15 DAYS CYCLING ALONG VIETNAM

Cycling Along Vietnam

Tour duration: 15 days 14 nights 
Departure:  From Hanoi 
End : in Saigon
Tour grade: Adventurous Suitable for travelers with a good level of fitness, full and independent mobility.
Group site:Private tour - starting from 1 person and above
Tour highlights:  Hanoi – Halong bay – Hue – Hoian – Quang Ngai – Kum Tom – Buon Me Thuat - DaLat - Nha Trang - Saigon - the tunnel of Cu Chi

Please note: This is keen sense of adventure is essential. Includes a lot of cycling, basic accommodation in remote areas and occasional days of intensive traveling. Cycling components are leisurely two to four hour rides and our support vehicle is always on hand when you’d like to sit out.

Itinerary In Brief
Day 1: Arrival day
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong (overnight on junk)
Day 3: Halong bay – Hanoi (overnight train)
Day 4: Enjoy cycle around Hue
Day 5: Hue – Hoian
Day 6: Enjoy Hoian
Day 7: Hoi an – Quang Ngai
Day 8: Quang Ngai – Kum Tom
Day 9: Kum Tom – Buon Me Thuat
Day 10: Buon Me Thuat – Da Lat
Day 11: Da Lat – Nha Trang
Day 12: Enjoy Nha Trang
Day 13: Nha Trang – Saigon
Day 14: half day tour to the tunnel of Cu Chi
Day 15: Departure day

Tour price: Please enquire for availabilities & the most up date price

Tour Price Included:
English Speaking tour leader and group medical kit (other languages upon requests)
Accommodations based on double/twin bedrooms with daily breakfast
(hotel can be upgrade or down grade upon request)
Meals mention on the itinerary ( B = break fast; L = lunch; D = dinner)
(14breakfast, 11 Lunch, 2 Dinner)
A/C transportation and truck escort
Mountain bicycle with mechanic (Trek bike)
Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
Spare bike
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water during the bike ride
Seasonal fruits.
Snacks

Tour Price Excluded:
International airfares
Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
Items of a personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
Visa fees
Departure taxes

Itinerary In Detail
Day 1: Arrive in Ha Noi
Arrive into Hanoi and transfer to the hotel. Group meeting in the evening then have first welcome dinner (D)

Day 2: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
After breakfast we head for a 3 hour drive to Halong Bay. This two-day cruise gives us the chance to enjoy the bay from the luxury of our private junk. We board at noon and enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, we explore some of the limestone caves. Then our captain will find a secluded spot for swimming and sun bathing before dinner. For the night owls, there is an option of night fishing (B,L,D)

Day 3: Ha Noi/Overnight Train To Hue
Rising in the morning, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to cruise around the bay to find more secluded areas to either swim or kayak in. At midday we will return to the main harbor to transfer back to Hanoi. We have a couple of day rooms at the hotel to freshen up dinner. Tonight we head southwards to Hue by train. (B, L)

Day 4: Arrive In Hue
Upon arrival in Hue, Buffalo Tours crew will be waiting to introduce traveler to our bicycles. This afternoon, we will warm up our leg muscles to visit Imperial citadel and ride along Perfume River to visit the famed Thien Mu Pagoda. Approx. cycling distance: 30 km (B, L)

Day 5: Hue - Hoi An
After breakfast we enjoy a ride to one of the Royal tombs. It is excellent cycling down narrow paths and through small villages. We return to Hue for lunch. Then we take our bus to DaNang before cycling on to the World heritage town of Hoi An. Approx. distance cycled: 50 km (B, L)

Day.6: Enjoy Hoi An
Hoi An, probably the most delightful town in Vietnam, was a major sea port in the Middle Ages. Untouched in any of the wars. We spend the morning walking the narrow streets and admiring the architecture and history. During a morning tour. Free afternoon (B, L)

Day 7: Hoi An - Quang Ngai
We leave Hoi An early to start our day of cycling. The route will take us at times along the coastline and through rural areas, passing rice paddies, ancient Cham ruins dating back to the 7th century. We cycle the back roads to the village of My Lai. Approx. distance cycled: 110 km (B, L)

Day 8: Quang Ngai - Kon Tum
Today is a more challenging day as we head to uphill road into the Highlands. This cycling takes us up hill and. down dale with stunning photo opportunities. We will ride past many remote villages, tropical forest, over bridges and along quiet, scenic roads. Ovemight in Kon Tum. Approx. distance cycled: 85 km (B, L)

Day 9: Kon Tum - Buon Me Thuot
We leave Kon Tum by bus to get out into the country side and start another spectacular day of cycling. Today we have gentle rolling hills all day making the cycling easy. Approx. distance cycled: 110 km (B, L)

Day 10: Buon Me Thuat - Da Lat
After a short drive we start the day's cycling at the edge of a coffee plantation. It's a bit of workout as we slowly climb up to Dalat, a mountain-top town, long favored as a destination of travelers. We leave the warmer temperature behind as we pedal into the cooler climates of Dalat. Approx. distance cycled: 100 km (B, L)

Day 11: Dat Lat - Nha Trang
This morning we'll visit King Bao Dai's summer and a most unusual guesthouse (the Crazy House needs to be seen to be believed!). We will visit some of the scenic vantage points and places around Dalat's hilly countryside. After lunch we take our bus for a drive to Xong Pha pass. From here we set off our bikes for 36 km winding descent through the forest. Approx. distance cycled: 70 km (B, L)

Day 12: Enjoy Nha Trang
Nha Trang is Vietnam's premier beach town. Tocay, we have a cycle-free day to enjoy the clear blue waters and relaxed ambiance of Nha Trang. (B)

Day 13: Nha Trang - Saigon
This morning we transfer to Cam Ranh airport to take the morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, we have a half day city tour (B, L)

Day 14: Saigon - tunnel of Cu Chi
This morning, we travel to the remarkable Cu Chi tunnels, home to 5,000 VC troops during the Vietnam/U.S. War. We then return to Ho Chi Minh City after lunch and spend the remainder of the day free at leisure. Tonight we join our Vietnamese tour leader for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B)

Day 15: Depart Saigon
Our trip concludes with a transfer to the airport for onward flight. (B)