VIETNAM MULTISPORT ITINERARY:
Day 1 Hanoi
Meet in Hanoi During a bicycle rickshaw ride in Hanoi’s Old
Quarter, discover narrow streets packed with food and flower
stalls Explore the bustling village of Ngoc Ha on foot and visit
the Dong Nuoc Temple, built between the 10th and 11th centuries.
Days 2-3 Halong Bay
Walk along narrow pathways in ancient villages Board a
Vietnamese junk for a journey on Halong Bay, a World Heritage
site An afternoon kayak excursion takes us to an intriguing
series of caves and a temple maintained by boat-dwelling
fishermen On Cat Ba Island, stride through broadleaf jungle,
home to an endangered species of monkey native to the island.
Day 4 Hanoi
Enjoy an early-morning kayak excursion to a floating fishing
village Return to Hanoi, where you are free to explore the
“Paris of the Orient” and perhaps take in a museum or
traditional water puppet show.
Days 5-6 Hue
Fly to the World Heritage site of Hué, Vietnam’s ancient
capital Embark on a warm-up ride along a lagoon and through
small rural communities Visit the Hué Royal Citadel Dine at the
house of a local historian Pedal past villages, pagodas and
temples to the Khai Dinh mausoleum.
Days 7-9 Hoi An
Journey to Hoi An, an ancient port town filled with wooden
shop-houses Join our local guide for a walking tour of the
ancient town Head to famed China Beach for a swim in a protected
grotto Quiet communities line our bicycling route to the Cham
ruins, an impressive complex of tower-temples dating from the
4th to the13th century A final ride takes you through Hoi An and
along the South China Sea.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Walking 2.4 miles
Day 2
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Walking 3 miles
Sailing 2 hours
Day 3
Level 1 2 Route Options Available
Walking 3.1, 4 miles
0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Sailing 4 hours
Kayaking 1.5 hours
Day 4
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Kayaking 1.5 hours
Day 5
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Biking 15 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
Levels 2 to 3 2 Route Options Available
Biking 27, 35 miles
0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Biking 15 miles
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Walking Tour 1.5 hours
Day 8
Levels 1 to 5 3 Route Options Available
Biking 19, 28, 59 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Walking Tour 30 minutes
Day 9
Level 1 2 Routes Option Available
Biking 16 miles
Walking Tour of Hoi An
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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Bike, Hike, Sail and Sea Kayak on a Cultural and Historical
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With its stunning natural landscapes, millennia-old history,
exciting cosmopolitan cities, friendly hamlets and mélange of
cultural influences, Vietnam intrigues and delights even the
most seasoned travelers. And there’s no better way to become
acquainted with this vibrant country than by exploring it under
your own locomotion and at your own pace. Walk past pagodas and
temples in old Hanoi, kayak amid labyrinthine limestone outcrops
in Halong Bay, bike past vibrant green rice paddies, investigate
magnificent historic sites in Hué and stroll through the
enchanting city of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s architectural gems.
Round out your days of discovery with meals of delicious local
cuisine and stays at warm welcoming hotels.
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Casual Inns
From $3998 To $4198 pp dbl. occ.
(+$800 for sgl. occ.)
Internal Flights: $115
Reserve early for the best available price. More Info
2008 DATES CLASSIC TRIPS
3/1-9
10/24-11/1
2009 DATES CLASSIC TRIPS
1/26-2/3
2/28-3/8
10/23-31
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS
1/11-19
Internal Air: $115
Rollover Dates Above for Specific Prices TRIP NOTES:
All meals included except 1 dinner.
PERFECT FOR A PRIVATE TRIP
Meet / Depart: Hanoi, Vietnam/Danang, Vietnam
Special Interest: Boat, Cruise, Culture & History,
Exotic Adventure, Fine Wine & Cuisine, Geological Wonders,
Kayak, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Romance &/or
Honeymoon, Sail, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities
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