RetreatCultural immersionCycling
Vietnam Cycling Journey: Local Life, Landscapes & Connection
Upcoming dates
- 28 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
- 27 Jan - 2 Feb 2027
- 14 Mar - 20 Mar 2027
Highlights
Discover Vietnam by bike in a small group, with experienced guides and full support. Ride quiet roads, connect with local life and enjoy a journey where the experience matters more than the pace.
We believe the best way to discover a country is to ride through it — feeling its rhythms, meeting its people and taking time to enjoy the places in between.
This small-group cycling journey invites you to experience Vietnam beyond the usual tourist stops. We seek out quieter roads and make space for everyday encounters, shared meals and spontaneous moments along the way.
Activities
What's included
- 7 nights in shared twin/double accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 guided stages and GPX files
- Planned transfers and luggage transport
- Support vehicles for riders and equipment
- Water during the stages
- Boat trip on Ba Bể, subject to conditions
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Personal travel and cycling insurance
- Bike hire arranged with the supplier
- Meals, extra drinks and personal expenses
- Single-room supplement, if requested
- Personal equipment, spare parts and repairs
- Optional visits and additional transfers
Who this retreat is for
For curious, active travellers who enjoy cycling and want to experience Vietnam in a small, welcoming group. Solo travellers, couples and friends are welcome. You should be comfortable riding on consecutive days and willing to prepare for the trip. You don’t need to be a competitive cyclist — curiosity, a sense of adventure and enjoyment of shared experiences matter most.
Pricing & rooms
- Twin Room — Shared OccupancyPrice per person for the full trip, sharing a twin room with another traveller. Accommodation changes along the cycling route.≈ $2,277
- Private roomPrivate room throughout the trip. Price per person for the full journey, including the €300 single-room supplement.≈ $2,603
Prices are per person and vary by date.
Food & drink
Included: Breakfast
A day in the retreat
- Stage 1First ride in Cao Bằng
Vehicle transfer from Hanoi to Nà Luông, followed by an opening ride through villages and valleys (40 km, +550 m elevation).
- Stage 2Cao Bằng to Bản Giốc
Linking climbs, farmland, and a detour toward God's Eye Mountain before reaching the Quây Sơn waterfalls (≈100 km, +1,600 m elevation).
- Stage 3Bản Giốc to Pác Bó
Short transfer followed by riding through riverside villages, passing Trùng Khánh and visiting Lenin Stream and Hồ Chí Minh's historic site (95 km, +1,500 m elevation).
- Stage 4Pác Bó to Cao Bằng
A climb with valley views followed by provincial roads and karst mountain scenery heading back to the city (70 km, +1,200 m elevation).
- Stage 5Cao Bằng to Ba Bể
Transfer to the pass followed by a long mountain climb and descent toward Ba Bể, with a possible afternoon boat tour on the lake (≈90 km, +1,500 m elevation).
- Stage 6Ba Bể to To Phai & Return to Hanoi
A relaxed final stage among rice fields and karst hills to To Phai (40 km, +500 m elevation) before transferring back to Hanoi by vehicle.
Getting there
- Closest airport: Hanoi – Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Around the area
- Bản Giốc Waterfalls
- Ba Bể Lake
- Lenin Stream & Pác Bó
- God's Eye Mountain
- Quây Sơn River
- Cao Bằng
Balance & cancellation
The balance is paid directly to the host, who arranges payment with you.
- Cancellation policy
- Strict
- Full refund if you cancel 90+ days before start50% refund if you cancel 60+ days before start
- See the full policy details.
- Balance due
- 90 days before start date
- Payment option
- Bank transfer
- Paid directly to the host
Hosted by
We’re Christian and Paloma, co-founders of Cycling Nature Experience. We create small-group cycling journeys that bring people closer to the places they visit. Christian designs the routes and rides alongside the group. Paloma takes care of accommodation, luggage transfers and logistics, helping each day run smoothly.