Basic travel information
Cycling is a great way to explore Vietnam’s idyllic countryside and way of life. By bike you can experience the culture and nature of Vietnam up close. Highlights of the trip include idyllic small villages, lush countryside and historical sites along our route.
Cycling in the stunning mountains and valleys of Vietnam is a spectacular experience. We walk through lush river valleys and see fabulous karst mountains as well as rural villages. The gems of the trip are the Hai Van Route, Vietnam’s highest mountain road, the small beach resorts of Central Vietnam, and the atmospheric blocks of Hoi An. On the way, we will also explore the major cities of Hanoi and Saigon.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – FLIGHTS TO HELSINKI – HANOI
Overnight flights to Vietnam.
DAY 2 – HANOI
Arrival in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, transfer to the hotel and free time before the welcome dinner. (I)
ACCOMMODATION
CHALCEDONY HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 3 – HANOI – HUE
After breakfast, a half-day city tour of Hanoi. After lunch, transfer to the airport and flight to the central part of the country, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Huen. (A, L)
ACTIVITIES
CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION
ÊMM HOTEL HUE TAI SIMILAR HOTELS
DAY 4 – HUE – LANG CO
After breakfast, we will go cycling for about 65 miles to Huesta Lang Coon. On the way we stop for lunch. Dinner at Lang Con beach resort. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION IN
LANG CO BEACH RESORT OR SIMILAR
DAY 5 – LANG CO – HOI AN
Today we cycle for about 55 miles. The day starts with about 10 km of cycling before boarding the Hai Van route. The Hai Van route is the highest mountain road in Vietnam and the scenery from the top is stunning. From the top we descend to Danang city for lunch. After lunch we continue towards Marble Mountain and on the beach of My Khe, also known as China Beach, we get to swim to the beach. In the afternoon we arrive at the historic city of Hoi An. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION
HOI AN SILK LUXURY HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 6 – HOI AN – MY SON – HOI AN
After breakfast, departure for the day’s cycling route. We cycle about 54 kilometers from Hoi An to the archaeological site of My Son. My Son was once one of the most spectacular cities in the ancient Champa culture. Lunch at My Son and exploring the historic area. Transportation back to Hoi An. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION
HOI AN SILK LUXURY HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 7 – HOI AN – MY LAI – SA HUYNH
In the morning, after breakfast, a transfer to Quang, from where we leave for the 46km cycling section of the day. We stop at My Law for lunch and a guided tour of the Vietnam War battlefields and war museum. After lunch we will cycle to Sa Huynh. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION
SA SAYNH RESORT OR SIMILAR
DAY 8 – SA HUYNH – QUY NHON
After breakfast we head towards Quy Nhon. The cycling section of the day is about 60 kilometers. In the afternoon the opportunity to relax on Quy Nho beach. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION
SEAGULL HOTEL OR SIMILAR
DAY 9 – QUY NHON – TUY HOA
In the morning about an hour transfer to the starting point of the cycling trip to Dieu Trieh. The length of the day’s cycling section is about 70km. We cycle in the countryside through the traditional villages towards Tyo Hoa (A, L, I)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION
KHÁCH SẠN KAYA TAI SIMILAR
DAY 10 – TUY HOA – WHALE ISLAND
After breakfast, departure for the day’s cycling section. The total cycling distance of the day is about 58 kilometers. We initially cycle to Dai Lanh beach, snack and swimming. In the afternoon, at the end of the trip, transport by boat to Whale Island or Valassaari. (UNDER)
ACTIVITIES
CYCLING
ACCOMMODATION
WHALE ISLAND RESORT OR SIMILAR
DAY 11 – WHALE ISLAND
A day off on the beach to relax. In the evening, a joint dinner at the end of the trip. (OH)
ACCOMMODATION
WHALE ISLAND RESORT OR SIMILAR
DAY 12 – WHALE ISLAND – NHA TRANG – HO CHI MINH
After breakfast, departure from the island to the coastal city of Nha Trang and flight to Ho Chi Minh. In the afternoon, take a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City and visit the War Museum. The city of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and a bustling commercial center. Saigon once served as the administrative capital of Indochina in France and later as the capital of the American-backed government of South Vietnam. (A)
ACTIVITIES
CITY TOUR
ACCOMMODATION
NORTHERN HOTEL SAIGON OR EQUIVALENT
DAY 13 – RETURN TO FINLAND
Airport transfers and return flights to the home country.
MEALS: (A) BREAKFAST (L) LUNCH (I) DINNER
