Cycle Escape: HCM- Dalat- Lak Lake- Nha Trang

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off by jeep along the Dong Nai River, heading to the trailhead for a scenic jungle trek to Crocodile Lake. This peaceful wetland, nestled deep within the lush rainforest, is home to a thriving population of crocodiles and an impressive diversity of flora. Take time to soak in the tranquil surroundings, pause for a short rest, and capture memorable photos before making your way back to the hotel.

Check out and continue our cycling adventure. From the park, we ride along dirt tracks into the sub–Nam Cat Tien forest via Dak Lua, passing through a rich ecosystem of semi-evergreen forest and seasonally flooded wetlands. There will be plenty of stops to admire towering trees, visit local farms, and learn more about the region’s diverse wildlife.

Our journey continues to the Cat Tien Archaeological Site, discovered in 1985 within the sub–Cat Tien area. After eight excavation phases, archaeologists uncovered numerous structures influenced by Indian civilization, resembling the Cham towers at My Son Sanctuary. Here, you’ll have the chance to explore and admire remarkable artifacts, including stone Linga–Yoni sculptures and other intricate statues.

After breakfast, we check out and take a 20-minute transfer by support vehicle to a rural district, where we pick up our bikes. We then enjoy a scenic downhill ride through pine forests, tea and coffee plantations, and take in stunning views of forested valleys and greenhouse villages. Along the way, we visit a weasel coffee farm, a cricket farm, and a silkworm farm before stopping at Elephant Waterfalls.

We continue cycling over rolling hills to Da Don village, where we savor a late lunch. In the afternoon, we travel by shuttle for approximately 2.5 hours along winding mountain roads to Lak Lake.

Early morning is the best time to experience life in the M’Nông ethnic minority village of Jun and observe the local lifestyle. You may see fishermen out on the lake and locals feeding elephants and pigs. Enjoy breakfast and coffee at a lakeside restaurant while taking in the peaceful views, then prepare for your final day’s ride toward Dốc Lết Beach near Nha Trang.

After breakfast, we transfer for about 1.5 hours to Cư Drăm village, where the day’s cycling begins. Ride along quiet back roads and occasionally beside a tranquil river, immersing yourself in authentic tribal life. The morning ride covers approximately 45 km on paved roads, winding through peaceful mountains, small villages, coffee plantations on the hillsides, rice paddies, and scenic river valleys. Along the way, pass through the hamlets of M’trông and Cư Sang, where you may see buffaloes, cows, and goats grazing nearby.

The route includes gentle rolling hills as you cycle through tropical forests toward the summit of Phuong Hoang Pass.

Lunch is served en route. Afterward, enjoy a rewarding downhill ride along the Phuong Hoang mountain pass to Duc My village, with sweeping views over lush farmland and surrounding mountain ranges. The ride concludes at the historic Duc My Airport, once a U.S. airbase before 1975. From here, transfer to Doc Let Beach, known for its shallow turquoise waters and soft white sand. 

Your cycling journey ends at the beach. Depending on your plans, you may choose to stay in Dốc Lết or continue on to Nha Trang. If heading to Nha Trang, our team will provide a late-afternoon transfer.