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TRANS VIETNAM BIKING TOUR
(15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS)
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Arrival - Ha Noi
Day 2: Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Van VillageDay 3: Van Village - Xo village - Proom Coc Village
Day 4: Proom Coc Village - Cuc PhuongDay 5: Cuc Phuong - Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh
Day 6: Ninh Binh - Hai Phong - Cat Ba
Day 7: Cat Ba - Ha Long - Ha NoiDay 8: Ha Noi - Hue
Day 9: Hue - Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi AnDay 11: Hoi An - Nha Trang
Day 12: Nha Trang - Da Lat
Day 13: Da LatDay 14: Da Lat - Ho Chi Minh CityDay 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 anorientation 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 themountain 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 lanesand 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
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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 toHoa 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 thehotel. 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, fragileisland. 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 eveningenjoy 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 fromThuan 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 ownleisure. 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.
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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 onexciting 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
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* Departure taxes
* Tipping for guiding
Note
This itinerary allows for 09 field days on the cycling section. You will be able to decide
for yourself at any time during each of these days how far you want to cycle. Averagedaily cycling distances are approximately 60 -100 km. These distances may vary
according to weather, road conditions and group fitness and preferences. This is asightseeing cycle tour, not a marathon or time trial.
What to bring:
1. Bike Helmet
2. Small backpack 3. Shoes and shorts for cycling
4. Sunglasses
5. Gloves
6. Professional Pedal7. Sun block
8. Camera + Film9. Insect repellent
10. Original Passport
11. Wide brim hat12. Bike water bottle (if you don't want to use our bottle)
Additionally, if you want other more services such as car transfers + hotel bookings
& tours. Kindly email us at sales@huongviettravel.com or
Huongviettravel@gmail.com and take a look on our website athttp://www.huongviettravel.com
Contact Information:
Name : Huong Viet Travel
Phone : +84437162149
Email : thinh.huongviettravel@gmail.com
Url : http://www.huongviettravel.com
PO Box : 20 Nguyen Truong To Str, Ba Dinh Dist, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
City/Town : HanoiState/Province : Hanoi
Zip Code : 10000
Country : Viet Nam
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