No cycling
Meals provided: Casual dinner
Accommodation: The Odys Boutique Hotel or similar

(Airport transfer available upon request)

Xin chào!

Welcome to your Saigon to Ha Noi cycling adventure!

On your first day in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), you will meet the Mr. Biker team of guides, mechanics, and drivers who will support you throughout your exciting journey.

A bike fitting is scheduled at the Mr Biker Saigon Garage (Number 16 Street 8B, Trung Sơn Residence Area, Binh Hung District, Ho Chi Minh City) followed by an early casual dinner before we take you back to your hotel for a good night’s rest ahead of tomorrow’s early ride.

Rest well — tomorrow, the real adventure begins.

Cycling: 60 km / 38 mi | Elevation gain: 750 m / 2,460 ft
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Sandals Vista Hotel or similar

Let’s start the trip with early morning departure, leave the hotel by 6:00 AM, enjoying a leisurely breakfast along the way as we leave the busy Ho Chi Minh city behind and journey toward the highlands and mountains. Later in the morning, we take to our bikes and officially begin our cycling adventure amid the changing landscapes.

Later in the morning, we hop on our bikes and officially start the ride in Định Quán District, an area framed by banana groves, mango orchards, and climbing black pepper vines. Smiles from local farmers and curious kids are constant companions along the road. Cycling toward Tà Lài Village and the edge of Nam Cát Tiên Forest, we pass through land traditionally inhabited by the Chơ Ro and Mạ ethnic groups. The ride offers a mix of flat roads and gradual climbs. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant by the river bank.

In the afternoon, we enjoy about one hour of easy pedaling to wrap up the ride before transferring to Bảo Lộc, a highland town known for its tea plantations and cooler temperatures. Tonight, we host our official Welcome Dinner to celebrate the start of our 17-day journey together.

Cycling: 50 km / 32 mi | Elevation gain: 1,000 m / 3,280 ft
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Colline Hotel or similar

Today’s ride takes you through the Central Highlands towards Da Lat, known for its cool climate and beautiful landscapes. The route includes challenging climbs and stunning views of coffee and tea plantations. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. Arrive in Da Lat in the late afternoon, where you’ll check into your hotel and have time to explore the town. Dinner will be provided at a local restaurant.

Cycling: 80 km / 50 mi | Elevation gain: 800 m / 2,600 ft
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Sunrise Nha Trang or similar

Depart Da Lat and cycle towards Nha Trang, descending from the highlands to the coastal plains. The ride includes a mix of downhill sections and flat roads. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Arrive in Nha Trang, a coastal city known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, in the late afternoon. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a well-deserved dinner.

No cycling
Meals provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sunrise Nha Trang or similar

Take a well-deserved break and enjoy Nha Trang’s coastal atmosphere. Spend the day lounging on the beach, swimming in the ocean, or exploring the city’s markets and cafes at your own pace or make a morning visit to Po Nagar Cham Towers, built in AD 781—one of Vietnam’s oldest historical sites

Breakfast is provided at the hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own to explore local dining options and experience authentic Vietnamese coastal cuisine.

Cycling: 80 km / 50 mi
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Sala Tuy Hoa Grand Hotel or similar

In the morning, we drive out of Nha Trang toward Vạn Giã fishing village, where local life starts early. You’ll see fishermen and traders busy with their morning routines – buying and selling seafood right at small street-side market. From here, we begin cycling through coastal villages, a perfect chance to exchange countless “Xin Chào” with locals. Kids on their way to and from primary and secondary school often ride two wheels just like us, filling the road with energy and smiles.

Before lunch, we tackle a 7 km climb averaging around 5% — the legendary Đèo Cả Pass, where mountains meet the ocean. On a sunny day, the views are spectacular: deep blue water, clusters of blue fishing boats resting in the bay, and dramatic coastal cliffs. After the pass, enjoy a long descent into Vũng Rô Bay, home to hundreds of thousands of lobsters living in underwater cages beneath the calm surface. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we face a few more short climbs along the coastline, rewarded with views toward Mũi Điện Lighthouse, Vietnam’s easternmost point on the mainland. From there, we continue cycling all the way to our hotel in Tuy Hòa – another beach city, quieter and more laid-back, where you can relax and enjoy ocean views straight from your room. Dinner tonight is on your own. That said, if you’d like to join Mr Biker’s crew for a very local meal, you’re more than welcome — the table is always open.

Cycling: 65 km / 40 mi
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Fleur de Lys Quy Nhon or similar

After breakfast, we will cycle along the coast to Quy Nhon, the capital city of the province. Throughout the day, you will see the province’s main economic activity: fishing. In particular, you will get a chance to see the region’s iconic basket-shaped fishing boats as you enter Quy Nhon, where you will spend the night. 

Cycling: 80 km / 50 mi
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: NewCC Hotel or similar

After breakfast, you will van transfer outside of the city to avoid the bustling rush hour traffic. The remainder of the morning will be an 80km ride offering a view of coastlines as well as the local countryside. You will be able to observe the local shrimp and salt farms and meet friendly farmers along the way. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will take a scenic drive (transfer) to your hotel in Quang Ngai. 
The evening will be yours to start to explore this amazing town. Dinner at a local restaurant

Cycling: 60 km / 38 mi
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Anmira resort & spa or similar

We begin with a guided tour of the My Lai sanctuary, a poignant historical site from the Vietnam War.
Afterwards, the tone shifts as you cycle along quiet village roads and through small fishing villages.
We will transfer to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in time for dinner and an evening exploring the lantern-illuminated streets.

No cycling
Meals provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Anmira resort & spa or similar

A rest day allows you to relax and see more of Hoi An at your own pace – enjoy the history, explore the local markets, or simply take it easy on the beach. Do not hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations for things to do, and places to eat.

Cycling: 100 km / 62 mi | Elevation gain: 650 m / 2,100 ft
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Senna Hue Hotel or similar

Day 11  will be the most challenging, but also the most rewarding, day of the entire trip.

The day will start with a short van transfer out of the town before a ride along the coast to Da Nang. From Danang, we will begin the climb to the renowned Hai Van Pass. The road climbs gradually up to 480 meters with many switchbacks and offers stunning views of the countryside overlooking the East Sea. The view from atop Hai Van pass is often said to be one of the most beautiful vistas in Vietnam.

This tough climb is followed by a long smooth descent to your reward: lunch. In the afternoon we will continue to ride seashore for another 44 km before getting to Hue, the old capital of the Nguyen Dynasty

Cycling: 30 km / 18 mi | Elevation gain: 200 m / 650 ft
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Le Jardin Haute Couture or similar

Cycle around Hue’s must-see historic sites, including Vong Canh hill, the tombs of Khai Dinh, the royal Hue Citadel, and the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda.
After a local lunch, we will catch an hour-long domestic flight to Hanoi and check into our hotel in the Old Quarter.

Cycling: 60 km | Elevation gain: 1,000 m
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mai Chau Ecolodge or similar

In the morning, we’ll get on our bikes and start a 30 km uphill ride to Hoa Binh lake, where we’ll stop for a picnic lunch.

After lunch, you will encounter more stunning views as we pass through ethnic villages of the Thai, an ethnic minority in Vietnam. We’ll cycle across rice paddies on a mix of single-track paths and rough trails before returning to Mai Chau, where you will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel.

Cycling: 60–70 km | Elevation gain: 500–700 m
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Amigo Pu Luong Resort or similar

Today’s ride features two challenging climbs that pass by stunning vistas, remote traditional villages and some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Southeast Asia.

The first climb is a long uphill that will take us out of Mai Chau Valley and onto an elevated plateau in the mountainous part of the region. Following shaded paths beside crystal clear streams, we’ll then enter the Pu Luong Nature reserve and have a traditional lunch overlooking the village’s rice terraces.

After a breather of 10 kms cycling on flat terrain through green fields and ethnic minority villages, we make another short but steep climb to our Pu Luong homestay, where we can chill with a beer in the cool waters of their natural spring.

Cycling: 60 km | Elevation gain: 500 m
Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Resort or similar

Today begins with a bang: a screaming downhill through the village’s steep rice terraces. Safely in the valley, we embark on a wonderfully scenic and remote x-country track for 15 Km. Riverside bamboo forests shade us as we roll on, completely alone in nature.

We’ll then take an hour-long van transfer before cycling towards Ninh Binh, a mesmerising area known locally as “Ha Long bay on land” thanks to its magical riverine landscape, with sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies. We’ll pass by limestone formations on the way. We’ll finally reach the Ninh Binh Hotel in the evening. Tonight, we celebrate our immense achievement with our official Farewell Dinner!

Cycling: 25 km
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Le Jardin Haute Couture or similar

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll take a leisurely ride through the stunning natural beauty and historic sites of Ninh Binh, stopping often for stories and photos.  We trade in our bikes for boats, where we will be paddled by a local guide for about 1.5 hours tour through pitch black river caves and hidden lagoons.

After lunch, we transfer back to Hanoi, arriving before 6:00 PM to enjoy a final evening in the city.

No cycling
Meals provided: Breakfast

Breakfast is provided, but you will have a chance to make new culinary and cultural discoveries on your own for the remainder of the day. If you need to extend your holiday (e.g. to visit HaLong Bay), we are happy to assist.
Airport transfer available upon request.