US$5,595 (~ AUD$9,081 *) Per Person Twin Share
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Bike from the terraced hills of Da Lat to seaside Nha Trang, past ancient cave temples to glorious China Beach, along the Perfume River to the Forbidden City and on to Hanoi with the experience of Butterfield & Robinson.
On this exclusive 11day/10night Biking Expedition you will travel through the most beautiful parts of Vietnam and stay at luxurious hotels for US$5595 per person twin share. (Please call us for AUS currency details)
Itinerary:
Days 1 & 2 Saigon to the City of Eternal Spring
Fascinating overview of Vietnam at the Fulbright School in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) • Fly to Da Lat • Ride winding roads through pine forests and past terraced farmland • Wander around Xuan Huong Lake and former Emperor Bao Dai’s summer palaces in the “City of Eternal Spring," with its French colonial architecture • Optional golf at the Emperor’s old course or visit to famed flower and produce market
The Activity
Day 1 – a 6 km urban and village walk through Saigon and Da Lat
Day 2 – a 44 km bike ride along rolling hills
Day 2 – a 44 km bike ride along rolling hills
Days 3 & 4 Coastal Bliss
Spectacular 16 km descent past terraced fields and salt pans to the beautiful sandy beaches of Nha Trang • Bike in picturesque countryside, through banana plantations and rice paddies, to the historic city of Khanh Vinh • Boat to Con Se Tre Island for a private dinner surprise • Meet local dragon fruit growers • Climb a Cham tower and watch the fishing boats at sunset
The Biking
Day 3 – a 50 km ride with 21 km of glorious downhill
Day 4 – a 44 km loop ride through rolling countryside
Day 4 – a 44 km loop ride through rolling countryside
Days 5 & 6 China Beach
Morning flight to Da Nang • Explore the ancient cave temples of Marble Mountain • Bike to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An, with its Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese architectural styles • Practice Tai Chi at sunrise on spectacular China Beach • Visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, home to the largest collection of Cham artifacts in the world
The Biking
Day 5 – a 35 km or 52 km seaside ride
Day 6 – a 40 km ride featuring spectacular views
Day 6 – a 40 km ride featuring spectacular views
Days 7 & 8 Imperial City of Hue
Bike from Phu Loc to the sea • Explore the Imperial Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with our expert guide • Lunch and boat cruise down the Perfume River to Hue, stopping at the Tien Mu Pagoda • Dinner in a royal home with Vietnamese cooking tips
Day 7 – a 45 km ride out to the sea and back
Day 8 – a 40 km countryside ride along the river
Day 8 – a 40 km countryside ride along the river
Days 9 & 10 Colonial Hanoi
Walk or take a bike-propelled cart along tree-lined boulevards, viewing historic architecture and enjoying the capital’s chaotic street life • Navigate the Old Quarter, which has contained Hanoi’s pulsing markets for 1,000 years • Enjoy a guided visit of the city, from its French colonial architecture to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and the Hanoi Hilton Prison • Final evening of traditional culture at the Museum of National History
The Activity
Day 9 – a 27 km flat ride
Day 10 – a 2 km walk in the city of Hanoi
Day 10 – a 2 km walk in the city of Hanoi
Day 11 Fond Farewells
We say our goodbyes over breakfast this morning, leaving you to depart at your leisure • We highly recommend spending an extra day exploring the colonial splendour of Hanoi
Accommodation
Da Lat Palace Hotel, Da Lat
This beautifully restored French colonial hotel has a level of service and professionalism worthy of the great châteaux of France — not to mention a restaurant that could easily command a Michelin star in Europe. The rooms are grand, with cathedral ceilings, wooden floors and claw-foot iron bathtubs.
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| Ana Mandara, Nha Trang Ana Mandara means “beautiful home for the guests” and it most certainly is. Set amidst acres of tropical gardens along a gorgeous white sand beach, the Ana Mandara is spectacularly designed and built with local materials and methods to feel like a traditional Vietnamese village. Watch the sun rise over the South China Sea as you sip lotus tea from your villa balcony, or relax by the pool after a day of cycling. And then there’s always the Six Senses spa… | | ||
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| Furama Resort, China Beach Not only does the Furama boast an infinity pool overlooking spectacular China Beach, it also features superb cuisine and ocean-front suites. During our stay, we enjoy an exclusive seafood barbeque on the beach, as well as Tai Chi lessons at sunrise. | | ||
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| Hotel Saigon Morin, Hue On the shores of the Perfume River, this four-star hotel is the finest in Hue and the most authentically Vietnamese of our trip. | | ||
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| Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Hanoi A gorgeous French colonial-style hotel located in the heart of Hanoi, the Metropole is a hotel with a history. It’s also our base for two nights of our trip. Just before dawn, join us as we step out the front doors to play badminton in the street with locals. | |||
