Day 1: Hochiminh Arrival
Greetings from Vietnam. When you arrive at Tan San Nhat International Airport, a driver and guide from Golden Trail Travel will meet you and take you to the hotel located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Known by its former name, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is known as "the pearl of the Far East." One of the most memorable place names in Asia is undoubtedly Saigon, the biggest and busiest city in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City has the most Western atmosphere of any Vietnamese city. Amazing contrasts can be found in this city: upscale new international hotels, upscale dining establishments, and hip clubs coexist alongside roadside noodle stands, noisy cyclo drivers, and street kids. Markets, pagodas, karaoke clubs, and golf courses compete for space with bowling alleys, shopping centers, and golf courses. Words like "bustling," "booming," "crowded," and "noisy" hardly begin to describe the chaotic, alluring, and frequently captivating city of Saigon. Remain in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities: picking up and transferring to Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: D
Cycling distance: No

Day 2: Hochiminh – Dalat
Eat a substantial breakfast at the hotel. Savor a three-hour ride to Di Linh Town, stop for lunch on the way, and then start riding from Dai Ninh Lake to Dalat. We have a pleasant 27-kilometer ride on a paved road before climbing to Dalat. While traveling through coffee plantations, pepper fields, mountainous roads, and flower farms, you will be treated to breathtaking views. Spend the night in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and warming up cycling
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 56 Km

Day 3: Dalat city and outskirts 
Bicycle exploration on the many back roads is possible. Before veering off to bike in Langbian Mountain's shadow, cycle beside Xuan Huong Lake. The journey passes via vegetable and flower gardens, tiny towns, charming churches, elaborate graveyards, cobblestone lanes, and historic colonial structures. It's an uneven terrain. While traveling, make a stop at a flower farm to view coffee plantations. The walk can take you to the spot where Alexander Yersin, the man who founded Dalat, originally intended to develop the community. It offers breathtaking views of a lake encircled by pine forests. Continue spending a night at Dalat.(Riding 35 km)Spend the night in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 35 Km

Day 4: Da Lat - Lak Lake 
Proceeding 70 kilometers inward from Dalat. At the summit of a mountain, begin your ride. The route winds through a jungle with breathtaking views of Langbian in the distance and is incredibly quiet. Spend the night in a long house in the center of a village by a lake. Numerous longhouses are situated around the lakes, each accompanied by a group of young potbellied pigs and their corresponding puppy dogs. The longhouse is quite cozy. There is mosquito netting, a mattress, and blankets. There are cold showers and western-style outdoor restrooms. Dinner will be at the same residence as the homestay tonight. To capture the breathtaking panoramic splendor of Lak Lake, if it is possible, we would want to stay at the Lak Lake resort. Overnight at Hotel
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and Cycling and transferring the remaining distance
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 86/171 Km

Day 5 : Lak Lake – Draysap Falls  - Buon Ma Thuot 
Visit one of Emperor Bao Dai's former summer retreats after breakfast. To get to a secluded settlement on the distant side of Lak Lake, take a boat. It's feasible to go light trekking from this village. - You can ride elephants here for an additional fee. - Lunch and relaxation at the long house at Lak Lake before the 16 km mostly flat bike ride to the falls and the 50 km bike ride to Buon Me Thuot. - Relax and swim at the falls. Stay the night in the city of Muon Me Thuot. Spend the night in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 86 Km

Day 6 : Draysap falls - Yok Don Park - Buon Me Thuot.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we ride our bikes to Don Village, passing past cashew and pepper fields. This day offers 60 km of biking, including a visit to the hanging bridge and an elephant hunter's home after lunch. Go to the Ethnic Minority Cultures Museum. This museum, which dates back to 1927 and is housed in the former French Consul's home, has a sizable collection of costumes and ethnological artifacts related to the region's ethnic minority communities, particularly the Ede and the M'nong. A display on the history of the revolution in the area is also there. Arrive at Buon Me Thuot at 4:30 p.m. to visit the market and observe the everyday activities of the locals. You are free to explore this evening. Spend the night in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and transfering
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:45 Km

Day 7: Buon Me Thuot – Ninh Hoa – Doc Let  
We begin our lovely day with a bike ride from the hotel to the shore after breakfast. We ride till the roads are clear of traffic and the hills are becoming closer. The most exciting part of the Krong Pac ride is when you experience the difference between the tropical forests of the past and the mountains that have been cleared of trees as a result of the American war in Vietnam. There's a traditional 10-kilometer downhill with vistas that take in the plains and the ocean. Travel a short distance along the main road to reach Wild Beach Resor, a stunning 28-kilometer eco-friendly island resort encircled by glistening seas and a plethora of colorful marine life. Overnight in Hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 100 Km/189 km

Day 8: Wild Beach free and leisure
following breakfast. You have the day off to engage in leisurely activities or take a leisurely bicycle trip down the coast to visit Ninh Van fishing village.snorkeling to see the vibrant coral. Eat dinner and lunch at the hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Free at leisure on Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: No

Day 9: Doc Let  – Nha Trang 
After eating breakfast at the hotel, we ride our bikes to Doc Let along a picturesque shoreline and through a rustic settlement on a back road. On your journey to the highway, take in the breathtaking scenery and pure nature. When you reach Highway No. 1. To avoid the heavy traffic to Dai Lanh beach, take the transfer. Ride a bicycle 28 kilometers from Dai Lanh Beach to Nha Trang. While much of the route runs along the coast, it is attractive and occasionally congested. Arriving in the late afternoon is Ha Trung City.Get a room at a hotel to recover and rest well-earned! Explore Nha Trang in the evening and have dinner at a neighborhood eatery.(Riding 80 kilometers). A night to remember in Nha Trang Ciy
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:76 Km

Day 10: Nha Trang – Phan Rang 
After breakfast at the hotel, we go to Cam Ranh town for more than an hour, where we take in the stunning scenery and unspoiled environment.We start riding on the tarmac road that leads to Ninh Chu beach as soon as we get at the cycling point. Admiring the stunning landscape and emerald sea while cycling along one of Vietnam's top cycling routes on a beach with pristine sand.We eat lunch on the way, and then we ride on to Ninh Chu Beach along the coast. Dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring to Cam Ranh and Cycling  Ca Na
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 112 Km

Day 11: Phan Rang – Phan Thiet 
We have another fantastic day ahead of us. After a filling breakfast at the resort, we continue southeast on a recently constructed paved road, passing less traffic and encountering more friendly locals. As we travel through the golden sand desert to Phan Thiet, take in the gorgeous surroundings and unspoiled sand beach. While traveling, stop to chat with locals and sample some of their fruits. We get to the resort early so we can go swimming. have dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 86 Km

Day 12: Phan Thiet – Ke Ga- Binh Chau 
Get up early to enjoy the expansive ocean vista, or take a leisurely stroll across Doi Hong's golden sand desert. After a filling breakfast at the hotel, we ride along the coast to Phan Thiet City, which is the hub for fish sauce and resort industries. Despite the year-round heat and hardships faced by the populace, the province boasts a lengthy stretch of beaches with emerald sand. Enjoy a lovely 35-kilometer bike ride that leads to Ke Ga. Eat lunch along the way, and then continue cycling the final 8 km to Ke Ga. After checking in, unwind in the hot springs of Binh Chau. 
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and cycling to hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 108 Km

Day 13: Binh Chau – Long Hai  - Vung Tau 
Riding a bicycle along the coastline to witness the breathtaking sunrise and pristine nature is a great way to start a nice day. meet and converse in the market village with the local fishermen. Explore the "Vietnam Resort" capital situated on an emerald sand beach. While traveling, have lunch. We ride along the coast to Binh Chau, Long Hai, where we spend the night after lunch. Enjoy a farewell meal at a nearby restaurant with our crew and supporters. Spend the night in Hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling hotel  to Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 86 Km

Day 14: Vung Tau – Hochiminh 
Enjoy your own breakfast in the hotel before we head to Hochiminh. Stay in Hochiminh City for the night.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring to Hochiminh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: No

Day 15: Hochiminh – Departure
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you have free time until your departure.
Summary:
Activities: Tranferring to AirPort
Accommodation: Onwards
Meals:B
Cycling distance:No

Tour include in:
Bicycling guide who speaks English (other languages by request).
The basis for accommodations is double or twin occupancy.
Meal information (14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners) are included in itineraries.
Transportation and A/C transfer.
Bus or van assistance is provided during cycling hours.
Truck supported for groups larger than six.
Trek mountain bikes equipped with helmets and disc brakes.
Trek Hybrid Fx 3-Disc Brake System with Carbon Forks.
excursions for sightseeing according to the itineraries.
Bike tour pump, tools, tubes, and extra bikes.
first aid package.
Box of cold water, little towel.
Drinkable mineral water.
Fruit and a snack on days when you cycle.

Tour is not include
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
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide

Availability
Tours and services may not be available on public holidays, or may be available at an additional surcharge.

Pick-up location
Most of our trips begin from our bike garage (both private and group tours), so transportation from your hotel to our bike shop (or v.v) is not included in the quote. We can arrange the service (with extra charge), and reservation needs to be made in advance.

Itinerary
Occasionally our tour itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travelers’ comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the service proposal. It’s very important that you print and review a final copy of your itinerary prior to travel. If you have any queries, please contact us.

Please note that while we operate successful cycling holidays in Vietnam throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.

Price
Negotiating prices is a common practice in Vietnam, particularly in open-air markets, street shops, and rural areas. However, we are not good at bargaining and do not prefer this practice. Instead, we focus our time and efforts on tour arrangements, and our prices are fixed.

Safety
Wearing a helmet is compulsory on all our biking adventures. Our tour guide often carry first aid kit while riding. Please follow your guide while biking, and much attention is required while you cross streets.

Difficulty levels
To assist you visualize how our bike trip is difficult, we have graded our Vietnam cycling tours into three categories, easy, moderate, and challenging. We group many factors into consideration into this grading, including distant covered, terrain, altitude, and vehicle support.

Easy
Involves cycling for up to two to three hours a day at easy pace and usually, less than 3 days in duration. The cycling distances is around 15 – 30 km per day. There are likely to be no steep and sustained descents as well as demand for technical riding. We will normally ride on flat roads. Suitable for bikers who enjoy occasional weekend riding on trails at home. Push bikes are sometimes used for these itineraries.

Moderate
Involves biking for up to six hours a day at a steady pace and are usually between three to five days in duration. The cycling distance is about 35 – 55 km per day. Sometimes it can be long flat rides or medium ride with few up and downhill climbs. The support vehicle will not always be available. We will need a good level of fitness. We use either mountain bikes or road bikes for these itineraries.

Challenging
Involves biking in mountainous areas with big climbs for up to seven or eight hours a day and usually more than a week in duration. Cycling distance is about 60 – 80 km per day. There will be steep and sustained ascents and descents. The support vehicle will not always be available. These trips will provide a real sustained workout even for fit and experienced mountain bikers.

Accommodation
When cycling we mostly stay in small hotel, guesthouse or homestay. Some are more basic than others! Bear in mind that some of the places we overnight in are not on the standard tourist trail. In larger cities and towns, our hotels are generally more western style and are three or four star hotels (price option).

Camping is not available on cycling tours in Vietnam unless it is required and this should be booked months in advance. Camping is only available in a limited number of places such as Cat Ba island beach, Cuc Phuong national park…Please see the details on the quote.

Tour guide
Most of our tour guides speak English. Some other speak French. Few speak other language such as German, Russian, Spanish. All our guides have great knowledge of history, local culture, and religions of the area where you are cycling. Our guides have been trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding.

Bike mechanic
We arrange a bike mechanic only for large groups or when it is required (with surcharge). When there is no mechanic, our guide will take care of problem which may occur during the bike ride.

Transportation
Depending on the nature of the tour, our cycle journeys will be accompanied by an air-conditioned car/minibus cover the larger overland sections. We often use mini bus or bus for transfer and back up (guided tours).
1 – 2 travelers: we use minivan to support and carry bikes. Sometimes we use a car for passengers and a truck for transport of the bikes.
3 – 6 people: we use one minivan for passengers and one truck for the bikes.
7 – 12 people: we use one bus (coach) for passengers and one truck for the bikes.
We provide bike rental and truck for self-guided bike tours.

We sometimes use local push-bikes (single-speed bicycles) where possible or when it is required. In this case, our cars will be arranged as follows.
1 – 2 passengers (with a tour guide): 4 seat car.
3 – 6 passengers (with a tour guide): 15/16 seat minivan.
7 – 12 passengers (with a tour guide): 29 seat coach/bus.

Bikes repairs
Basic spares and tools kit are generally carried by our guide or bike mechanic or on the support vehicle, although we can not guarantee having spares for every conceivable problem.

Food and drinks
All the meals which, are mentioned in itinerary (B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner), are included in the tour price. Most of meals are Vietnamese local food. Vegetarians are certainly welcome and are always accommodated, please let us know of any dietary concerns at time of booking. Beverage and alcoholic drinks are not included at mealtime or in restaurants.

Snacks and water
When we transfer, ride by minibus (no cycling day), our bottled waters are always available for you in the car/van. When we have cycling days, we will offer cold water (summer) plus fresh tropical fruits, soft drinks are also available in the car/van. Please take a look at the “Inclusions” section on our our service proposal to see whether the service is included in the price. Please note drinks are not included at mealtime or in restaurant.

Packing
Comfortable lightweight clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton is most suitable for traveling in Vietnam. The dress code is fairly casual as in most parts of the tropics but it is advisable to cover arms and legs in the evenings against biting insects. A lightweight raincoat is a good idea in the rainy season. During the winter months warm clothing is needed for visiting the north of Vietnam. Visitors should not wear shorts, short skirts or other skimpy clothing when visiting religious buildings such as pagoda, temple and shoes should be removed before entering a private home.
What you take will naturally depend upon where you are traveling and the style of journey you are undertaking, and it can often be difficult to decide what to pack. Nevertheless, the following should act as a useful checklist of essential items worth thinking about taking.

Clothing
2 pairs of riding shorts
2 riding jerseys (quick-dry)
2 pairs of quick dry socks for cycling
Comfortable shoes for biking and walking
Riding gloves
2-3 t-shirts or casual shirts
Trousers or jeans
1-2 pairs of casual socks for non-cycling activities
3-5 sets of underwear (quick-dry)
Cool-weather jacket or rain jacket
Extra layers and gloves for cooler season or climate (thin, thermal, water-wicking)
Bathing suit
Sandals

Toiletries
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Razor
Hair brush
Shampoo
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer

Miscellaneous
Passport, wallet and ID
Health insurance card
Travel insurance card
Cash and/or credit cards
Camera (with spare battery)
Plastic bags (for dirty laundry, wet clothes)
Electronic chargers (for camera, e-reader, cell phone)
Adaptors or convertors

Tipping
Tipping for good services is always appreciated. 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 about 4-6 USD/traveler/day for the tour guide, about 2-3 USD/traveler/day for the driver (or the mechanic). Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality, the length and the difficulty of your trip.

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 customers 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, motor-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.

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