HA NOI – NINH BINH – THANH HOA – VINH – DONG HOI – PHONG NHA – DONG HA – HUE
Package 11 Days/10 nights
Itinerary in brief :
Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa
Day 3: Thanh Hoa – Vinh
Day 4: Vinh - Dong Hoi
Day 5: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Dong Hoi
Day 6: Dong Hoi - Nuoc Mooc
Day 7: Chay Lap Village - Ha Tinh
Day 8: Chay Lap - Dong Hoi
Day 9: Dong Hoi - Dong Ha -Vinh Moc - Dong Ha
Day 10: Dong Ha – Hue
Day 11: Depart Hue
Itinerary detail:
Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (L-D)
In the morning we drive out of the capital until we arrive at the town of Ninh Binh. From here we cycle to the picturesque setting of Hoa Lu. Hoa Lu was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh and Le Dynasties between 968 and 1009 and is also regarded as one of the most beautiful areas in northern Vietnam. We have the chance to explore the dramatic limestone cliffs by rowing boat at Tam Coc. We then return to Ninh Binh for the night.
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa (B-L-D)
After breakfast, we cycle the 80km to the town of Thanh Hoa. Check in your hotel and stay overnight in Thanh Hoa.
Day 3: Thanh Hoa - Vinh (B-L-D)
We drive for the first 85km to the town of Quynh Luu. From here we cycle to Dien Chau where we have lunch. In the afternoon we cycle to Cua Lo with its white sandy beach and the town of Vinh in Nghe An province. This area was home to the Republic founder Ho Chi Minh who was born .Check in your hotel.
Day 4: Vinh - Dong Hoi (B-L-D)
As with yesterday we begin our journey by bus to the small town of Ky Anh. We then revert to peddle power to negotiate the Ngang Pass. This mountainous coastal area forms part of what is known as the Transversal Range stretching from the Laos border to the sea along the 18th parallel. Our destination for tonight is the fishing port of Dong Hoi.
Day 5: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha - Dong Hoi (B-L-D)
Following breakfast we cycle 44km to the spectacular Phong Nha cave. The cave is probably the most beautiful and certainly the largest in Vietnam. The cave lies in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and UNESCO recently designated the area as the country fifth World Heritage Site. The park has some beautiful limestone formations, grottoes and caves as well as many 1,000m plus unexplored peaks. After having explored the cave we return by bicycle to Dong Hoi along part of the famous Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Day 6: Dong Hoi - Nuoc Mooc (B-L-D)
Travel from Dong Hoi to Chay Lap Village in the morning, then take an underground river dragon boat tour into Phong Nha Cave. Then explore the village while participating in various social and cultural activities such as: pond fishing, planting and gardening, or even playing volleyball with the local youth. In the evening, witness the music, dance, and costumed drama of a traditional Tuong Opera.
Day 7: Chay Lap Village - Ha Tinh (B-L-D)
After a peaceful night in a traditional house with modern conveniences, leave for an all day biking and trekking excursion into the park. Bike to the war memorial site of Tam Co Cave along a road following the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail. Next, bike to the Nuoc Mooc Cold Spring and Eco-Trail for a guided hike and a refreshing swim in the cold spring. Along the bike route home you may be able to see families of the endangered Ha Tinh Langur primates.
Day 8: Chay Lap - Dong Hoi (B-L-D)
After another night at the village homestay, jump into a kayak and paddle along the clear blue Chay River that cuts a ravine through the jungle draped limestone karst mountains. Paddle into the expansive mouth of the Dark Cave to peer into its shadowy inner caverns. After returning to Chay Lap, learn to cook a traditional Vietnamese meal before either exploring more of the river on the kayak, visiting a botanical garden, or simply relaxing in the village. Return to Dong Hoi in the late afternoon.
Day 9: Dong Hoi - Dong Ha -Vinh Moc - Dong Ha (B-L-D)
Today we continue south along Highway 1 using both our bicycles and our support vehicle. We reach the town of Dong Ha where we stay for the night. In reaching Dong Ha we pass through the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), scene of some of the bitterest fighting during the American War. Here we will visit Vinh Moc tunnels to see at first hand how the Viet Cong fought. The stretch of tunnels runs for nearly 3km and have not been altered for the tourists benefit.
Day 10: Dong Ha – Hue (B-L-D)
Today we drive to the former Imperial capital and cultural centre of Vietnam, Hue. After all check-in formalities are done, we set out our bike and explore this ancient city.
Day 11: Depart Hue (B)
The tour ends after breakfast.
Included
- English speaking tour leader.
- All accommodations base on twin-share at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.
- Meals detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunches, D = Dinners)
- A/C transfers and transportation.
- Boat trip mention in itinerary
- Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
- Pump, bike tools, and spares tubes.
- Pare bike
- Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Excluded:
- International airfares
- Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
- Items of a personal nature
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Optional excursions
- Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
- Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
- Visa fees
- Departure taxes
- Tipping for guiding
*** Note: Surcharges for peak seasons, Christmas and New Year Holidays, Lunar New Year Festival, extras for room, air tickets upgrades shall be applied
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