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Along the way we pause to visit the main sites in Halong Bay , HoaBinh, Hoi An, Hue, and finally Hochiminh city. What makes this tour special is our route hardly touches the frenetic Highway One, as we ride along quiet or little used roads to discover the real Vietnam. Taking time out of the saddle we have excursions by boat in Halong, Hue and on Mekong river as well as interesting rides to Cu Chi Tunnels. After cycling through the incredible limestone karst scenery of HoaBinh and Halong bay. We spend a night aboard the Reunification Express Train to Hue then passing the HaiVan pass to Hoian Old commercial town from 17century. On reaching Hochiminh city, we have time to ride to Mekong delta and overnight in Vietnamese homes and try to be the vietnamese one time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","cost_includes":"- Transfort and escorted by private minibus\n- Sport bikes with 21or 18 speeds for the journey.\n- Train ticket : Hanoi -Hue ( Soft sleeper -AC cabin of 4 persons )\n- Domestic flight with airport taxe : Danang - Saigon\n- Full meals as specified in the tour program ( B = breakfast, L = Lunch )\n- Accommodation at double or twin room as request.\n- Breakfast at hotel.\n- English speaking guide specialized in Biking\n- Full entrance fees .","cost_excludes":"\u2022 International airfare to\/from Vietnam\n\u2022 Personal insurance\n\u2022 Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.\n\u2022 Visa to Vietnam","itineraries":[{"title":" Arrive in Hanoi ( D) ","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Meeting with our representative and transfer to your hotel in city centre. 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City tour by bus to main boulevards of Old Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral, the splendid Post Office, the bustling BenThanh market, ChoLon China town and ThienHau pagoda.. Diner on boat cruise. Overnight at hotel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Hochiminh city - VinhLong 40 km ( B,L ) home stay.","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Am : Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to VinhLong, Crossing the ferry. Ride from Tra On to An Binh islands along the tree lined roads. Visit fruist garden and old house. Diner with the family. Overnight at home stay in AnBinh island.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"VinhLong - Tra Vinh Hochiminh city 60 km (B,L)","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Am : After the breakfast. Ride back to Tieu Can to visit old Khmer temple and lotus pond. Then return to Hochiminh city by minibus. Free time to relax in Hochiminh city. 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