VIETNAM CYCLE NORTH TO SOUTH 2010
13 days ex Australia | Cycling Challenge | Vietnam
AU$2,450 per person
RAW Challenges brings you one of the most exciting and spectacular cycling journeys in Vietnam. Hanoi to Saigon is without question, one of the worlds great bike rides. This trip is one of our OPEN challenges where you can choose to fundraise for your favourite charity and have your trip costs subsidized in return for taking on the challenge.
With these open trips you can either pay the trip costs yourself (excludes airfares) or you can take on a fundraising challenge. Just pay a personal deposit of $500 at the time of registering and fundraise $4500 for your favourite charity and the rest of your trip costs are then covered for the cost of the trip (excluding int'l airfares).
Book Now... 2010 Dec 20 - 2011 Jan 01
Book Now... 2011 Jan 24 - 2011 Feb 05
Book Now... 2011 Feb 21 - 2011 Mar 05
Day 1 - Arrive Hanoi - orientation
Days 2-3 - Hue. Introductory ride 30km
Day 4 - Hue to Lang Co 80km
Day 5 - Cycling Lang Co to Hoi An 70km
Day 6 - Hoi An rest day
Day 7 - Cycling Hoi An to Tam Ky 50km
Day 8 - Cycling Tam Ky to Quang Ngai 90km
Day 9 - Cycling Quang Ngai to Binh Duong 100km
Day 10 - Cycle Binh Duong to Quy Nhon 100km
Day 11 - Quy Nhon
Day 12 - Flight to Saigon
Day 13 - Saigon. Finish Tour.
What's It All About
We witness a real variety of riding and cultural sights as we work our way down the length of Vietnam. At times we will be cycling the scenic highway coastal route and also get off the beaten track into the little visited central highlands with their hilltribe populations. Vietnam is an experience to savour and the bicycle is the ideal way to explore this country of ever changing landscapes, from palm fringed beaches, to ancient towns, fishing villages, misty highlands and bustling Saigon this a trip of real contrasts. This event has enormous appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure and is a worthy goal for cyclists of all levels.
What's Included
Experienced cycling leader and local guides
All accommodation, twin share
Support vehicle
Good quality, multi geared mountain Bike
Local support team
Water and snacks on cycle days
All transport by private vehicle
Domestic flight & overnight train
Most meals (see itinerary for details)
What's Excluded
International airfares
Vietnam visa
Travel insurance
Tipping for local crew
Bike helmet & bike water bottle
On the Bikes
There will be early starts on cycling days. We operate a sweep system whereby the truck that carries the equipment, water and snacks will be out front as the lead vehicle. One of the guides will be the front marker – no one can go in front of this guide. We also have a back marker with the private bus in the rear.
It is not a race and every 20Km or so we will pull up off the road to allow the back of the group to catch up, refill our water bottles and eat some snacks before setting off again. Lunch will invariably be a picnic at the side of the road and we expect to reach our night destination late afternoon. Every evening there will be a briefing as to the next day’s logistics’ and timings.
Click here for our guide on preparing for cycling tours
Book Now or Call
Need to know more about this trip? Drop us an email or telephone us on (03) 9597 0799. If you're ready to book just click on the date of your departure and complete our simple 3-step booking form online. You can confirm your booking by credit card online or over the phone.
Book Now... 2010 Dec 20 - 2011 Jan 01
Book Now... 2011 Jan 24 - 2011 Feb 05
Book Now... 2011 Feb 21 - 2011 Mar 05
