Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Cuc Phuong National Park
Your journey starts with a van ride from Hanoi to Luong Son, then you'll hop on your bike for the first cycling stretch. The route covers 40km to ChoBen along the Ho Chi Minh trail highway before things get quieter as you turn onto smaller roads cutting through rice fields with karst mountains surrounding you. There's a good climb ahead to Cuc Phuong National Park where you'll settle in for the night and rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Luong Son to ChoBen on Ho Chi Minh trail highway
- Cycling through scenic rice fields and karst mountain area to Cuc Phuong National Park
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park - Day 2
Cuc Phuong National Park to Yen Cat
Early morning offers optional jogging around the park or a visit to the Primate rescue centre if you're interested. After that, you'll ride on broken tarmac through the park's buffer zone, then the terrain opens up with downhill country riding toward TrangAn and TamCoc in Ninh Binh town, passing limestone mountains you might recognize from Kong Island. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, then a van takes you to LamSon where you cycle on smooth tarmac along the HCM highway to Yen Cat with rolling hills. You'll spend the night in Yen Cat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through Cuc Phuong National Park buffer zone on broken tarmac road
- Cycling to TrangAn and TamCoc through limestone mountains in Ninh Binh
- Cycling from LamSon to Yen Cat on HCM highway
Optional Activities
- Early morning jog around Cuc Phuong National Park
- Visit to Primate rescue centre
Landmarks Cuc Phuong National Park TamCoc 
- Day 3
Yen Cat to Pho Chau
This is your longest riding day at up to 180km split into four stages. Start before sunrise so you can watch it from the saddle as you head to Nghia Dan. From there, you'll continue toward Tan Ky, the historical starting point of the Ho Chi Minh trail during wartime and a major supply junction that faced heavy bombing. The route pushes through Tri Le before the long final stage to Pho Chau, with scheduled rest stops throughout to help you manage the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Yen Cat to Nghia Dan
- Cycling to Tan Ky (historical Ho Chi Minh trail starting point)
- Cycling through Tri Le to Pho Chau
- Visit to Tan Ky historical site
Landmarks Tan Ky Ho Chi Minh Trail - Day 4
Pho Chau to Phong Nha
A van takes you uphill for about an hour to Khe Ve junction, where the Ho Chi Minh trail and Road 12 meet at the Truong Son mountain range in an area heavily bombed between 1965 and 1973. From the junction, you'll cycle 25km to Pheo, then 20km to Da Deo mountain pass, crossing the Truong Son range with an exciting descent to Khe Gat, a former airbase where you'll have a picnic lunch. After that, cycling continues to Xuan Son bridge (also heavily bombed during wartime) before reaching Phong Nha for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch break at Khe Gat), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling from Khe Ve to Pheo
- Cycling over Da Deo mountain pass
- Cycling descent to Khe Gat (former airbase)
- Cycling to Xuan Son bridge and Phong Nha
Landmarks Khe Ve Junction Da Deo Mountain Pass Khe Gat (Former Airbase) Xuan Son Bridge Truong Son Mountain Range 
- Day 5
Phong Nha
Today's a slower pace while exploring Phong Nha National Park on the west branch of the Ho Chi Minh trail, one of the trip's most beautiful sections. You'll cycle to Thien Duong cave to check out the limestone formations, then continue to Tra Ang intersection, a historical wartime connecting point with Road 20 to Laos. After cycling back to Phong Nha, talk with your guide about visiting Suoi Nuoc Mooc for swimming, kayaking, or zip-lining depending on available time. You're staying overnight in Phong Nha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling west branch of Ho Chi Minh trail in Phong Nha National Park
- Visit to Thien Duong cave
- Cycling to Tra Ang intersection (historical wartime site)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Suoi Nuoc Mooc for swimming
- Kayaking at Suoi Nuoc Mooc
- Zip-line activities at Suoi Nuoc Mooc
Landmarks Phong Nha National Park Thien Duong Cave Tra Ang Intersection Suoi Nuoc Mooc - Day 6
Phong Nha to Hue
Starting inland on quiet country roads for 24km through pine forest and eucalyptus plantations planted after the war, the day begins relatively flat then gently rolling. After lunch, you'll have a fast 11km section to Ben Tat bridge over the Ben Hai river, which runs parallel to the 17th parallel, then pass by Truong Son National Cemetery honoring over 10,300 martyrs. Another fast 20km takes you to Cam Lo followed by 15km on Highway 9 to Dong Ha. A van then drives you for 1.5 hours to Hue with a possible stop at ancient Phuoc Tich village if time works out, finishing with cycling along Tam Giang lagoon into Hue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through pine forest and eucalyptus plantation
- Cycling to Ben Tat bridge
- Pass by Truong Son National Cemetery
- Cycling to Cam Lo
- Cycling on Highway 9 to Dong Ha
- Cycling along Tam Giang lagoon to Hue
Optional Activities
- Visit to ancient Phuoc Tich village
Landmarks Ben Tat Bridge Ben Hai River Truong Son National Cemetery Phuoc Tich Village Tam Giang Lagoon - Day 7
Hue
An easier day letting you explore Hue's historic sites on two wheels. You'll visit the city Citadel, then cycle along the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda. Small roads connect you to Khai Dinh tomb, Thieu Tri tomb, and Tu Duc tomb as you work your way back toward town. End with a relaxing promenade and stop to try Hue's famous sweet soup.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Hue Citadel
- Cycling along Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda
- Visit to Khai Dinh tomb
- Visit to Thieu Tri tomb
- Visit to Tu Duc tomb
Landmarks Hue Citadel Perfume River Thien Mu Pagoda Khai Dinh Tomb Thieu Tri Tomb Tu Duc Tomb - Day 8
Hue to Hoi An
Starting outside Hue with 30km on quiet country roads, you'll begin fast over Phuoc Tuong Pass, a 4km climb gaining 60m elevation, then head off-highway toward Lang Co beach for lunch. The afternoon brings a beautiful 10km climb up Hai Van pass reaching 496m elevation, followed by a fun 10km descent down to Nam O beach. From there, a 50km touring stage gets you to Hoi An by way of Danang City, where you'll have a farewell dinner in the ancient town and a night walk around its streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break at Lang Co beach), Dinner (Farewell dinner in Hoi An)
Included Activities
- Cycling through Phuoc Tuong Pass
- Cycling to Lang Co beach
- Cycling up Hai Van pass
- Cycling descent to Nam O beach
- Cycling to Hoi An via Danang City
- Night walk around ancient Hoi An town
Landmarks Phuoc Tuong Pass Lang Co Beach Hai Van Pass Nam O Beach Danang City Hoi An Ancient Town
