Northern Cultural Road Bicycle Tour - 9Days

Northern Cultural Road Bicycle Tour

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Destinations: Ha Long literally means descending dragon(s) and, according to local myth, the story goes as follows: Long ago when their fore-fathers were fighting foreign invaders from the north, the gods from heaven sent a family of dragons to help defend their land. This family of dragons descended upon what is now Ha Long bay and began spitting out jewels and jade. Upon hitting the sea, these jewels turned into the various islands and islets dotting the seascape and formed a formidable fortress against the invaders. The locals were able to keep their land safe and formed what is now the country of Vietnam. The Dragon family fell so much in love with this area for its calm water that they decided to remain on earth to show reverence for the people of Vietnam. Mother Dragon lies on what is now Ha Long, and her children lay in Bai Tu Long. The dragon tails form the area of Bach Long Vi, known for the miles of white sandy beaches of Tra Co peninsula. Ninh Binh is 90 km south of Hanoi. This city is famous for the Tam Coc cave, for its rice fields.

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Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi - Kim Boi - (cycling around 60km) (L, D)

Today, after breakfast, we drive out of Hanoi then gear up for our first day of riding. We will also meet our

additional cycling crew. One vehicle is our bus, which will act as a support vehicle and carry our luggage. The other is a truck for carrying the bikes. We are also introduced to our bicycles, each designated bike then being adjusted and fitted with our own equipment as required. We will receive a briefing on how to ride the bikes and how to handle the traffic in Vietnam. We will then set out for our first ride in Vietnam through the valley of sugarcane and rice fields along Highway 6 until we reach the biggest hydropower station in Vietnam. After lunch we keep riding on Highway 6 and the first challenge is up to the top of Doc Kun. The pass is open to Hoa Binh town and the Black River. Tonight we stay in one of the best resorts in the northwest with its own hot spring.

Day 2: Kim Boi - Perfume pagoda - (cycling around 60km) (B, L, D)

Today's part - cycle is on an excellent road through many Muong and Viet villages with rice fields and children who will no doubt try to do hi-fives with you. Stay in guesthouse.

Day 3: Perfume pagoda - Ninh Binh - (cycling around 60km) (B, L, D)

Following breakfast we cycle through more superb mountain country en route to Phu Ly. Along the way we pass through several different villages and are able to see at close quarters how people go about their daily lives.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - (cycling around 40km) (B, L)

After early breakfast we transfer to Dong Dao plantation, where we start cycling. Today we cycle about 30 km on the panoramic road to Cuc Phuong National Park. We will go through the pineapple plantations, valleys, villages, and meet friendly locals along the way. We arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park at around noon, and enjoy our packed lunch here. Afterwards, we cycle about 2 hours through the National Park and make a couple of stops to visit the Cave of Ancient Men, and take a walk before heading back to Ninh Binh.

Day 5: Ninh Binh - Hai Phong - (cycling around 80km) (B, L, D)

Leaving Ninh Binh after breakfast, we head northeast by bus and bike through the spectacular villages and landscapes to Hai Phong on Highway 10. Overnight in Hai Phong.

Day 6: Hai Phong - Cat Ba - (cycling around 40km) (B, L, D)

Leaving Hai Phong on bike for the final day’s riding, we board 2 ferries which take about 3 hours to get to Cat Ba island, which looks toward the the largest seaport in North Vietnam. After a picnic lunch at the entrance of the National Park, we will trek through the Park to the top of the mountain, where you can see the excellent view. We continue on biking to Cat Ba town where the view is so beautiful and the road open to the ocean. Overnight stay in Cat Ba.

Day 7: Cat Ba Island (B)

Free day at your leisure

Day 8: Cat Ba - Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Today is a free day during which you can relax completely on the boat to Halong bay. This is the big chance to enjoy the World Natural Heritage site and the seafood dishes served on board. If the weather is nice we will have time to kayak and explore the tranquil Bay with its open caves. Tonight we stay on board and at anchor in the bay.

Day 09: Halong - Hanoi (B, L)

As the sun rises, another wonderful day starts. After breakfast, we will continue on kayaking or take a bamboo boat to visit a floating village on HaLong bay and see how the people live between a thousand islands and ocean. After one hour we return to our boat to cruise to Bai Tu Long bay, where we will see Turtle islet, Human Head islet, Teapot Islet, Bai Tho Mountain as well as the other side of Halong city. At 11:00AM we have our last lunch on board before taking the bus back to Hanoi. Tour Ends.

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Biking Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat

Biking Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat

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Destinations: e transfer from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, our base as we spend three days exploring the amazing Angkor complex and surrounding area. An unparalleled wonder of the world, built over seven centuries ago at the height of the Khmer civilization, we cycle around the area exploring the countryside and various temples, highlights of which include The Bayon, Ta Prohm, the fortified City of Angkor Thom and the breathtaking Angkor Wat.

Highlights
   Beautiful cycling roads
   Impressive Angkor temples
   Boat trip cross Tonle Sap Lake

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Phnom Penh – Kampong Chnang

Pick up at your hotel at 8:00am. Today we head north on National road N5 via the ancient Japanese bridge

and start traveling through the Cambodian countryside. You will share the road with light local traffic and get a good sense of what Cambodian transportation actually is. After 12Km you get to Prek Phnov and at the junction we left turn to unpaved roads passing local villages and rice fields. We pass the ancient capital of Udong where Udong Mountain is still home to many of the old Royal Palaces. We pay a visit to one of the remaining stupa’s and after a visit we will ride on the paved road heading north-west to Kampong Chnang.

Kampong Chhnang is the provincial capital of the province with the same name. The Tonle Sap River passes by Kampong Chhnang and the floating village is an attraction itself. It is located 91 km North of Phnom Penh. The area is scenic and if you cross the river you will find several ancient temples from the Chenla period, such as Samrong Sen and Prasat Prah Srey. You’ll get great views of the countryside and for sure will meet hordes of people welcoming you with a broad smile and a “Hello Mr.!” quote. Check in hotel and have dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Kampong Chnang.

Summary
Biking: 91km, smooth paved road
Meals:   Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampong Chnang

Day 2: Kampong Chnang – Siem Reap

This morning you will start with a transfer by private boat to Siem Reap crossing the immense Tonle Sap Lake. The Tonle Sap Lake is the beating heart of Cambodia and nearly half of the Cambodians live from this lake. It’s the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia and its biodiversity has put the lake on the ecological 7 wonders of the world. The transfer takes about 4 hours. Upon arrival in Siem Reap we pass the floating village of Chhong Kneas. This large sized village is a bustling trade centre for fish, other lake "products" and tourism. The arrival will definitely one you will never forget. We cycle the 12km into town and settle in our hotel. A lunch will give us the power we need in order to explore the world largest heritage site: Angkor Wat. We will cycle towards a small but very significant temple called Banteay Srey. This temple is best preserved and its carvings and painting are remarkable. The road leading there passes through the Angkor Area and you get a glimpse of the massive complexes that were built between the 11th and 13th century. We continue the 25km to Banteay Srey through pretty countryside over a good and paved road. The late afternoon sun will only contribute to the beauty of the pink stone walls and towers of Banteay Srey. After our visit we cycle back towards Angkor Wat where a nice surprise awaits us. Back to the hotel. Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight in hotel in Siem Riep.

Summary
Biking:   70km, smooth paved road
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Riep

Day 3: Full day in Angkor Wat by cycling

If you want to this morning you can ask our tour guide to arrange a sunrise visit to the temples of Angkor to give you the opportunity see the ruins in all their splendor. Angkor Wat itself is just one of the many temples in the region but is one of the best preserved and most impressive. It is worth climbing the remarkably steep and narrow steps of the central spire for the view over the whole temple surrounded by jungle. Angkor Thom, is a fascinating ruin featuring many mysterious giant carved faces and some incredible wall carvings, and is one of the most remarkable sights in the area. Also not to be missed is the temple of Ta Prohm, which has been left to be reclaimed by nature and features incredible tree roots breaking through the stone carvings and walls, a fascinating tribute to the power of nature over man and an experience reminiscent of "Indiana Jones" and "Tomb Raider". Back to Siem Riep. Tour finishes.

Summary
Biking:   25km, smooth paved road
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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Cycling 3 days/2 nights, HaTien border town - RachGia - CanTho - Saigon

Cycling 3 days/2 nights, HaTien border town - RachGia - CanTho - Saigon

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Destinations: Bike Mekong Delta, Cycling Hatien to Saigon. One of the most interesting sights in the Delta are the floating markets and associated river life. Cai Rang Floating Market is open all day but it is busiest from sunrise to about 9am. The main items sold there are farm products and specialties of Cai Rang Town, Chau Thanh District and neighboring areas. Every boat has a long upright pole at its bow on which samples of the goods for sale are hung. Trading begins as early as 4.00 am, and by sunrise the waterways are clogged with the sampans of marketeers and customers. Vendors of smaller items hoist a sample of their wares on a bamboo pole. Shoppers come by land and water, and as they stumble from boat to boat, they often interrupt their shopping to enjoy bowls of noodles prepared, rather alarmingly, on open fires in special ‘fast food’ sampans. Vietnam Bike Tours

Road surfaces: dirty roads, , paths, rural roads, asphalt back roads

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Ha Tien – Rach Gia (L/D) (50-80 km)

A Vietnam Green Trail Tours guide will welcome you at the Xa-Xia border (hotel in Ha Tien town). We will have a short transfer out of Ha Tien town, then begin riding on a single track trail. In the morning, we will ride past a network of canals and take many little ferries to locals villages in this rural area. Continue riding on dirt roads alongside the waterway to Kien Luong town. Lunch en route, then continue riding on backroads to the seaside district. Continue cycling along coastal roads to Hon Dat. Have a short transfer to Rach Gia in the afternoon. Overnight in Rach Gia.

Day 2: Rach Gia – Can Tho (B/L/D) (60-100 km)

In the morning, transfer out of Rach Gia town, enjoy a nice coffee to warm up before biking to Vi Thanh city. Have lunch in the countryside, then bike on a dirt track, through beautiful country roads, to the outskirts of Can Tho. Pedal past rice fields and a network of manmade canals. Witness water activities in the surrounding area. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho - Sai Gon (B/L/) (30 km)

Can Tho is located in the center of the 12 provinces which make up the Mekong Delta. It is not only famous for rice but is also well-know for it's many floating markets. We'll have an early start by boat to a floating market, then head back to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer for an hour to Vinh Long town where we will cross the Co Chien river. Continue by bike to An Binh. Cycle 17 km to Cai Be town, then enjoy delicious lunch at an ancient house. After lunch, we will cycle another 15 km on back roads to Cay Lay, Tien Giang province. Transfer to Saigon, end of tour. 

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Cycling 3 days/2 nights: from Saigon - Sadec - CanTho

Cycling 3 days/2 nights: from Saigon - Sadec - CanTho

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Destinations: Mekong Delta Cycling Tours. This bicycle tour will take you to a former Viet Cong base in a mangrove forest. Then you will have a chance to visit Sadec, the oldest town in the Mekong Delta. Leave Saigon for the Delta in the morning, enjoy two hours driving south on the freeway to Tieng Giang province. Visit the Viet Cong base in Dong Thap. Sedec town can not to be missed. It was featured in the Hollywood movie The Lover, with Margueti Duras, set in Sadec from 1928 to 1932, in which a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man. Vietnam Bike Tours

Road surfaces: paths & trails.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon – Tien Giang – Sadec (L/D) (40 km)

Leave Saigon for the Mekong Delta in the morning: take a two hour drive on the freeway to Tieng Giang province. Start biking on beautiful country roads along natural creeks; pedal slowly through rice fields and pass many waterway markets. Stop for coffee at a little town and visit a village, then cross a network of canals to Xeo Quyt Base, a former Viet Cong base with a small tunnel system. Xeo Quyt also was the headquarters of the V.C. in Dong Thap province during the American-Vietnam war from 1963-1975. A Viet Cong guide will take you to Xeo Quyt base by row boat. Here, a Viet Cong guide will explain the difficulties faced by V.C. living and fighting in this setting. Back to the base for lunch. After lunch, we cycle to Sadec town. Overnight in Sadec.

Day 2: Sadec – CanTho.( B/L/D) (50-75 km)

Wake up in early morning, take a walk to Sadec market nearby, and see how the locals prepare an early morning market in town. Visit some traditional French villas, built by the French along the canals. Explore the town of Sadec. Sadec town is the only town could remain Indochina history in Saigon Gia Dinh. The town also was the place where Madam Magueret, "Magueret Duras" made famous in a movie about her love with a Chinese man before 1932. Check out of the hotel, start to ride through ornamentals, flower gardens, pass by workshops, and see locals producing rice powder. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, continue to cycle by sweet potato plantations and rice fields to Can Tho. Overnight in the capital city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

Day 3: Can Tho – Saigon. (B/L/) (30 km)

Enjoy a boat ride to the Cai Rang floating market, the biggest and busiest of all floating markets in the Mekong region. Spend 30 minutes watching heavy traffic on the water as locals exchange goods from boat to boat. Then disembark and visit another land market. Start riding on back roads to O Mon. ride through rural villages and cross a network of canals. Have lunch and transfer back to Saigon. End of tour. 

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Cycling 3 days/2 nights, ChauDoc - CaoLanh - CanTho - Saigon

Cycling 3 days/2 nights, ChauDoc - CaoLanh - CanTho - Saigon

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Destinations: Cycling ChauDoc to Ho Chi Minh. Visit the house of THE LOVER in Sadec town. Cycle past the flower plantation in countryside of Sadec and spend the night in Cao Lanh city. On weekends, a lively farmer's market takes place just a few blocks from our hotel, selling everything from fish to fresh cut flowers. This bicycle trip will take you to water chestnut fields as you cycling past lotus fields and flower gardens. Vietnam Bike Tours

Road surfaces: bumpy rural roads, concrete roads and paths.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Chau Doc – Cao Lanh (L/D) (50-70 km)

Chau Doc is located west of the Mekong Delta between upper and lower branches of the Mekong River. The town is famous as the gateway between Vietnam to Cambodia. Enjoy an hour motorboat trip to a floating village and Cham village, visit a mosque and sarong workshop. Check out of the hotel and cross lower river to Chau Giang Dist. Ride on dirt track to Cho Moi, pedal past Hoa Hao Buddhist Holly pagoda, keep pedaling to Cho Moi for lunch. From this town, we take a little ferry to the Island to pedal to the Monastery, which was built 120 years ago by the French. This is the first Monastery building site in Indochina, established in 1874. In the late afternoon, ride to Cao Lanh city. Spend the night in town.

Day 2: Cao Lanh – Can Tho (B/L/D) (40-60 km)

Have breakfast and take a ferry to the other side of upper brand of Mekong River. Start biking to Sadec, ride past flower and ornamental gardens. Visit "Huynh Thuy Le’s house", the house made famous in the movie The Lover, with Margueti Duras, set in Sadec from 1928 to 1932, in which a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man. Sadec is one of the few towns in Mekong Delta which still has the remains numerous colonial buildings from the French Indochina era. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Huynh Thuy Le's house. From this house, you can see the vocational school on the other side of canal. This school was the first French army bases in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Continue to cycle to Can Tho, ride on country roads along man-made canals and sweet potato plantations. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho – Saigon (B/L/) (50 km)

Can Tho is the largest city of the 12 provinces which comprise Vietnam's Mekong Delta region. Have breakfast and check out before a boat ride to Cai Rang floating market. This is the busiest market on the river. Then ride 25 km on the rural roads of outskirts of Can Tho. Have a short transfer to Vinh Long for lunch before driving to Saigon. End of Tour. 

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Mekong Delta 2 Days Saigon - Ben Tre - Vinh Long

Mekong Delta 2 Days Saigon - Ben Tre - Vinh Long

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Destinations: Experience living in the Mekong Delta and explore it by boat, bike. On this trip, you will be taken to Ben Tre- the kingdom of coconut trees in Vietnam and Mekong's untouched lands. In addition, you will be staying in traditional Vietnamese houses and will have opportunities to interact with the local people. Not only will you be able to visit the local floating market, but you can even help the locals cook some Vietnamese dishes.

Detail Itinerary

Day1: Sai Gon to Cai Be, Vinh Long and to Ben Tre (Lunch, dinner)

8.00 am Depature by bus for Cai Be (about 2.5 hrs). On arrival, we board on boat for visit the floating market and

cruise over the mighty mekong river (about 1.5km wide) to Dong Phu island. We start cycling one hour under the green canopy, explore the orchards and daily life of farmers. Following lunch break, we will cruise down mekong river to Cho Lach canals, cycling to discover the nursery gardens & fruit orchards around. Returning to our boat, we cruise again one hour to Ben Tre for the night. Overnight home stay in farmer house.

(40km cruise away, its location is denoted by the blue dot on the map to the right).

Day 2: Ben Tre to Sai Gon (Breakfast, lunch)

This day, we cycle total around 35km from morning until 3.00 pm with many stops and visit.

After breakfast, we start cycling 4hrs back on small trail along the river, see daily life of the locals, feeling lost on winding road under the green coconut canopy. The coconut palms that make Ben Tre famous in Viet nam.

On arrival in Ben Tre at noon time, we cruise down the busy branches of Mekong and into a peaceful canal. Visit an island orchard, lunch break with traditional meal, see the daily life of farmers and try exotic seasonal fruits unique to the region. Hammock siesta, then we cycle to explore this quiet area, call on coconut-candy workshop and other handicraft workshop (if time permitting) before coming back to our bus. Return to Sai Gon. End of tour. 

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Cycling 2 days/ 1 night, BenTre - home-stay in AnBinh Island, VinhLong, Mekong Delta

Cycling 2 days/ 1 night, BenTre - home-stay in AnBinh Island, VinhLong, Mekong Delta

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Destinations: Cycling home-stay Mekong Delta. Most locals living along the river bank, They use waterway as a main mean of transport. That's why boats are more important than motorcycles and bicycle in the rural area. Please, join us to see the daily life on Mekong River and its people.

The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three harvests per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers gardens. Cycling is a great way to see the countryside and life of the locals. This 2 day trip is a combination of an easy biking tour & Home stay at a local house.

Detail Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon – Ben Tre – Cai Be - Home stay. (L/D) (30-50 km)

Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transport you for about 1 1/2 hrs to Ben Tre province. You will start biking from a local ferry to Cai Be via Cai Mon and Cho Lach Districts. Both of these places are famous for nurseries, ornamental gardens, and fruit orchards. Stop en route for lunch at a local restaurant in Cho Lach. After lunch, continue to ride to An Binh Island. Spend the night in farmer's house..

Day 2: Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh. (B/L) (30-60 km)

Wake up early, have breakfast before biking 7 km to a boat station where we will relax for 30 minutes on a boat ride to the Cai Be floating market. Watch the people from surrounding areas come to exchange goods from boat to boat on the river. This is one of the oldest floating markets in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. We disembark and ride to the countryside area of Cay Lay. Stop for lunch, then transport back to Saigon in the afternoon. End of tour.

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