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Code: |
VNBKTD15 |
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Routes: |
Saigon-Dalat Hill Station-Yokdon
National Park-Whale Island-Nha Trang
Beach |
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Duration: |
09 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1:Saigon -Da lat hill station
Day 2:Dalat city and outskirts
Day 3:Dalat-Jun village
Day 4:Jun village-Yok don national park
Day 5:Yok don-whale island
Day 6:Whale island
Day 7:Whale island-nha trang
Day 8:Nha Trang-Ho Chi Minh city
Day 9:Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1:Saigon -Da lat hill station
Pick you up at Hotel and transfer to Tansonnhat
airport for your flight to Dalat mountain ,on
arrival ,you will be met our
guide and learn some cycling techniques and
safety procedures,next will be fitting
bikes and recuperating from the flight. A
welcome dinner in the restaurant at downtown for
tonight.overnight in Da lat
Day 2:Dalat city and outskirts
There are plenty of back roads to explore by
bike. Ride alongside the Xuan Huong Lake before
turning off to pedal in the shadow of Langbian
Mountain. The ride takes you past flower farms
and vegetable gardens, through smaller villages
and past picturesque churches and ornate
cemeteries, up cobbled streets and past old
colonial buildings. The terrain is undulating.
stop to visit a flower farm en route and have
the chance to examine coffee plantations. The
trail can lead out to the area where the founder
of Dalat Alexander Yersin first wanted to build
Dalat, overlooking a magnificent lake surrounded
by pine forests. Stay one more night in dalat.(35km cycling)
Day 3:Dalat-Jun village
Transfer the first 70km from Dalat. Start riding
at the top of a mountain. The road is extremely
quiet and begins to wind down through jungle
with superb views of Langbian into the distance.
Overnight in a long house in the middle of a
lakeside village. There are many longhouses set
next to the lakes all with their respective
puppy dogs and collection of baby pot bellied
pigs trotting around.. The longhouse is very
comfortable. There are blankets and mattress and
mosquito netting. There are outdoor western
toilets and cold showers available. Homestay for
tonight,dinner at the same house.
(80km cycling)
Day 4:Jun village-Yok don national park
Heading for Buon me thuot this morning and will
be reached the city at lunch time.after lunch
,continue our riding to Yok don national park
.the route is mainly downhill. Yok Don is a
58,000ha wildlife reserve and is thought to be
the home of several rare white elephants. Ride
to Ban Don Village a harmonious multiracial
village home to the Ede, Mnong, Lao, Thai and
Khmer ethnic minorities. The village has a long
tradition of taming the forest's elephants. One
more night of homestay in a village
family.(60km cycling)
Day 5:Yok don-whale island
After breakfast,we take an elephant ride
through the Park, then back up to Buon Ma Thuot
and onwards to the coast, start riding when the
roads are traffic free and the hills loom
closer. From Krong Pac ride down to the coast,
The most fascinating section of the ride is
experiencing the contrast between the jungle
forests of the past days compared with the
deforested mountains' a direct effect of the
American war with Vietnam. There is a classic
10km downhill with views stretching across the
plains the to the sea. At the main road,
transfer a few km to Whale Island a 7km long
beautiful eco friendly island resort surrounded
by crystal clear seas and colourful sea life.
Overnight Whale Island.
(70km cycling)
Day 6:Whale island
after breakfast. today is free on your own to
join activities of relaxing , snorkel swimming
,go windsurfing or stroll along the nature trail
circumnavigating the island.the Second night on
whale island for tonight.
Day 7:Whale island-nha trang
This
morning ,we check out the hotel and will take a
local boat for transferring back to the mainland
,from here to cycle for 15 km along a beautiful
peninsular road to the main highway. Cycle 60km
to Nha Trang from Dai Lanh Beach. The route is
picturesque as it winds along the coast for much
of the way, but can be busy in parts. At very
late afternoon will arrive nha trang city.check
in hotel for a well earned rest and
recuperation! In the evening explore Nha Trang
and dine at a local restaurant.(80km
cycling)
Day 8:Nha Trang-Ho Chi Minh city
Transfer to the airport for the morning flight
to Saigon. Check into hotel and freshen up
before a city tour to visit the American War
museum, the Presidential Palace and Notre Dame
Cathedral. In the evening enjoy a farewell
dinner at one of Saigon's top restaurants.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 9:Departure
Transfer to tan son nhat international airport
for onward flight.end of services.
Included
*
English Speaking tour leader (other languages
upon requests)
* All accommodations base on twin-share
at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.etc…
* Meals detailed in the itinerary (B =
Breakfast , L = Lunches ,D = Dinners)
* A/C transfers and transportation.
* Boat trip mention in itinerary
* Mountain bicycle 24 or 27Speed (LA bike
or Trek bike. etc…)
* Sightseeing excursions as outlined in
itinerary
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike
* Cold water box, small fresh towel.
* Mineral water drinking.
* Seasonal fruits.
* Snacks
Excluded:
* International airfares
* Travel insurance and bike helmet
(compulsory)
* Items of a personal nature
* Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
* Mineral water beyond that supplied
* Optional excursions
* Additional transport required due to
any emergency situation
* Personal expenses such as telephone and
laundry bills
* Visa fees
* Departure taxes
* Tipping for guiding
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