After breakfast we head for a 3 hour drive to Halong Bay. This two-day cruise gives us the chance to enjoy the bay from the luxury of our private junk. We board at noon and enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, we explore some of the limestone

caves. Then our captain will find a secluded spot for swimming and sun bathing before dinner. For the night owls, there is an option of night fishing (L/D)

Rising in the morning, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. At midday we will return to the main harbor to transfer back to Hanoi. We have a couple of day rooms at the hotel to freshen up dinner. Tonight we head southwards to Hue by train. (B, L)

Upon arrival in Hue, Buffalo Tours crew will be waiting to introduce traveler to our bicycles. This afternoon, we will warm up our leg muscles to visit Imperial citadel and ride along Perfume River to visit the famed Thien Mu Pagoda. Approx. cycling distance: 30 km (B, L)

After breakfast we enjoy a ride to one of the Royal tombs. It is excellent cycling down narrow paths and through small villages. We return to Hue for lunch. Then we take our bus to Da Nang before cycling on to the World heritage town of Hoi An. Approx. distance cycled: 50 km (B, L)

Hoi An, probably the most delightful town in Vietnam, was a major sea port in the Middle Ages. Untouched in any of the wars.

We spend the morning walking the narrow streets and admiring the architecture and history during a morning tour. Free afternoon (B, L)

We leave Hoi An early to start our day of cycling. The route will take us at times along the coastline and through rural areas, passing rice paddies, ancient Cham ruins dating back to the 7th century. We cycle the back roads to the village of My Lai. Approx. distance cycled: 110 km (B, L)

Today is a more challenging day as we head to uphill road into the Highlands. This cycling takes us up hill and down dale with stunning photo opportunities. We will ride past many remote villages, tropical forest, over bridges and along quiet, scenic roads. Overnight in Kon Tum. Approx. distance cycled: 85 km (B, L)

We leave Kon Tum by bus to get out into the countryside and start another spectacular day of cycling. Today we have gentle rolling hills all day making the cycling easy. Approx. distance cycled: 110 km (B, L)

After a short drive we start the day’s cycling at the edge of a coffee plantation. It’s a bit of workout as we slowly climb up to Dalat, a mountain-top town, long favored as a destination of travelers. We leave the warmer temperature behind as we pedal into the cooler climates of Dalat. Approx. distance cycled: 100 km (B, L)

This morning we’ll visit King Bao Dai’s Summer and a most unusual guesthouse (the Crazy House needs to be seen to be believed!). We will visit some of the scenic vantage points and places around Dalat’s hilly countryside. After lunch we take our bus for a drive to Xong Pha pass. From here we set off our bikes for 36 km winding descent through the forest. Approx. distance cycled: 70 km (B, L)

Nha Trang is Vietnam’s premier beach town. Today, we have a cycle-free day to enjoy the clear blue waters and relaxed ambiance of Nha Trang. (B)

This morning we transfer to Cam Ranh airport to take the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, we have a half day city tour (B, L)

This morning, we travel to the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels, home to 5,000 VC troops during the Vietnam/U.S. War. We then return to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch and spend the remainder of the day free at leisure. Tonight we join our Vietnamese tour leader for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Our trip concludes with a transfer to the airport for onward flight.