Hanoi To Saigon Cycling Tour

   I. Overview
Cycle across beautiful scenery, simple village life, and white sandy beaches on our Hanoi – Saigon Bike Ride tour. After your stay in Hanoi, work your way south with stops to the former imperial capital of Hue, the old trading town of Hoi An, and then to Danang. Jet off to the beaches of Nha Trang before pedalling to Dalat and Ho Chi Minh City.


II.  Intinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi(-/-/D)
Meet our guide up on arrival in Noi Bai international airport. Pick up then transfer to hotel for check in. This afternoon, get fitted to your bike and you may have time for a short test-ride through Hanoi. Before dinner there will be a full trip briefing.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (B/L/D)
For early risers, head to Hoan Kiem Lake to see the local Vietnamese practice their morning Tai Chi and then enjoy a local breakfast of Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) in the town. Or, return to the hotel for a continental breakfast. The morning ride features a cycle through the outskirts of Hanoi. Running alongside the Red River, you pedal on a dike path, a fascinating introduction into life outside the big capital. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at your leisure. After an early dinner, transfer to the train station for the overnight ride to Hue.
Overnight on board the train.
(Cycling Distance: 35 km) 
Day 3: Hue (B/L/-)
Early this morning, arrive in Hue, Vietnam's cultural capital. Today’s cycling journey takes you into town and across the Perfume River to Hue's Imperial Citadel, where you can explore this sprawling complex, rich with history, on foot. Cycle out to the countryside along dirt tracks to the Mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Ride past relics and ruins until you reach the end of your journey at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda situated on the banks of the Perfume River.
Overnight in Hue.
(Cycling Distance: 45 km)
Day 4: Hue - Hoi An (B/L/-)
Today isa classic day of cycling. Starting just outside of Hue you will begin riding along a picturesque, very narrow peninsular road from Thuan An beach to Vinh Loc. You will then hop on a local ferry to cross the Perfume River estuary before joining the legendary Highway 1 at the base of today's 3 climbs! Reward your hard work with a swim at Lang Co Beach and re-fuel with lunch as there is one more hill of the day - Hai Van Pass. Challenging, yet manageable, this ride is full of breathtaking views. After the climbs well earned decents, relax as you transfer by van the rest of the way to Hoi An, a delightful old trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unwind over dinner and drinks or perhaps a traditional massage for sore muscles!
Overnight in Hoi An.
(Cycling Distance: 100 km)
Day 5: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B/L/-)
Set out for a challenging ride from the outskirts of Hoi An on a quiet back road to the famous Cham Towers of My Son. My Son was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries, and more than 70 towers and temples remain rising majestically from the rice paddies. The ride is through a remote area where very few tourists venture, and surrounded by stunning views. You will arrive tired but triumphant at these most wonderful towers and enjoy a picnic lunch before transferring back to Hoi An for dinner.
Overnight in Hoi An.
(Cycling Distance: 60 km)
Day 6: Hoi An - Danang - Nha Trang (B/L/-)
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Nha Trang where 10km of white sandy beach awaits! Cycle around Nha Trang before having time for a sunset stroll along the beach or a massage in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
(Cycling Distance: 30 km)
Day 7: Nha Trang - Dalat (B/L/D)
This morning, transfer past the busy traffic of Highway 1 to the Po Klong Garai Cham towers. Start riding from here along 40 kms of flat road, after which it is up, up, up, all the way! The road is quiet and shady for the most part as you pedal steadily upwards, past the roar of crickets and fluttering butterflies. The ascent exceeds 1000 meters, but it is possible to conquer all the climbs with a steady pace, determination and good use of gears! As you near Dalat, the journey is rewarded by cooler and lush green fields and hills fill your vision.
Overnight in Dalat.
(Cycling Distance: 100 km)
Day 8: Dalat- Phan Thiet (B/L/-)
Ride along stunning mountain road back down to the coast. It’s a fast ride in parts with plenty of downhill, though there are some challenging short climbs as this is rolling terrain with lots of small hills!   Time permitting, cycle all the way or transfer the last leg along a flat plain to Phan Thiet town.
Overnight in one of the best resorts along the beach front in Mui Ne.
(Cycling Distance: 90 km)
Day 9: Phan Thiet – Ho Chi Minh City (B/L/D)
Depart after breakfast straight from the hotel. Ride a pleasant coastal road to Khe Ga lighthouse then load up for the 3 hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Today’s ride is in stark contrast to previous cycling, with sand dunes and deserts cape, the distinguishing feature of this day.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
(Cycling Distance: 50 km)
Day 10:  Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B/-/-)
At leisure until transfer to the airport for onward international flights.

 III. Included and Exculuded 
Note:The price applied for Season : January 01, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges and compulsory meals.

Tour price includes: Accommodation(first class option) in a shared twin or shared double room, Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner),English or French speaking biking guide (for other languages and a national guide supplements apply), Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees for mentioned visits, Drinking water for riding day from day 2 to day 10 for cycling days, Snack, soft drinks, local fruits and fresh tissues for riding day from day 3 to 10 for cycling days, Soft sleeper train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai on day 1 (4 sleeper air-conditioned compartment), 01 Silk sleeping sheet per person

Tour price excludes:International and domestic Flights  & departures taxes, Beverage, Travel insurance, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities, Local bike hire including transport of bikes, and spares(Trek 4500 Front suspension mountain bikes): 15USD/bike/day X 10 Days=150USD, Vietnam visa stamp fee, Other services not mentioned above.
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