Arrive in historic Hanoi and transfer to your hotel (Le Jardin Army Hotel or similar). Settle in and meet your guide team and fellow travelers at approximately 5:00 PM for a comprehensive tour briefing covering cycling schedules and safety guidelines. Celebrate the start of your cross-country expedition with an authentic Vietnamese welcome dinner.

Embark on a morning walking tour covering Hanoi’s iconic landmarks: the UNESCO-listed Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, the House on Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.

After lunch and a rest at the hotel, regroup at 2:30 PM for a gentle 19 km warm-up ride around lakeside streets and neighborhood backstreets, getting accustomed to local traffic rhythms. Conclude the ride with an optional stop for street-side bia hoi (local draught beer) with friendly locals.

Check out and take a 90-minute transfer west toward Ma Duc to begin riding. Pedal through tranquil Muong villages along scenic roads bordering Da Lake, enjoying sweeping panoramas of the Da River, limestone cliffs, and forested hills.

Ride through Ba Khan—the most breathtaking scenic stretch of the day—before descending into the lush valley of Mai Chau framed by emerald rice paddies and karst peaks. Check in to a traditional stilt-house homestay with a local White Thai family, savoring home-cooked cuisine and cultural hospitality.

Bid farewell to your Thai hosts and transfer 45 minutes by coach to the start point. Enjoy an invigorating downhill ride toward Gia Mo village, passing terraced rice paddies and sugarcane farms.

Continue south through agricultural countryside dotted with dramatic limestone pinnacles, approaching the gateway to northern Vietnam’s iconic karst landscapes. After lunch, complete the final stretch and transfer by bus to Ninh Binh Legend Hotel (or similar) for check-in.

Pedal directly into the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex, cycling beneath towering limestone karsts along quiet waterways and village lanes. Experience why Ninh Binh is revered as "Ha Long Bay on land."

Enjoy lunch hosted by a rural local family before returning to the hotel to freshen up and check out. In the late afternoon, transfer to Nam Dinh Railway Station to board the overnight air-conditioned sleeper train traveling south to the imperial city of Hue.

Arrive in Hue by train in the morning. Freshen up at your hotel (Adora/Cherish Hotel) and enjoy breakfast before embarking on a leisurely 27 km ride along the Perfume River.

Explore the grand Hue Imperial Citadel—the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty—along with historic garden houses and the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. In the evening, dress up for a memorable Imperial Royal Dinner featuring authentic court recipes and traditional music.

Ride through Hue’s tranquil outskirts past the historic Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge and An Bang "City of Ghosts" tombs toward Tu Hien Bridge. Board the bus to Lang Co Lagoon for a fresh seafood lunch.

In the afternoon, ride 10 km around Lang Co Lagoon before tackling the epic 10 km climb over the majestic Hai Van Pass ("Pass of the Ocean Clouds"). Savor sweeping sea views before an exhilarating 10 km descent. Board the vehicle through Da Nang to arrive in the enchanting UNESCO ancient town of Hoi An. Check in to Gem Hotel (or similar).

Set off on a gentle 32 km morning loop through the rural fringes of Hoi An. Visit Tra Que Organic Village to observe traditional herb farming, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, and Kim Bong Carpentry Village. Pause for a lunch of Cao Lau, Hoi An’s signature noodle specialty.

In the afternoon, join a guided walking tour through UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, discovering antique merchant homes, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and Chinese assembly halls. Evening free to wander the lantern-lit night markets.

Transfer across Cua Dai Bridge to begin cycling along scenic coastal lanes toward Tam Thanh Mural Village, famous for vibrant wall art depicting local seafaring heritage. Ride past fishing communities, basket boats, and salt farms.

After 51 km, meet the bus and transfer to Sa Huynh for lunch. Continue driving south past beaches steeped in ancient Sa Huynh maritime culture. Arrive at northern Quy Nhon and check in to Crown Retreat (or similar) to unwind on the private beach.

Transfer to Chi Thanh and mount your bikes to pedal around scenic O Loan Lagoon, observing floating aquaculture farms, wooden fishing boats, and serene coastal communities.

Enjoy lunch along the way before taking a 1.5-hour vehicle transfer toward Nha Trang. Reboard your bikes on the northern outskirts to pedal along the sweeping bay into Nha Trang city. Check in to Em Oi Hotel (or similar).

Enjoy a well-earned cycling rest day. Transfer to the harbor and board a private boat for an excursion across Nha Trang Bay.

Anchor near pristine coral reefs for swimming and snorkeling in turquoise waters, followed by a barbecue seafood lunch served on board. Spend the afternoon relaxing on white-sand island beaches before returning to Nha Trang for an evening at leisure.

Transfer 1 hour south to Du Long to begin cycling around the dramatic coastal periphery of Nui Chua National Park. Enjoy sweeping ocean views, rugged cliffs, and secluded fishing coves.

Conclude the 60.2 km ride with a seaside seafood lunch at Ca Na. In the afternoon, transfer south through the sunny dragon fruit growing plains of Binh Thuan to Ke Ga Cape. Check in to Rockwater Bay Resort (or similar).

Set off on your final cycling leg (42.9 km) through sunny coastal farmlands, pedaling past cactus-like dragon fruit plantations and salt pans.

Conclude your ride and board the air-conditioned support coach for the transfer into Vietnam’s vibrant southern metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City. Check in to Central Palace Hotel (or similar). In the evening, celebrate the successful completion of your 549 km cross-country expedition at a special farewell dinner.

The tour officially concludes following breakfast. Airport departure transfers are provided according to your flight schedule.

Travelers wishing to explore further can arrange post-tour extensions to the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Mekong Delta with your Green Rice Tours team.