Cycle Vietnam
Thirty million Vietnamese can't be wrong - handle-bar height gives you the best view of Vietnam! Cycling through this beautiful country provides opportunities to meet the local people and experience the local culture in a way that wouldn't be possible otherwise. So come with us and get active as we travel from Hanoi to Saigon, down country lanes and over spectacular mountain passes. And all the exercise gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
See the house where Ho Chi Minh once lived, Meet furry-faced monkeys in the Cuc Phuong National Park, Get off-the-beaten-track cycling in the remote Central Highlands, Mingle with colourful Montagnards, Take a bicycle tour of Hue, Conquer the spectacular Hai Van Pass, Unwind on the shores of the South China Sea, Experience the energy of Ho Chi Minh City- Duration: 15 days
- Tour Code: vxb
- Physical Rating: 4
- Culture Shock Rating: 3
- Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (12 nts), overnight train (1 nt), simple stilt house (1 nt)
- Transportation: Overnight train, boat, support vehicle, 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 $230 for meals not included.
Days 1-2 Hanoi
Warm up with a visit to imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex. There's time afterwards to cycle the 36 streets of the Old Quarter and flex bargaining muscles.
Days 3-4 Ninh Binh
Ride along rural roads to the ancient rainforests of Cuc Phuong National Park. Meet furry-faced monkeys at the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre before falling asleep to the sounds of the jungle.
Day 5 Hue
Hop into the saddle and see the many magnificent tombs, temples, palaces and pagodas this former imperial capital is packed with. This evening, why not indulge in a banquet and a local Huda beer?
Days 6-7 Hoi An
Conquer the 80 km long Hai Van Pass and be rewarded with stunning views of the coast. Continue working those legs, cycling to Cua Dai Beach or take the chance to rest in historic Hoi An.
Day 8 Kon Tum
Mingle with local Montagnards while riding off-the-beaten-track through the cool Central Highlands.
Day 9 Buon Ma Thuot
Knock back a ca phe sua da (iced coffee with milk) in the coffee capital of Vietnam - but be warned, it packs a real punch.
Days 10-11 Nha Trang
It's an easy roll downhill to the coastal resort of Nha Trang. Relax on a boat trip to offshore islands, read a book in the shade or let the hands of a skilled masseur soothe those muscles.
Days 12-13 Dalat
Take on winding mountain roads or take it easy and flag down a bus en route to delightful Dalat, in a region filled with fruits, flowers and coffee beans.
Days 14-15 Ho Chi Minh City
After a final cycling stint, it's on to exciting Ho Chi Minh City for a well-deserved feast.
Tour dates and availability
| START DATE | END DATE | AVAILABILITY | CAD | USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-09 | 2008-08-23 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-09-20 | 2008-10-04 | 1 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-10-04 | 2008-10-18 | 6 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-10-11 | 2008-10-25 | 1 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-10-18 | 2008-11-01 | 6 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-10-25 | 2008-11-08 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-11-01 | 2008-11-15 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-11-08 | 2008-11-22 | 4 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-11-15 | 2008-11-29 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-11-22 | 2008-12-06 | 1 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-11-29 | 2008-12-13 | 4 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-12-06 | 2008-12-20 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-12-13 | 2008-12-27 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2008-12-20 | 2009-01-03 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 | |
| 2008-12-27 | 2009-01-10 | 4 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-01-03 | 2009-01-17 | 7 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-01-17 | 2009-01-31 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-01-31 | 2009-02-14 | 4 | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-02-14 | 2009-02-28 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-02-28 | 2009-03-14 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-03-07 | 2009-03-21 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-03-21 | 2009-04-04 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-04-04 | 2009-04-18 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-05-16 | 2009-05-30 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
| 2009-05-30 | 2009-06-13 | 7+ | 1190.00 | 1190.00 |
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