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ASIA > INDOCHINA – VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, LAOS
15 DAYS 8 DAY CYCLE
12 NIGHTS HOTEL 1 NIGHT TRADITIONAL BOAT 1 NIGHT TRAIN
14 BREAKFASTS, 10 LUNCHES AND 8 DINNERS
IMAGE: Quiet scenic roads on the 'Vietnam by bike' trip | Richard I'Anson
vietnam by bike
explore the best of vietnam on two wheels
WHEN TO GO
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highlights
• Historic monuments & the Old Quarter in Hanoi
• Lush paddies, rivers and karst outcrops
of the Red River Delta’s Ninh Binh
• Emerald waters and limestone islands of majestic Halong Bay
• Imperial history along the Perfume River in Hue
• Ancient architecture in laid-back Hoi An
• Sun, sand and island hopping in the beach resort city of Nha Trang
• Bustling streets and markets in Ho Chi Minh City
• Eye-opening wartime history at the Cu Chi tunnels
• Support vehicle carrying spare parts will back you up whilst cycling through some of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Hanoi 2 | Cycle to Ninh Binh (40km) 3 | Transfer to Halong Bay and cruise aboard our comfortable junk
4 | Return to Hanoi, overnight train 5 | Arrive Hue, cycle
the ancient capital (30km) 6 | Cycle to Hoi An (30km)
7 | Exploring Hoi An by bike (30km) 8/10 | Cycle through
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J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: VBR
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Hanoi Ninh Binh
rural landscapes, crossing the western highlands, visiting minority groups, passing coffee plantations and National Parks before reaching Buon Ma Thuot. (Total over 3 days -160km) 11 | Downhill ride to the coastal town of Nha Trang (60-90km) 12 | Nha Trang boat ride 13 | Fly to Ho Chi Minh City 14 | Visit Cu Chi tunnels in morning, afternoon sightseeing 15 | In Ho Chi Minh City, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 8 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 12 nights comfortable hotel accommodation on a twinshare basis • 1 night on comfortable train in a 4 berth sleeper carriage • 1 night on a traditional junk boat on a twinshare basis • internal flight Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City valued at US$88 GUIDES: expert bilingual guide TRANSPORT: airport transfers (day 1 and 15 only) • private air conditioned vehicles EQUIPMENT: 21 gear bikes • group medical kit PLUS: support vehicle and bike mechanic on cycling days • drinking water, snacks and fruit whilst cycling
Laos Cambodia
Halong Bay
Hue
Hoi An
Vietnam
• sightseeing and entry fees as listed in itinerary
Thailand
Nha Trang Ho Chi Minh City