DMZ Cycling Vietnam Tour: Take a bike ride through one of Vietnam’s most infamous areas: the Demilitarized Zone. Visit Khe Sanh, Vinh Moc, and the ‘Rockpile’ to learn about the country’s military history. Ride the Ho Chi Minh Trail and be inspired by stories of the Vietnamese people’s fortitude.
Highlights of The DMZ Cycling Vietnam Tour
- Learn about the Ho Chi Minh Trail by pedaling down it and hearing accounts about how it was used to supply supplies to Viet Cong soldiers.
- Visit well-known military sites: See the Vinh Moc tunnels, Khe Sanh’s former fighting base, and the ‘Rockpile’ vantage point as memories of the Vietnam-American conflict.
- See the natural splendor of Central Vietnam: The four-day journey traverses through lagoons, beaches, rice paddies, towns, and mountains, demonstrating the richness of Central Vietnam’s sceneries.
Itinerary of The DMZ Cycling Vietnam Tour
DAY 1 – Hue – Dong Ha
Transfer from hotel to out of town: 30 mins Cycling distance up to: 70km Difficulty: Medium
Begin the tour by meeting the guide (at the hotel), then take a short transport out of town. The cycling path begins along the peninsula between the lagoon of Pha Tam Giang and the shore. The trip is breathtaking, with views of sand dunes, colorful cemeteries, rice fields, temples, and farmers caring to their water buffalo. The path is largely level and pleasant; expect friendly welcomes and hellos around every bend!
DAY 2 – Dong Ha – Khe Sanh
Cycling distance up to: 60km Difficulty: Medium
Return to the beach and along the coast toward Vinh Moc, stopping in the towns of Cua Tung and Cua Viet along the way. The community of Vinh Moc was sadly located in one of Vietnam’s most extensively hit locations. To avoid the bombardment, the villagers dug around 2.8 kilometers of subterranean tunnels, which they utilized as a haven from the airstrikes. From 1966 to 1971, 300 individuals resided in the tunnels on an irregular basis.
Continue southwest to begin ascending up to the village of Khe Sanh, site of one of the most critical battles of the Vietnam War; the former base now has bunkers, helicopters, and a museum. Pass past ‘Rockpile,’ a steep, isolated peak used by the Americans as a vantage point, and Dakrong Bridge, where access points originally flowed into the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Overnight in Khe Sanh.
DAY 3 – Khe Sanh – A Luoi
Cycling distance up to: 60-90km Difficulty: Medium
Begin the morning with a tour to the Khe Sanh fighting base, which has war relics and an airfield. Then, from the Laos border to the Dakrong River, ride through stunning terrain, mostly downhill. Cross the river by bridge and ride down the waterway to the Ho Chi Minh Trail’s southern terminus. Today’s ride is a fantastic combination of undulating terrain and wild beauty.
Overnight in A Luoi.
DMZ Cycling Vietnam Tour
DAY 4 – A Luoi – Hue
Distance and journey time: Cycling distance up to: 70km Difficulty: Medium
Due to terrible roads immediately south of A Luoi, we will deviate from the Ho Chi Minh Trail today and go across the nation to Hue. The 60-kilometer journey into the heart of Vietnam is on rural roads before reaching Highway 1 a few kilometers south of Hue. At this point, you have the choice of switching by road or continue by bike to the heart of Hue.
Once in Hue, the tour and driver will drop you off at your selected accommodation.
Inclusion of The DMZ Cycling Vietnam Tour
- Luggage transfer
- Vehicles: (varies based on local conditions and vehicle sizes available).
- Private A/C vehicle for transfer and back up as mentioned in the program.
- Bike, helmet in all sizes
- 1 biking water bottle per person
- Unlimited water provided throughout the day of cycling
- Snacks and fresh tropical fruits
- 1 Adventure Certified English Speaking Guide
- 1 assistant guide for group of 11-15 cyclist, 2 assistant guides for group of 16+ cyclists
- 1 first aid kit per guide
- Main support vehicle will have spare parts
- Each guide will have a full set of travel bike tools
- Meals as mentioned in the tour program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Sightseeing tickets and admission fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodation as listed in the program.
- Flight reconfirmation
Exclusion of The DMZ Cycling Vietnam Tour
- Vietnam visa arrangement
- International and domestic flights (from and to pick up and drop off city)
- Meals (breakfast, dinner, lunch) other than mentioned above
- Soft drinks, or beverages beyond water
- Beverage and alcoholic drinks at mealtimes and on the way
- Gratuties/tips
- Energy drinks or powders, or performance gels (Gatorade, Powerbars, Gu, Isostar, etc), performance bars
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal costs (laundry, telephone)
- Any services not mentioned in the itinerary and in the inclusive portion.
- Other language speaking tour guides (please request)
