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VIETNAM
Iron Chef: Vietnam III 
3rd Edition Vietnam culinary trip with Iron Chef champion Chef Neal Fraser
April 1 to 12, 2012
Cost: $3,870 to $4,860 (4 spaces left)
What's Great? Eating and biking, more eating, more biking... repeat for 12 days
Anyone who has traveled to Vietnam will mention three things that stood out most: the people, the scenery, and the food. This biking trip emphasizes all of these with sightseeing from the vantage point of the saddle. And in Vietnam, riding is the best excuse to eat!
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MYANMAR (Burma)
Myanmar: The Burma Road
Asia's Final Frontier, Zen cycling on the road to Mandalay
Dates: March 12 to 23, 2012 or Custom Private Tour (September through April)
Cost: From $2,880 per person
Dates by preference except July, August and early September
What's great? Asia's last frontier and warmest people
An exceptional place at an exceptional time? Our Myanmar cycling expeditions have been running since 1999 and those that go say it's their favorite place of all. Small groups, intrepid travel, tropical rides, few tourists, enchanting ruins, warm welcoming smiles, and tranquil roads with no traffic — high adventure! Come cycling through areas closed off to travelers for over the last forty years.
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VIETNAM
Highlights of Vietnam /
Since 1993, our classic Vietnam bike tour, all highlights from Hanoi to Saigon
Scheduled group tours and private custom, 10 days and over
Dates: December 8 to 19, 2011 (or choose your dates: our most popular custom tour)
Cost: From US$2,580
What's great? All the must-see highlights of Vietnam and then some
Our Highlights tour encompasses just that — the "highlights" of Vietnam more, including all four wonderful UNESCO World Heritage sites. We've organized this "classic" trip for over 16 years but keep each edition fresh with new routes and activities. Explore historic Hanoi and witness the rush of modernization in Saigon, in between exploring villages where little has changed in hundreds of years.
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VIETNAM, LAOS & CAMBODIA
Indochina World Heritage /
Angkor, Luang Prabang, Halong Bay, Hanoi and Central Coast of Vietnam
Custom Private Tour, 8 Days and over
Dates by preference except August and September
Cost: From US$1,880
What's great? Highlights of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
The remarkable World Heritage sites in Indochina should be the focus of any trip to the region. This itinerary explores them in depth by bike, hiking and kayak. What better way to explore the passages between temples at Angkor by bike, the karst river valley north of Luang Prabang, and the karst wonderland of Halong Bay by the vantage point of a kayak? We'll also canvas Vietnam's central coast, Hue and Hoi An, by bicycle, where some of the country's best cycling is.
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VIETNAM & LAOS
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Laos (NEW!) /
Vietnam and Laos Bicycle Tour
New border opening! Overland from Hanoi through sublime Northern Laos
Dates: Private tours, Dates by preference except July, August and September
From $2,490
What's great? Off-the grid over the "Laotian Alps" to sublime Luang Prabang
When the Nam Meo border recently opened we couldn't wait to ride the overland route over the "Laotian Alps." And what a ride it was! The route passes over empty roads recently improved through two of Laos' most remarkable national parks.
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| Vietnam TOURS |
| Vietnam? No ordinary destination for sure, but the backdrop for exceptional adventure in an amazing culture that is historically familiar, yet far different than your own. As travelers ourselves, Vietnam and a few other countries in the region are our favorite places in the world to explore, both on and off the bike. Come take advantage of our many years traversing this incredible country and region before it changes forever. With the exception of the few tours listed here, almost all of our biking trips are private ones, custom tailored to the interests of families, friends, and other small groups. Contact us about organizing your private trip for an exceptional time in Vietnam. If you've traveled with B&R or Backroads before, you can expect similar quality, but a more comprehensive trip at of course a much better value. |
Highlights of Vietnam /
Since 1993, our classic Vietnam bike tour from Hanoi to Saigon
Scheduled group tours and private custom, 10 days and over
Dates: December 8 to 19, 2011 (or choose your dates: our most popular custom tour)
Cost: From US$2,580
What's great? The highlights of Vietnam and then some
Our Highlights tour encompasses just that — the "highlights" of Vietnam more, including all four UNESCO World Heritage sites. We've organized this classic trip for over 16 years. Explore 1,000 year-old Hanoi and witness the rush of modernization in Saigon, in between exploring villages where little has changed in the last thousand years.
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Iron Chef: Vietnam III
3rd Edition Vietnam culinary trip with Iron Chef champion Chef Neal Fraser
April 1 to 12, 2012
Cost: $4,580
What's Great? Eating and biking, more eating, more biking, repeat for 12 days
Anyone who has traveled to Vietnam will mention three things that stood out most: the people, the scenery, and the food. This trip emphasizes all of these with sightseeing from the vantage point of the saddle. And in Vietnam, riding is the best excuse to eat!
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Tet: Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake)
A special Year of the Dragon, 17th Edition of our most exceptional trip
Date: to January 29 to February 10, 2013
US$4,580
What's great? Vietnam during the festival period, cultural activities
Since 1994 we have refined this comprehensive portrait of Vietnam, highlighting the vigorous culture and history of a nation rife with contrasts during the unique cultural festivities of Tet — the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, which will add a unique, celebratory backdrop to our trip. This special holiday period is an eagerly anticipated week-long celebration much like the Fourth of July, Christmas and Thanksgiving all rolled into one.
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Mai Chau, Cuc Phuong & Tom Coc: The Splendors of North Vietnam
Custom Private Tour 3-5 Days
Dates by preference except September (Monsoon)
Cost: From $650
Vietnam's spectacular northern scenery, including national parks, hilltribes, wildlife and quiet roads are emphasized in this short trip from Hanoi. Teh karst scenery, emerald rice fields,a and forested national parks are Vietnam's finest. This biking tour combines well with our Halong Bay kayaking with quality time in between in Hanoi.
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Vietnam World Heritage /
Halong Bay, Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An
Custom Private Tour, 5 Days and over
Dates by preference except late July, August and September
From $1,280
What's great? Highlights of Vietnam in short trip
Visit all four of Vietnam's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including 1,000 year-old Hanoi, kayak the karst wonderland of Halong Bay, and pedal Vietnam's picturesque central coast towns, Hue and Hoi An, by bicycle, touring some of the country's most scenic rural and coastal cycling routes.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
3rd edition off-the-grid in the Central Highlands with Pro rider Tony Cruz
Dates: March 19 to 31, 2012 or Customize a Private Trip for your dates
Cost: $3,980
What's Great? For high-mileage riders, remote beautiful mountain valleys
Join Discovery team rider Tony Cruz for the 2nd edition variation of our HCM Trail Tour pedaling through the scenic country roads along Vietnam's northern river valleys along the "Ho Chi Minh" trail (now thankfully the paved Ho Chi Minh Highway), then heading south along the picturesque coast and into the central highlands in and around beautiful Dalat for — as many of our past traveler's have said — the experience of a lifetime. [See the 2011 video]
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Cycling through VIETNAM from andy Vu on Vimeo. |
The Mekong Delta to Angkor /
Cross-border through the Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh and Angkor, Cambodia
Custom tour only, 5+ days, from $1,260
What's great? Leisurely biking, flat, sunshine, overland Vietnam into Cambodia
What's not? Misses all four of Vietnam's worthwhile World Heritage sites
With the delta on Saigon's doorstep you would think the place would be overrun with tourists. Not so. This sprawling "rice bowl" is little traveled, yet offers a wealth of sights and experiences for those who care to explore and is one of the region's last great overland adventures into neighboring Cambodia.
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Halong Bay Vietnam Kayaking
UNESCO World Heritage and geographic highlight, by kayak
Dates: Only as tour extension 2/3 days
Cost: from $480
What's great?: Private boat, sublime setting, family highlight
Note: Arranged only in conjunction with our other trips
Halong Bay was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. The thousands of limestone peaks create a natural barrier to the wind-blown waters of the South China Sea and a a karst wonderland that was a favorite hiding place for pirates (and the James Bond villain in Man with the Golden Gun). These calm waters are wonderfully suited for kayaking and the limestone formations are a fantasy land of exploration.
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Sapa: The Tonkinese Alps /
Hilltribes, high mountain riding and trekking from Hanoi to Mai Chau
Dates: Custom Tour only from 5 to 7 days
Cost" From US$1,280 per person
What's Great: The Tonkinese Alps, great scenery and historic Dien Bien Phu
What's Not: High season from December through March can be chilly
Sapa is an incredibly picturesque, tranquil village that lies a mile high on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range in Northwest Vietnam along the Chinese border. Although the Sapa means "sand village" in Chinese, Sapa is located within Vietnam and is home to a wealth of colorful, diverse hill tribes, who have steadfastly resisted integration into Vietnamese society and modern life.
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Family Tours
Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and yes, Myanmar, are all wonderful destinations for children of all ages
Southeast is one of the safest and certainly the most interesting regions in the world — and the perfect place for a family outdoor vacation. Vietnam offers an rich cultural immersion, unique landscapes, a culture far different from the familiar, combined with welcoming, "kid-crazy" locals to create a travel experience that you and your family will never forget. Also consider our two other popular family destinations — Thailand and Myanmar, the former a well-plied tourist destination with unparalleled beach resorts, unique elephant camps, and deep jungle parks, the latter has just opened up from a forty-year slumber.
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Custom Tours*
Almost all of our tours (over 90%) are actually private custom ones
Difficult to fit one of our tours into your schedule? Looking for a family or private group get away? Then schedule your own — almost 90% of our tours and over hundreds since 1993, are actually custom-tailored, private adventures for families, couples, and groups of friends. Whether you're US Pro Champion Tony Cruz looking to put on a thousand miles of off-season riding, a family escaping for a few days with the kids to the Mekong Delta, or a group of friends interested in the sublime landscapes of Myanmar, we've got you covered.
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= All Abilities = Intermediate to Advanced Cycling = Rigorous Cycling/Adventure
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Don't see dates for your time of travel? Almost all of our tours actually are private, custom-tailored ones for couples, families, friends and other private groups. Private trips allow for maximum flexibility at similar cost of our regular tours.
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Luang Prabang & Other Laos Tours
Sublime Laos, tranquil touring on the road less traveled |
2-9 days
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Grand Temples of Angkor, Cambodia
The "Nile Valley" of Asia, a short hop away from Saigon or Bangkok |
Tour Extension Only, 2-3 days
Non-cycling |
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Cambodia: Angkor by bike
Off road trails to hidden areas and temples |
Tour Extension Only, 2-3 days |
$680 |
Hanoi to Vientiane, Laos (NEW)
Cross-border adventure from Hanoi across sublime Northern Laos |
December 21 to January 2, 2011 |
from $2,490 |
Vientiane to Hanoi, Vietnam (NEW)
Leisurely pace from the capital across beautiful mountains to Hanoi |
December 3 to 13, 2011 |
from $2,310 |
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| Bhutan, Japan & Other Destinations |
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| Some unique adventures we have previously organized in the region, seasonally, one-of-a-kind, or periodically. These trips may be organized only as private tours. Please contact us for more information. |
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Bhutan: Himalayan Shangri La
Himalayan vistas in Asia's hidden Kingdom |
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from $4,880 |
Turkey: The Turquoise Coast
Roman splendor and the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean |
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from $4,980 |
Japan: Path of a Thousand Temples
Shikoku Island paradise, Kyoto and more |
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from $6,870 |
Sumatra: The Last Frontier
Jungles, ex-cannibals, volcanoes, and Orangutans |
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from $3,480 |
Albanian Alps
Annual fund raising trip with Dr. Steve Cook |
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$3,350 |
The Basque Country
Tapas delight and splendid country cycling
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$4,680 |
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In 1992 VeloAsia pioneered the first cycling, kayak, and trekking adventures in Vietnam. Since then, we've organized original and unique trips throughout the region that are, as many of our past travlers have said, the
adventures of a lifetime. Let us plan and organize your private adventure in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Bhutan.
(415) 731-4377
