16 days
Hanoi → Mai Chau → Ninh Binh → bay cruise → Hanoi → Hue → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh City
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Pedal through Mai Chau’s valley scenery, pause beneath Ninh Binh’s limestone hills and ride out towards Hoi An’s vegetable gardens and a welcoming cooking experience. Between these three guided countryside cycling days, discover Hanoi and Hue with local guides, sleep in your own cabin on the bay and explore Saigon’s history. This 16-day Vietnam private cycling holiday connects the country by comfortable transfers and flights, with selected rides bringing you closer to everyday life.
Enjoy the journey beyond the bicycle. Two Mai Chau nights and three Ninh Binh nights let you settle into the countryside. A free Ninh Binh day gives your legs a rest. The sample returns from the cruise to Hanoi for a gateway night before travelling south, and transfer days leave time to unpack instead of squeezing in another full sightseeing circuit.
Your riding confidence sets the pace. Tell us about your usual cycling, bike fit, preferred riding time and comfort with traffic or uneven surfaces. Your guide selects workable sections and breaks for the group. Bikes, helmets, support-vehicle access and the option to shorten a ride are agreed before departure; no single distance or difficulty is imposed on every traveller.
What would make this your kind of holiday? Share your dates, arrival and departure flights, party size, cycling experience and preferred hotel level. Vietpower Travel will connect the rides, visits and rests into a clear personal programme and quotation.
Begin gently after your international flight. A private guide introduces the Temple of Literature, the Ho Chi Minh complex, Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, with an afternoon break and access checked for the date. Travel to Mai Chau and enjoy a separate guided cycling day through selected village and field-side lanes, with a local lunch and time to pause. The experience is about meeting the landscape at your own pace rather than covering a compulsory mileage.
Drive directly from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh. A guided countryside ride brings the limestone scenery and village life closer; the following day is free for your own rest or a separately arranged outing. On the cruise morning, your private vehicle goes directly to the harbour chosen for your vessel, with an early pickup and a boarding buffer. Enjoy the selected ship’s afternoon programme, dinner and a night aboard. Your cabin is reserved for your party on a vessel shared with other guests; the actual Ha Long or Lan Ha route is confirmed in your offer.
After the Hanoi gateway night, fly to Hue on the agreed schedule. Discover the Imperial City, Minh Mang Tomb and Dong Ba Market on a private guided day, choosing manageable walks and breaks. Continue by road to Hoi An; if you prefer the scenic heritage train, ask for the separately confirmed Hue–Da Nang rail option with station transfers and the onward road connection. Your Hoi An ride leads to the selected vegetable-garden and cooking experience, followed by lunch and an easy afternoon.
Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and keep the arrival day relaxed. Your private city guide connects the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Central Post Office, permitted Notre Dame exterior and Ben Thanh Market, adapting museum content and walking to your group. A Waterbus ride is an optional extra when its actual sailing fits; a riverside walk offers a simple alternative. Your final morning and airport transfer follow the departure flight you have booked.
The US$1,600 per-person starting guide is indicative land pricing for two adults sharing sample three-star twin/double rooms and the listed services. There are 14 hotel nights and one shared-vessel cruise night, with 15 breakfast mornings, seven listed lunches and one cruise dinner, plus the vessel’s actual brunch arrangement. All domestic, international and onward flights are separate. Named hotels, cabin, bike setup, guides, private/shared services, upgrades and dated supplements are confirmed in your written quotation.
Vietpower Travel welcomes travellers from every country and plans the holiday around your own dates and interests. Private airport and road services connect the bases; regional English-speaking guides accompany the stated visits and cycling days. Our team provides 24/7 assistance during your journey. Read traveller reviews of Vietpower Travel and talk directly with the team shaping your holiday.
Travellers who enjoy selected countryside rides alongside heritage, local food and a bay cruise. It is a private sample for your party, with three guided cycling days and transfers covering the longer distances. Tell us your experience and comfort so we can adapt the riding, walks and stays before booking.
The detailed sample has three guided riding days: Mai Chau on Day 4, Ninh Binh on Day 6 and Hoi An on Day 13. Other days focus on visits, transfers, the cruise or independent rest. Additional cycling is considered separately when the route and your group suit it.
No. Private road transfers connect the countryside stays, and two separately quoted flights link Hanoi with Hue and Da Nang with Ho Chi Minh City. The bicycle experiences use selected local sections; the programme is not a continuous cross-country ride.
The selected bikes, helmets and riding support are specified for the three cycling days in your offer. Confirm frame sizes, setup, passenger seats, bike carriage and vehicle access before booking. E-bikes or changed equipment are quoted separately when available.
Distance, terrain, traffic, surface conditions, heat and breaks are agreed around your group and the selected route. We do not promise one easy grade or fixed distance for every guest. Tell us about your usual riding and any needs so the guide can plan alternatives and rest time.
The sample has 14 hotel nights and one cabin night on a shared bay vessel. Meals marked in the detailed programme total 15 breakfast mornings, seven lunches and one cruise dinner, plus the ship’s actual brunch arrangement. Other meals and drinks are separate; an early cruise pickup may require an agreed packed breakfast.
No. US$1,600 is an indicative per-person land guide based on two adults sharing sample three-star rooms and the listed services. Hanoi–Hue, Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City, international flights and baggage are quoted separately. Your dated offer confirms the total, upgrades and any supplements.
Your reserved cabin is for your party on a vessel shared with other travellers. The chosen ship determines the Ha Long or Lan Ha route, harbour, cabin, included activities and meals. Private charters and cabin upgrades are separate requests; kayaking and other activities follow the actual sailing and conditions.
You can ask for the Hue–Da Nang heritage train as an alternative to the Day 12 road transfer. Seats and schedules are checked for your dates, with station transfers and the onward vehicle journey from Da Nang to Hoi An shown in the revised quotation. This is not a direct train to Hoi An or an overnight rail inclusion.
Day 7 in Ninh Binh is independent rest time with breakfast. There is no on-call guide or car included for that day. If you want another outing, transport or cycling, Vietpower Travel can arrange the agreed extra separately.
Yes. Tell us your dates, party size, children’s ages, room setup and preferred comfort. We can discuss hotel upgrades, shorter rides, more breaks or extra experiences. Optional Train Street access, Waterbus, rail, workshops and other additions are confirmed separately before you agree the quotation.
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Send your travel dates, flight details, group size, usual riding and preferred rooms. Our consultant will explain the cycling sections, transfer days and service choices, then prepare your personal itinerary and quotation before payment.
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Highlights
Explore the 16-day route on Google Maps · Two separately quoted flight connections are marked; cycling uses selected local sections.
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi | Welcome to Hanoi | — | |
| Day 2 | Hanoi | Hanoi heritage, Old Quarter and lake | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Hanoi, Mai Chau | Travel to the Mai Chau valley | B | |
| Day 4 | Mai Chau | Your supported Mai Chau countryside ride | B, L | |
| Day 5 | Mai Chau, Ninh Binh | Mai Chau directly to Ninh Binh | B | |
| Day 6 | Ninh Binh | Cycle Ninh Binh’s countryside | B, L | |
| Day 7 | Ninh Binh | Your free Ninh Binh day | B | |
| Day 8 | Ninh Binh, Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay | Travel directly to your overnight bay cruise | B, L, D | |
| Day 9 | Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay, Hanoi | Bay morning and a Hanoi gateway night | B, Br | |
| Day 10 | Hanoi, Hue | Fly from Hanoi to Hue | B | |
| Day 11 | Hue | Hue’s Imperial City, Minh Mang Tomb and market | B, L | |
| Day 12 | Hue, Hoi An | Hue to Hoi An, with a rail alternative | B | |
| Day 13 | Hoi An | Hoi An by bicycle and a countryside cooking experience | B, L | |
| Day 14 | Hoi An, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City | Fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City | B | |
| Day 15 | Ho Chi Minh City | Saigon’s history, architecture and everyday streets | B, L | |
| Day 16 | Ho Chi Minh City | Your departure transfer | B |
A private driver welcomes you at Noi Bai Airport and takes you to your city hotel. Settle in after the flight, with independent time for an easy first walk or meal. Standard check-in applies; an early room is arranged separately when available.
Meals: —. Overnight: Hanoi.
Explore the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh complex with your private guide, following opening arrangements. Entry inside the Mausoleum is not available every day. Enjoy lunch and a break before walking the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake at your own pace. Train Street is optional only where access is permitted; a neighbourhood café offers another pleasant stop.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle from Hanoi to Mai Chau, allowing roughly 3.5–4 hours plus breaks according to the actual road conditions. Settle into your selected hotel and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. There is no full sightseeing circuit included on this transfer day.
Meals: B. Overnight: Mai Chau.
Ride with your guide along the selected valley and village lanes, pausing beside fields and everyday rural scenes. Enjoy a local lunch and breaks that suit your confidence and the conditions. Bikes, helmets, water, riding sections and support-vehicle access are agreed for your group; you can discuss shorter sections and vehicle time before departure.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Mai Chau.
Leave Mai Chau after breakfast and drive directly to Ninh Binh, with breaks and an opportunity for your own lunch on the way. This is a private road transfer, with no flight or return through Hanoi. Check into the selected Ninh Binh hotel and rest in the afternoon.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
Your cycling guide chooses quieter village roads among the limestone and countryside scenery, with time for pauses and a local lunch. Distance and terrain are agreed for your party after the route is checked. The planned support vehicle and meeting points help you shorten or skip a section when needed; the ride is not a compulsory fixed mileage.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
Breakfast is included, then the day is yours to rest at the hotel, take an easy nearby walk or explore independently. There is no intercity transfer or on-call guide and vehicle included today. Ask Vietpower Travel for a separately quoted outing if you would like another guided experience.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ninh Binh.
Your private vehicle travels directly from Ninh Binh to the harbour confirmed for your selected vessel. Pickup is calculated from the actual check-in deadline, road allowance and a boarding buffer; an early or packed breakfast is agreed if needed. Check into your cabin, have lunch and enjoy the ship’s afternoon activities according to its sailing and conditions. Dinner and your overnight cabin are aboard the vessel shared with other guests.
Meals: B, L, D. Overnight: Shared bay cruise.
Join the final morning cruise activity if you wish, with breakfast or brunch following the ship’s programme. Check out and disembark, then meet your private driver for the return to Hanoi, allowing roughly 2.5–3 hours plus any breaks and traffic. Settle into your hotel and rest. This Hanoi night provides a comfortable buffer before the next day’s flight.
Meals: B, Br. Overnight: Hanoi.
After breakfast, your private airport transfer connects with the Hanoi–Hue flight arranged for your date and quoted separately. Allow time for check-in, baggage and any required connection; the day is reserved for travel rather than another full sightseeing tour. Meet your driver on arrival and settle into your Hue hotel.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hue.
Discover the Imperial City and Minh Mang Tomb with your private guide, adapting the walking and breaks to your comfort. Enjoy lunch, then visit Dong Ba Market or return earlier if you prefer. The day focuses on these selected places rather than rushing every royal site.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hue.
Travel by private vehicle from Hue to Hoi An, allowing roughly 2.5–3.5 hours plus breaks according to the road conditions, and keep the arrival afternoon easy. If you prefer the heritage train, request a separately confirmed Hue–Da Nang seat with station transfers and the onward vehicle connection to Hoi An. The train does not travel directly to Hoi An; schedules, seats and any shared alternative are identified in your revised quote.
Meals: B. Overnight: Hoi An.
Ride selected village lanes with your guide towards the booked vegetable-garden and cooking experience. Prepare and enjoy lunch, then return to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon. Bike fit, helmets, distance, support arrangements and dietary preferences are agreed before the ride; the day is adapted to your group’s confidence.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Hoi An.
After breakfast, your private transfer takes you from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, arranged for your date and quoted separately. Allow for airport procedures and any connection. Your driver meets you on arrival, with the remaining day reserved for checking in and resting.
Meals: B. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Explore the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum with your private guide, adapting museum content and walking to the group. Visit the Central Post Office and view Notre Dame from the permitted exterior area, then enjoy lunch and a break before Ben Thanh Market. A Waterbus ride is an optional extra when its actual sailing fits; a riverside walk offers an alternative.
Meals: B, L. Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
Enjoy breakfast and independent time as your flight allows. Your private driver collects you for the airport with the agreed check-in buffer. Standard checkout applies; luggage storage or an additional room period can be arranged separately if your departure is later.
Meals: B. Overnight: No included overnight.
14 hotel nights; sample 3-star twin/double rooms, named stays confirmed
One cabin night on a shared Ha Long or Lan Ha vessel, selected sailing confirmed
Your written offer names the rooms, cabin, equipment, guides, riding support and private/shared service configuration. Flights and optional rail are separately quoted; the free Ninh Binh day has no on-call guide or vehicle.
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Vietpower Travel plans the riding days together with the rooms, breaks and connections that keep the holiday comfortable. Your dated programme and quotation explain the exact services before booking.
Bring suitable cycling clothing and tell us about your usual riding, food preferences and room needs. We will explain the practical choices and agree a pace with useful breaks.
Vietpower Travel provides 24/7 assistance during your tour. Keep the agreed local contacts with your programme and contact the team whenever you need help.
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