Halong Bay CYCle SAigon to HAnoi
On this adventurous tour we bike along the rural backroads and into the highlands of Vietnam. Along the way we discover the cultural highlights of Saigon, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi. There is also time to explore the Mekong Delta, the tropical beaches and islands of Nha Trang and the majestic beauty of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Explore downtown old Saigon. Day 3 Cu Chi Tunnels Cycle to the underground Viet Cong labyrinth. Day 4 Mekong Delta We bike past verdant gardens and orchards, visit local cottage industries and discover life on the Mekong. After a typical Vietnamese lunch we visit a floating market. Days 5/6 Dalat Highlands Combining bike and bus we travel up to the historic hill station. After a night in Dalat we cycle the Hon Giao Pass before an exciting descent to the coast. Day 7 Nha Trang beach A boat trip to tropical islands and chance to relax. Day 8 Quy Nhon Cycle along the most scenic sections of the coast including a ride up to Ca pass. Days 9/10 Hoi An With a visit to the site of the My Lai massacre en route we bike up the coast to Hoi An. Visit this charming ancient sea port on a guided walk and in your freetime. Days 11/12 Hue Start our cycle from Hai Van Pass to the old cultural capital. Explore the ancient Imperial citadel, tombs and pagodas by bike before catching the reunification express overnight train to Hanoi. Day 13 Halong Bay Cruise Leaving the bike behind we cruise and have the chance to kayak among myriad jungle-top islands on an overnight boat trip. Day 14 Hanoi Discover the charm and character of the Old Quarter on a late afternoon walking tour. Days 15/16 Overnight flight to the UK.
Cycle Saigon to Hanoi Ref CVIE VIETNAM HANOI
clear waters, caves & limestone cliffs & kayaking
Gulf o f To n k i n
Perfume River Royal tombs
HUE
Cycle the citadel + Tu Duc Mausoleum
Hai Van Pass HOI AN
SOUTH CHIN A SEA
Quy Nhon CAMBODI A
Dac Lac Plateau
Hill station Khanh Vinh
Colonial DALAT Tunnels
Mekong Delta CAI BE
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HO CHI MINH CITY Old Saigon
Cu Chi
NHA TRANG
Offshore islands day trip
TOUR DATES
The Cycle Saigon to Hanoi tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £995
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HA LONG BAY Cruise through
DAILY DISTANCES Day 3
Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
50km 60km 70km 80km
75km 62km
70km 50km
A moderate grade cycle holiday that explores the
inclusive from
£1753 16 DAYS
scenic beauty and cultural highlights of Vietnam
Cycle grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 12 nights hotels, 1 night sleeper train. 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner are included.
Included Bike: We provide 18 gear Merida hybrid bikes with front suspension – see trip notes for details.
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 517 km over eight days (an average of 65 km per day). We mostly follow provincial roads with less car traffic (90% tarmac roads, 10% earth/gravel roads). The terrain is generally flat except for the sections around Dalat which are in the hills. A support vehicle will accompany the rides throughout the tour with the exception of part of the Mekong Delta route. We have graded the route as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. flight DETAILS Ref: CVIE
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