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Cycle Vietnam’s Back Roads
14 days, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Are you bored of spin classes and biking the same old trails at home? The cure is Vietnam. This 14-day trip is one of Asia's classic cycling journeys, riding from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, giving you a unique viewpoint of the countryside. With thousands of kilometres of stunning beaches and beautiful coastal roads, as well as some of the freshest seafood around, this ride is an indulgent experience whether in or out of the saddle. Prepare to have your cycling legs challenged.
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Travel Style: Active
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Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding
Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Trip Code: AVEC
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Itinerary
Day 1Hanoi
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Hanoi/Huế
Tour Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and explore Hanoi with some free time before boarding the Reunification Express for an overnight train journey.
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BreakfastDay 3Huế
Cycle through Hue and to landmarks like the Citadel and Tu Duc's tomb.
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BreakfastDay 4Huế/Lăng Cô
Take a full day exploring the countryside to the south of Hue before continuing along the coast following the route of the Reunification Express.
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BreakfastDay 5Lăng Cô/Hoi An
Cycle up and over the famous Hai Van Pass – the geographic north-south divider of Vietnam. Cycling this stretch is a great adventure. Travel to the picturesque Hoi An and enjoy the historic town.
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BreakfastDay 6Hoi An
Take a day to relax and rest in Hoi An after a challenging day of cycling. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Hoi An/Tam Kỳ
Cross the Thi Bon River by boat and continue cycling along the stunning Vietnamese coastline. The route to Tam Ky is filled with picturesque views and tall sand dunes. Overnight in Tam Ky.
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BreakfastDay 8Tam Kỳ/Quảng Ngãi
Follow the backroads of Vietnam, passing paddy fields and villages to My Lai and the sobering Massacre Monument. Continue by bus to Quang Ngai and unwind by the coast.
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BreakfastDay 9Quảng Ngãi/Quy Nhon
Cycle south along the coast. Stop at Eo Gio beach before continuing by bus to Quy Nhon for the night.
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BreakfastDay 10Quy Nhon/Tuy Hòa
Pedal from Quy Nhon to Tuy Hoa – the longest cycle of the trip. Follow the coastline over undulating hills all the way to the beach.
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BreakfastDay 11Tuy Hòa/Nha Trang
Cycle the coastal route to Vung Ro. Pass beautiful beaches, friendly villages, and thousands of waving children. Stop at Đại Lãnh beach for lunch, before hopping back in a vehicle for the drive to Nha Trang.
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BreakfastDay 12Nha Trang
In Nha Trang, enjoy a free day to relax by the crystal-clear water and celebrate the end of the cycling journey.
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BreakfastDay 13Nha Trang/Ho Chi Minh City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, where there is some time to explore Vietnam's biggest and busiest city.
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BreakfastDay 14Ho Chi Minh City
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Cycling equipment including bicycle
- All cycling routes and excursions as detailed in the itinerary
- Guided tour of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Accommodations
Hotel (12 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD155-205 for meals not included.
Transportation
Bicycle, bus, plane, train.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
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