NORTH TO SOUTH VIETNAM
NOBLE CYCLE CHALLENGE
17 – 27 october 2025
LIVE THE LEGEND
Join CNCF’s 2025 Vietnam Noble Challenge for an exhilarating eleven-day cycle adventure! This unforgettable journey will have you cycling over 450 kilometres on provided bikes while exploring Vietnam’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures. Begin in the bustling city of Hanoi, then ride through the enchanting scenery of Tam Coc and the historic beauty of Hue. Experience the coastal charm of Hoi An, glide through the lush countryside to Quang Ngai, and soak in the tropical splendour of Quy Nhon and Nha Trang. Conclude your adventure in Ho Chi Minh City with a heartfelt visit to the CNCF children your efforts are supporting at CNCF’s Tay Ninh Centre for Visually Impaired Children.
Run in partnership with the leading travel and adventure company, Bike Asia, this challenge not only promises an incredible experience but also offers you the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children…
THE CHALLENGE
Please be aware that this is a physical challenge requiring challengers to cycle at a speed of 20 to 25 kilometres per hour. Everyone must be able to achieve this fitness level to successfully complete the challenge.
DAY 1
FRIDAY 17TH
HANOI ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at at Noi Bai airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Old Quarter. We will visit Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in the afternoon. In the evening we’ll have a bike fitting and group meeting before enjoying our welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: D. Stay: Hanoi Tirant Hotel
DAY 2
SATURDAY 18TH
HANOI TO TAM COC – OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO HUE – CYCLE 40+ KM
In the morning, we’ll leave the capital city (2-hour drive) to Ninh Binh through the beautiful landscape of the Red River Delta. We begin cycling on countryside roads onto Hoa Lu to visit the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of the Le and The Dinh Dynasties. Picturesque quiet roads passing through villages, rice paddies, rivers and rocky outcrops bring us to Tam Coc for lunch. We’ll continue our warm up ride to visit Thai Vy temple and Bich Dong pagoda, finishing in Thung Nang with a sampan trip. In the evening we’ll board an overnight train to Hue. Meals: B, L, D. Stay: Overnight train – Shared 4 berth cabin
DAY 3
SUNDAY 19TH
HUE IMPERIAL CITY – CYCLE 30 KM
After arriving in Hue in the morning, we’ll ride through town, crossing the Perfume River to Hue’s Imperial Citadel. We’ll explore this sprawling complex, rich with history, on foot before continuing the ride out to the countryside along dirt tracks to the Mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. We’ll cycle past relics and ruins until we reach the end of our days ride at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight in Hue. Meals: B, L, D. Stay: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel
DAY 4
MONDAY 20TH
HUE TO HOI AN – CYCLE 90+ KM
Today we transfer 18km out of Hue to the coast for an off-the-beaten-track ride over 40km along a picturesque, narrow peninsular road from Thuan An Beach to Vinh Loc. We’ll cross the estuary of the Perfume River by local ferry before joining Highway 1. We have two moderate climbs to negotiate, of 2-3km each, before we cruise down to the balmy Lang Co Beach for a rest, swim and lunch. Our final climb of the day is the iconic Hai Van Pass, or ‘Pass of Ocean Clouds’. A new tunnel through the mountain diverts highway traffic so the 11km of this leg will be quiet and stunning. The gradient is moderately challenging and the views breathtaking! Transfer the rest of the way to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meals, B, L, D. Stay: Lasenta Boutique Hotel
DAY 5
TUESDAY 21ST
HOI AN – TAM KY – CYCLE 60 KM
After breakfast we take an hour transfer out of the busy city for a ride through classic rural central Vietnam countryside. We’ll cycle through rice paddy fields, fruit tree gardens, Casuarina and pine forests which will provide shade for much of our ride today. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch along the way. In the afternoon we’ll continue to Tam Ky where we lodge for the evening. We’ll head out for a local dinner in the evening. Meals: B, L, D. Stay: Le Dung Hotel
DAY 6
WEDNESDAY 22ND
TAM KY – QUANG NGAI – CYCLE 80 KM
Our ride today takes us first along the coast road past a network of lush rice fields and before heading along narrow interior rural backroads. We’ll pass by the remains of a US Marine Corps base at Chu Lai before stopping for a sobering visit to the My Lai Massacre Memorial. During the Vietnam War, a company of American soldiers brutally killed the majority of the population of My Lai. Back on the bikes we continue our rural ride before transferring to bypass traffic into Quang Ngai. We transfer from here and end at Quang Nga and a swim in the hotel pool. Meals, B, L, D. Stay: New CC Hotel
DAY 7
THURSDAY 23RD
QUANG NGAI – QUY NHON – CYCLE 80 KM
A tropical countryside ride past tree-canopied rice farms and lush green mountains is our journey today. The ride is largely flat with mountains looming in the backdrop throughout. We’ll stop by a Cham tower – built by the Champa civilisation who ruled the southern Vietnamese area for over a millennium up until the early 1800s. We finish with a short transfer to Qui Nhon. Meals: B, L, D. Stay: L’amour Boutique Hotel
DAY 8
FRIDAY 24TH
QUY NHON – NHA TRANG – CYCLE 70 KM
Today’s ride is along on a unique little road that follows the Reunification Express Railway. Again, we transfer out of town to avoid the main highway before we start riding along a remote but well-maintained road running alongside the tracks. The terrain is gently rolling with beautiful views of the highland foothills – superb rural Vietnamese scenery. We’ll pass by a mix of tribal and Vietnamese villages as potbellied pigs and barefoot children dash across your trail. At the end of the ride, settle in for a drive to the beach city of Nha Trang. En route we’ll stop at Dai Lanh Beach for refreshments and a dip in the sea before continuing to the hotel and a celebration of the end of our ride! Meals, B, L, D. Stay: TTC Hotel Michelia
DAY 9
SATURDAY 25TH
NHA TRANG – HO CHI MINH CITY
Transfer (6 hours) to Ho Chi Minh city. Free evening.
Meals, B, L. Stay: The Odys Boutique Hotel
DAY 10
SUNDAY 26TH
CNCF VISIT
Today promises to be a memorable occasion, dedicated to visiting some of the CNCF children for whom your fundraising efforts have made a difference. You will be picked up and taken to CNCF’s Tay Ninh Centre for Visually Impaired Children in Tay Ninh Province, around 3 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City. On return to Ho Chi Minh City, in the evening, we’ll come together for our farewell dinner. Meals, B, D. Stay: The Odys Boutique Hotel
DAY 11
MONDAY 27TH
HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE
After breakfast at the hotel, you are free until your departure transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Meals, B.
Or email CNCF Vietnam Challenge Coordinator Jane at jane.barrell@cncf.org
CHALLENGE COST
AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE – $200 USD
- 1ST APRIL 2025 – $600 USD
- 1ST JUNE 2025 – $600 USD
- 1ST AUGUST 2025 – $600 USD
$2,000 USD
Take advantage of our Early Bird offer before 31st December 2024: just $1,900 USD!
This cost covers your participation in the challenge, from the day you arrive in Vietnam to the day you depart. It includes in-country travel, accommodation, bikes, guides, medical support, and meals as detailed. Please note that your flights to and from Vietnam, as well as travel insurance, are not included. Comprehensive information will be provided upon sign-up or request.
$3,000 USD
Additionally, each challenger is required to fundraise $3,000 USD for CNCF to support our life-changing programmes for some of Vietnam’s most vulnerable children. You will witness firsthand the profound and lasting impact your efforts will have, as well as where this funding goes in supporting these exceptional young individuals. Our wonderful and experienced challenge coordinator, Jane, will assist you in setting up your fundraising page and guide you on how to easily reach this fundraising goal before the challenge!
THE 2025 VIETNAM NOBLE CHALLENGE IS RUN
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING ADVENTURE
TRAVEL COMPANY BIKE ASIA
