BT05: Cycling Vietnam - 18 days from Hanoi |
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Hanoi – Tam Coc – Halong – Hue – Hoi An – Quang Ngai – Kon Tum – Buon Me Thuot – Da Lat – Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong
No doubt that Vietnam Tour By Bike is one of the finest ways to discover Vietnam where hospitality comes as second nature. Our Vietnam Bicycle tour includes comfortable geared cycles, a support crew and backup vehicle, and nights spent in simply appointed hotels where the local cuisine will be sure to delight. Pedaling at a steady pace we explore an ever-changing landscape of tranquil highlands, palm fringed beaches and country roads that lead through mango and coconut groves. Stopping at wayside tea stalls the villagers' curiosity often translates into invitations to visit their homes.
ITINERARY Note: The cycling can be flexible, it is from 15 km - 70 km per day.
Day 1: Meals: None +Guide Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. After briefing with your guide about the tour, traffic rules in
Day 2: Hanoi – Kenh Ga – Tam Coc Meals: B +Guide
Day 3: Meals: B, L, D + Guide Morning drive by private car to Overnight on board. Day 4: Ha Long Cruise – Meals: B + Guide Get up early to catch the sunrise on the bay and relax with a cup of hot coffee or tea. We depart for a visit to the splendid Sung Sot grotto and a quick glimpse of a nearby fishing village. Enjoy nice brunch while cruising back through Halong bay to the pier. Transfer to
Day 5: Meals: B + Guide Forbidden Overnight in
Day 6: Meals: B + Guide
Day 7: Hoi An Meals: B + Guide is available at your request Hoi An Ancient Town - highlight of any tour to Vietnam- is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Day free to cycle through rice paddies in the countryside of Hoi An ancient town, shop for souvenirs among the antique shops and art galleries, or just sit at sidewalk cafes and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town. Or relax on the white sandy beach of the famous China Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hoi An – Quang Ngai Meals: B
Day 9: Quang Ngai – Kon Tum Meals: B + Guide Today is a more challenging day as we leave Highway 1 and head inland towards Quang
Day 10: Kon Tum – Buon Me Thuot Meals: B + Guide Today’s cycling avoids highway 14 which recently has become quite busy. The cycle passes scenery included rubber and tea plantations, as well as passing through several ethnic minority villages. The route today is on paved undulating roads on our way to the largest town in the Western Highlands, and the capital of
Day 11: Buon Me Thuot – Dalat Meals: B + Guide
Day 12: Cycle around Dalat Meals: B + Guide Today we explore the fresh central highlands of Dalat by bike and enjoy its strong French feel. A visit inland to this lovely hill side town will be much appreciated for the cool climates that provide a welcome break from the usual humidity of
Day 13: Da Lat – Nha Trang Meals: B + Guide Today’s part-cycle covers 170kms on Highway 27B and whilst undulating is mostly downhill towards the coast and Nha Trang. We may see wild elephants as we pass through more minority hamlets on our way to the kilometres of untouched beaches, great climate and islands to explore which have made Nha Trang a popular Vietnamese resort. The accommodation for the next 2 nights is ideally situated right near the main beach in the centre of town. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 14: Nha Trang Meals: B + Guide
Day 15: Nha Trang – Meals: B +Guide After breakfast we will transfer to the airport for our flight to
Day 16: Cu Chi Tunnels Meals: B + Guide Morning pick up from the hotel for Cu Chi tour (private car), en route to visit the bustling market at Thu Dao Mot. Upon arrival in Cu Chi, we visit the incredible underground tunnel network of approximately 200 kilometres hand-constructed by Vietnamese guerillas and was the military base of the North Vietnamese Army during the US-Vietnam war. Afternoon leave Cu Chi to Ho Chi Minh.
Day 17: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ho Chi Minh Meals: B, D + Guide
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 18: Ho Chi Minh Departure Meals: B + Guide Free at leisure until we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
END OF UNFORGETTABLE VIETNAM BIKING TOUR
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8h00 pick up at your hotel, we first take the car to Kenh Ga for taking the boat trip to visit the floating village and local life before riding through villages to Tam Coc where can cycle to visit the so called “ Halong Bay on Land’” including Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda or doing another boat trip at Tam Coc. Overnight in Tam Coc.
We will set out early from our hotel on the bikes and ride for approx 30kms. We ride on smaller paved roads away from the main traffic on flat terrain. Passing through rice fields, local markets, a famous covered bridge and seeing various other traditional crafts, makes this is a great introduction to cycling in 
Leaving Hoi An mid morning we take the bus to Chau O about 1.5 hrs from Hoi An. It is here we have a picnic lunch. From Chau O, the cycling is a mixture of dirt and paved roads through spectacular countryside and passing by villages where the people who love to say hello and wave at you. We continue to the better known hamlet of 
Today we have another excellent cycling day. We enjoy the first 50kms riding along the valley floors before taking in the undulating roads of Highway 27. The scenery along the way is just simply breathtaking. We will arrive into Dalat in late afternoon. Overnight in Da Lat.
Today is a cycle-free day to enjoy the clear blue waters and relaxed ambiance of Nha Trang. We make an excursion by local boat on the harbour exploring nearby islands for a beach sojourn in the shade of coconut palms or snorkelling from the boat. You can also enjoy a relaxing massage, a cooling swim in the pristine waters, a pedicure or cool beer by the sea. A fresh seafood lunch is also available on the boat if you wish. On our return to Nha Trang we can plan to visit a local fishing village. Nha Trang also offers a number of sights of historical or spiritual significance, which can be explored at your leisure in the afternoon after our return. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Morning pick up from your hotel for a journey by private car to Mekong Delta. Upon arrival we take a boat trip visiting the fish whalf, the 4 islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Vietnam Tour Information
1, Traveling to Vietnam with friends or family. The more people travel the better price that you can get.
2, Traveling to Vietnam in low seasons (May - September) . You might save upto 15% for accommodation, complimentary night, dinner, drink...especially early bird in some hotels & resorts.
3, Book your Indochina holiday in advance. You will be able to get promotional price from airlines (In or out Indochina and also domestic or regional flights within Indochina)
4, Book second trip with us or if you are recommended by friends, family.. you will also get discount from us.
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