Cycle Vietnam's Heritage Trail Hue - Nha Trang
10 Days / 9 Nights
Day 1: Arrive Hue (D)
Welcome to Hue. Upon arrival you will be greeted and transferred
to the hotel. Hue is the former capital of Nguyen Dynasty and was
deemed a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1993. Should you arrive in time,
you will learn more about this charming and historic city with a
easy cycling tour of the main sites.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 2: Hue - Lang Co (B/L/D)
This morning the cycling adventure begins with a ride sound along
the coast from Hue to Lang Co fishing village. The road is flanked
by sand dunes and palm trees with occasional mausoleums, pagodas
and warm memorials scattered about. Stop for lunch at a local café
before continuing the ride along small back roads through fishing
villages and alongside Cauhai lagoon to Lang Co Beach.
Overnight in Lang Co. (Cycling Distance: 65 km; moderate)
Day 3: Lang Co - Hoi An (B/L/D)
Today is one of the most intense rides of the trip as you conquer
Hai Van Pass, the highest pass in central Vietnam. Warm up with
a short, flat ride from the hotel to the base of the pass before
the 10kilometer ride up the pass, gaining an elevation of 550 meters.
The views of the coast are spectacular from the top and make a great
reward for your hard work.
Cruise downhill to Danang City, a further 9 kilometers, for lunch.
Continue towards Markbel Mountain and China Beach where you can
refresh with a swim in the ocean. Finally reach Hoi An late this
afternoon and relax with a stroll through the quiet streets of this
historic town.
Overnight in Hoi An. (Cycling Distance: 55 km; moderate to challenging)
Day 4: Hoi An- My Son - Hoi An (B/L/D)
Today's journey is a fabulous ride out to My Son, the ancient centre
of Cham civilization. Transfer a bit out of town to avoid the highway
before cycling along scenic country back roads, past rice paddy
fields, through a eucalyptus forest and passing many picturesque
villages. The meandering road eventually leads us to My Son, once
Champa's greatest city and now an impressive archeological site.
Enjoy lunch near the temples and an afternoon spent touring around
the crumbling temples before transferring back to Hoi An by bus.
Overnight in Hoi An. (Cycling Distance: 54 km; challenging)
Day 5: Hoi An - Quang Ngai - My Lai (B/L/D)
This morning, transfer from Hoi An toward Quang Ngai for the start
of today's ride. The road is shaded by arching palm trees and surrounded
by tended rice paddies as you cruise toward My Lai, the site of
one of the worst massacres of the American/Vietnam War. After lunch,
take a sobering guided tour of the site and museum and then continue
your ride through the Vietnamese countryside to visit a traditional
pagoda. Return to My Lai early this evening for a chance to relax
and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight in My Lai. (Cycling Distance: 46 km; easy)
Day 6: Quang Ngai- Quy Nhon (B/L/D)
Depart early today for the 157 kilometer journey to Qui Nhon, an
American port and supply centre during the Vietnam War and refuge
for thousands of Vietnamese fleeing the vicious bombing of the countryside.
Ride southwest toward the town of Ba To and pedal along tranquil
roads rarely visited by tourists. After looping back toward Highway
1 at Duc Pho, the remainder of the transfer will be by bus to Quy
Nhon. Enjoy time on the beach this afternoon to relax tired muscles.
Overnight in Quy Nhon. (Cycling Distance: 60 km; moderate)
Day 7: Quy Nhon- Tuy Hoa (B/L/D)
After a short shuttle out of town to avoid the main highway, begin
today's ride at Dieu Tri. Pedal along a remote but well surfaced
road running alongside the railway through rolling terrain. Pass
many Vietnamese and ethnic minority villages on the way for a glimpse
of traditional countryside life as you make your way southwards.
Loop back toward the main highway where you will have the option
of cycling or transferring by vehicle the final hour to Tuy Hoa.
Overnight in Tuy Hoa.
(Cycling distance: 70km; moderate to challenging)
Day 8: Tuy Hoa - Whale Island (B/L/D)
Today is the last cycling day and perhaps the most memorable. Depart
from the hotel for a 20 kilometer ride past a network of lush rice
fields which blanket the valley. Ride 3.4 kilometers up over a pass
and descend down to stunning Dai Lanh Beach where you will stop
for a swim and some snacks.
Continue pedaling along the coast for 3 kilometers and then turn
on to the Hon Gom peninsular road for the final 20 kilometers. Walk
a short distance through a local fishing village to the awaiting
speedboat which will transfer you to tranquil Whale Island for two
nights of relaxation.
Overnight on Whale Island. (Cycling Distance: 58km, Moderate to
Challenging ride)
Day 9: Whale Island (B/L/D)
Today is free to explore the Whale Island, relax on the beach, or
take advantage of the snorkeling and Scuba diving opportunities.
This evening, enjoy a delicious seafood farewell dinner.
Overnight on Whale Island.
Day 10: Whale Island - Nha Trang- Departure (B)
Transfer back to the mainland this morning and on to the airport
or train station for your onward connection. Or book additional
nights at Whale Island or Nha Trang for a few more days on the beach.
*****END OF SERVICES*****
"This itinerary may alter due to local conditions, the strength
of the group and other unexpected circumstances. We will do our
very best to adhere to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held
responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. In all
such circumstances, your biking or trekking guide will have the
final say."
RATES & CONDITIONS
ACCOMODATION
Option 1:
LOCATION HOTEL ROOM TYPE
Hue Festival Deluxe
Lang Co Lang Co Beach Resort Garden View Villa
Hoi An Vinh Hung 2 1st Class
Quang Ngai Central Premium
Quy Nhon Seagull Superior
Tuy Hoa Hung Vuong Superior
Nha Trang Whale Island Bungalow
Option 2:
LOCATION HOTEL ROOM TYPE
Hue La Residence Superior River View
Lang Co Lang Co Beach Resort Ocean View Villa
Hoi An Life Resort Superior Garden View
Quang Ngai Petro Song Tra Deluxe
Quy Nhon Life Resort Deluxe
Tuy Hoa Cen Deluxe Deluxe
Nha Trang Whale Island Bungalow
Cost are per person for shared twin/double
Rates are valid until 30 September 2011.
Option 1:
Number of People
2
3-4 5-6 7-11 12-16 Single Room Supplement
Price per Person £1249 £1040 £897 £793 £770
£157
Option 2:
Number of People
2
3-4 5-6 7-11 12-16 Single Room Supplement
Price per Person £1453 £1253 £1109 £1005
£982 £329
Our Services Include:
" Experienced English speaking biking guide(s) (two guides
for group bigger than 11).
" Private air-conditioned vehicles. (One 16 seater regarding
group size of 2-4. One 25 seaters from 5-7, one 35 seater regarding
group size 8-10 and one 45 seaters for group size of 11 - 16).
" Motor bike support where required.
" Speed boat to transfer to/from Whale island
" Meals as mentioned in the itinerary ( B= Breakfast, L= Lunch,
D= Dinner)
" Drinking water for cycling days
" Snack, soft drink and local fruits for cycling days
" Sightseeing entrance fees as itinerary except Hue
" Accommodation in twin shared room in hotels with daily breakfast.
See hotel list above
Our Services do not Include:
" International air ticket to/from Vietnam
" Domestic air tickets
" Visa to Vietnam.
" Tips to drivers, driver assistants, porters and guides.
" Alcoholic drinks and drinks during meals
" Personal travel insurance.
" Local bike hire including transport of bikes, and spares
(Trek 4500 Front suspension mountain bikes): 15USD/bike/day X 8
Days=120USD
" Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping, camera
film and so on…)
" Any other services not clearly stated in the itinerary and
trip inclusive portion
A. IMPORTANT NOTES:
" We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance
(covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam and
Cambodia.
B. CONFIRMATIONS:
" Please note that all the above services & package tours
have not been booked yet, they are proposed for your information
only. We will not launch any reservation before we receive your
confirmation.
" If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available
at the moment of booking, we will try to find out other possibility/options
or other similar service(s) in order to avoid as many important
changes as possible.
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