Asia and the Pacific - Vietnam
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DURATION Tour code: CVN Tour style: Classic
TOUR DAYS 14
Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Easy
L Cycle Vietnam
£1189 £1894
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE Red river delta cycle
Cycle around Westlake Old Quarter
Hanoi to Saigon on two wheels
On this tour we cycle along the rural backroads of Vietnam, where the local people share our love of travelling by bicycle. Along the way we explore the charming cities of Hanoi, Hue, Old Saigon and Hoi An and visit the beautiful Halong Bay. We also discover the tropical beaches of Nha Trang and the hidden jungle valley of My Son, the ancient capital of the Cham Empire.
14 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Hanoi. Explore the Old Quarter. Day 2 Hanoi Discover the charm of the ancient city on a morning sightseeing tour. Cycle around Westlake. Day 3 Red River Delta Ride on quieter backroads and learn about Vietnamese traditions and culture. Stop at an artisan village and sample delicious local food. Day 4 Ha Long Bay Cruise among a myriad of jungle-topped islets. Drive to Ninh Binh stopping to watch a traditional water puppet show. Day 5 Karst paddies Green rice paddies surrounded by dramatic limestone pinnacles provide the backdrop for the cycle ride. Take the overnight train to Hue. Days 6/7 Hue Explore the ancient Imperial citadel, tombs and pagodas by bike. Days 8/10 Hoi An Enjoy a coastal bike ride with views from Hai Van Pass. Visit the ancient sea port of Hoi An. Visit My Son, an ancient capital of the Cham Empire in a hidden jungle valley. Day 11 Nha Trang beach A boat trip to islands with white sandy beaches. Swim and snorkel.
Day 12 Saigon Explore Ho Chi Minh City and the thriving Old Town. Day 13 Cu Chi Tunnels Cycle to the underground Viet Cong hideout. Day 14 Tour ends Ho Chi Minh City.
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DAILY DISTANCES 0 km
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
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33km 18km 35km 28km 20km 30km
150 km Cycle Vietnam CVN
Cu Chi Tunnels Cycle ride
HANOI CHINA
HALONG BAY
Cruise, caves & limestone cliffs
NINH BINH
Rice Paddies cycle
GULF OF TONKIN
D14 D16
AYS AYS
Tour essentials
Perfume River (optional) Royal tombs
Imperial Citadel cycle
LAOS HUE
(UNESCO site) ancient Cham capital
HOI AN My Son
Danang
Hai Van Pass
Historic port VIETNAM CAMBODIA NHA TRANG
Offshore islands boat trip
HO CHI MINH CITY Old Saigon
CHINA SEA SOUTH
Accommodation: 11 nights standard hotels, 1 night basic hotel and 1 night basic overnight train. Meals: 13 breakfasts and 3 lunches are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader/cycle guide, bike mechanic, driver(s) and local guide(s). Included Bike: We provide different Mountain or Hybrid bikes at each location please refer to tour notes for more details. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 223 km over nine days (an average of 25 km per day). The route follows mainly level terrain on quiet back-roads with about 90% on tarmac and 10% on earth/gravel. A support vehicle accompanies the rides on days 3, 5, 8 and 13. We have graded the route as easy. Transport: Bicycle, bus and train. Group Size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2014 Tour only dates 11 Jan - 24 Jan 08 Feb - 21 Feb 08 Mar - 21 Mar 22 Mar - 04 Apr 11 Oct - 24 Oct 25 Oct - 07 Nov 08 Nov - 21 Nov 20 Dec - 02 Jan
2015 Tour only dates 24 Jan - 06 Feb 07 Feb - 20 Feb 21 Feb - 06 Mar 07 Mar - 20 Mar 28 Mar - 10 Apr
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £210 25km
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