Vietnam Sun , Sea and Sand cycling trip is definitely awesome cycling holiday for active travellers who want to explore Vietnam by their own way ( slowly space). this itinerary is coverred rich cultural heritages, stunning beachs and enjoy fabulous cuisine of Vietnam. whereas, the riders will be greeted by the most hospitable friendly Vietnamese people on the way.

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Professional cycling travel in Vietnam
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VIETNAM SUN & SEA CYCLING HOLIDAYS (14D/13N)
Overviews:
The bicycle is still the most common form of transport in Vietnam, which makes cycling in
Vietnam a wonderful experience. The starting point is the old capital of the Nguyen Dynasty,
Hue. From there we will cycle over the Hai Van pass into the Vietnamese countryside,
passing rural villages on quiet back roads. We visit the Cham Museum in Danang, the Marble
Mountains and China Beach on the way to Hoi An and the Cham tower at My Son. We visit
My Lai, scene to one of the worst massacres of the American Vietnam war. After relaxing at
Nha Trang and Muine beach, you will continue to Hochiminh city as your last destination.
Highlights:
We cycle over 525 kilometers in 9 cycling days. Lots of time on this tour is spent sight seeing
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, as we supply detailed route notes. 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 Highway One, cycling only on the quiet and particularly scenic sections. An air-
conditioned support bus that travels behind the group supports us all the time

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Trip in brief:
Day 1: Hanoi – Night train – Hue ( D)
Day 2: Hue - Halfday ( B/L/D) cycling citytour 45km
Day 3:Hue – Lang Co Beach ( B/L/D) 75km
Day 4: Lang co Beach – Hai Van Pass ( B/L/D) – Hoi An 70km
Day 5: Hoi An leisurelycycling ( B/l/D) 45km
Day 6: Hoi An – My son - Hoi An ( B/L/D) 54km
Day 7: Hoi An – Quang Ngai ( B/L/D) 80km
Day 8: Quang Ngai –Quy Nhon ( B/L/D) 80km
Day 9: Quy Nhon – Tuy Hoa ( B/L/D) 80km
Day 10: Tuy Hoa – Nha Trang ( B/L/D) 80km
Day 11: Nha Trang - Boat trip ( B/L/D) ( no cycling)
Day 12: NhaTrang – Dalat ( B/L/D) +- 90 km
Day 13: Dalat – Phan Thiet ( B/L/D) +- 90 km
Day 14: Phat Thiet – Binh Chau – Vung Tau ( B/L/D) +- 89km
Day 15: Vung Tau – Sai gon
Trip Details:
Day1: 17th’ October :Arrive Ha Noi (D) get night train to Hue
Arrive in Hanoi, met and transferred to the hotel. At leisure to discover Hanoi. Tonight we
will have the tour briefing, where our tour guide will tell you all the details of the journey,
and answer all your concerns. We will head out together for an evening dinner at one of the
fine Vietnamese restaurants.
After dinner, our driver transfer to Hanoi station to catch night train to Hue ( LiviTran coach
– deluxe cabin), stay overnight on train.
Day 02 : 18th’ October:Arrive Hue 45km[ L, D ]
Pick up and transfer to hotel in Hue. Afternoon free for sightseeing or ride along the Perfume
river to the many mausoleums and Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Day 03 : 19th’ October: Hue – Lang Co Beach 75 km [B,L,D]
Follow along coast passing dunes scattered with mini mausoleums, pagodas and war
memorials. Climb up Hai Van pass (10 km climb). Cycle down pass to Danang
Day 04 : 20th October: Langco beach - Hoi An 70 km [B, L, D]

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7h00 Am : Breakfast at the hotel. Biking for 40 km to Langco beach. Crossing the HaiVan
pass. Short ride to Hoi An taking in the Marble mountains. Continue to cycle to Hoi An on a
country road Afternoon free in Hoi An.
Day 5: 21st October: Hoi An leisurelycycling 45km ( B/L/D)
Today, we cycling leisurely around coungtry side to explore the daily life and contact with
local people , learn how to make light lantern, and earthenware, back to Hoi An for lunch
After lunch, you will be free to explore Hoi An ancient town
Day 06 : 22nd October: Hoi An - Myson 54 km [ B,L /D]
Avoiding busy H1, ride to My Son along scenic country back roads past paddy fields and
through eucalyptus forest. Cycle alongside Song Tranh River and arrive at My Son. Have
lunch before spending afternoon visiting site. Transfer by bus back to Hoi An in the
afternoon.
Day 07 : 23rd October: Hoi An - Mylai - Quang Ngai 80 km [B,L,D]
Am : Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Tam ky. Ride to My Lai, visit memorial and museum
Continue cycling on into Vietnamese countryside and visit pagoda. Loop back through rural
villages to hotel.
Day 08 : 24th’ October: Quang Ngai - Quy Nhon 80 km [ B, L, D ]
Transfer 30km out of town past Highway 1. Turn off main road and cycle loop to Ba To
Town. Cycle back to H1 at Duc Pho. Stop for relax at SaHuynh beach and transfer to Quy
Nhon. Stop on the way for taking photos. Overnight at QuyNhon hotel.
Day 09 : 25th’ October : Quy Nhon - TuyHoa (Dai Lanh beach ) 80 km [B,L,D]
Avoid main highway and ride at Dieu Tri along remote road alongside railway. Loop back to
main highway and transfer or ride last hour to Tuy Hoa.
Day 10 : 26th October: Dai Lanh (Tuy Hoa) - Nhatrang 80 km [B,L,D]
Ride through rice fields in valley to Dai Lanh Beach where we stop for refreshments and a
swim Continue riding along coast before turning off on Hon Gom peninsular road. Continue
to Nhatrang.
Day 11 : 27th October: Nha Trang Boat trip [B, L, D]
No bike today. Just boat trip and swimming. starting boat trip to Hon Tam Island and fishing
village in NhaTrang, visit coral island and TriNguyen Aquarium. Return to hotel. Dinner at
restaurant. . Over night in NhaTrang.
Day 12 : 28th October: Nhatrang – Hochiminh City half day city tour ( B/L/D)
Have healthy breakfast in hotel, and relax by your own until we take domestic flight to
Hochiminh city
Upon arrival Tan San Nhat Air Port, our driver meet and transfer to City center to spend half
day city tour . we visit the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the
president of the South of Vietnam. After that, we will visit War Remnant Museum, where we
can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina
war, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post. Dinner at local restaurant and stay over night in
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Day 13: 29th October: Hochiminh city – Cu chi tunnel and Tay Ninh holy see temple(
B/L/D)
Following to Breakfast in hotel, we leave Ho Chi Minh City for the Cu Chi tunnels,
otherwise known as the "Iron Triangle" or "Iron Land". On our way there we will drive
through pleasant countryside; rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the
tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed
by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist
access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as
numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers. After that we
transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City on the way we call at Tay Ninh Holy see temple to
participate daily offering ceremony. Have lunch in local restaurant. After lunch, we continue
to city center to explore the daily life and Ben Thanh Market. Have dinner at local restaurant.
Day 14: 30th October : Hochi minh – Bangkok – Chiang Rai ( B/)
Tour included in:
English speaking cycling guide ( other languges upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries ( 14 breakfast, 12 lunches, 13 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transporttion
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
Train tickets Hanoi – Hue
Domestic flight from Nha Trang – Hochiminh city
Trek mountain bikes – 4300 with disc brake and helmets
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Fruit and snack for cycling days
Tour excluded in:
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Persional expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure tax

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Tip for team and guide
Note: Hotels are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose aquivalent
accommodation
Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please
inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners
so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your
culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous -
dishes
Tour infor
Bikes: we use the new 4300/4500 trek moutain bikes for all most cycling trip with different
size from 13.5’’ - 23,5’’
. We generally use 2012 /2013 models of TREK mountain bikes because they are high
quality, durable pieces of equipment. Besides,
We like the versatility and durability of the mountain bike as it has been designed to cope
with different types of terrain and riding. Our trips can be on asphalt and can often be broken
or potholed, and there are usually unsurfaced sections included, so mountain bikes are the
most suitable. They also have the range of gears to cope with the hills.
Each bike comes with a single water bottle cage, if you prefer more you are welcome to bring
your own. Bikes also have gel seat cover slips if you prefer a softer ride. If you have your
own saddle that you are comfortable with seat, you are welcome to bring it and we'll fit it. On
long tours women specific seats are recommended and we have some available, but we
cannot guarantee we will available for every tour.These bikes also are available for rent in
case you want to go it alone or just need a bike for a day.
Bikes repairs: basic spaires and tools kid are generally carried by guide and on the support
vehicle, although we can not guarantee having spares for every conceivable problem. Carring a
basic tool kids, a spare tube and a pump while riding is recommended.
Safety: wearing a helmet is compulsory on all our biking adventures. Your tour guide are
trained in first aid and emergency rescure, tour guide often carry first aid box with their bikes
while riding
Support: we often used mini bus and bus with air condition for transfer and back up as
itineraries
We use van Support bikes and cyclist
- ( 1 – 4 pax) we use Van to support and carry out bikes)

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- ( 5 – 8 pax) we use one Van and one truck to supports
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Our guides: the tour will be led by one of English - speaking guides. All our guides have
great knowledge of history, local culture, and religions of the area where you are cycling and
introduce that experiences for you . our guides have been trained in this field and is fully
licensed in tour guiding by Vietnam National Tourism. Our guides are also medically skilled
in first Aid by SOS and they know how to deal with hard situations.
Grading definition: To assist you visualise how our trip is difficult, we have graded our
adventure tours into three categories, easy, moderate, and challenging, we group many factors
into consideration into this grading, including distant covered, terrain, altitude, weather
conditions and vehicle support
Easy: suitable for most people in good health. These trips generally include short days, on
good paths and at low attitudes
Moderate: A reasonable level of fitness is required, as these trips can require sustained
endurance levels, hill longer days and altitude.All of our moderate trips have a support vehicle
following closely, weary travellers can hitch a ride and take a rest for a while.
Challenging: these trips are physically demanding and best suite for fit people with high
endurancce level. Day can be longer, often at altitude, in remoted regions and sometimes
without supports vehicle nearby.. travellers may be required to carry a backpacks.
Food: All the meals which, are mentioned in itinerary, are included in the price of this tour.
Most of meals are Vietnamese local food in Homestays,while in towns, we will enjoy
Vietnamese cuisine in delicious restaurants
Meals consist of a variety of banlanced dishes and aim for universal appeal, we avoid highly
spiced foods.
Vegetarians are certainly welcome and are always accommodated, please let us know of any
dietary concerns at time of booking.
Beverage and alcoholic drink are not included at mealtime or in restaurants
Snack/ Water: when we transfer , ride by minibus ( no cycling day), our bottled waters are
always available for you ( two little for one day for person with wet tissue)
When we have cycling days, we will offer cold water and wet tissue in box plus fresh tropical
fruides, soft – drink, energy – drinking, ( five little water for cycling day/ person)
Beer is freely available everywhere in Vietnam, but not include in our trip

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The homestays: Homestay in the villages is simple interm of bedding condition and
ementies. We will sleep on beds or floor with mattress, clean sheet, pillow and mosquito nets.
Toilet is usually western style.
Weather: Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate. Broadly speaking, the weather in
Vietnam is dictated by two seasons - the southwest monsoon from April to September and the
Northeast monsoon from October to late march or early April.
Due to regional climate differences, there are no right or wrong seasons to visit Vietnam.the
north Vietnam is cool, damp in winters between November and December and February with
tempreture in Hanoi falling to around 15oC. The summer months from April to October are
hot and dry.the best time visit Vietnam is spring (February – April) or Autunm ( late
September – December) when it is not so humid. The weather turns quite cold and wet in
January and this continues to march. The humidity can prove oppresive from May to the early
September.
Money: the official national currency is the Vietnamese Dong ( VND), but the US dollar is
widely accepted in allmost tourist centers. However, small towns and the villages the VND is
preferred, ATM are available in all major cities and towns, tourist destinations, Vietcombank,
Agriculture banks are the best networks with a limit a single withdraw limit of 2000,000 d (
95 USD). Most major currrencies can be exchanged in leading in Vietnam, but th USD is
preferred away from the tourist centers. Changing 100 USD will make you to be a millionaire.
You can not legally take the donng out of Vietnam but you can reconvert reasonable amounts
of it into USD on departure,.
Clothing: comfortable lightweight clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton is most suitable
for travelling in Vietnam. The dress code is fairly casual as it is in most parts of the tropics but
it is advisable to cover arms and legs in the evening against bitting insects. A light weight
raincoat or rain cape is a good ideal in the raining season. For on the bike you will need to
bring a couple of pairs of cycling shorts and short leeve jerseys, a pairs of cycling glove and if
you use them, your clip in cycling shoes/ sandals.. when travel in the North Vietnam during
winter months ( late November – March) warm clothe is needed.Visitors to Buddhist countries
should not to wear shorts, short skirts or other skimpy clothing when visiting religious centers
and shoes should be removed before entering private homes.
Passport and visa: All visitors are required to have a valid visa to enter Vietnam. A one
month tourist visa is usually sufficients for most visitors, though it is possible to arrange three
months or six month – multiple entry visa for regular visitors. The Snail Adventure Tours
company is authorised to issue visa on arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, Danang
International Airport in Danang, and Tan San Nhat in Ho chi Minh city.The same

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authorisation proceduce and a minimum mof 5 days working notice is required. In emergency
case they can arrange a visa o arrival if notice of 2 working days is given.
Tipping: Tipping for good services is always appreciated in these developing countries. It is
customary, though not compulsory, to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of the tour. Hotels
and station porters should also be tipped a small amount for . We recommend 5 US Dollar /
person/per day for cycling tour guides .. 2 USD/ person/ day for driver and 1 USD/ person/
day for door bell when checking in and out.
Responsible tourism: we strongly believe that Responsible Tourism can support to local
communities: proving incomes,positive cultural exchanges and an incentive to protec natural
invironment. We recognise that there is always space for improvement. We continually strive
to narrow the gap between principle and practice.
Environment: we have been turning invironmently responsible tourism into practices to
minimize tourist impact upon the local habitat. From biodegradable soaps to re - usable water
containers, we provide clients with the best information and mean to help them identify and
implement effective ways to positive protect local nature and communities. It is a vital criteria
that can be passed on and abided by all, long after the trip ended.
Community: Prior to our tours, we contact and work with local community leaders to make
sure we are welcome and in a manner that minimizes negative social and cultural impacts. We
visit local development and community projects specific to the region, encouraging
custommers to donate and assist such a projects in appropriate and sustainable manner.
Where make sure that where and whenever possible our tours positively benefit the local
community. We stayed at locally owned accommodation and visit cottage industries for local
handicraft souvenir, generating income for local business. We often employ, hire support team
such as local guide, moto taxi drivers, cook assistants on all trips to ensure that the local
community benefit not only short term but with increased employment opportunities for the
future.