| Vietnam: Cultural Experiences and Bicycling |
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02/19/10 |
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303-422-3728 |
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Bea Slingsby |
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beahive@comcast.net |
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February 19-March 1, 2010
Cost:
$2200 with 8 participants
$1960 with 10-11 participants
$1866 with 12-15 participants
Bike with Bea and see Vietnam's treasures! This 11 day trip starts in the north at Hanoi. We will spend 2 days in Ha Long (“dragon descending”) Bay. The craggy karst towers rise hundreds of feet from the green bay waters. These towers have been sculpted over eons by nature to create a spellbinding wonder. We’ll board a comfortable Chinese-style junk with private facilities for an overnight cruise around 3,000 islands rising steeply from the bay. There will be stops at grottos and caves and an opportunity to kayak in this World Heritage site.
From Hanoi we fly to Hue to explore and get ready to cycle. Our route goes south through fishing and agricultural villages, to Hoi An. Since this leg is 89 miles long, most of us will get a lift part of the way in the support van, which is always with us. We will spend a second night in Hoi An as there much to see and experience, including more cycling. Day 7 finds us bicycling to Quang Ngai on country roads. On day 8, cycle from Tam Quan to Qui Nhon with excellent coastal views. There will be two climbs of about 10% grade, but the van is available. From there, we can ride in the van to Dieu, then cycle a delightful quiet road up a gentle valley and down to Chi Thanh, then return to the van for the drive into the city. We will spend day 10 in Nha Trang, where there is the option of a boat trip to islands, to visit a fishing village and return in Vietnamese round boats. On day 11 we fly to Ho Chi Minh City (old Saigon) and then home.
The trip price includes two internal air flights, tips, all meals except two, snacks, bottled water, a knowledgeable English speaking guide, van support, a bike mechanic, daily route maps, and a high standard of accommodations in French Colonial hotels or beach front resorts. Our average biking miles are 43 per day at a latitude about the same as the Caribbean Sea.
Not included in the trip price is bicycle rental of $140 (hybrid Trek 7.5 in a wide range of sizes), a single room supplement at $395, airport taxes, visa, alcoholic beverages, and sightseeing other than specified.
Contact Bea Slingsby for further information and an application at 303-422-3728, or email beahive@comcast.net. Or complete and send the form below and the leader will contact you.
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