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TOUR SUMMARY |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Number of cycling days |
Five full days and two half-days |
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Road Surface |
This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads
and good quality wide dirt tracks. |
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Support |
One or two 8-seat air-conditioned transit vans
converted to take bikes and bikers. |
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Group |
Minimum 4. Maximum 16. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Hue |
Than Lich |
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Danang |
Bamboo Green Hotel |
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Hoi An |
Hoi An Riverside / Vinh Hung 2 |
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Quang Ngai |
My Tra |
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Qui Nhon |
Thanh Binh |
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Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) |
Huong Sen |
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Whale Island |
Whale Island Resort |
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NET RATES PER PERSON IN USD |
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SCHEDULED TOURS |
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TOUR CODE |
TOUR DATES |
PRICE |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
BIKE HIRE |
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START |
FINISH |
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VCC-060205 |
06 Feb |
15 Feb |
1,100 |
250 |
175 |
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VCC-030405 |
03 Apr |
12 Apr |
1,100 |
250 |
175 |
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VCC-050605 |
05 Jun |
14 Jun |
1,100 |
250 |
175 |
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VCC-100705 |
10 Jul |
19 Jul |
1,100 |
250 |
175 |
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* Minimun 4 pax |
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PRIVATE GROUPS |
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Validity |
2 Pax |
3-5 Pax |
6-10 Pax |
11-16 Pax |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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01/01/04 - 31/10/05 |
931 |
858 |
832 |
691 |
250 |
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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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