| TOUR SUMMARY |
| The bicycle is still the most common form of transport in Vietnam,
which makes cycling in Vietnam a wonderful experience. The starting
point is the old capital of the Ngu Yen Dynasty, Hue. From
there we will cycle over the Hai Van pass into the Vietnamese
countryside, passing rural villages on quiet back roads. We visit the
Ho Chi Minh Museaum in Danang, the Marble Mountains
and China Beach on the way to Hoi An and the Cham
temples at My Son. We visit May Lai, scene to one of
the worst massacres of the American Vietnam war. After relaxing at
Whale Island we head to Nha Trang for onward connections. |
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RIDING PROFILE |
| We cycle over 450 kilometers in 7 cycling days. Lots of time on
this tour is spent sight seeing and exploring Vietnam. Participants
can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same
views as the rest of the group. There is one long day with a 10 km
climb at the end, and fit and experienced riders usually find it
sufficiently challenging. Fast cyclists can ride at their own pace, as
we supply detailed route notes. Our route is designed to take us off
the main roads as much as possible, and we explore scenic back roads.
We spend very little time on Highway One, cycling only on the quiet
and particularly scenic sections. An air-conditioned support bus that
travels behind the group supports us all the time. |
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| ITINERARY |
| Day 1 |
Danang - Hue [L,D]
Arrive in Danang and transfer to Hue. Afternoon free for
sightseeing or ride along the Perfume river to the many mausoleums
and Pagoda’s. |
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| Day 2 |
Hue – Danang 110 km [B,L,D]
Follow along coast passing dunes scattered with mini mausoleums,
pagodas and war memorials. Climb up Hai Van pass (10 km climb).
Cycle down pass to Danang |
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| Day 3 |
Danang – Hoi An 35 km [B, L, D]
Short ride to Hoi An taking in the Marble mountains and China
Beach. Continue to cycle to Hoi An on a country road Afternoon
free in Hoi An. |
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| Day 4 |
Hoi An 54 km [B,L]
Avoiding busy H1, ride to My Son along scenic country back roads
past paddy fields and through eucalyptus forest. Cycle alongside
Song Tranh River and arrive at My Son. Have lunch before spending
afternoon visiting site. Transfer by bus back to Hoi An in the
afternoon. |
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| Day 5 |
Hoi An – Quang Ngai 46 km [B,L,D]
Transfer to Quang Ngai. Ride to My Lai, visit memorial and museum
Continue cycling on into Vietnamese countryside and visit pagoda.
Loop back through rural villages to hotel. |
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| Day 6 |
Quang Ngai – Qui Nhon 70 km [B,L,D]
Transfer 30km out of town past Highway 1. Turn off main road and
cycle loop to Ba To Town. Cycle back to H1 at Duc Pho and transfer
to Qui Nhon. Visit Leper hospital. |
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| Day 7 |
Qui Nhon - Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) 80 km [B,L,D]
Avoid main highway and ride at Dieu Tri along remote road
alongside railway. Loop back to main highway and transfer or ride
last hour to Tuy Hoa. |
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| Day 8 |
Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) - Whale Island 58 km [B,L,D]
Ride through rice fields in valley to Dai Lanh Beach where we stop
for refreshments and a swim Continue riding along coast before
turning off on Hon Gom peninsular road. Pass through fishing
village to speedboat and head to Whale Island. |
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| Day 9 |
Whale Island [B,D]
Free time on Whale Island. Possibilities for snorkelling or Scuba
diving. Meet in evening for seafood farewell dinner. |
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| Day 10 |
Whale Island - Nha Trang [B]
Transfer back to mainland and onto Nha Trang airport for onward
connections. |
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| ** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D -
Dinner |
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| TOUR INFORMATION |
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| Total Distance |
443 km |
| Number of cycling days |
Five full days and two half-days |
| Road Surface |
This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads
and good quality wide dirt tracks. |
| Support |
One or two 8-seat air-conditioned transit vans
converted to take bikes and bikers. |
| Group |
Minimum 4. Maximum 16. |
| Staff |
Groups of 6 or more, a SpiceRoads cycling leader,
plus English-speaking Cambodian guide, drivers and assistants.
Groups of 4-5 will be led by our local guide and our local support
team. For groups of ten or more a Vietnamese bike guide also
joins. |
| Food |
All meals are included from lunch on day 1 to
breakfast on Day 10, except lunch on day 9 and dinner on day 4. |
| Children |
Children under sixteen-years-old are not allowed
to join this tour. |
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| ACCOMMODATION ON SCHEDULED TOURS
(STANDARD ACCOMMODATION) |
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| CITY |
HOTEL |
STANDARD |
| Hue |
Festival Hotel |
3 Star |
| Danang |
Bamboo Green Hotel |
2 Star |
| Hoi An |
Hoi An Riverside / Vinh Hung 2 |
3 Star |
| Quang Ngai |
Central Hotel |
3 Star |
| Qui Nhon |
Seagull |
2-3 Star |
| Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) |
Cong Doan |
2 Star |
| Whale Island |
Whale Island Resort |
3 Star |
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| NET
RATES PER PERSON IN THAI BAHT |
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| SCHEDULED TOURS |
| TOUR CODE |
TOUR DATES |
PRICE |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
BIKE HIRE |
| START |
FINISH |
| VCC-231207 |
23 Dec 07 |
01 Jan 08 |
42,000 |
9,950 |
6,150 |
| VCC-170208 |
17 Feb 08 |
26 Feb 08 |
42,000 |
9,950 |
6,150 |
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| * Minimun 4 pax |
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| PRIVATE GROUPS |
| Validity |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4-6 Pax |
7-9 Pax |
10-12 Pax |
13-16 Pax |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
| 01/11/07 - 31/10/08 |
49,500 |
43,500 |
40,900 |
35,900 |
32,900 |
30,900 |
9,950 |
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Tour Price Includes
• All hotels (twin share or dorm ) and meals specified
• Cycle support by a/c vehicles
• All water and snacks whilst riding
• All entrances to museums and sites mentioned
• Vietnamese English speaking guide
• English speaking SpiceRoads Tour Leader (for 6 pax or more)
• All meals mentioned |
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Tour Price Excludes
• International Flights
• Departure Tax
• Visa Fees
• Bike hire or spares
• Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
• Tips for guides.
• Personal travel insurance
• Any services not mentioned in itinerary |
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BOOKING/INQUIRIES |
| For reservation or inquiries please contact:
info@traveller2000.com |
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