Trip Profile:
Start from Saigon up the central highland ,Down to the sea, ride along the magnificent coastlines along the S shaped of Vietnam, pedal southward to Vietnam ‘s rice bowl. This trips is a great combination of adventure on bike to challenge those with great passion on two wheels and discover the variety of natural scenes, local ethnic cultures and of course the ultimate relax moments at the beaches of Vietnam where hosts over 3,000 of km coastlines. 9 days is not a short trip especially for those who are time poor but it's essential to capture different angles of lives in Vietnam through eyes of the cyclists. Not a rush program and this is definitely a trip to discover & have yourselves a bit of challenge on the road. Have a great fun.
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TOUR COST |
USD 1125 per person base on 2 people share one room |
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Bike rental |
USD 90(Trek) extra charged |
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Departure Dates |
Guaranteed departures everyday with a minimum group of 2 adults. |
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Total Distance |
600+ kilometers |
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Number of cycling days |
09days |
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Road Surface |
Mostly rural, small, river bank coastline in the Vietnam Centre Area (Asphalt roads only in center of cities & transfer on highway only by van) |
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Support |
All buses with A/C and experienced Driver, one 16 seats regarding group size of less 6; one 25 seats of less 12 or two 16 seats regarding group size of less 12; and one 25 seats plus a luggage van for group size of up to 24. |
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Group Size |
Minimum 2. Maximum 25. |
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Biking guide |
Experienced English speaking-biking guides with enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Biking guides are first aid qualified and can maintain bikes. Their role is to deliver a safe and enjoyable tour to the clients, they manage the group, co-ordinate the driver and support vehicle, buy snacks and fruit along the way, look out for clients needs. They are cultural guides as well as pure biking… |
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Accommodation |
Hotels range from standard to superior classes, homestay in bentre , vinh long |
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Food |
Included (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). |
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Entrance fees |
Included |
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Boat & ferry |
Included |
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Snacks, fresh fruits, water |
Provided (daily) |
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Safety |
Our people take the best cares & safety for your trip. The first aid kits are provided. |
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Photo taking |
You can stop wherever you want for 'Kodak moment'! |
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Cycling pace |
Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as you can. |
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Climate |
Biking all year-round |
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What is not included |
Travel insurance, personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, flight ticket to/from Vietnam, visa to Vietnam...and what is not mentioned as above itinerary |
Day 1:HO CHI MINH- WELCOM TO VIETNAM
Upon on the arrival , Vietnam Adventure Cycling Guide will be at the airport to pick you up and transfer to the hotel for checking in! free and easy by your own. In the afternoon we will spending a bit time for bike fiting before enjoy your welcome dinner in Ho
Activities:
• Bike fitting.
• Meals: welcome Dinner
Day 2: HO CHI MINH- NAM CAT TIEN
After breakfast at the hotel we will do transfer 1 hour out of the city to meeting point , the bike and the service team will be there waiting for us. The gentle ride will make your starting date to warm up the muscle . We will cycle along the rural road along the Tri An lake and continue follow Dong Nai river to Nam Cat Tien national park for overnight.
Activities:
• 85km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.
Day 3: NAM CAT TIEN – BAO LOC
We will start our day from the hote , we will cycle along rolling hill through the village stop for coffee and fill the energy and continue cycle through the lush green coffee and tea plantation . the reward of the challenging ride is the fresh cold weather and the stunning view from the top of mountain. After we done 70km we will jum on the bus and transfer to our hotel for stay overnight.
Activities:
• 85km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: BAO LOC – DALAT
Enjoy your breakfast and a cup of Bao Loc Coffee at the hote, then we will jump on the bus and transfer for 1 hours to avoid the traffic of the major highway. we will cycle along the beautifull road through the village with some flower garden . the smiling of the people and the smelling of coffe and tea will make your challenging to much more easy day. Stop and for photo, coffee and chatting with local people will be what we do on the way cycle up to the central highland Dalat city. Have lunch on the way and continue to cycle until we reach our beautiful hotel in Dalat for overnight.
Activities:
• 75km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: DALAT- MUI NE
The easy day will start with a tranfer out of the city . jump on the bike and enjoy the down hill for 50km you will see the difference scenery from the top, from the pine forest to the sand dunes of the beach . the road is more undulating when we get closer to beach closer to our beautiful resort. The cold beer and the swimming pool will waiting for you all at the hotel.
Activities:
• 110km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch .Dinner
Day 6: MUI NE- VUNG TAU
Breakfast & check out then leaving Mui Ne Behind for another beautiful beach city ,Vung Tau. We will do a bit of transfer at beginning to best part of the rout and jump on the bike . Cycling along the beautiful quited road coastline the fresh and the tail wind will make you day easier . do a bit swimming if you want to . dinner and overnight in Vung Tau.
Activities:
• 90km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Diner
Day 7: VUNG TAU- HO CHI MINH – BEN TRE
We will have 2 and half hours for transfer from Vung Tau to My Tho via Ho Chi Minh city. The ride is totally difference from few day before . we will cycle along the small , tiny concrete road through the village, up the bridge , crossing ferry . you have a chance to see the real rural of Vietnam learn and understand more about the local living life and we will continue heading us to the beautiful homestay call Coconut homestay for overnight.
Activities:
• 50km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner .
Day 8: BEN TRE- VINH LONG
Morning ,checking out the bike will be ready for us and our day will start from the hotel cycling through the Coconut shady road follow some canal through some tiny village before we reach the rice paddy and the flower field. The cycling is very gentle so we will cycle slow to enjoy and see the slow living in the Mekong delta . Absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, small docks loading/unloading rice, and tiny vibrant markets. have lunch and heading to Vinh long where we stay for overnight in the local homestay.
Activities:
• 90km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner .
Day 9: VINH LONG- CAI BE- HO CHI MINH
You could wake up early morning to see children rush to school and morning activities not only in land but also on water. After breakfast we will take a boat trip to the famous Cai Be floating market the boat trip will take around 1 and half hour .reach the meeting point and riding on a narrow paved road market ,the tiny concrete road before we reach the main highway . jump on the bus transfer to restaurant for lunch and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh . end of the journey.
Activities:
• 40km biking.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
