Vietnamese Voyage by Bike & Boat

by BikeTours.com
Region
Asia Pacific
Duration
15 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Explore the captivating country of Vietnam in an unforgettable way - by bike and boat! Discover the dazzling gems of the 'Land of the Blue Dragons' as you sail and cycle the Mekong Delta, Ha Long Bay and the Perfume River, charting your course through the cities of Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Get hands-on with an authentic Vietnamese cooking class in Tra Que and enjoy incredible kayaking on the mesmerizing Mekong Delta. With a combination of quality hotels and accommodation aboard two boats, this guided bike and boat tour offers an enchanting experience of Vietnam's cities, landscapes and heritage. For those eager to extend their voyage through Far East Asia, an optional extension to Siem Reap promises visits to the world-famous Angkor Wat Temples - icons of Cambodia! 14 nights from €3869. This guided bike and boat tour in Vietnam and Cambodia offers a combination of quality hotels and accommodation aboard two boats, providing an enchanting experience of Vietnam's cities, landscapes, and heritage. The tour includes a 14-night journey with 12 nights in 3 or 4-star hotels and 2 nights aboard a Vietnamese Junk. Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner), domestic flights, rental bike, helmet rental, guided cycling and walks, all tour & attraction entry fees, airport transfers on arrival and departure, and English-speaking guides are included. The bike and boat tour is rated easy to moderate, covering roughly 15 miles (24 km) per day. The route follows mainly asphalted roads and accessible trails. The itinerary is mostly without any incline except for Day 2, with some hilly stretches in Tra Ban and Cat Ba. Heat in both Vietnam and Cambodia is a factor, so it's advised to take your time when cycling, bring sun protection, and keep hydrated. If rainfall affects any routes, an alternative route may be guided. Optional extension to Siem Reap & Angkor Wat is available at the END of the tour, covering 4 days and including visits to Angkor Wat Temple and Phnom Kulen. Optional extension to Hanoi is available BEFORE the Vietnam tour, covering 3 days with tours focused on Ho Chi Minh’s legacy, the Temple of Literature, and the historic center.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrival in Hanoi

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrival in Hanoi

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Day 2: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

Day 3: Tam Coc - Hai Phong - Cát Bà Island

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Tam Coc - Hai Phong - Cát Bà Island

Day 2: Temple of Literature

Temple of Literature

Day 4: Cát Bà Island - Lan Ha Bay

Cát Bà Island - Lan Ha Bay

Day 3: Historic Center

Historic Center

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap & bike tour

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Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap & bike tour

Day 5: Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village

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Lan Ha Bay - Viet Hai Village

Day 6: Halong bay - Hanoi - Hôi An

Halong bay - Hanoi - Hôi An

Day 2: Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Temple

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Siem Reap - Angkor Wat Temple

Day 7: Hôi An - Tra Que

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Hôi An - Tra Que

Day 3: Siem Reap - Phnom Kulen - Siem Reap

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Siem Reap - Phnom Kulen - Siem Reap

Day 4: Departure from Siem Reap

Departure from Siem Reap

Day 8: Hôi An

Hôi An

Day 9: Hoi An - Hue

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Hoi An - Hue

Day 10: Hué countryside

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Hué countryside

Day 11: Huế – Hồ Chí Minh City – My Tho - Cái Bè

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Huế – Hồ Chí Minh City – My Tho - Cái Bè

Day 12: Mekong Delta - Cái Bè – Islands of Vĩnh Long and Can Tho

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Mekong Delta - Cái Bè – Islands of Vĩnh Long and Can Tho

Day 13: Cần Thơ - Hồ Chí Minh City

Cần Thơ - Hồ Chí Minh City

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Day 15: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Asia Pacific

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