North-South Vietnam Biking Adventure
14 Days 13 Nights
TRIPCODE: TINBC17
 
KEY INTERESTED PLACES:
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Have excursions by boat in Halong, Hue and on Mekong river as well as interesting rides to Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Cycling through the incredible limestone karsts scenery of Hoa Binh and Ha Long bay.
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Spend a night aboard the Reunification Express Train to Hue then passing the Hai Van pass to Hoian Old commercial town from 17century.
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On reaching Hochiminh city, ride to Mekong delta and overnight in Vietnamese homes and try to be the Vietnamese one time.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 01 : Arrival in Hanoi. (D)
Meeting with our representative and transfer to your hotel in city centre.Rest of day is at leisure. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02 : Hanoi city tour 30km ( B,L,D )
AM : breakfast at hotel. Hanoi city tour by bike: the main boulevards of Hanoi, Temple of Literature, DongXuan market, the Old Quarter and HoanKiem Lake. Visit to HoChiMinh Mausoleum and the One pillar pagoda. Continue biking around West lake to the Ethnology museum. Dinnet at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Day 03 : Hanoi & Pagoda a round - KimBoi - HoaBinh 60km ( B,L,D )
Full day visit by bicycle to the ancient Thay and Tay Phuong pagoda (built in 8th century) in the northern countryside. Cycling about 30km of the route. Continue to Xuan Mai town. Biking on Ho Chi Minh road to Kim Boi. Transfer to V Resort in Hoa Binh for relax. V-Resort – Natural Farmland and Hot Spring is located in an unspoiled valley in Kim Boi, Hoa Binh.
Day 04 Kim Boi – Hanoi Capital 40 km (B, L)
Am : Relax at resort. Free time to discover Fruit and Vegetable Farmland spreading over thousands of hectares in the heart of Hoa Binh breathtaking Green Mountains and Hot Spring
Pm : After lunch. Biking down hill to ChiNe town and transfer by bus to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi. Diner is your choice. Overnihght at hotel.
Day 05 : Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi ( B, L, D )
Am : 8.00 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Depart to Halong Bay. 11h30 arrive Halong. Lunch . Boat trip (about 4hours), visit THIEN CUNG & DAU GO caves. Enjoy the extraordinary landscapes of Halong Bay with nearly 3000 small islands and fantastic types of limestone. 15h00 back to Hanoi. 19h30 Arrive Hanoi. Diner at the restaurant and overnight at hotel
Day 06: Hanoi - Hue 30km ( B,L, D ) Night train to Hue
Am : free time to do cycling in the Hanoi city without tour guide. Free time for lunch.
Pm : Transfer you and bikes to Hanoi railway station for departure to Hue. Overnight on train.
Day 07 : Visit Hue by Bike ( B,L,D )
Arrival in Hue in the morning. Meeting and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Bike to Thien Mu Pagoda along the Perfume river. Hue sightseeing by bike includes the Imperial Citadel, Bike ride to visit the Mausoleums of TuDuc and KhaiDinh. (cycling 30km). Free time Dong Ba market and Truong Tien bridge.Overnight in Hue
Day 08: Hue - Hoian ( B,L,D )
Am : breakfast at the hotel. Morning bicycle ride to Hoi An ancient town (130 km) via Hai Van pass( 500m high). This ride has some sharp and short hills. Cycling about 80km of the route on the way to Lang co beach. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 09 : Visit Hoian Town and Beach by bikes 20km ( B,L,D )
Walking tour of the old streets of HoiAn where the mix of Japanese and Chinese architecture reflects its past history as an important trading port. Afternoon cycling to Cua Dai beach (5km). Overnight in HoiAn.
Day 10 : Hoian - Danang -Hochiminh ( B,L,D ) Flight
Breakfast at the hotel.Am : Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city and check-in at hotel. City tour by bus to main boulevards of Old Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the splendid Post Office, the bustling Ben Thanh market, Cho Lon China town and ThienHau pagoda.. Diner on boat cruise. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Hochiminh city - VinhLong 40 km ( B,L,D ) home stay.
Am : Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to VinhLong, Crossing the ferry. Ride from Tra On to An Binh islands along the tree lined roads. Visit fruist garden and old house. Diner with the family. Overnight at home stay in AnBinh island.
Day 12: Vinh Long - Tra Vinh – Hochiminh city 60 km (B,L,D)
Am : After the breakfast. Ride back to Tieu Can to visit old Khmer temple and lotus pond. Then return to Hochiminh city by minibus. Free time to relax in Hochiminh city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Saigon ride to Cuchi (B, L, D)
Breakfast at hotel. 8h00 starting to visit by bike to the famous Cu Chi tunnels about 70km from Saigon. We cycle about 30km of the route. Return to Saigon by minibus. Overnight in HoChiMinh City.
Day 14 : Saigon Departure. (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for departure.
** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner
TOUR INFORMATION
Total Distance: 480km
Number of cycling days: Eight full days and two half-day
Road Surface: This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and the option to go off road onto single track
Support: One or two air-conditioned minibuses specially rigged to take bikes and bikers.
Group: Minimum 2 . Maximum 12.
Staff: Cycling leader for group over 6 persons, English speaking Vietnamese cycling guide, driver/mechanic and assistants. For groups of ten or more an extra local bike guide also joins. Food: All meals are included except for the breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 5.
INCLUSION
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Transport and escorted by private minibus
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Sport bikes with 21or 18 speeds for the journey.
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Train ticket : Hanoi -Hue (Soft sleeper -AC cabin of 4 persons)
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Domestic flight with airport tax: Danang - Saigon
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Meals as specified in the tour program (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D =dinner
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Accommodation at double or twin room as request. Breakfast at hotel.
EXCLUSION
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International airport tax in Hanoi at USD 14.00 nett per person
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International airfare to/from Vietnam
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Personal insurance
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Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
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Visa to Vietnam
THINGS TO BRING:
- Personal expenses.
- Camera and films.
- Emergency Evacuation.
- Other services not mentioned above.
Accommodation Information
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Hanoi
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Hue
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Hoian
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VinhLong
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HoaBinh
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Saigon
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