Mountain retreat of Mughals and Buddhist lamas, the Alps of India. Valley of paradise. These are terms used to describe Kashmir; one of India´s wildest destinations. Kashmir boasts some of the highest and most rugged landscapes on earth in mountainous Ladakh and one of the most sublime in serene Dal Lake. These rugged Buddhist regions, reachable via the world´s highest mountain passes, are a little slice of Tibet transplanted to India - wedged in by roaring rivers and snow-capped mountains.
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AT A GLANCE Touring the world's highest passes! DATES: June, July, August START / FINISH: Delhi / Delhi DURATION: 23 day vacation, 17 riding days (3 weeks), 16 day vacation, 12 riding days (2 weeks), ROUTE: Distance covered around 1600 miles / 2600 km (3 weeks) and 870 miles / 1400 km (2 weeks) Day rides 50 - 180 miles / 80 - 290 km. ROADS: Mainly tarmac but for around 400 km some stretches with gravel. ACCOMMODATION: Comfortable middle-class hotels and houseboats, A comunal camp (a large tent with beds). REST DAYS: Leh, Srinagar, Dharamshala RIDERS REQUIREMENTS: A comfortable ride on gravel - steady nerves for the traffic! GROUP SIZE: Min. 4 and max. 10 riders - space for pillion rider in our follow up car . WHAT´S INCLUDED: All meals, all non-alcoholic beverages, all entry fees, petrol for the bikes. HIGHLIGHTS: World´s highest roads, home of the Dalai Lama, Buddhist monasteries, houseboats on Dal-Lake, sand dunes at 12000 feet, the joviality of the Ladakhi people.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
motor bike tours asia
Monday, February 11, 2013
Biking Mekong Delta 7days
http://bikingvietnam.com/tours/biking_mekong_delta.htm
DEEP OF MEKONG DELTA BIKING ( 7DAYS )
DEEP OF MEKONG DELTA BIKING ( 7DAYS )
Cycling
in the Mekong Delta lets you see a part of Vietnam that is quite unique.
This area is known as the "bread bowl" of Vietnam and boasts flat and
lush scenery, quite unlike any thing else you will see in Vietnam. The
rich soil makes the Mekong Delta a fruitful production area for rice
coconut, sugar cane, all manner of fruits and vegetables.
The
adventure starts with a ride from MyTho to TraVinh on the quiet back
roads, lunching on an island before staying with a local family. We
enjoy boat journeys as well as riding by orchards and seeing Vietnamese
life by the river. Day three takes us through the Khmer area and we see
much evidence of this with the architecture and the many Khmer people
who populate this area. The last day we take in the floating
market and many of the cottage industries before we head back to Saigon
in the afternoon.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Two of trip
covers a little over 300 kilometers on well surfaced roads. The daily
distances are not too long and the terrain is gentle so this trip
suitable for most people, but it's advisable to have a modicum of
fitness to enjoy the riding! Fast cyclists can ride at their own pace,
as detailed directions are available from the tour leader. Our route is
designed to take us off the main roads as much as possible
Itinerary
7days Mekong delta cycling
Day 1
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SaiGon - MyTho
- BenTre - TraVinh (L,D) (+- 80km )
Driving to LongAn,
start cycling through rice fields and dragon fruit orchards. Lunch
in MyTho town. Pass ferry and keep on country road to enter the town. A
wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River
branches and islands. Overnight in TraVinh.
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Day 2
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TraVinh - CanTho. (B,L,D) (+-95km)
Morning cycling around this town, then warm up by 8km to BaOm pond,
see old trees and Khmer pagoda nearby the pond. At TraOn small town
by the mekong river, we take a ferry crossing and keep on 18km to
BinhMinh, crossing ferry to Cantho for overnight. Overnight in
CanTho
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Day 3
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CanTho - RachGia (B,L,D) (+-110 km)
Morning take boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, then we have a
longer cruise on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent
scenery and get close to the locals as they go about their daily
routine. Late afternoon take ferry crossing on to RachGia. Overnight
in RachGia.
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Day 4
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RachGia - HaTien (B,L,D)
(+-92km)
Ride a long the west
coast to this vibrant border town. We turn off main road for ride to
HonChong beach area, visit ChuaHang cave and the Father & Son islet.
Keep on to HaTien town. Overnight in HaTien.
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Day 5
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HaTien - ChauDoc (B,L,D) (+-100km)
Cycle along VinhTe border canal to TriTon, followed by a ride up the
sacred Sam Mountain with its panoramic view over the vast plains of the
Mekong Delta and far into Cambodia. Overnight in ChauDoc
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Day 6
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ChauDoc - CaoLanh - CaiBe (B,L,D) (+-160km)
Rising early through an amazing riverside market and through floating villages with tons of fish farmed in cages underneath water. We have ferries and local road to ThuanGiang and ChoMoi before heading onto Cao Lanh. Riding through the rural area of DongThap pass many immense rice fields along canals & rivers, keep riding to CaiBe for the night. Overnight in homestay in CaiBe |
Day 7
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CaiBe - SaiGon (B,L) (+-80km)
Morning boat cruise to explore the local floating market. Short riding
around Caibe town. Lunch & shower. Afternoon transfer to SaiGon. End of
tour.
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Tour overview
Tour Cost
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Note:
Prices are based per person, double occupancy, with a separate cost
for solo travelers. If you are traveling in a group but prefer
single accommodations, a single supplement fee applies. Triple
accommodations are not available in many of the destinations we
visit.
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Best
Time to go
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Year
around
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WHAT'S
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WHAT NOT
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International airfare; meals
not noted on itinerary; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic
medical ; optional
tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges;
international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of
a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
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Bike Hire
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USD 50
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Total Distance
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300-350 km
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Number of cycling
days
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5full days and 2
half-days
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Average Daily Distance:
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55km-60km
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Off Road
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0%
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Max. Altitude
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100 metres
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Road Surface
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This tour follows a
mixture of well-surfaced roads
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Support
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One or two 16-seat
air-conditioned buses converted to take bikes and bikers.
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Group Size
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Minimum 2. Maximum
16.
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Staff
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All groups will be
lead by a Vietnamese cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for
all groups.
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Accommodation
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We have 4 nights in 3
star hotels, 1 night in 2 star, one night home stay , all rooms have a/c and private facilities as a minimum
and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever
possible.
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Food
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All meals are
included
Break
every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles) for tea break with water, coffee
,tea, juice, bread, tuna fish , banana, apple...
including
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Vietnam Adventure Cycling Saigon to Hanoi
http://bikingvietnam.com/tours/saigon_hanoi.htm
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Classic cycling
journeys, riding from SaiGon to Hanoi. Along the way we stop to
visit the main sites in Dalat, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, and
finally Hanoi. What makes this tour special is our route will far from Highway One, as we ride along quiet or
back roads to discover the real Vietnam.
With thousands of kilometers of stunning beaches and dramatic coastal roads as well as some of the freshest seafood going this trip is an indulgent experience. We are never far from a beach and stay in comfortable hotels to make this trip our most cushy adventure tour.
With thousands of kilometers of stunning beaches and dramatic coastal roads as well as some of the freshest seafood going this trip is an indulgent experience. We are never far from a beach and stay in comfortable hotels to make this trip our most cushy adventure tour.
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Itinerary |
Day 1 |
MARCO POLO BIKING is welcomes at the airport, pickup and transfer to hotel.Free time.Overnight in SaiGon. (D) |
Day 2 |
SaiGon (No cycling day )In the morning bicycle checking and arrangement.Pm take tour to visiting Cu chi tunnelOvernight in Saigon. (B) |
Day 3 |
Sai gon- Catien national park (cycling +- 30 km)Our morning departure from your hotel at 7: 00 AM, driving do Dinh Quan where we stat cycling to CatTien national park ( 20km ). Arrival head quarter, check in room, lunch.Pm cycling in main route. Optional trekking tour. Back to head quarter for dinner and overnight in the park. Optional tour for night spot watching. (B,L, D) |
Day4 |
Cat tien national park –Madagui- Phanthiet. ( +- 70 km )In the morning cycling ling to Madagu meet highway 20. Then we turn off road, then gradually down mt pass through farms of K'ho and Muong hill tribe. We keep on to TanhLinh and further to hw 1. Our van pick up and transfer to MuiNe. (B,L) |
Day5 |
Mui ne – Dalat ( +-60km )Whole day cycling up to DalatCycling in asphalt road behind beach and take back rod up to Dalat.Overnight in Dalat. (B,L) |
Day 6 |
DaLat to NhaTrang ( cycling +- 90 km)Morning Cycling from Dalat to along the flat to the six-mile climb up NgoanMuc Pass into the beautiful pine forest of the center Highlands around DaLat. Small villages and strawberry, carrot and other crops line the empty road passing into Thap cham bus shuttle past from PhanRang to CamRanh bay location and NhaTrang. Overnight in Nhatrang. (B,L) |
Day 7 |
NhaTrang ( cycling +- 30 km )VietNam's finest oceanfront city. Half-day boat excursion to nearby island and a marine reserve. Snorkeling and swimming over flowering coral reefs in warm, clear water, followed by sunbathing and lunch. Cycling tour of NhaTrang, including Lon Song pagoda and PoNaGar Cham ruins. Dinner featuring shrimp spring roll, fried squid with pineapples, steamed crab, fresh fish and other seafood delicacies. Evening free to walk along the beach. Overnight in Nhatrang. (B,L) |
Day 8 |
NhaTrang to QuyNhon ( cycling +- 80 )Leaving at 6:30 Am , driving 100km to Tuy Hoa , back road riding from there to Quy Nhon covers some of VietNam's scenic coastline, featuring deserted blue lagoons and stone promontories overlooking the water below. Fishing villages dot the coast here.Not many travelers her, so lot of attention can be expected. Overnight in Quy Nhon. (B,L) |
Day 9 |
QuyNhon to QuangNgai ( Cycling +- 55 km)Early coastal riding followed by back road to Binh Duong - which is also a nice place for a dip in the cooling South China Sea with past rural rice villages canopied by swaying coconut palm. End of cycling in BinhDuong, driving to Quang ngai. Overnight in Quang Ngai. (B,L) |
Day 10 |
QuangNgai to MyLai- HoiAn / ( cycling +- 45 km)Depart early along the coast and past scenic rice village. Lunch near a "secret" Cham sight. Regroup at ChuLai, a former American military base, and board our buses for the drive in to the MyLai Memorial. Driving to Hoi An. Overnight in HoiAn. (B,L) |
Day 11 |
HoiAn ( Cycling +- 20 km)In the morning Vietnamese cooking lessons in town featuring local specialties by one of VietNam's most talented chefs. PM cycling tour of HoiAn - to CuaDai beach on the south China sea for a clam bake, then take boat trip excursion on the river. Overnight in Hoi An. (B,L) |
Day 12 |
HoiAn to Hue (Cycling +- 80 )Our group will leave early in the morning for the top of Hai Van Pass by bus shortly after breakfast. Then we riding down to Lang Co lagoon, an ascent of the pass with stunning views of the coast and a thrilling 5-mile descent from the top of the green rice fields, back road cycling to Thuan An beach, which we will skirt by on our way to Hue. Overnight in Hue. (B,L,D) |
Day 13 |
Hue- ( Cycling +- 40km)Morning driving from Hotel to the ancient Imperial Capital of VietNam set on the romantic Perfume River - arguably VietNam's most pleasant and picturesque city. After one hour visit in there, we will cycle along the tranquil Perfume River and through the high-walled Imperial Citadel, to the peaceful ThienMu Pagoda, Minh Mang King mausoleum. Boat trip back to the city. Overnight in Hue. (B,L) |
Day 14 |
Hue- Hanoi (Cycling 40km )Flight to Hanoi, upon arrival transfer to Hotel. 2 hours cycling in the afternoon on bank of RED RIVER. Overnight in Hanoi. (B,L,D) |
Day 15 |
(No cycling day). Breakfast , transfer to Airport for flight home (B )Or extension tour to HaLong Bay |
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Tour overview
Tour Cost
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Note:
Prices are based per person, double occupancy,
with a separate cost for solo travelers. If you
are traveling in a group but prefer single
accommodations, a single supplement fee applies.
Triple accommodations are not available in many
of the destinations we visit.
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Best time to go
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From
October to May
Group
tour
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from
6 to 14 people
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WHAT'S
INCLUDED
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WHAT NOT
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International airfare; meals
not noted on itinerary; optional tour; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic
medical ; optional
tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges;
international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of
a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
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Bike Hire
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120 USD with KONA DEW
DELUXE
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Total Distance
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+- 1,100 km
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Number of cycling days
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12 full days
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Average Daily Distance:
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68km
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Total Distance
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+-
750 km
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Off Road
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0%
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Max. Altitude
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400m
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Road Surface
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This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads, long
cycling day . You should be
confident of your physical condition .
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Support
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One or two 16-seat air-conditioned transit vans
converted to take bikes and bikers.
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Group Size
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Minimum 4. Maximum 10.
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Staff
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Groups of 6 or more a Vietnamese cycling guide and
drivers as assistants. Groups of 4-5, an experienced
English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader plus guide
and support team.
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Accommodation
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Nights in comfortable tourist class hotels. All
accommodation has a/c or fan, hot water and private
facilities.
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Food
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Meals are included as mention in itinerary.
During the " BikingVietnam.com" the main meals are
breakfast and the evening meal. Thus, breakfast should be large and
substantial (and include cereals). We recommend that all
participants should bring a supply of their favorite cereals as many
of the hotels where we stay don't yet have cereal on offer at
breakfast.
For lunch (picnic) you will need to make sandwiches in the morning, and take some fruit. We recommend you also bring along some of your favorite energy bars. The evening meal will be in a restaurant, and precooked by the Organizers. We will make sure there are always plenty of carbohydrates and protein on the menu. Don't forget adequate hydration is as important as a good meal and so you should make sure you carry enough water with you. In some stages there is no where to “top up” along the way. Follow your guides instructions for each stage. We recommend you use a hydration pack with at least 2l capacity, rather than water bottles. The water bottles don't carry as much water, plus it will get warm during the day, they are not as hygienic and the water bottle cage can get in the way when you may have to carry your bike.
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