We leave the hotel bright and early at 8am and drive south for about an hour before hopping on our bikes for the first time. Our picturesque ride takes us on back-roads through rice paddies and small villages located amongst many huge limestone formations. After a picnic lunch along the way, we continue to Ninh Binh, a large town located in a beautiful area. We’ll stay here for the next 2 nights.

This morning it’s a one hour drive to CucPhuong, the oldest National Park in Vietnam. Firstly we’ll visit the renowned ‘Endangered Primate Rescue Centre’ to see some of the rarest apes and monkeys in the world and learn about the conservation efforts to save them. After lunch we’ll cycle through subtropical forest, rich in flora and fauna including thousand-year-old trees draped in vines. Then we’ll transfer back to NinhBinh, where the rest of the day is free for you to relax in Tam Coc

We have an action-packed travelling day ahead, with plenty of changes of scenery. After breakfast, we’ll cycling to Vinh Bao in Hai Phong and drive 1 hours to Hai Phong City, Vietnam’s 3rd largest, through the Red River Delta for an early afternoon ferry to Cai Vieng. From there, cycle past karst formations until Hien Hao village. We’ll make a stop there and chat with local people about their daily life. After lunch, hop on your bike and head to Tran Chau fishing village, with its blend of coastal and jungle scenery. You’ll stay overnight in the Cat Ba Hotel.Explore dinner by your own .

Early morning we’ll cycle to Gia Luan where your small transfer boat is waiting to take you for a cruise into mythical HaLong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you’ll board a stylish ‘Treasure Junk’ equipped with 15 ensuite cabins plus comfortable and modern amenities. During lunch, including fresh seafood we’ll cruise to more remote parts of the Bay, passing majestic limestone rock formations on the way. This afternoon there will be the opportunity to kayak or swim before a relaxing dinner on board.

Have an early morning swim, or relax on the upper deck with a cup of tea or coffee, fresh fruit and cake. Soak up the beautiful Ha Long Bay views of rocky islands rising from crystal-clear waters. At 8 am there’s a brief paddling and safety introduction by our guide. Then, explore the bay by kayak at your own pace in peace and serenity, and head towards some hidden lagoons if tidal conditions permit. After lunch, we’ll kayak to a lively village with floating houses, fish farms, and a primary school. We’ll have dinner and stay another night on our beautiful boat.

In the morning, have a light breakfast then visit one of the nicest caves in HaLong bay. There’ll be more time for swimming. Enjoy lunch before cruising back to the harbour. A transfer takes us to the airport for our flight to Hué late this evening. Hué, a city of nearly a million people, is known for its monuments and architecture.

After breakfast we’ll cycle to the former royal palace of Hué (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). There’s time for a thorough visit of the extensive complex and outlying citadel. Our route will lead us to the famous royal mausoleums of Ming Mang. The unique fusion of the majestic architecture and gentle landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. After lunch, a comfortable tour bus will bring us to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass, also known as the ‘Cloud Pass’. We’ll stay overnight at a comfortable hotel in HoiAn, a city of about 130,000 people. Tomorrow we’ll explore its fascinating Old Town.

In the morning we’ll ride into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An’s Old Town, an ancient trading centre and former seaport on the banks of the Thu Bon River. The local architecture reflects the influence of trade with the Portuguese, French, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese as far back as the 16th Century. After a tour around, our path leads through unspoiled nature to a fishing village where time seems to have stopped 100 years ago. A small boat will bring us along the Thu Bon to a traditional ceramics studio.

This morning, we’ll take a local ferry to the Duy Hai fishing hub. It’s the most isolated and colourful fishing village in HoiAn, and is filled with boats and sampans. You’ll ride a narrow dirt road, chatting with locals off to school or the raucous Noi Rang market. After a restaurant lunch, enjoy 2 hours cycling through rice fields to Kim Bong craft village. We’ll visit families producing sleeping mats and bowl-shaped coracle boats, and visit a ship-building yard. Next, a boat back to Hoi An. It’s a photogenic view, with old houses, busy local docks and street-life along the river bank.