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Cycling in Vietnam is
one of the prominent adventure activities which
has become increasingly popular over the years.
These treks are designed to take you through the
amazing landscapes which will be quite
enthralling. If you ever get an opportunity to
visit Vietnam you should take a turn at cycling
in Vietnam to explore its diverse landscapes.
There is infact something for everyone. You can
simply take a glance through the various
organized trips and go for various expeditions
which will suit your preferences.
Of all the places
Dalat is one of the most popular tourist
attractions which is situated at an altitude of
2000 meters and is ideal for mountain biking,
canoeing, trekking and rock climbing. There are
quite a number of other adventure trails for the
travelers who want to head further into the
central highlands.
Dalat is known
for its exciting mountain biking venues. It has
hosts some of the most challenging trails
through the scenic landscape. These rides
include single track down hill riding which
covers a total distance of 30 kilometers. The
ride will take you through the pine forested
hills, lakes and various small farms in the
valley. Although this ride is quite strenuous,
you will like to cherish every part of it. You
will be mesmerized by the breathtaking views of
the fields, forests, lakes and mountains as you
go through the tracks. One will have to cover
miles of single track and awesome down hill
descents.
These cycling
tours will take you to the top of Pinhatt
Mountain which includes various off road rides
through the pine forests. One can bike from
Dalat to Tuyen Lake before hiking up the
mountain. The hills in Dalat offer spectacular
view of terrain landscapes and breathtaking
sceneries which will make your tour quite
engrossing.
One can also wind
through the vast stretches of forests to reach
Mui Ne. This ride will take you through the
small villages and forested valleys to the
picturesque beaches. Besides, you can also spot
the coffee plantations as you pass through the
valleys.
If you want to
take a ride to Nha Trang you will have to cover
a distance of 33 kilometers through the new west
national park. This place offers excellent
cycling in the highlands. The ride will take you
through the hills with beautiful views of the
farms and the countryside. Besides, one can also
ride down to the coast.
Cycling in
Vietnam will
take you to the uninterrupted natural beauty and
picturesque landscapes. Your Vietnam tours will
be quite engrossing which you will cherish
forever.
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PLEASE NOTE: Conditions for a
particular tour may vary from one month to the next. The main benefit of grading
is to provide an overall indicator to compare one trip against another.
Biking Grade Guide
Easy
Suitable for anyone who can ride a bike and can manage a bit of exercise. No
routes are 100% flat, so there might be the odd climbs and descent, but on the
whole - easy.
Moderate
Suitable for reasonably fit people who are confident riding long distances.
Fitness is more important than technical ability for trips of this level, and
some specific training or preparation is recommended, e.g. running, cycling,
swimming or aerobics once or twice a week (preferably cycling!).
Active
Longer cycling days mainly on tarmac, broken tarmac but no real off road. There
may be some hills and descents but not too many. 100% vehicle support and you
should have some fitness and be prepared for the bike trip.
Challenging
Long cycling days and tougher terrain (for both on- and off-road trips)
requiring specific experience of more demanding and technical cycling. Vehicle
support may sometimes be more limited; the routes can contain rough tracks, so
some off-road riding skills are an advantage. You should be confident of your
physical condition and bike handling skills.
Extreme
Cycling for up to 7-8 hours a day over mountain
passes requires you to be in
great physical shape. Roads/tracks are well
defined but some off-road riding
skills will help. You will be spending time
at altitudes above 1500 meters
and could go as high as 2000 meters at
certain times in the tour. Riders
should be happy to undertake a long tough rides up and down steep mountains or
following very technical trails in testing conditions. A high level of fitness
required, as well as proven mountain biking skills. |
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