Biking Central Vietnam

07 days / 06 nights

Overview

This classic cycle exploration of Vietnam, starts in modern Ho Chi Minh City and ends in the ancient town of Hoian. Along the way we pause to visit the main sites in Dalat, Nha Trang, Danang and finally Hoian. What makes this tour special is our route hardly touches the frenetic Highway One, as we ride along quiet or little used roads to discover the real Vietnam.

Itinerary

Day 1 Saigon - Dalat (Air) (30km biking)
Spend the morning at your leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Dalat. On arrival, transfer to hotel. After a briefing on the biking and selection, enjoy the beautiful scenery and cool fresh air by riding up and down the hills to visit the ethnic Lat Village. The tribes live in houses on stilts and grow coffee and vegetables. Pedal around Lang Biang Mountain which has five volcanic peaks ranging in attitude over 2100m. Drive back to the hotel in the evening. You are free to walk about this little town at your own pace. Dinner is at Café de la Poste restaurant. Overnight in Dalat (D)
Day 2: Dalat (45-90km biking)
Mid morning, hope on your bike riding along the beautiful Xuan Huong Lake where the air is fresh and the scenery is lush. The city of eternal spring is also known for its fresh local produce and you will get the chance to visit beautiful farms full of vegetables, flowers or strawberries. In addition to offering a cool mountainous respite, Dalat is also home to spectacular religious structures. It is called Museum of French architecture at the end of 19th century in Indochina. Admire the splendor of “Le Petit de Paris” on 2-wheels by cycling uphill through pine forests on Tran Hung Dao street. Ride down to Dalat railway station which owns architecture of the East of France. Final stop is at Domain de Marie church used by catholic nuns of the Missionary of Charity sect. Built in 1938 atop a hill, it offers stunning panoramic views. Spend the remainder of the day strolling through the colorful Dalat market with your guide or just explore this flower city on your own. Independent lunch and dinner. Dinner is at Moulin Rouge restaurant. Overnight in Dalat (B, L, D)
Day 3: Dalat - Nha Trang (60-80km biking)
Leave Dalat for the beach city Nha Trang. Cycle 60km down the stunning yet challenging Ngoan Muc Pass to Nha Trang. Nha Trang is known for its fabulous sunny weather, turquoise waters, and a white sandy beach stretching the whole length of the city. Enjoy one of Vietnam's premier beach destinations with a half-day boat cruise around the Nha Trang bay. Lunch is at Ngoc Suong seafood restaurant. Remainder of the day is for beach relaxation. Overnight in Nha Trang (B, L)
Day 4: Nha Trang (60km biking)
After breakfast, shuttle out of the town to the Dien Khanh Citadel circa 18th century built by a prince of Nguyen lineage. Start cycling along the country road past paddy fields and homes making rice paper. After 35 km, we stop at a church for a break and enjoy our packed lunch before continuing on the quiet road until we reach National Highway 1. Return to the hotel. Dinner is at your hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang (B, L, D)
Day 5: Nha Trang - Danang (Air) (30-60km biking)
Morning, transfer to the airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, transfer to hotel with a stop at the Cham Museum, housing the best collection of the Cham ruins dating from 2nd to 15th century. Then cycle the 30km distance to Hoi An through country villages. Lunch is at Brother’s café restaurant. Between 17th and 19th centuries, Hoi An was a prosperous trading port. Today, this World Heritage-listed ancient town boasts well-preserved buildings, pedestrian-friendly streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. The narrow lanes are ideal for a walking tour to visit the old merchant’s house with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with tropical specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hoi An (B, L)
Day 6: My Son (30-60km biking)
Today pedal to one of the best-preserved Cham centers in Vietnam, My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the 2nd to the 13th century. The 1.5 - hour drive in the morning will bring you to My Son where there are 20 monuments still standing today, set in a verdant valley surrounded by hills and overlooked by massive Cat's Tooth Mountain. Stroll around the temple complex to learn about the Cham culture, architecture and civilization before coming back to Hoi An before noon. Overnight in Hoi An (B, L, D)
Day 7: Departure
Free and easy until transfer to the airport for departure flight. End of service (B)

Cost

Tour cost is upon your request !
You are interested in of this tour, please feel free to contact us at booking@asianatravel.com.vn or info@asianatravel.com.vn. One of our staffs will contact you within 24 hours when we receive your request.
 
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Trip note

* Tour code: VNAD-15

 

* Included:

• Accommodation with breakfast

• Bike and maintenance

• Meals as specified (meals only)

• Entrance fees

• Flights SGN-DLI, NHA-DAD (economy class) with domestic airport taxes

• Mineral water and cold towel on tour

• English speaking guide

• Shuttle for transfers and transportation

 

* Excluded:

• Vietnam visa

• Other meals

• Drinks

• Other flights

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

• Early check-in and late check-out

• Tipping / Gratuities

• Other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Destination Info

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea to the east. With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
The people of Vietnam regained independence and broke away from China in AD 938 after their victory at the Battle of Bạch Đằng River (938). Successive dynasties flourished along with geographic and political expansion deeper into Southeast Asia, until it was colonized by the French in the mid-19th century. Efforts to resist the French eventually led to their expulsion from the country in the mid-20th century, leaving a nation divided politically into two countries. Fighting between the two sides continued during the Vietnam War, ending with a Communist victory in 1975.
Emerging from this prolonged military engagement, the war-ravaged nation was politically isolated. The government’s centrally planned economic decisions hindered post-war reconstruction and its treatment of the losing side engendered more resentment than reconciliation. In 1986, it instituted economic and political reforms and began a path towards international reintegration. By 2000, it had established diplomatic relations with most nations. Its economic growth had been among the highest in the world in the past decade. These efforts culminated in Vietnam joining the World Trade Organization in 2007 and its successful bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2008.

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