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Soak in the history,
culture and sights
of beautiful Central
Vietnam as we tour
the local coastal roads
and villages by bicyle.
CYCLING CENTRAL VIETNAM
Trip Dates: 12 – 17 March
Sign-ups start 1 September
DAY 01 12 MAR (THU) HONG KONG/NHA TRANG
Hong Kong/ Ho Chi Minh City
CX 765
1630 / 1805 (2h 35m)
Ho Chi Minh City/ Nha Trang
VN 1364
2020 / 2120 (1h)
Upon arrival in Nha Trang airport, meet our guide and transfer to the Novotel Nha
Trang for the evening in the renowned resort city Nha Trang.
DAY 02 13 MAR (FRI) NHA TRANG/TUY HOA
After breakfast, we head out to the beach at Dai Lanh to collect our bicycles and
begin our first of three days leisurely biking along beautiful coastal roads in Central
Vietnam. On our way to Tuy Hoa this morning we glimpse picturesque countryside,
fishing villages, fish farms and a salt farm. After a lovely morning cycling through the
countryside we rest for lunch before continuing on by car to the Cen Deluxe Hotel for the evening in Tuy Hoa.
B, L, D. Cycling distance: approx. 40- 50 km.
DAY 03 14 MAR (SAT) TUY HOA/QUY NHON
After breakfast, we continue our cycling journey through a mix of tribal and Viet
villages. The terrain is gently rolling, with beautiful views of the foothills of the
highlands. After our journey through the countryside we have a picnic lunch and then
transfer by car to Quy Nhon to the Avani Resort & Spa for the evening.
B, L, D. Cycling distance: approx. 40-50 km.
DAY 04 15 MAR (SUN) QUY NHON/QUANG NGAI/HOI AN
Today we cycle on mostly flat, back-roads through several little villages and take in a
range of scenery. We pass the small town of Sa Huynh, a pleasant fishing backwater perched on a broad curve of palm fringed,
golden sand. Speckled with blue fishing boats, this sleepy village is a convenient and relaxing place to rest before moving on to
Quang Ngai for lunch. Today we also visit the site of the My Lai massacre. The My
Lai site is in a small rural settlement, surrounded by simple thatched huts, quilted rice
paddies and farmers with conical hats going about their day to day routines. The
mood set by these surroundings is one of peace and tranquility despite the deep scars
of the past. After visiting the simple memorial and museum we transfer by car to the
Anantara Hoi An Resort, which will be our hotel for the next two nights.
B, L, D. Cycling distance: approx. 40-50km
DAY 05 16 MAR (MON)
HOI AN
We leave our bicycles behind and set off on foot for a half-day walking tour of Hoi An
this morning. Break away from the typical tourist sights and enjoy a morning with the
local fisherman in Hoi An for a unique window into Vietnamese culture. Board a local
fisherman’s boat and learn about their way of life before enjoying a sumptuous home cooked lunch. This afternoon we drive
approx. 1 hour to visit the beautiful, historic town of My Son. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most important Cham
sites in the country. We meet in the evening to enjoy our farewell dinner at the luxurious Nam Hai Hotel.
B, L, D.
DAY 06 17 MAR (TUE) HOI AN/DA NANG/HONG KONG
Da Nang / Hong Kong KA 227 1745 / 2030 (1h 45m)
Today we travel to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam which is rated by many
as the most beautiful city in Vietnam. With its ancient Citadel, mausoleums, pagodas
and palaces Hue is a haven for history buffs located approximately 3 hours from Hoi An
(in the direction of the airport) along the lovely South China Sea coastal road and over
the Hai Van Pass through the clouds. In Hue we will have a guided tour of the Imperial
Citadel and Vietnam’s charming Forbidden Palace. Enjoy lunch at Y Thao Restaurant,
run by the former Imperial family of Hue, before we visit Thien Mu Pagoda which sits
on the banks of the Perfume River. Finally, we explore the royal tomb of Tu Duc
before we are transferred to the airport for our direct flight back to Hong Kong.
CYCLING CENTRAL VIETNAM
Sign-ups start Monday, 1 September 2014
AWA Member Price: HK$19,400 (Twin Sharing)
Single Supplement: add $4,700
Non-Member: Add $1200
Maximum: 22 persons
Payment Terms:
Deposit of HK $10,000 is due upon acceptance.
Final balance of HK $9,400 due 11 December, 2014
Trip Price Includes:
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Group Economy Airfare Cathay Pacific Airlines/Vietnam
Airlines/DragonAir (no mileage accrual);
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All airport tax and fuel surcharge;
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Accommodation on twin or double sharing basis;
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Meals as indicated above, including 1 bottle of nonalcoholic beverage or local beer per person per meal;
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Healthy snacks and fresh local fruits for cycling days;
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Bicycle rental and helmet for cycling days (TREK
4300/4500 Mountain bike);
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All tours, entrance fees and transfers in private airconditioned vehicle with English speaking guide; and
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All gratuities for guide and drivers.
Trip Price Excludes:
Visa; Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, telephone
charges, excess baggage charges; Medical and travel
insurance and any emergency expense or costs incurred due
to the delay of land/air carriers that are beyond our control.
How to Sign Up:
Register online at the AWA website (www.awa.org.hk) or
complete an Asian Tours Registration Form (found on the
AWA website and at the AWA Office) and submit with your
deposit.
The AWA website and Registration Forms have complete
details of our Asian Tours Guidelines. Remember, sign ups
are first come, first served beginning 1 September 2014.
By using a credit card, you are authorizing payment for
BOTH your deposit (to secure your space) AND your final
balance payment. Your deposit will be charged to your card
when you are accepted on the tour. A 3% fee will be added
to payments by credit card. This fee is only refundable if this
trip is canceled by the AWA. Note the Final Balance Payment
Date of 11 December 2014 on which your Final Balance will
be charged. You will receive an e-mail confirmation stating
your status as “accepted” or “waitlisted”. If you are waitlisted,
your card will not be charged until you are accepted.
There is a non-refundable HK $1100 charge if you have been
accepted on the tour and cancel for any reason. The balance
of your deposit is non-refundable as of 14 October, 2014
unless the space can be filled from a waitlist.
A Word About Waitlists:
If you sign up after this trip has filled, your name will be
placed on a waitlist at no charge. If a place becomes
available, you will be contacted and asked if you are still
interested in this trip. At that point, you can decide whether
or not to accept the place. You will not be charged until you
are accepted on the trip.
TOUR COORDINATORS
Amanda McGovern 6200 3976; [email protected]
Diane Lamboley 9020 9385; [email protected]
Questions?
Please contact the tour coordinators directly as AWA office
staff will not have the information

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