The Nitty Gritty Details:
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Depart From: Hoi An /Danang or Hue
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End At: Hue or Danang /Hoi An
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Start Time: 8:00 am from Hoi An and 8:30 am from Hue
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Finish Time: Typically 3:00 or 4:00 pm, depending on the riders
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Duration: At least 5 hours long each day
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Departure Days: Daily
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Activities: Mountain biking, local sights and temple visit
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Biking Grade: 5 – Easy but long if the whole distance is biked
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Transportation: High-end Mountain Bike, A/C vehicle
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Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 picnic lunches with fruit snacks and 1 dinner, purified drinking water.
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Please note one day in advance if you have special dietary requirements.
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What to Bring?: Hat, sunscreen, repellent, camera, sport shoes, toiletries. Sandals are not recommended.
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Day 1: 50 km biking
Our vehicle picks you up at your hotel in Hoi An for a short 45 minute transfer to Thuan Phuoc Bridge, where we start our ride. The initial section is flat for 15 kilometers and gives you a chance to warm up before the 10 kilometer climb to the top of Hai Van Pass. This pass is 500 meters high and its name translates as “Pass of the Ocean Clouds.” The pass is part of the Annamite Mountain Range and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.
After a brief rest at the top our hard work is rewarded by a fantastic 10 kilometer section of downhill riding to Lang Co beach. Ride at a moderate pace so you can enjoy the fantastic views of the lagoon from above.
At the base of the pass we stop for a picnic lunch of sandwiches, fresh fruits, veggies and baked goods.
After lunch the ride is pleasant and flat for 15 kilometers as we skirt the rim of Lap An Lagoon on our way into town. After we check into the hotel the remainder of the afternoon is free to rest and enjoy a swim in the Ocean.
Day 2: 62 km biking
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. A short 30 minute transfer takes us from Lang Co to the bottom of Phuoc Tuong Pass where we start riding. This section of riding rolls through small hills, villages, and cajuput forest for about 10 kilometers. We continue riding through small beach villages with the road totally covered by bamboo and casuarina forest, sheltering our ride from the heat.
We then stop briefly at the Ghost City where traditional customs of the local people of Central Vietnam are played out. We continue riding for about 5km to Truong Ha Bridge where we turn onto a backcountry road that passes through rural villages, rice paddy fields, rivers and bamboo forests. We stop at Thanh Toan Covered Bridge where you can take a break to take pictures, meet local people, and see temples, schools and a local market. And finally we complete the last 7 km biking portion of our trip with a ride across a huge rice paddy to Hue. We also offer an optional additional day biking around Hue to some of the major sites of interest.
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What’s Included?:
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English speaking guide
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entrance tickets,
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first aid kit, helmet,
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high-end mountain bike and gloves,
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meals as listed above,
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1 night accommodation in Lang Co (double occupancy) and transportation
What’s Not?:
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Personal major medical including evacuation insurance coverage is recommended.
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Others are not clearly mentioned.
* Trips that are cancelled within 24 hours of the start time of the trip will be charged out at 50%. Trips that are cancelled more than 24 hours before the start of the trip will not be charged. Exceptions may be made in case of extreme weather conditions on day trips only.
* Any deposits that are required in advance of a trip for hotel or other travel services may or may not be refundable, depending on the trip and time of cancellation.
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