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Cycle Saigon to Hanoi - Vietnam South to North

March 11, 2025

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1. Cycle Saigon to Hanoi - Vietnam South to North
2. Is this holiday for you?

1. Cycle Saigon to Hanoi - Vietnam South to North

Between the contrasting cosmopolitan cities of Saigon and Hanoi, Vietnam boasts spectacular beaches, forest dappled mountains and a wealth of modern and ancient history. Our cycling adventure begins in the vibrant city of Saigon, better known as Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the vibrant bustle, Saigon's timeless temples sit peacefully amongst modern architecture and traditional street vendors. Heading out of the city we visit the famous ‘Cu-Chi Tunnels', where the North Vietnam Army resided in a subterranean world, tormenting their enemies for many years.

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The following day we take a short domestic flight to the charming hill town of Dalat. Over the next two days we seek out quiet country lanes and tackle the Hon Giao Pass (2062m) before enjoying a rest day on the soft sands of Nha Trang Bay, famous for its junk boat journeys. Combining a balance of private vehicle transfers and cycling, we continue northwards as we ride through friendly Viet villages and take in stunning coastal views. The ancient UNESCO trading port of Hoi-An, with its delicious cuisine and colourful market vendors, is worthy of a two night stopover and a visit to the nearby My-Son Cham ruins. With our cycling legs in good shape, we ride onwards to the historic Nguyen Dynasty town of Hue via the sensational Hai Van Pass and explore the banks of the Perfume River. An overnight train then transports us northwards to Ninh Binh and from here we use a mix of boat and bicycle to experience the best of northern Vietnam. Cycling across Cat-Ba Island is followed by an unforgettable day of cruising as we discover the limestone pinnacles of the UNESCO listed Halong Bay. Whilst our final night in sophisticated Hanoi provides a show-stopping ending to this Vietnamese cycling adventure.

2. Is this holiday for you?

ADVENTURE CYCLING. Riding on a combination of quiet rural coastal roads, country lanes and well-defined village trails, this is superb cycling experience. The riding on this holiday is not technical and is suitable for fit weekend, leisure riders. Starting out with some easier rides, we have a couple of 100km days which experienced riders usually find sufficiently challenging. But the emphasis on this holiday is to soak up the experience of Vietnam with the support vehicle always on hand to help out if needed. You can cycle as much or as little as you like. A suitable hire bike is provided locally and included in the cost of the holiday.