Afternoon free to visit the Ben Thanh Markets, Tax Department Store. Overnight in Saigon

DAY 03 – SAIGON – DALAT (B/L) (Air) (30-60km biking)
Spend the morning at your leisure until transfer to the airport for flight to Dalat.

On arrival, transfer to hotel. After a briefing on the biking and selection, enjoy the beautiful scenery and cool fresh air by riding up and down the hills to visit the ethnic Lat village. The tribes living in house on stilts and by growing coffee and vegetable. Pedal around Lang Biang Mountain which has five volcanic peaks ranging in attitude over 2100m.

Drive back to the hotel in the evening. You are free to walk about this little town at your own pace. Overnight in Dalat 

DAY 04 – DALAT – NHATRANG (B/L) (60-80 km biking)
Leave Dalat for the beach city Nhatrang. Cycle 60km down the stunning yet challenging Ngoan Muc pass to Nhatrang. Nhatrang is known for its fabulous sunny weather, turquoise waters, and a white sandy beach stretching the whole length of the city. Remainder of the day is for beach relaxation. Overnight in Nhatrang 

DAY 05 – NHATRANG (B/L) (60km biking)
 After breakfast, shuttle out of the town to the Dien Khanh Citadel circa 18th century built by a prince of Nguyen lineage. Start cycling along the country road past paddy fields and homes making rice paper. After 35km, we stop at a church for a break and enjoy our packed lunch before continuing on the quiet road until we reach National Highway 1. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Nhatrang

DAY 06 – NHATRANG –DANANG (B/L) (Air) (30-60km biking)
Morning, transfer to the airport for flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, transfer to hotel with a stop at the Cham Museum, housing the best collection of the Cham ruins dating from 2nd to 15th century. Then cycle the30km distance to Hoian through country villages. Between 17th and 19th centuries , Hoian was a prosperous trading port. Today, this World Heritage – listed ancient town boasts well-preserved buildings, pedestrian zed streets and unique cuisine, allowing visitors a glimpse of its illustrious past. The narrow lanes are ideal for a walking tour to visit the old merchant’s house with influences from Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture; the 400 – year –old Japanese Covered Bridge; the Assembly Hall of the Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with outstanding wood carvings; and the colorful market with stalls brimming with tropical specialties including silk, which can be turned into fashionable garments within a day.

Overnight in Hoian. 

DAY 07 – MY SON (B/L) (30-60 biking)
Today pedal to one of the best-preserved Cham centers in Vietnam, My Son is the formers capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the 2nd to the 13th century. The 1.5-hour drive in the morning will bring you to My Son where there are 20 monuments still standing today, bet in a verdant valley surrounded by hills and overlooked by massive CAT’S Tooth architecture and civilization before coming back to Hoian before noon. Overnight in Hoian 

Day 08 – HOIAN – DANANG – HUE (B/L)
After breakfast, driving to Hue via Hai Van Pass. Arrive Hue and hotel checks in. Afternoon, we start biking around Hue along Perfume River, with the first stop at the Royal Tombs of Minh Mang, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh to admire these great, elaborate structures built centuries ago. The biking roads leading to the tombs take us into scenic areas with tall trees, green paddy fields and very little traffic. Drive back to the hotel and relax. Overnight in Hue 

DAY 09 – HUE (B/L)
Try out bikes before driving along the river bank route to Thien Mu pagoda, Hue’s best preserved religious monument standing on the riverbank with its seven-storey tower. Return to town by a local dragon boat and lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon, pedal around Kim Long village and a 15km loop to visit the Forbidden City, from where the Nguyen Emperors used to rule the country. Overnight in Hue 

DAY 10 – HUE – HANOI (B/L)
Early breakfast and transfer to the airport for morning flight to Hanoi. . Met at airport for transfer to hotel in Hanoi for check in. Visit Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology. Cyclo ride through the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Early evening viewing of the Hanoi Water puppets. Overnight in Hanoi. 

DAY 11 – HANOI – NINHBINH (B/L/D)
Depart early from Hanoi to Cuc Phuong National Park; visit the Endangered Species Center, cave of prehistoric men, and the thousand year old ancient tree. Followed by lunch is cycling to the Van Long natural reserve. Starting at Van Lam wharf, riding along a small stream, the rice paddies and through some caves of limestone about 1,5hours, tourists can view the varied landscape of the Van Long wetland via basket boats. The natural scenery featuring imposing mountains and tranquil reservoirs offer peaceful surroundings that put tourists at ease. Heading and overnight in Ninh Binh at basic hotel. 

DAY 12 – NINHBINH – HALONG (B/L/D)
Today we leave Ninh Binh to Halong Bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea". Upon arrival, we will embark to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay. While the junk cruising caves, grottoes, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay, having fresh seafood lunch on boat. Stop for a while for an excursing to Surprise Caves, swimming, kayaking if the weather permits. Dinner and overnight in Junk. 

DAY 13 – HALONG – HANOI (B/L)
In the morning, cruising more in the Halong bay before return to the Halong pier. Have lunch on boat and arrive at Ha Long wharf about 12.00 noon. Visit Humanity Centre and Ceramic Manufacturing on return to Hanoi arriving early evening.

Overnight in Hanoi 

DAY 14 – HANOI DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer to the airport for the flight home 

Saigon : Tan My Dinh II hotel *** Superior – www.tanmydinhhotel.com

Dalat : Hoang Anh resort *** Sup villa - www.hoanganhhotelgroup.com

Nhatrang : Starlet hotel *** Sup seaview – www.starlethotel.com.vn

Hoian : Thuy Duong III hotel *** Deluxe – www.thuyduonghotel-hoian.com

Hue : Hue Heritage hotel *** ROH – www.hueheritagehotel.com

Hanoi : Hoa Binh Palace hotel *** Deluxe – www.hoabinhpalacehotel.vn

Halong : Huong Hai Junk – Deluxe cabin – www.halongdiscovery.com

 

SUPERIOR:

Saigon : KimDo hotel **** Super Deluxe – www.kimdohotel.com

Dalat : Novotel hotel **** Standard - www.accorhotels.com

Nhatrang : Yasaka hotel **** Deluxe – www.yasakanhatrang.com Hoian :

Hoian hotel **** Superior – www.hoiantourist.com

Hue : Park view hotel **** Standard – www.parkviewhotelhue.com

Hanoi : Maison D’ Hanoi Hanova **** Deluxe – www.hanovahotel.com

Halong : Emotion Cruise - Deluxe – www.halong-emotion.com

 

REMARK:
* Rate is valid till Sept 30, 09

* Confirmation of room & price are subject to space availability at the time of booking only

* Compulsory meals & peak days surcharge to be advised at the time of booking.

* All above itinerary is flexible, depending on arrival or departure flights of passengers

* Ground operator reserved the right to amend or adjust itinerary to match with real situation

 

NCLUSION:
• Accommodation in twin/double share at hotels selected including breakfast.

• Transfer by private air-conditioned car (van, bus...) as per program.

• English speaking guide for each area as being requested

• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program

• Breakfast (B); Lunches (L) & Dinner (D) as being mentioned

• Private cabin on Halong Cruise

• Boat trips wherever it has

• Bike at each area as being mentioned in the itinerary

• Truck for transfer bikes where it is necessary

• Vietnam domestic flights/economy class as program including all tax

• Government taxes (VAT…)

 

EXCLUSION:
• Visa for Vietnam

• International arrival & departure flight & airport tax

• Insurance, drinks, tips, personal expenses and all services not clearly mentioned.