We've put together a wide range of suggested itineraries, but if none of them are quite right, we'll create a custom experience tailored to you.
Below you can find some example itineraries that have proved popular with our clients in the past. But bear in mind that all of our tours are flexible, so feel free to add or remove sections to tailor your experience. Generally, the price of our tours includes in-country transfers, tour guides, overnight accommodation, and most of your meals. Contact us for prices and full information
10 DAYS – Central Highlands to Coast
This tour begins in the highlands, with spectacular rugged landscapes interspersed with rustic Vietnamese villages. You'll learn about the history and the culture of the ethnic minorities that inhabit the highlands, as well as taking in some of South East Asia's most stunning vistas.
It then takes you to the coast, via coffee plantations and seaside fishing villages. We'll stop for a few days in the old trading town of Hoi An, a world heritage site. Your stay includes a trip to the My Son Sanctuary near Hoi An, as well as time at the beach there.
Our final stop is in the ancient citadel of Hue, the old capital of Vietnam until 1945. You'll have time to explore the town, including a cruise on the stunning Perfume River around which the town was built. Your tour will also include visits to elaborate tombs and museums, and the local market, before departing Hue.
You are able to extend this tour with a stay in Hanoi prior to your departure if you wish.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Binh Phuoc 180 KM
DAY 2 Binh Phuoc–Dak Lak 220 KM
DAY 3 Dak Lak–Kon Tum 230 KM
DAY 4 Kon Tum–Quang Ngai 190 KM
DAY 5 Quang Ngai–Hoi An 120 KM
DAY 6 Hoi An 100 KM
DAY 7 Hoi An 0 KM
DAY 8 Hoi An–Hue 120 KM
DAY 9 Hue City 30 KM
DAY 10 Hue Departure 0 KM
MOTORCYCLE DISTANCE APPROX 1,190 KM
9 DAYS – Mekong Delta to Coast
This tour begins in vast expanse of the Mekong Delta, including river crossings, rice paddies and plantations. You'll experience local life first-hand with a village homestay and cooking class. Of course, your trip through the Delta wouldn't be complete without boat trip around the famous Mekong floating market.
We'll then visit return to Ho Chi Minh City and ride out to the Viet Cong base, now part of an eco tourist area. Here you'll learn firsthand about the horrific history of war in Vietnam. Next, continue north to the Binh Chau hotspring, where we'll spend a day to unwind before continuing on.
Finally, the adventure tour will finish in the beachside settlement of Mui Ne, with a relaxing day spent on the renowned beach there. In the afternoon, you'll be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City to continue your trip.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 150 KM
DAY 2 Mekong–Soc Trang 180 KM
DAY 3 Soc Trang–Long Xuyen 150 KM
DAY 4 Long Xuyen–Ho Chi Minh 180 KM
DAY 5 Ho Chi Minh–Binh Chau 190 KM
DAY 6 Binh Chau Hotspring 0 KM
DAY 7 Binh Chau–Mui Ne 150 KM
DAY 8 Mui Ne 0 KM
DAY 9 Mui Ne–Ho Chi Minh 0 KM
MOTORCYCLE DISTANCE APPROX 1,000 KM
6 DAYS – Central Highlands to Coast
This tour begins with a ride out to the Madagui Forest, stopping on the way at the floating village of La Nga. The Forest is the home of adrenaline zip-lining and jungle trekking in the highlands of Vietnam, though if you prefer, you can also spend the day relaxing by the hotel pool.
The tour then continues on to Dalat City, the Vietnamese 'City of Love'. You'll spend a day exploring the town, which looks as if it were taken straight from the French Alps, surrounded by lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests and gardens.
Our last stop on the tour is in the beachside town of Mui Ne. Spend a day relaxing and unwinding on the beach's golden sands after your adventure tour. You'll then be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City to continue your trip.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Madagui 180 KM
DAY 2 Madagui–Dalat 150 KM
DAY 3 Dalat City 30 KM
DAY 4 Dalat–Mui Ne 180 KM
DAY 5 Mui Ne 0 KM
DAY 6 Mui Ne–Ho Chi Minh 0 KM
MOTORCYCLE DISTANCE APPROX 540 KM
6 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour begins exploring the vast Mekong Delta, with river crossings and stunning scenery. You will spend then night in an authentic village homestay, before continuing past plantations and rice paddies to Soc Trang City. Of course, your trip to the Delta would not be complete without a boat trip to the renowned floating market.
Next we'll spend time on the beautiful beach island of Phu Quoc, a short speed boat trip from the border town of Rach Gia in the Gulf of Thailand. It's a great chance to relax and unwind before continuing the journey by bike.
Before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, the tour will also stop in Long Xuyen City and the Viet Cong base. Here you'll have the opportunity to learn firsthand of the horrific history of war in Vietnam, before continuing on your trip.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 150 KM
DAY 2 Mekong–Soc Trang 180 KM
DAY 3 Soc Trang–Phu Quoc 150 KM
DAY 4 Phu Quoc Island 0 KM
DAY 5 Phu Quoc–Long Xuyen 60 KM
DAY 6 Long Xuyen–Ho Chi Minh 180 KM
MOTORCYCLE DISTANCE APPROX 720 KM
4 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour begins exploring the vast Mekong Delta, with river crossings and stunning scenery. You will spend then night in an authentic village homestay, before continuing past plantations and rice paddies to Soc Trang City. Of course, your trip to the Delta would not be complete without a boat trip to the renowned floating market.
Before returning to Ho Chi Minh City, the tour will also stop in Long Xuyen City and the Viet Cong base. Here you'll have the opportunity to learn firsthand of the horrific history of war in Vietnam, before continuing on your trip.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 150 KM
DAY 2 Mekong–Soc Trang 180 KM
DAY 3 Soc Trang–Long Xuyen 150 KM
DAY 4 Long Xuyen–Ho Chi Minh 180 KM
MOTORCYCLE DISTANCE APPROX 660 KM
17 DAYS – Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
This tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City, exploring the sights nearby such as the legendary Cuchi Tunnels. You'll also ride out to the Mekong Delta, including an authentic overnight village homestay, a cooking class and a visit to the famous Cai Be floating market.
You will then fly north to the city of Danang, and be transferred to the beautiful town of Hoi An, a world heritage site. You'll spend some time exploring the surrounding countryside, including a boat trip on the Thu Bon River.
Next, conquer the Haivan Pass and the Tamgiang Lagoon to reach Hue. Explore the ancient citadel, including a relaxing dragon boat cruise, the central market and many ancient sites dating back to the Vietnam Dynasties.
Fly to Hanoi the next morning and explore the old quarter, museums and temples before catching and overnight train to Laocai. From here we will continue to Sapa, the home of trekking in Vietnam. Explore several rustic mountain villages on foot before returning to Hanoi.
The tour will end in Halong Bay with a stunning boat cruise through thousands of jagged rock islands. Visit fishing villages, sunbathe on deserted beaches, swim amongst coral reefs, explore limestone grottos, or simply relax on the boat before returning home.
Our 14 DAY Tour includes all parts of this tour except for Halong Bay.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh City 0 KM
DAY 2 Cuchi Tunnels 40 KM
DAY 3 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 60 KM
DAY 4 Mekong–Ho Chi Minh 50 KM
DAY 5 Ho Chi Minh–Hoi An 0 KM
DAY 6 Hoi An 40 KM
DAY 7 Hoi An–Hue 85 KM
DAY 8 Hue City 45 KM
DAY 9 Hue–Hanoi 0 KM
DAY 10 Hanoi–Laocai 0 KM
DAY 11 Laocai–Sapa 0 KM
DAY 12 Cat Cat Village TREK
DAY 13 Lao Chai & Ta Van TREK
DAY 14 Hanoi 0 KM
DAY 15 Hanoi–Halong Bay 0 KM
DAY 16 Halong Bay–Hanoi 0 KM
DAY 17 Hanoi Departure 0 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 320 KM
14 DAYS – Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
This tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City, exploring the sights nearby such as the legendary Cuchi Tunnels. You'll also ride out to the Mekong Delta, including an authentic overnight village homestay, a cooking class and a visit to the famous Cai Be floating market.
You will then fly north to the city of Danang, and be transferred to the beautiful town of Hoi An, a world heritage site. You'll spend some time exploring the surrounding countryside, including a boat trip on the Thu Bon River.
Next, conquer the Haivan Pass and the Tamgiang Lagoon to reach Hue. Explore the ancient citadel, including a relaxing dragon boat cruise, the central market and many ancient sites dating back to the Vietnam Dynasties.
Fly to Hanoi the next morning and explore the old quarter, museums and temples before catching and overnight train to Laocai. From here we will continue to Sapa, the home of trekking in Vietnam. Explore several rustic mountain villages on foot before returning to Hanoi.
Our 17 Day Tour adds a cruise in Halong Bay prior to your return home.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh City 0 KM
DAY 2 Cuchi Tunnels 40 KM
DAY 3 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 60 KM
DAY 4 Mekong–Ho Chi Minh 50 KM
DAY 5 Ho Chi Minh–Hoi An 0 KM
DAY 6 Hoi An 40 KM
DAY 7 Hoi An–Hue 85 KM
DAY 8 Hue City 45 KM
DAY 9 Hue–Hanoi 0 KM
DAY 10 Hanoi–Laocai 0 KM
DAY 11 Laocai–Sapa 0 KM
DAY 12 Cat Cat Village TREK
DAY 13 Lao Chai & Ta Van TREK
DAY 14 Hanoi Departure 0 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 320 KM
10 DAYS – Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
This tour begins in Hanoi, with a city tour including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and the Museum of History. We then travel to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise on a traditional Vietnamese junk, admiring the Bay's marvels from the water.
We'll then fly to the ancient citadel of Hue, and explore both the city and the picturesque countryside surrounding it. This includes a ride alongside the Perfume River and lunch on a riverboat.
Next we'll cycle to Hoi An, a scenic journey among rice paddies flanked by mountain ranges. We'll then explore the medieval trading town of Hoi An, a world heritage site, before flying south to Ho Chi Minh City.
The next morning, you'll leave the city to explore the Mekong Delta. This includes river crossings, the famous floating market, and an authentic homestay in a rustic Vietnamese village. Finally, we'll return to Ho Chi Minh City for your departure.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Hanoi 0 KM
DAY 2 Hanoi–Halong Bay 0 KM
DAY 3 Halong Bay–Hue 0 KM
DAY 4 Hue City 45 KM
DAY 5 Hue–Hoi An 85 KM
DAY 6 Hoi An 50 KM
DAY 7 Hoi An–Ho Chi Minh 0 KM
DAY 8 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 60 KM
DAY 9 Mekong–Ho Chi Minh 40 KM
DAY 10 Ho Chi Minh City 0 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 280 KM
8 DAYS – Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
This tour begins in Ho Chi Minh City, with exploration of the capital city and its surrounding sights, such as the vast underground network that is the Cuchi Tunnels. This is followed by a trip to the Mekong Delta, with a homestay in an authentic rural Vietnamese village, and a visit to the famed Cai Be floating market.
We'll then fly north to Danang, and be transferred to the ancient trading town of Hoi An, a world heritage site. This includes exploring the beautiful town as well as its surrounds, with a boat trip up the Thu Bon River. The tour ends with a return to Ho Chi Minh City, though can be extended with a stay in the northern city of Hanoi prior to departure.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh City 0 KM
DAY 2 Cuchi Tunnels 40 KM
DAY 3 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 60 KM
DAY 4 Mekong–Ho Chi Minh 50 KM
DAY 5 Ho Chi Minh–Hoi An 0 KM
DAY 6 Hoi An 40 KM
DAY 7 Hoi An 0 KM
DAY 8 Ho Chi Minh City 0 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 190 KM
5 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour begins cycling through the idyllic landscapes of the Mekong Delta, including colourful dragonfruit orchards and beautiful green paddy fields. You'll spend a night at an authentic homestay in a rural Vietnamese village before continuing on your adventure.
We'll continue to Tra Vinh, a Cambodian Buddhist community, via several island villages and a Bonzai plantation. The journey will then take you through rice paddies to the famous Mekong Delta floating market, through Long Xuyen City to Chau Doc on the Cambodian Border.
The tour will finish with a speed boat ride from Chau Doc into Cambodia, where you can continue your exploration of South East Asia, or we can return you to Ho Chi Minh City.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 40 KM
DAY 2 Mekong–Tra Vinh 60 KM
DAY 3 Tra Vinh–Cantho 80 KM
DAY 4 Cantho–Chau Doc 90 KM
DAY 5 Chau Doc–Cambodia 0 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 260 KM
4 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour begins cycling through the idyllic landscapes of the Mekong Delta, including colourful dragonfruit orchards and beautiful green paddy fields. You'll spend a night at an authentic homestay in a rural Vietnamese village before continuing on your adventure.
We'll continue to Tra Vinh, a Cambodian Buddhist community, via several island villages and a Bonzai plantation. The journey will then take you through rice paddies to the famous Mekong Delta floating market, before returning you to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 40 KM
DAY 2 Mekong–Tra Vinh 60 KM
DAY 3 Tra Vinh–Cantho 80 KM
DAY 4 Cantho–Ho Chi Minh 40 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 220 KM
3 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour begins cycling through the idyllic landscapes of the Mekong Delta, including colourful dragonfruit orchards and beautiful green paddy fields. You'll take a relaxing, scenic boat trip up the Bentre River, and spend a night at an authentic homestay in a rural Vietnamese village.
We'll continue to Cantho City, taking in the local culture and everyday life. The journey will then take you through rice paddies to the famous Mekong Delta floating market, before returning you to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Mekong 50 KM
DAY 2 Mekong–Cantho 70 KM
DAY 3 Cantho–Ho Chi Minh 40 KM
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 160 KM
11 DAYS – Ho Chi Minh City to Hue
This tour begins with a kayak through a floating village near Ho Chi Minh City, to take in the local way of life. Next we'll cycle to Dalat City, the Vietnamese 'City of Love', to explore its many attractions including a kayak tour of its central lake.
The next stop is the beach city of Nha Trang, after passing through the vegetable farms of the Dalat countryside and through a mountainous pass. Here you'll take a boat trip and kayak between fishing villages, and can even snorkel or scuba dive if you wish.
We'll continue riding along the coast to Qui Nhon, before moving inland to Quang Ngai past salt fields and rice paddies. From here you'll visit My Lai to learn more about the Vietnam War, in particular the massacre there, before stopping in the ancient trading town of Hoi An.
We'll explore this world heritage site including a kayak tour of the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, before a challenging ride over the Hai Van Pass to Hue City. This is the old capital of Vietnam, an old dynasty citadel. The tour will end with a boat trip on the Perfume River before you continue your time abroad.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Ho Chi Minh–Dalat 30 KM + KAYAK
DAY 2 Dalat City 30 KM + KAYAK
DAY 3 Dalat–Nha Trang 90 KM
DAY 4 Nha Trang KAYAK
DAY 5 Nha Trang–Tuy Hoa 75 KM
DAY 6 Tuy Hoa–Qui Nhon 75 KM
DAY 7 Qui Nhon–Quang Ngai 80 KM
DAY 8 Quang Ngai–Hoi An 60 KM
DAY 9 Hoi An KAYAK
DAY 10 Hoi An–Hue 85 KM
DAY 11 Hue City 35 KM + KAYAK
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 560 KM
5 DAYS – Hue to Hoi An
This tour begins with a tour of the ancient citadel of Hue City, dating back to the Vietnam dynasties. This includes kayaking on the Perfume River and lunch on a dragon boat. From here, we ride through the Hue countryside between fishing villages as we continue south to Lang Co beach. You'll be able to relax on the sandy beach and kayak on the pristine lagoon.
The next day, we'll begin the most challenging ride, over the mountainous pass of the cloud and sea, before descending into Danang for lunch. We'll then continue cycling down the coast to the old trading town of Hoi An. As well as exploring this beautiful world heritage site, we'll cycle out to the My Son Sanctuary to experience the history of Hinduism in Vietnam.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Hue City 35 KM + KAYAK
DAY 2 Hue–Lang Co 70 KM + KAYAK
DAY 3 Lang Co–Hoi An 60 KM
DAY 4 My Son Sanctuary 70 KM
DAY 5 Hoi An KAYAK
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 235 KM
5 DAYS – Nha Trang, Dalat, Madagui
This tour begins with a visit to the market, rice paddies and ancient houses of Nha Trang, followed by kayaking on the river in the afternoon. The next day you'll be transferred Hon Giao Pass, one of Vietnam's longest, to ride into Dalat City at 1500m above sea level. The views are spectacular, a deserved reward.
In Dalat, we'll cycle around the lake and explore Vietnam's own 'City of Love'. In the afternoon, we'll take to the water with a kayak tour of the lake and its stunning scenery. Next you'll cycle through the countryside to Cat Tien National Park, stopping off for fresh coffee among the plantations on the way.
In Cat Tien, you'll cycle a short distance followed by a short trek to reach Crocodile Lake. Here we'll finish the tour by kayaking around the lake and fishing village before returning to Ho Chi Minh City late in the afternoon.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Nha Trang KAYAK
DAY 2 Nha Trang–Dalat 90 KM
DAY 3 Dalat City 20 KM + KAYAK
DAY 4 Dalat–Cat Tien 70 KM
DAY 5 Cat Tien Park 10 KM + KAYAK
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 190 KM
4 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour begins in the Mekong countryside, cycling through the banana plantations, fruit orchards and coconut palms of the Delta. This will include river crossings as we make our way to Tra Vinh. From here, we'll continue to the ancient Ao Ba Om bathing pond, and then to an ancient Buddhist temple, on our way to Can Tho.
With the cycling over, we'll take to the water to see the famed floating market from kayak. Afterwards, a boat cruise will take you deeper into the beautiful Mekong countryside before we continue on to Chau Doc alongside the Cambodian border.
The tour will wrap up with a kayaking trip to floating villages and fishing villages along the Vietnamese-Cambodian border, before you are returned to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Mekong Delta 45 KM
DAY 2 Tra Vinh–Can Tho 80 KM
DAY 3 Floating Market KAYAK
DAY 4 Chau Doc–Cham Village KAYAK
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 125 KM
3 DAYS – Nha Trang to Dalat
This tour begins with a visit to the market, rice paddies and ancient houses of Nha Trang, followed by kayaking on the river in the afternoon. The next day you'll be transferred Hon Giao Pass, one of Vietnam's longest, to ride into Dalat City at 1500m above sea level. The views are spectacular, a deserved reward.
In Dalat, we'll cycle around the lake and explore Vietnam's own 'City of Love'. In the afternoon, we'll take to the water with a kayak tour of the lake and its stunning scenery, before returning you to Ho Chi Minh City in the evening.
You are able to extend this tour with a trip into Madagui Forest with the 5 Day Nha Trang tour above.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Nha Trang KAYAK
DAY 2 Nha Trang–Dalat 90 KM
DAY 3 Dalat City 20 KM + KAYAK
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 125 KM
2 DAYS – Mekong Delta
This tour takes you through the beautiful Mekong countryside, pedalling through the banana plantations, fruit orchards and coconut palms of the Delta. You'll cross several canals and rivers, and see the local culture up close. In the evening, we'll take to the rivers ourselves and enjoy the sunset from kayaks.
The next morning, we'll be up early to enjoy the sunrise from the water, too. This is followed by a boat transfer to near the famed floating market, which we'll explore by kayak. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise deeper into the Delta and further experience the unique rural Vietnamese life, before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Mekong Delta 45 KM + KAYAK
DAY 2 Floating Market KAYAK
CYCLING DISTANCE APPROX 45 KM
2 DAYS – Halong Bay
This tour gives you a taste of the stunning Halong Bay, departing from Hanoi. Your experience will start on a traditional wooden junk boat with a sumptuous seafood lunch. We'll cruise to Thien Cung Cave, and explore the cave and limestone islets by kayak.
You'll spend the night on the water in a private air conditioned cabin. The next morning, you can start the day with Tai Chi, before beginning your exploration at Three Peach Island. Farewell lunch will be served on the junk after you've finished paddling, following which we'll return you to Hanoi.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Hanoi–Halong Bay
DAY 2 Halong Bay–Hanoi
KAYAKING APPROX 3 HOURS PER DAY
1 DAY – Mekong Delta
This tour gives you a taste of the unique Mekong area. It includes a day of exploring the canals and islets that make up the Delta from both boat and kayak, as well as a visit to the renowned floating market. Lunch is included, as are return transfers from Ho Chi Minh City.
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