Hanoi
- HoaBinh - KimBoi - NinhBinh - Hue - Hoian
- Mekong Delta - Cuchi - Hochiminh city
TOUR
SUMMARY
Along the way we pause to visit the main
sites in Halong Bay , HoaBinh, Hoi An, Hue, and finally Hochiminh
city. What makes this tour special
is our route hardly touches the frenetic
Highway One, as we ride along quiet or
little used roads to discover the real
Vietnam.
Taking time out of the saddle we have
excursions by boat in Halong,
Hue and on Mekong river as well
as interesting rides to Cu Chi Tunnels.
After cycling through the incredible limestone
karst scenery of HoaBinh and Halong
bay. We spend a night aboard the Reunification
Express Train to Hue then passing the
HaiVan pass to Hoian Old commercial town
from 17century. On reaching Hochiminh
city, we have time to ride to Mekong
delta and overnight in Vietnamese homes
and try to be the vietnamese one time.
DETAILED
ITINERARY
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Day
01 : Arrival inHanoi. (
D )
Meeting with our representative and transfer to your
hotel in city centre.
Rest of day is at leisure. Dinnet at the restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02 : Hanoi city tour 30km (
B,L )
AM : breakfast at hotel. Hanoi city tour by bike:
the main boulevards of Hanoi, Temple of Literature,
DongXuan market, the Old Quarter and HoanKiem Lake.
Visit to HoChiMinh Mausoleum and the One pillar pagoda.
Continue biking around West lake to the Ethnology
museum. Dinnet at the restaurant. Overnight
at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 03 : Hanoi & Pagoda a round - KimBoi -
HoaBinh 60km (
B,L )
Full day visit by bicycle to the ancient Thay and
TayPhuong pagoda (built in 8th century) in the northern
countryside. Cycling about 30km of the route. Continue
to XuanMai town. Biking on Hochiminh road to KimBoi.
Transfer to V Resort in HoaBinh for relax. V-Resort
– Natural Farmland and Hot Spring is located in an
unspoiled valley in Kim Boi, Hoa Binh.
Day
04 KimBoi – Hanoi Capial 40 km [B,L]
Am : Relax at resort. Free time to discover Fruit
and Vegetable Farmland spreading over thousands of
hectares in the heart of Hoa Binh breathtaking Green
Mountains and Hot Spring
Pm : After lunch. Biking down hill to ChiNe town and
transfer by bus to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi. Diner is your
choice. Overnihght at hotel.
Day 05 : Hanoi - Halong
( B, L )
Am
: 8.00 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Depart to
Halong Bay. 11h30 arrive Halong. Lunch . Boat trip
(about 4hours), visit THIEN CUNG & DAU GO caves.
Enjoy the extraordinary landscapes of Halong Bay with
nearly 3000 small islands and fantastic types of limestone.
Diner at
the restaurant and overnight at hotel in Halong bay.
Day 06:Halong -Hanoi - Hue 30km (
B,L )
Night train to Hue
Boat trip (about 4hours), visit THIEN CUNG & DAU GO caves. Enjoy the extraordinary landscapes of Halong Bay with nearly 3000 small islands and fantastic types of limestone. Lunch
Pm : Transfer you and bikes to Hanoi
railway station for departure to Hue. Overnight
on train.
Day 07 : Visit Hue by Bike (
B,L)
Arrival in Hue in the morning. Meeting and transfer
to your hotel in city centre. Bike to Thien
Mu Pagoda along the Perfume river. Hue sightseeing
by bike includes the Imperial Citadel, Bike ride to
visit the Mausoleums of TuDuc and KhaiDinh. (cycling
30km). Free time DongBa
market and TruongTien bridge .Overnight in Hue.
Day 08: Hue - Hoian (
B,L )
Am : breakfast at the hotel. Morning bicycle ride
to HoiAn ancient town (130 km) via HaiVan pass( 500m
high). This ride has some sharp and short hills. Cycling
about 80km of the route on the way to Lang co
beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 09 : Visit Hoian Town and
Beach by bikes 20km
( B,L )
Walking tour of the old streets of HoiAn where the
mix of Japanese and Chinese architecture reflects
its past history as an important trading port. Afternoon
cycling to CuaDai beach (5km). Overnight in HoiAn.
Day 10 : Hoian - Danang -Hochiminh (
B,L ) Flight
Breakfast at the hotel.Am : Transfer to airport for
flight to HoChiMinh city. Arrival in HoChiMinh city
and check-in at hotel. City tour by bus to main boulevards
of Old Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the splendid
Post Office, the bustling BenThanh market, ChoLon
China town and ThienHau pagoda.. Diner on boat cruise.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Hochiminh city - VinhLong
40 km ( B,L,D
) home stay.
Am : Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to VinhLong,
Crossing the ferry. Ride from Tra On to An Binh
islands along the tree lined roads. Visit fruist garden
and old house. Diner with the family. Overnight at
home stay in AnBinh island.
Day
12 : VinhLong - Tra Vinh – Hochiminh city 60 km [B,L] Am : After the breakfast. Rideback
to Tieu Can to visit old Khmer temple and lotus pond.
Then return to Hochiminh city by minibus. Free time
to relax in Hochiminh city. Overnight at hotel.
Day
13 :Saigon ride to Cuchi (
B,L )
Breakfast at hotel. 8h00 starting to visit by bike
to the famous CuChi tunnels about 70km from Saigon.
We cycle about 30km of the route. Return to Saigon
by minibus. Overnight in HoChiMinh city.
Day 14 : Saigon Departure. (
B )
Breakfast
at hotel. Free at leasure till transfer to the airport
for departure.
TOUR
INFORMATION
Total Distance
480 km
Number of cycling days
Eight full days and two half-day
Road Surface
This tour follows a mixture
of well-surfaced roads and the option to go off
road onto single track
Support
One or two air-conditioned
minibuses specially rigged to take bikes and bikers.
Group
Minimum 2 . Maximum 12.
Staff
Cycling leader for group over
6 persons, English speaking Vietnamese cycling
guide, driver/mechanic and assistants. For groups
of ten or more an extra local bike guide also
joins.
Food
All meals are included except
for the breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 5.
Rate
in USD per person - Valid until 30 April 2013
- Transfort and escorted by private minibus
- Sport bikes with 21or 18 speeds for the journey.
- Train ticket : Hanoi -Hue ( Soft sleeper -AC cabin of 4 persons )
- Domestic flight with airport taxe : Danang - Saigon
- Full meals as specified in the tour program ( B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D =dinner )
- Accommodation at double or twin room as request.
- Breakfast at hotel.
- English speaking guide specialized in Biking
- Full entrance fees .
Excludes:
International airfare to/from Vietnam
Personal insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
Visa to Vietnam
THINGS TO BRING:
- Personal expenses.
- Camera and films.
- Emergency Evacuation.
- Other services not mentioned above.
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BIKE TOURS_________________________
Day
04 KimBoi – Hanoi Capial 40 km [B,L]
DongBa
market and TruongTien bridge .Overnight in Hue.
