Detail
Itinerary:
Day1: Arrive Ha Noi (D)
Arrive in Hanoi. At leisure to discover the Old
quarter. Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day2: Hanoi city tour
(B,L,D)
City tour of Hanoi with visits to the Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum, his stilt house and One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature.
Afternoon exploring of Hanoi's silk, Ngoc Son temple at the heart of Hoan Kiem
lake.
In the evening, we enjoy the water puppet show.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day3: Ha Noi - Hue (B,L)
Leisure time until check out, flight to Hue.
Arrival in the ancient Imperial Capital of Vietnam.
We will fit our bikes cycling along the tranquil
Perfume River to the Citadel and onto the peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight in
Hue.
Day4: Hue city (40km
cycling) (B,L)
Cycling through Hue's scenic countryside to the
majestic Khai Dinh and Tu Duc Royal Tombs. Afternoon explore Dong Ba market and
other attractions or rest up for the next day's journey.
Diversion can also be a countryside loop 25km
with a photo stop at Thanh Toan covered bridge. Overnight in Hue.
Day5: Hue - Hoi An
(100km cycling) (B,L)
A day ride on along the coast, lunch break at
picturesque Lang Co beach. An ascent of the Hai Van Pass with stunning views of
the coast and a thrilling 7-mile descent from the top to the green rice fields
around Da Nang, which we will skirt by on our way to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi
An.
Day6: Hoi An tour (B,L)
City tour of Hoi An: Japanese covered bridge,
Old Japanese-Chines houses, Elegant Chinese temple, riverfront marketplace.
Afternoon cycling around countryside and to Cua
Dai Beach for swimming. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day7: Hoi An - Quang
Ngai (60km cycling) (B,L)
Depart early along the coast and past scenic
rice villages. We pass Chu Lai, a former American military base. Late afternoon
visit a historical site: MyLai (massacre). Overnight in Quang Ngai.
Day8: Quang Ngai - Qui
Nhon (50km cycling) (B,L)
Early coastal riding followed by lunch at the
golden sands of Sa Huynh beach - which is also a nice place for a dip in the
cooling South China Sea. Afternoon cycling past rural rice villages canopied by
swaying coconut palms.
We visit a Cham tower before taking our bus to the
hotel. Overnight in Qui Nhon.
Day9: Qui Nhon - Nha
Trang (100km cycling) (B,L)
Vietnam is most scenic coastline, featuring
deserted blue lagoons and stone promontories overlooking the waters below.
Fishing villages, colored boats, mountain pass
above the sea etc. Lunch and swim at scenic Dai Lanh beach. Overnight in Nha
Trang.
Day10: Nha Trang boat
trip (B,L)
Soft cycling in the morning to Ponagar Cham
towers and Long Son pagoda. Or option to boat trip.
Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon free for relaxing.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day11: Nha Trang - Dalat (100km cycling) (B,L)
Morning transfer out of city to Dien Khanh old
citadel. Ready to climb up hills into the beautiful pine forests, lunch break
on the way.
We keep on up and down hill through vegetables,
tea and coffee plantation to Dalat. Overnight in Dalat.-
Day12: Dalat city (B,L)
Dalat is a beautiful colonial hill-station with
cooler weather and some very interesting and sites: Hang Nga crazy house, Vien
Thuc Pagoda, Dalat railway station, Truc Lam pagoda and Tuyen Lam reservoir.
Overnight in Dalat.
Day13: Dalat to Bao Loc
- Saigon (90km cycling) (B,L)
Twisting six-mile descent from Dalat through
pine forests to the rolling and gradually falling road to Saigon.
We'll pass by numerous coffee, tea, banana and
rubber plantations planted in the rich, red earth that marks the Central
Highlands as the place where Vietnam's finest tea and coffee. Overnight in Ho
Chi Minh city.
Day14: Saigon tour (Ho
Chi Minh City) (B,D)
City tour of the vibrant, chaos China town -
Binh Tay market, War museum. Afternoon visit French style Post office and Notre
Dame Cathedral. Bicycle packing or last shopping. Farewell dinner.
Day15: Ho Chi Minh city
departure (B)
Free at leisure until transfer out to the Tan
Son Nhat airport for your onward flight.
Tours Included:
Air conditioned bus/van
Truck to carry bikes
English speaking cum biking tour guide
Entrance fees
Local flight from Ha Noi - Hue
Boat trips
Airport transfer in/out
Pick up & drop off at your hotel
Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D
= Dinner)
Bike/Helmet/Tool kit/First aid
kit/Mechanic/Doctor(10 travelers)
Water, snacks, cold towers, soft drinks and
fresh fruits for cycling day
Accommodation
Tours Excluded:
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Departure dates: Daily
Group size is minimum 2 and maximum 10
travelers.
TOUR PRICE: Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best
possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
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