinating experience.

Thus, let’s participate in our 17-day grand Vietnam cycling journey!

Let’s see what riders say about MTB Vietnam on Tripadvisor!

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