Hanoi Cycling To Halong Bay to Hue City is the most spectacular along the beautiful coast and Halong bay - Cat Ba island to Cuc Phuong National park is for cyclists seeking a biking easy, enjoy beach and mixing it up with some trails. Starting in Hanoi, We cycle to the World heritage of Halong Bay , Cat Ba island and ride the amazing Ho Chi Minh mountain trails to Hue

Day 1: Ha noi – But Thap Pagoda – Ha Long Bay
Pick up from your hotel at 8 AM and transfer out of the city off the main busy roads to a peaceful land of Duong river dykes . Today we will cycling to visit But Thap pagoda beside the banks of Duong river and then cycling to Ho village , ( Painting village ) and then cycling along Duong river banks to Pha Lai town . Unload the bike to the historical Tonkin sea. Lunch on the way to Ha Long Bay. Enjoin local seafood dinner . Overnight in Ha Long.

Biking distance : 45 km

Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner

Accommodation : Ha Long White Hotel

Day 2: Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour – Cat Ba Island
Breakfast, boating to visit Thien Cung cave , Fishing villages and cruising around the island . Enjoy the cruise facility and scenery of the Bay. Transfer to Tuan Chau ferry to Cat Ba island and cycling from Gia Luan whart to Cat Ba town .Overnight in Cat Ba Island.

Biking distance : 20 km

Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Accommodation : Cat Ba Sea Pearl Hotel

Day 3: Cat Ba – Hai Phong – Ninh Binh (45km cycling)
Sunrise welcome , swimming and leave hotel for biking day around the island and other landscape surroundings. Cycling to Cat Hai island and take ferry to Hai Phong port city for lunch before transfer to Tam Coc – Ninh Binh and cycling to visit Bich Dong pagoda and Thai Vi temple back to hotel for check in and overnight in Tam Coc .

Biking distance : 35 km

Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Anh Dzung hotel

Day 4 : Ninh Binh  – Cuc Phuong National Park
Following breakfast we start cycle from hotel to the the gate of Cuc Phuong Park via Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh pagodas to Cuc Phuong park to recharge your energy for 10km cycling to the centre of the park. We will start again and make a couple of stops along the way to visit the Cave of Ancient Man. Cycling back to Cuc Phuong gate to visit the rescue central before check in Cuc Phuong National guesthouse .

Summary
Biking:   70 km
Meals:   Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Cuc Phuong National Park Guest house.

Day 5 : Cuc Phuong -Mai Chau
Breakfast and start cycling to Mai Chau a picturesque landscapes. To VuBan villages for lunch at local restaurant.cycling to Cho Lo market and Man Duc villages and transfer to Mai Chau villages . Arrive Mai Chau villages and overnight in the home stay of  white Thai ethnic.

Accommodation : Home – Stay

Meals : Break , Lunch , Dinner

Cycling distance : 85 Km

Day 6 : Mai Chau – Ngoc Lac

Breakfast in Thai village house before setting off along a spectacularly beautiful river valley towards Hoi Xuan along an undulating tarmac road. The road follows the flow of River Song Ma. This is an old supply route of the HCM Trail that fed the main trail with ammunitions during the American War with Vietnam.just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies .Dinner at the local restaurant .

Accommodation : Gold Time Hotel

Meals : Breakfast ,Break , Lunch , Dinner

Cycling distance: 90 Km

Day 7 : Ngoc Lac – Thai Hoa
An early morning start to beat the heat of the day. The route takes us away from the river and appears to contour through the same range of mountains that stretch from Ngoc Lac to Thai Hoa on Ho Chi Minh trails . The road gets more beautiful the closer you ride to Ngoc Lac with looming karst limestone cliffs and lush vegetation. The route is tarmac all the way, but quite hard riding due to the undulating terrain. We ride for the first time on the newly built two lane Ho Chi Minh Highway. It hardly warrants two lanes as there is no traffic! The road makes for smooth fast riding, and for those who prefer there is always the old highway dirt and gravel – that weaves around the new highway allowing for plenty of exploring possibilities along the way. Ride to Muc Son, on the banks of River Song Chu. On the outskirts of this small town are the famous Kan Linh historical relics – a pagoda where the first king of the Ly dynasty, Le Thai To, ruled, in 1428. Continue riding on the trail to Yen Cat. The distance covered today is quite long and there will be the chance to transfer some sections by the back-up vehicle to rest weary legs.There are fewer villages today as the route cuts through forests and jungle. Picnic lunch en route. Overnight Thai Hoa Hotel . 90+ km.

Accommodation : Thai Hoa Riverside Hotel

Meals : Breakfast ,Break , Lunch , Dinner

Cycling distance : 90 Km

Day 8 : Thai Hoa-Nghe An  – Vinh
Continue riding the incredible Ho Chi Minh Trails. Have lunch in Lat town. In Kim Lean visit the famous museum and birthplace of Ho Chi Minh in 1890. This province has a reputation for producing charismatic revolutionary leaders; not only Ho Chi Minh but also Phan Boi Chau – another fervent anti colonialist -was born here. Overnight in Nghe An Town. 100 km.

Accommodation : Bijing Hotel

Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner

Cycling distance : 80 Km

Day 9 : Nghe An- Phong Nha National Park
From Nghe An to Huong Khe the mountains rise and the road winds up, down and along the hillsides. The scenery is spectacular, the road tranquil. Ride up to 80km then transfer the last few km to Phong Nha National Park. The park contains one of the most spectacular caves in Vietnam, It is a true speleological wonder. Visit the cave by boat then wander through the cavern, past the foundations of ancient Cham ruins. Pause to admire the incredible formation of stalactites and stalagmites. Formed approximately 250 million years ago Phong Nha was used as a hospital and ammunition depot during the war, the entrance still showing evidence of fighter aircraft attacks. There are community projects underway with Flora and Fauna International and it may be possible to visit village initiatives and learn more about the forests of the National Park. Overnight at the National Park. 70 km.

Accommodation : Saigon Phong Nha Hotel

Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch , Dinner

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 10 : Phong Nha National Park-Hue
Explore Phong Nha Cave in the early morning. Continue riding on the Ho Chi Minh Trail across the DMZ  (better known as the 17th Parallel,) to Cam Lo. The road is now quite flat and makes for good cruising! Stop en route to visit Truong Son Cemetary, a memorial to the tens of thousands of North Vietnamese soldiers who were killed in the Truong Son Mountains along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.  Fourteen miles further on is the town of Cam Lo – the Trail here intersects a strategic feeder road (H9) from Dong Ha and at this junction part of  the Ho Chi Minh Trail heads across country into Laos. We finish our exploration of the Ho Chi Minh trail here. This is where we end the cycling section of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Transfer to Hue visiting war relics en route. Overnight Hotel in Hue. 70 km.  End The Tour .

Accommodation : None

Meals : Breakfast , Break , Lunch

Cycling distance : 70 Km

Join in group departure dates :  on 19th Monthly

Group sizes : Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists

Tour price : Contact us

Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C mini van, bus, truck

* Trek & Giant MTB, helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits

* Entrance fees , boat trip , cruise in Halong bay , Train tickets Hue to Ninh Binh .

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary

* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels

*Accommodation in tour - 9 nights

* Experienced English speaking bike guides

Tour Exclusive :

* Travel insurance

* Other personal expenses,tips

* Drinks at restaurants and tip for guide and driver

* Accommodation in Hanoi and Hue .

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