Get ready to trade tarmac for trail dust on an epic 10-day gravel ride from the buzzing streets of Saigon to the lantern-lit beauty of Hoi An.
This isn’t your average cycling tour — it’s a journey through Vietnam’s most rugged coastlines, lush highlands, and hidden backroads. Designed for gravel lovers, this route blends endurance, culture, and adventure across 60–100km/day of riding.
From the bike fitting and welcome dinner in Saigon, we climb into the cooler air of Bao Loc’s tea country and the pine forests of Da Lat. Then it’s a thrilling descent toward Nha Trang’s beaches, before hugging the coast past quiet fishing villages, ancient Cham ruins, and endless rice fields.
Along the way, expect red dirt trails, misty mountain passes, riverside gravel, and local hospitality you won’t forget. We’ll visit the haunting My Lai site before finishing strong in Hội An — a UNESCO World Heritage town, where centuries of history meet the rhythm of modern Vietnam.
Gravel changes the ride.
Vietnam changes the riders.
Join Mr Biker Saigon and experience both.
Itinerary
No Cycling
Meals Provided: Welcome dinner
Accommodation: The Odys Boutique
Website: https://theodyshotel.com/
Airport transfer upon request. On your first day in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, you will meet the Mr. Biker team of guides, mechanics, and drivers who will support you throughout your exciting adventure from Saigon to Hoi An.
A bike fitting is scheduled at 4PM (Mr Biker Trung Son: 24 Street No.6, Trung Son Residence, Binh Chanh District) followed by a welcome dinner where you’ll meet the cycling tour guides and support crew for your tour
Cycling Distance: 60kmElevation Gain: 750m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Sandals Vista Hotel
After early breakfast, transfer out of Saigon’s busy streets to start your gravel journey. By mid-morning, clip in and officially begin cycling toward Bao Loc, known for its tea plantations and waterfalls.
The route combines sealed country roads with gravel sections winding through working tea estates. Navigate gentle rollers and sustained climbs on mixed surfaces, with views of emerald tea terraces. The terrain varies from smooth dirt roads to chunkier gravel as you gain elevation.
Lunch at a local restaurant en route, then continue through more gravel climbs before arriving in Bao Loc for dinner and overnight rest.
Cycling Distance: 65 km
Elevation Gain: 1000m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Du Parc Hotel Dalat
Website: duparchoteldalat.com
Today’s ride tackles the Central Highlands’ gravel roads toward Da Lat, Vietnam’s “City of Eternal Spring.” The route demands respect with sustained climbs on loose gravel surfaces through coffee plantations and pine forests.
Navigate technical sections including rocky outcrops and stream crossings. The reward comes with breathtaking views across mist-covered valleys and endless coffee bushes. The cooler mountain air provides relief as you climb higher.
Picnic lunch surrounded by coffee farms before the final scenic push to Da Lat. Evening free to explore this former French colonial hill station.
Cycling Distance: 100 km
Elevation Gain: 800m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Navada Beach Hotel
Website: https://www.navadahotel.com/
Depart Da Lat and descend from the highlands toward Nha Trang on flowing gravel descents and coastal roads. The ride includes thrilling downhill sections on mixed surfaces, transitioning from pine forests to coastal plains as you lose elevation.
Experience the terrain change from mountain gravel to flatter coastal tracks. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before the final approach to Nha Trang’s beautiful beaches. Check into your beachfront hotel and enjoy dinner with ocean views.
No Cycling
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Navada Beach Hotel
Website: https://www.navadahotel.com/
Take a well-deserved break from the gravel 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 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 Distance: 85 km
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Sala Tuy Hoa Beach Hotel
Website: https://salahotelgroup.com/en/salatuyhoabeachhotel/
Morning transfer approximately 80 minutes to Hon Gom Peninsula.
Begin cycling along peninsula tracks passing active shrimp farms and some of central Vietnam’s largest rice paddies. The route follows a mix of gravel and dirt roads through working countryside, offering glimpses into rural Vietnamese life. Navigate through farming communities and witness traditional agricultural practices en route to Phu Yen.
Cycling Distance: 100 km
Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Fleur de Lys Qui Nhon
Website: https://fleurdelys.vn/
Cycle along coastal gravel roads to Quy Nhon, following routes traditionally used by local fishing communities. Throughout the day, observe the region’s main economic activity as you pass working fishing villages and boat-building operations.
Experience Vietnam’s fishing culture firsthand and see the region’s iconic round basket boats (thung chai) as you approach Quy Nhon. The coastal gravel provides varied terrain with ocean views and opportunities to interact with local fishermen.
Overnight in the provincial capital.
Cycling Distance: 100 km
Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: NewCC Hotel
Website: https://newcchotel.com/
Transfer out of the city to avoid morning traffic, then tackle 100km of countryside gravel through Vietnam’s working agricultural heartland. The route takes you past active shrimp and salt farms on back roads where you’ll meet friendly local farmers.
Experience the authentic rural Vietnamese lifestyle as you navigate dirt roads through farming communities. The varied terrain includes coastal views and inland countryside, showcasing the region’s diverse agricultural practices.
Lunch at a local restaurant before scenic transfer to your hotel in Quang Ngai.
Cycling Distance: 60 km
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Accommodation: Emerald Hoi An Riverside
Website: https://emeraldhoianriverside.com/
Begin with a guided tour of My Lai Massacre, site of one of the Vietnam War’s most significant events. This reflective visit provides important historical context before continuing your journey.
Cycle along quiet village roads and gravel tracks past emerald rice paddies and traditional fishing villages filled with colorful boats. The route follows peaceful rural paths away from main roads, offering authentic glimpses of Vietnamese village life.
After lunch, transfer to UNESCO World Heritage Site Hoi An, a perfectly preserved ancient trading port known for its distinctive architecture, tailor shops, and famous lantern-lit streets.
Check into your riverside hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating your gravel adventure through Vietnam.
No Cycling
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Morning free to explore Hoi An’s ancient town on foot. Wander the cobblestone streets, browse local markets, or enjoy Vietnamese coffee at a traditional cafe.
Airport transfer to Da Nang International Airport available upon request.
