Thirteen days is enough to see Vietnam change on you completely. We leave Saigon loud and chaotic, climb into the cool quiet of the Central Highlands, drop to the coast at Nha Trang, ride north through shrimp farms and fishing harbors, stop at the sobering grounds of My Lai, get lost in Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets, and climb Hai Van Pass into the old imperial city of Hue. E-bikes, a support van, a mechanic, 4-star hotels, most meals, and a cold beer every evening. Come ride Vietnam the way it deserves.
This 13-day e-bike cycling journey traces Vietnam's central spine from Saigon to Hue, covering around 605 km (376 mi) of highland climbs, coastal roads, and everything in between. We start in the Central Highlands with tea and coffee plantations as the backdrop, descend to the beach at Nha Trang, then push north through fishing villages and rice paddies before a rest day in Hoi An. The hardest ride comes last: the climb over Hai Van Pass and into the former imperial capital of Hue. Four-star hotels, an e-bike, a support van, a mechanic, and most meals are all included.
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To join this Vietnam cycling holiday, good fitness is required. Expect daily cycling of 30–100 km (18–62 mi), with up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) of elevation gain on the harder highland days, spread across 9 cycling days total.
E-bikes are provided throughout, which significantly reduces the effort on climbs. The hardest day is Day 11: 100 km (62 mi) over Hai Van Pass.
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Most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. The simplest option is the Vietnam e-visa, applied for online before travel and typically processed within 3 business days. Check current requirements for your nationality at the official Vietnam Immigration Department website.
We ride the Giant E+ Fathom, a reliable electric mountain bike built for exactly this kind of trip. The electric assist is smooth and unobtrusive, taking the edge off long climbs and extended distances without turning the riding into a passive experience.
The geometry is well-balanced for long days in the saddle, and the handling is stable across the mixed terrain this route throws at you, from gravel tracks and rural roads to coastal tarmac. It’s a bike designed to keep you moving comfortably all day, not to do the riding for you.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather. Layers are particularly useful in the highlands early in the morning, where temperatures can be noticeably cooler than on the coast.
Your main luggage travels in the support van, so you only need to carry a small day bag while riding. The welcome kit includes a cycling jersey, T-shirt, water bottle, and backpack. Bike, helmet, tool kit, and water cage are all provided.
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Group sizes and pricing
A Vietnam cycling holiday can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Vietnam cycling holiday is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a room with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost (subject to availability), or guarantee a private room by paying a single occupancy fee.
The starting point of your Vietnam cycling holiday is Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). To get there, most people fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
You will meet your guide on Day 1 for the bike fitting at 4 pm.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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We have now twice done a cycling tour with this company. We had a guide Ahn with us and the tours were tailored to our liking. The bikes are of very high quality. The guide showed us places we would never see as ordinary tourists. He introduced us to beautiful Vietnam food and wonderfully kind people. The Accomodation was lovely