Cycle Indochina

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The road may be long, with many a winding turn - but the spectacular scenery and local hospitality make every pedal one to remember! There's simply no better way to discover Indochina than from the back of a bicycle because away from the main highways, there are many more opportunities to meet friendly locals and to experience the ancient rural traditions of Indochina which have changed very little over the centuries. And in between pedalling, forays into cities and coastal resorts give you a chance to take a break and indulge in some retail therapy, dine on delicious local cuisine or kick back and relax.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the birthplace of Vietnamese independence, Meet endangered primates at Cuc Phuong National Park, Cycle country lanes in Hue, Embark on a shopping spree in Hoi An, Ride into the remote Central Highlands, Relax on a beach in Nha Trang, Put your feet up on a cyclo ride in Ho Chi Minh City, Chill-out in seaside Sihanoukville, Discover the temples of Angkor
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Duration: 23 days
Tour Code: vxc
Physical Rating: 4
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (20 nts), overnight train (1 nt), basic stilt house (1 nt)
Transportation: Plane, overnight train, bus, support vehicle, boat, bicycle
Trip Style: Intrepid Active
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $340 for meals not included.

Days 1-2 Hanoi

Warm up with a visit to Ba Dinh Square, site of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.

Days 3-4 Ninh Binh

Get your first taste of beautiful karst scenery from handlebar height and meet the langurs, lorises and gibbons of the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre.

Day 5 Hue

Cycle tree-lined lanes to royal tombs, temples and pagodas in this former imperial capital.

Days 6-7 Hoi An

Conquer the spectacular Hai Van Pass en route to Hoi An, a charming port town packed with ancient architecture.

Day 8 Kon Tum

Ride into the remote Central Highlands, home to various fascinating hilltribes.

Day 9 Buon Ma Thuot

Savour a local brew in Vietnam's coffee capital.

Days 10-11 Nha Trang

Freewheel to the coastal town of Nha Trang for fresh seafood, sun, sand and sea.

Days 12-13 Dalat

Climb Ngoan Muc Pass to tranquil Dalat, once a French hill station.

Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City

Take a cyclo tour of Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 15 Phnom Penh

Stroll along Sisowath Quay or admire the shimmering splendour of the Silver Pagoda.

Day 16 Takeo

Ride rural roads, stopping at the sobering Memorial Stupa, which marks the site of the Killing Fields.

Day 17 Kampot

Pass emerald rice paddies on the way to peaceful Kampot.

Days 18-19 Sihanoukville

Tackle the challenging Elephant Mountains today, before settling down on a beautiful beach.

Days 20-23 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat

Explore the amazing temples of Angkor on bikes - there's plenty of time to take in the beauty of these age-old structures.

Tour dates and availability

START DATE	END DATE	AVAILABILITY	CAD	USD
2008-08-09	2008-08-31	4	2010	2010
2008-09-20	2008-10-12	1	2010	2010
2008-10-04	2008-10-26	6	2010	2010
2008-10-18	2008-11-09	6	2010	2010
2008-11-01	2008-11-23	7	2010	2010
2008-11-15	2008-12-07	7+	2010	2010
2008-11-29	2008-12-21	4	2010	2010
2008-12-13	2009-01-04	7+	2010	2010