North Cycling Vietnam: Hanoi - Ha Long - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Hue - Hoi An - Da Nang 12days

6:30: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise

7:00 – 7:30: Light breakfast is served in the restaurant.

7:30 – 8:30: Exploring the beauty of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking, discovering the unique limestone islands exclusive to Lan Ha Bay.

9:30: Head back to the cruise and complete the check-out process.

9:30 – 9:45: Have brunch and cover for any onboard services that you may require during the stay.

10:45: We move to the tender boat and return to the port.

11:30: You will disembark, arriving at Lot 36B Tuần Châu Marina.

11:40 - 12:00: We will provide transportation to get back to Hanoi on the Aspira bus.

15:00 - 16:00: Conclude the trip by returning to Hanoi. Overnight at a 5 star hotel in Hanoi.

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable transfer by Aspira Cruise Crew with guide, breakfast, brunch, entrance fee, 2 bottles of mineral water, 5 star cruise of Aspira (transport), 4 star hotel (May De Ville hotel or similar standard). 

Depart Hanoi early for Mai Chau arriving at Poom Coong village around lunch time. Take a warm up ride around villages and enjoy home cooked lunch at a local home. After lunch cycle to the Thai village of Cun Pheo on a mix of good single track paths and undulating rough jeep trails. The views are stunning as the ride passes through many villages and across rice paddies. Pass hot springs, cycle across suspension bridges and follow the contours round beautiful terraced rice fields.

On arriving in Cun Pheo village the rest of the afternoon is at leisure to wander by foot or explore the village trails further by bike. Dinner and overnight at Mai Chau ecolodge (The Mai Chau Ecolodge is typically fully booked during the high season from November to March. However, we can offer an alternative option at the Mai Chau Lodge or an almost similar standard for your group).

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable support vehicle, cycling guide, Mt.bike with helmet (Surcharge for ebike option), breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fee, entrance fee, snack, fruit, drinking water, Mai Chau Ecolodge (or similar standard)

In the morning, you'll fit your new bicycle and get ready to explore the top highlights of Hoi An. Take a leisurely walk through the historic heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the famous Japanese Bridge and its museum, before wandering among the traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples. After that, you'll cycle through the ancient town to the vegetable farmlands of Tra Que for a short cooking course, where you'll participate in farming activities and enjoy a taste of the flavors you create for lunch.

In the afternoon, you'll continue cycling past expansive rice paddies until you reach the pier, where you can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful sunset on a clear day. The boat trip will conclude at the resort, and you'll have the late afternoon free to relax. In the evening, feel free to venture into the many alleys of Hoi An, exploring the local handicraft and handmade product villages.

✅ Inclusion: Cycling guide, Mt.bike with helmet (Surcharge for e-bike option), breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, snack, fruit, drinking water, Vinh Hung Riverside resort (or similar standard)