10D Biking the Central Coast of Vietnam
SGD $1800 per rider, Single Supplement SGD $440
Tour cost DOES NOT include International airfares and airport taxes.
The intriguing Central Coast Adventure is packed with cultural points of interest and scenic rides. From the historic monuments of Hoi An and Hue to the relaxing beaches of Whale Island, this adventure is a delight for everyone wishing to explore the heart of Vietnam.
The starting point for this adventure is the old capital of the Ngu Yen Dynasty, Hue. The cycling starts with a ride through the Vietnamese country side with a challenging climb over Hai Van pass where the paddy fields and eucalyptus forest provide stunning views as we climb away from the coast. Passing rural villages on quiet back roads, the peacefulness of the surroundings are in sharp contrast to our destination of My Lai, the site of one of the worst massacres of the American/Vietnam War. This trip is packed with history, culture, some superb cycling and ending at the beach, this trip has it all.
Tour Highlights
- Culture, history and incredibly friendly people
- Architecture and ambience of Hoi An and Hue
- Sand and sea at Whale Island
Departure Dates
10 Days / 9 nights Starting in Hue Ending in Nha Trang
Dec 23 - Jan 01, 2008
Feb 17 - 26, 2008
Jul 29 - Aug 07, 2008
Oct 12 - 21, 2008
Dec 21 - 30, 2008
Trip Profile
Our biking adventure takes us from Hue to Nha Trang by bus, boat and bike. We cycle a little under 470 kilometres in 8 cycling days. Lots of time on this tour is spent sightseeing and exploring Vietnam. Participants can cycle as much or as little as they like and still enjoy the same views as the rest of the group. There is one long day with a 10 km climb at the end, and fit and experienced riders usually find it sufficiently challenging. Fast cyclists can ride at their own pace.
Our route is designed to take us off the main roads as much as possible, and we explore scenic back roads. We spend very little time on busy Highway One, cycling only on the quiet and particularly scenic sections instead.
Support will be supplied by an air-conditioned support bus that travels behind the group at all times.
Itinerary
(10 Days / 9 nights Starting in Hue Ending in Nha Trang)
Day 01 / Meet in Hue - Optional afternoon city tour by bike.
Day 02 / Ride over Hai Van Pass and then onto Danang
Day 03 / Ride to Hoi An and afternoon free to explore Hoi An
Day 04 / Ride back roads to MySon, visit Cham temples and transfer back to Hoi An.
Day 05 / Transfer from Hoi An to Quang Ngai. Then ride a loop in the countryside visiting the My Lai memorial.
Day 06 / Ride quiet and scenic back roads to Qui Nhon.
Day 07 / Ride past the foothills of highlands on the way to Tuy Hoa.
Day 08 / Ride along side the beach and then transfer by boat to Whale Island.
Day 09 / Free day on Whale Island.
Day 10 / Transfer back to mainland and then onto Nha Trang for onward connections.
* To get to meeting point on Day 1 you can fly to Hue from Saigon or Hanoi (not included in price but these flights can be arranged by Eco Adventures). Alternatively you can fly into Danang from Singapore, Hong Kong or Bangkok.
Facts & Figures
Tour Cost SGD $1800 Single supplement: SGD $440
Bike Hire SGD 280
Total Distance 473 Kilometres
Number of Days 10 days / 9 nights
Number of Cycling Days Four full-days and four half-days
Road Surface This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Support This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and good quality wide dirt tracks.
Group Size Minimum 2. Maximum 16.
Staff Cycling leader (for groups of 8 or more), plus a Vietnamese cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 4-7 will be led by our local guide and support team.
Food All meals are included starting with dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 10, except dinner on day 4.
Biking Grade 3 out of 5
Cultural Interest 4 out of 5
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