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Code: |
BKT05 |
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Routes: |
Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Cuc
Phuong - Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh - -
Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Nha Trang - Da
Lat - Ho Chi Minh City |
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Duration: |
05 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Arrival - Ha Noi
Day 2: Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Van Village
Day 3: Van Village - Xo village - Proom Coc
Village
Day 4: Proom Coc Village - Cuc Phuong
Day 5: Cuc Phuong - Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh
Day 6: Ninh Binh – Hai Phong - Cat Ba
Day 7: Cat Ba - Ha Long – Ha Noi
Day 8: Ha Noi - Hue
Day 9: Hue - Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An
Day 11: Hoi An - Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang - Da Lat
Day 13: Da Lat
Day 14: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Ha Noi
Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to hotel. After
bike fitting, take to a 3-wheel cyclo for an
orientation tour of the Old Quarter. Visit the
Temple of Literature , Hoan Kiem Lake , Fine
Arts Museum and other interesting spots. In the
evening dine at one of Ha Noi's top restaurants.
Overnight at hotel .
Day 2:
Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Van Village
Early morning transfer to Mai Chau – a
beautiful valley surrounded by spectacular karst
rock formations and picturesque rice paddies.
After a local lunch take to the bikes and ride
along a mix of dirt tracks and tarmac trails
through Tai village and across rice paddies to
Van village. The biking follows a river
gradually upstream, though the ride appears
flat! Overnight at homestay.
Day 3:
Van Village - Xo village - Proom Coc Village
A more challenging ride today. Pedal from
Van village to Xo for lunch. Bike up into the
mountain and follow the contours of the
mountainside before dropping down into the Mai
Chau Valley and Proom Coc village. Overnight at
homestay.
Day 4:
Proom Coc Village - Cuc Phuong
Early morning transfer with some biking to
Cuc Phuong National Park on country lanes and
backroads. The scenery is timeless, and photo
opportunities bountiful as you pedal through a
working landscape of people and crops. Cuc
Phuong is one of Vietnam 's most important
nature reserves and contains the country's
largest area of primary forest. Visit the
Primate Rescue Centre and learn about the plight
of endangered species such as the Cat Ba Langur.
Overnight guest house.
Day 5:
Cuc Phuong - Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh
After listening to the dawn chorus of Gibbon
song, spend part of the morning exploring the
flora and fauna of this unique national park.
Leaving Cuc Phuong ride downhill to Hoa Lu, the
ancient capital of Vietnam . Set amidst stunning
scenery this area is known as the ‘Ha Long Bay
of Rice Paddies'. Transfer the last few km on
Highway 1 to the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 6:
Ninh Binh – Hai Phong - Cat Ba
An early morning transfer to Hai Phong to
board a private boat and cruise to Fu Long.
After a seafood lunch on board spend the
afternoon cycling across this beautiful, fragile
island. In the evening take a local fishing boat
to explore the floating homes in the bay.
Overnight at hotel
Day 7:
Cat Ba - Ha Long – Ha Noi
A relaxing day off the bikes. Board our
private boat for a cruise through Ha Long Bay.
There will be lunch on board and plenty of
swimming opportunities. In the afternoon arrive
in Ha Long City and transfer directly to Ha Noi
by road. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8:
Ha Noi - Hue
The morning is at leisure in Ha Noi before
transferring to the Airport for the mid
afternoon flight to Hue , once the capital of
the Nguyen Dynasty of Emperors from 1802-1945.
After checking in to the hotel, explore the
Imperial Citadel and the mausoleum of former
emperor Khai Dinh by bike on part dirt tracks,
part country lanes. In the evening enjoy unique
Hue cuisine at a local Hue restaurant. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 9:
Hue - Hoi An
A classic day's cycling. Ride 40km along a
picturesque, narrow peninsular road from Thuan
An beach to Vinh Loc. Hop on a local ferry to
cross the estuary of the Perfume River before
joining Highway 1 at the base of today's 3 hill
climbs! Stop at Lang Co Beach for a rest/ swim
and lunch before tackling the final hill of the
day – the Hai Van or Pass of Ocean Clouds . Time
permitting, ride to Da Nang along a new coastal
road. Transfer the rest of the way to Hoi An, a
delightful old trading town and UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Hoi An
Free day to rest and relax, shop and swim or
take to the bikes and explore at your own
leisure. An optional visit to My Son Cham Towers
is possible. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Hoi An - Nha Trang
After a leisurely morning transfer to Da
Nang for the mid morning train to Nha Trang. The
railway follows the coast and meanders
unexpectedly inland from time to time. It is a
fascinating journey that is best experienced by
train, as the road south on the main highway. is
too busy for enjoyable biking. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 12:
Nha Trang - Da Lat
Another fabulous ride to Da Lat. The road is
quiet and shady for the most part as you pedal
steadily upwards, past the roar of crickets and
fluttering butterflies. Feel the air temperature
get cooler! The climb rises to over 1000m, but
is possible to conquer with a steady pace and
plenty of gears! Overnight at hotel.
Day 13:
Da Lat
Three options – ride an off road loop
through pine forests and local vegetable farms
on exciting hard pack clay tracks or ride
on-road in the shadow of Langbian Mountain,
stopping en route to visit flower and organic
farms. Alternatively spend the day relaxing in
the colonial surrounds of the Palace Hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14:
Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh City
Ride part way or transfer the whole way to
Ho Chi Minh City . A fast ride – downhill all
the way, but with a little more traffic than
usual. Time permitting arrive Ho Chi Minh City
early afternoon and visit the War Museum and
explore the vibrant street life. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 15:
Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat
Airport for the flight.
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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