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Vietnam Biking Tours

This classic cycle exploration of Vietnam, starts in Hanoi Capital and ends in the Ho Chi Minh city in the south of Vienam. Along the way we pause to visit the main sites in Halong Bay, Hoa Binh, Hoian, Hue, and finally Ho Chi Minh city. What makes this tour special is our route hardly toucheds the frenetic Highway One, as we ride along quiet or little used roads to discover the real Vietnam. Taking time out of the saddle we have excursions by boat in Ha Long, Hue and on Mekong river as well as interesting rides to Cu Chi Tunnels. After cycling through the incredible limestone karst scenery of Hoa Binh and Halong bay. We spend a night aboard the Reunification Express Train to Hue then passing the Hai Van pass to Hoian Old commercial town from 17 century. On reaching Ho Chi Minh city, we have time to ride to Mekong delta and overnight in Vietnamese homes and try to be the Vietnamese one time.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

            Meeting with our representative and transfer to your hotel in city centre.

            Rest of day is at leisure. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City tour

AM: Breakfast at hotel. Hanoi city tour by bike: The main boulevards of Hanoi, Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem lake. Visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and the one pillar pagoda. Continue biking around West lake to the Ethnology museum. Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi and pagoda a round

Full day visit by bicycle to the ancient Thay and Tay Phuong pagoda (built in 8th century) in the northern countryside. Cycling about 30km of the route. Return to Hanoi by car. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Hue

AM: Free time to do cycling in the Hanoi city without tour guide. Free time for lunch.

PM: Transfer you and bikes to Hanoi railway station for departure to Hue. Overnight on train.

Day 5: Visit Hue by Bike

Arrival in Hue in the morning. Meeting and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Hue sightseeing by bike includes the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market and Truong Tien bridge (cycling about 30km). Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue

Morning boat trip on the Perfume river to Thien Mu Pagoda built on the banks of the river. Bike ride to visit the Mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh (cycling 20km). Overnight in Hue.

Day 7: Hue – Hoian

AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Morning bicycle ride to Hoian ancient town (130km) via Hai Van Pass (500m high). This ride has some sharp and short hills. Cycling about 30km of the route of the way to Lang Co beach. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 8: Visit Hoian Town and Beach by bikes

Walking tour of the old streets of Hoian where the mix of Japanese and Chinese architecture replects its past history as an important trading port. Afternoon cycling to Cua Dai beach (5km). Overnight in Hoian.

Day 9: Danang

Breakfast at the hotel. Bike ride to Marble Mountains Danang city (30km). Danang sightseeing includes China beach and the Cham museum. Dinner at the restaurant in Danang. Overnight in Danang.

Day 10: Danang – Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Arrival in Ho Chi Minh city and check in at hotel. Rest of day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Around Saigon

Saigon city tour by bike will include an orientation tour of the main boulevards of Old Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the splendid Post Office, the bustling Ben Thanh market, Cholon, China town and Thien Hua pagoda. (cycling 20km). Every at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 12: Saigon ride to Cu Chi

Breakfast at hotel. 8.00 starting to visit by bike to the famous Cu Chi tunnels about 70km from Saigon. We cycle about 30km of the route. Return to Saigon by minibus. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 13: Saigon Departure

            Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for departure.

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Hanoi	Hoa Binh	Ninh Binh
Hue	Hoi An	Cu Chi Tunnel
Ho Chi Minh City