Looking to explore the stunning + bucket list worthy area of Saigon to Hanoi along the coast of Vietnam? One of our preferred small group tour partners offers an active holiday cycling along some of the best routes in the area. You will be cycling at a moderate pace, through some of the most stunning areas along the coast of Vietnam, with anywhere from 5-18 people.
Your chance to:
•Enjoy the best of Vietnam on 2 wheels
•Eat mouth-watering cuisine
•Relax in charming Hoi An
•Spend the night on a tropical island
At a glance
•11 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat with twin share cabins, all en suite 1 night sleeper train, soft-bed berths
•8 days cycling with 90% vehicle support
•Surfaces are nearly all good tarmac
•The route is flat with the exception of Dalat and the Hai Van Pass
Enjoy the best of Vietnam on two wheels
This superb trip combines some of the best cycling routes in Vietnam with time to explore this beautiful country with its long coastline of broad, sandy beaches, shimmering paddy fields and mountains cloaked in forests. The route takes you from the vibrant streets of Saigon northwards to the more conservative capital Hanoi. There is time to relax on a small tropical island as well as enjoy laid-back Hoi An with its wooden merchant houses, pagodas and bustling market. Finally, you will take a cruise around the incredible seascape of Halong Bay with its limestone spires rising directly from the sea.
What’s included
- All breakfasts, 10 lunches, 1 dinner
- All accommodation (see below)
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Local bike hire
Accommodation
Hotels, Boat & Sleeper Train
You will spend 11 nights in comfortable hotels and 1
night in a boat with twin share cabins. All of these rooms are en suite. You
will also spend 1 night in a sleeper train with soft-bed berths. Despite being
first class, it is still fairly basic. Bedding is provided although some
travellers prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet.
Itinerary
Day 1 Start Saigon.
Day 2 Transfer out of the city; cycle to the Cu Chi tunnels. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 3 Drive towards the coast and cycle to Mui Ne. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 4 Cycle to Dalat in the Central Highlands. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 5 Cycle through Bidoup N.P.; to the coast and boat transfer to Hon Ong Island. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 6 Cruise around islands with seafood lunch and snorkelling. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 7 Drive to beautiful Dai Lanh Beach; coastal ride to Quy Nhon. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 8 Further coastal ride stopping en route at sand dunes; then transfer to Hoi An. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 9 Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 10 Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle and drive on to Hue. Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch
Day 11 Explore Hue and surroundings by bike and boat; overnight train to Hanoi. Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12 Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat and cruise/kayak among spectacular limestone formations. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, + Dinner
Day 13 Return to Hanoi; city tour including the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and the Old Quarter. Meals included: Breakfast
Day 14 End Hanoi. Meals included: Breakfast
Pace: Moderate: 13-16km/8-10miles an hour
Terrain: Low altitude; 100% tarmac
Day 2 30.0km/18.0miles
Day 3 50.0km/31.0miles
Day 4 60.0km/37.0miles
Day 5 100.0km/62.0miles
Day 7 90.0km/55.0miles
Day 8 30.0km/18.0miles
Day 10 80.0km/49.0miles
Day 11 25.0km/15.0miles
Extend Your Trip
Angkor Wat Extension
'Discovered' enmeshed in jungle in 1860, Angkor, the ancient capital of the powerful Khmer empire, is one of the finest archaeological sites in the world, and not one to be missed. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries, the wonderfully preserved sprawling complex of temples and palaces is on a par with any great monument of the world with magnificent towers, sculptures and bas‐reliefs. During this four-night extension you will also see all the key sites of Phnom Penh, a fascinating city undergoing a huge amount of change. You will travel between the sites in a private car or minibus, depending on how many people take part in the extension, accompanied by an English‐speaking local guide. In the evenings, you will be free to enjoy the town.
Please note: that the flights between Saigon / Siem Reap / Phnom Penh are popular and if you wish to do the extension we suggest you book as early as possible
