14-Day Epic Vietnam Cycling Tour: DMZ, Ho Chi Minh Trail & Coast Adventure

Arriving at Dong Hoi station at 7:00 AM, the Golden Trail Travel Team will greet you. After a vital Vietnamese breakfast and coffee, we transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) through the stunning mountain scenery of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. Our destination is Paradise Cave, an underground marvel often cited as one of the world's most beautiful. We explore its vast chambers, featuring the longest dry cave in Asia, feeling dwarfed by its staggering scale and sublime formations. After a delicious lunch by the river, we transfer to Phong Nha town to check into our hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax and soak in the peaceful karst mountain atmosphere.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Logistics: Support Vehicles

• Accommodation: Hotel

The morning starts with gentle cycling through the serene Phong Nha rural villages. We explore quiet riverside roads, passing rice crops, fruit orchards, and friendly locals, gaining a close-up view of rural Central Vietnamese life. After lunch in Dong Hoi, we transfer an hour to the Vinh Linh District to begin our afternoon ride. This scenic coastal back road cycling takes us past idyllic countryside, blooming trees, and local fish farms, leading us directly to the solemn and powerful Vinh Moc Tunnels. Our historical journey continues to the iconic Hien Luong Bridge (the 17th Parallel), where the famous museum details the division of Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. We conclude the day with a transfer to Dong Ha.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Cycling Distance: 25 - 65 km (Easy / Moderate)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hotel Dong Ha 

Today is a profound journey into the heart of the Vietnam War history. We start with an essential visit to the Mine Action Visitor Center in Quang Tri, the most heavily bombed province, to understand the devastating legacy of unexploded ordnance. Our DMZ biking route takes us onto unspoiled jungle and farmlands, following paths less traveled. We undulate along rivers and through local villages, encountering old military bases of the Nguyen Dynasty. After lunch, we continue cycling through lush farmlands before transferring up to the high road leading to the former Ta Con Airport, now the Ta Con Airport Relic Museum in Khe Sanh. We check into our hotel, reflecting on the day's powerful historical discoveries.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Cycling Distance: 25 - 55 km (Easy / Moderate)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: New Khanh Phuong ***

We begin the day by revisiting the Ta Con Airport to view the preserved relics of the Khe Sanh Combat Base. Our bus then transfers us south to the Dak Rong Bridge—a symbol of Cuban-Vietnamese friendship. Here, the real Ho Chi Minh Trail cycle begins! This asphalt road today offers a thrilling experience as we "rock and roll the trails," cycling through spectacular scenery of mountains and jungle along the quiet river. We pass through ethnic minority villages, feeling closer to nature and the land. After a challenging ascent of Pe Ke Pass, we enjoy a rewarding downhill ride to A Lin, concluding the day's adventure in A Luoi.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Cycling Distance: 30 - 85 km (Moderate / Hard)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hue Crown A Luoi Retreat

Starting in the morning, we pick up our bikes in A Luoi and enjoy a few kilometers of exhilarating downhill ride through the green mountain range. Get ready for an off-the-beaten-track biking experience! Our route mixes concrete paths and dirt tracks, leading us through jungle remnants and farmlands along a sleepy river. We arrive at the majestic Minh Mang Tomb, learning about the history of the Nguyen Dynasty. Our final leg is a charming ride through the countryside surrounding Hue, past ancient Mandarin houses and pagodas, following sections of the beautiful Perfume River right into the Imperial City of Hue.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

• Cycling Distance: 25 - 55 km (Easy / Moderate / Hard)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hue Hotel

After a short transfer out of Hue's traffic, we start riding through scenic rural lanes, experiencing fantastic landscapes, quiet villages, beautiful lagoons, and the stunning coast. The route is a mix of dirt tracks and asphalt back roads. After lunch, we face the ultimate challenge: the Hai Van Pass. This exhilarating climb rewards your effort with breathtaking views over the ocean and the Bay of Da Nang. After conquering the pass, we enjoy a thrilling downhill ride towards Da Nang, followed by a vehicle transfer into the enchanting, lantern-lit town of Hoi An.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

• Cycling Distance: 25 - 75 km (Easy / Moderate / Hard)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hotel Hoi An

Enjoy a well-deserved rest day in Hoi An. You can relax on the beach at your resort, explore the UNESCO World Heritage town on foot or by bike, tailor custom clothes, or simply soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Accommodation: Hotel Hoi An

We leave Hoi An, cycling across the Thu Bon River and through quiet villages to reach beautiful farmlands. We'll pause at a vibrant local market, where fresh seafood arrives daily, connecting you with the real pulse of coastal life. Our journey takes us past buffalos working the land and over quaint monkey bridges. We break for lunch at Tam Thanh beach, then cycle along the coastline, taking small trails and utilizing local ferry boats to cross channels around Tam Hai Island. The atmosphere shifts in the late afternoon as we transfer to the profound and moving My Lai Massacre Memorial near Quang Ngai for a respectful visit before checking into our riverside resort.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Cycling Distance: 30 - 70 km (Easy / Moderate)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hotel

Starting from our resort, today is pure coastal Vietnam cycling. We traverse charming villages, cycling along rivers, rice paddies, and past ancient temples. We experience a local ferry crossing before transitioning to the stunning coastal routes. We pass through fish farms, beaches, and tiny fishing villages, potentially witnessing a fresh catch brought in from the ocean. We break for lunch in Sa Huynh. In the afternoon, we transfer briefly to Tam Quan for another rewarding ride on the coastal back road to My An, concluding the day with a transfer to the bustling city of Quy Nhon.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Cycling Distance: 30 - 85 km (Easy / Moderate)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hotel Quy Nhon

The morning begins with a transfer out of Quy Nhon to a small town, where we commence a ride that takes us over small mountains and through forests. We take a dirt track to experience remote hamlets and the hard work of local farmers. The route is undulating, rolling over small hills and along peaceful rivers before we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, the terrain flattens, guiding us through lush farmlands and seafood farms to the coast. We pause at the geological marvel of Ganh Da Dia (The Sea Cliff of Stone Plate). The final cycling sections take us past beautiful pagodas and through sweet potato and corn fields before a transfer to the resort city of Nha Trang.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

• Cycling Distance: 30 - 65 km (Easy / Moderate)

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hotel

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and spend the morning exploring the central market and highlights of Nha Trang. Later, we transfer to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). You will be warmly welcomed at Tan Son Nhat Airport and transferred directly to your hotel in the downtown area, ready for the final historical exploration.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Logistics: Airport transfer out / in

• Accommodation: Northern Charm

We depart Saigon at 8:00 AM, driving out of the bustling city before starting our final cycling segment. We ride through peaceful hamlets and vast rubber plantations leading to the Cu Chi Tunnels. This incredible 250km underground network was vital for the Vietnamese resistance. We'll see a documentary, explore ingenious booby traps, secret entrances, and fighting bunkers, and venture into three levels of the tunnels, gaining an unbelievable perspective on wartime life. We enjoy lunch at a cozy restaurant by the Saigon River before returning to the city in the afternoon.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

• Logistics: Support Vehicles, Cold Water & Snacks provided

• Accommodation: Hotel

Enjoy a final Vietnamese breakfast, savoring a classic Cafe Sua Da. Spend time shopping for souvenirs until your scheduled airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your international departure. Tour End!

• Meals: Breakfast

• Logistics: Airport transfer out