Asia and the Pacific - Vietnam
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DURATION D14 AYS
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Tour code: CVN Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Easy
Cycle Vietnam
£1185 £1998
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
D14 D16
AYS AYS
Hanoi to Saigon on two wheels
On this tour we cycle along the rural back roads of Vietnam, where the local people share our love of travelling by bicycle. Along the way we explore the charming cities of Hanoi, Hué, Old Saigon and Hoi An and visit the beautiful Ha Long 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 back-roads 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 Hué. Days 6/7 Hué 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
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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Tour essentials Red river delta cycle VIETNAM
Cycle around Westlake Old Quarter
HANOI CHINA
HA LONG BAY
Cruise, caves & limestone cliffs
NINH BINH
Rice Paddies cycle
GULF OF TONKIN
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
Accommodation: 12 nights standard hotels, 1 night basic sleeper train. Meals: 13 breakfasts and 3 lunches are included. Tour Staff: Local Explore Tour Leader, driver and local guides. Included Bike: Mountain bike with rear pannier and water-bottle holders. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle approximately 208 km in nine days (average 23 km per day) with further optional rides available. The route follows mainly level terrain on quiet back-roads. We have graded this trip as easy. Further optional cycle rides are available on this trip. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
Planned tour dates VIETNAM CAMBODIA NHA TRANG
Cu Chi Tunnels Cycle ride
0 km 150 km Cycle Vietnam CVN 25km
Offshore islands boat trip
HO CHI MINH CITY Old Saigon
CHINA SEA SOUTH
2013 Tour only dates 12 Jan - 25 Jan 09 Feb - 22 Feb 09 Mar - 22 Mar 23 Mar - 05 Apr 12 Oct - 25 Oct 26 Oct - 08 Nov 21 Dec - 03 Jan
2014 Tour only dates 11 Jan - 24 Jan 08 Feb - 21 Feb 08 Mar - 21 Mar 22 Mar - 04 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
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