Mountain Biking to Dalat & Down to Nha Trang

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Activities: Biking

Tour duration: 4 days tour with 1 day trekking at introductory grade and 4 biking days at moderate grade

Country: Vietnam

Route: Saigon - Cat Tien National Park - biking up to Dalat - Biking to Nha Trang

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The first part of Vietnam cycling tour adventure is a mix of biking and trekking to Nam Cat Tien National park and we will have an overnight in the forest station. We will have an introductory hiking inside the jungle and night observation of wild animals. The second part is all about biking adventure with various terrains. However, the difficulty is not much so most of active lovers can enjoy thanks to relaxing intervals and our support crew that will help you keep on the right track.

1Map & Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Easy hiking and fantastic jeep ride at Nam Cat Tien National Park
Awesome biking on various terrains
Biking in the most beautiful city in Highland Central, Dalat
Best trails from Dalat down to Nha trang

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon – Nam Cat Tien National Park

Day 2: Nam Cat Tien Trek – biking to Dalat

Day 3: Da Lat mountain biking to north

Day 4: Dalat - biking down to Nha trang

Day 1: Saigon – Nam Cat Tien National Park ~ 40km Biking

This morning, our Vietnam adventure tour guide will meet you at the hotel and take a short transfer to get out of the busy city. On the way, our tour guide will brief an introduction about the traffic conditions and features in Vietnam. The starting ride for today is about 40km on good road conditions. Arrive at the National Park around lunch time and we check in our rooms. Enjoy lunch in the park.

Afternoon, we start walking 8km along the ecologic route to the ancient trees such as Lagerstroemia Ovalfolia (BangLang), Tetrameles nudiflora (Tung), Cycas rumphii (Thien Tue), Ancistrolandus tectorius (Trung Quan), Afzelia cyclocarpa (Go). Then trek back to the center.

20.00 Jeep transfer to TaLai buffer zone for animal spotting (view animals at night).

Summary

Transfer Saigon – Cat Tien: 3 hours

Biking distance: 40km at moderate grading

Trekking: 8 km – Basic to Introductory grade

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: in Guest house/ forest station

Day 2: Nam Cat Tien Trek – biking to Da Lat

Wake up in the pure nature, in the sound of birds and wild animals. We will take a short trek this morning to discover the wildlife. Jeep transfer 9km inside the park to the junction where we turn off the main route and trek 5km to Crocodile lake station. Take a short break at the lake watchtower. Then trek back to the main route where the jeep picks us up, transfer back to the center.

Hop back to our vehicles. We take a bus or ride cycle this part up to Da Lat at Central Highland. The average riding for today is about 40km. Get in Da Lat city center in the late afternoon. Check in the hotel and Relax.

Summary

Transfer Cat Tien – Da Lat: 3 hours

Trekking: 10 km – Introductory grade

Biking distance: 40km on good road conditions

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat

Day 3: Da Lat Mountain biking to north ~ 22km Biking

This trip starts to the North of Da Lat City. We ride along picturesque scenic roads through farms to the forest paths where we start our off-road journey. The first section of trail is over Victory Lake and into forest paths.

The initial path is wide and inviting, very relaxing and quiet. But hold onto your helmets, because the trail narrows, becomes somewhat technical with roots and other fun obstructions abounding. Be ready to ride the roller coaster that is in front of you. It is OK to get off and walk your bike.

You will have nice views of the surrounding mountains along the way, including the highest mountain in the area, Langan (2169 m top summit).

Summary

Biking: 22km on mountainous, off-road paths

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat

Day 4: Dalat - biking down to Nha Trang ~ 60km Biking

This last ride is the longest one but also take place on the most beautiful path from Central Highland down to the Nha Trang beach.

It offers fantastic cycling in the highlands as well as down a 28-kilometer pass to the coast. The first section of the ride starts in a pine forest and rolls through the hills with beautiful views of farms, countryside, and Nui Ba Mountain.

There is one final 3-kilometer climb to the top of the pass before some serious downhill. The 28 kilometer, the uninterrupted downhill section is the longest section of downhill we offer.

After reaching the bottom of the pass we have a lunch at the local restaurant on the side of the river. The section of riding after lunch offers a beautiful sampling of country living in Vietnam, passing through small villages and farms. This section of riding, although pleasant, can be challenging as the hills roll continuously. Average riding distance is 70 kilometers with an option to ride more or less.

Our "Mountain Biking to Dalat & Down to Nha Trang" ends up at your hotel in Nha Trang. Contact us to add other Vietnam tours or extend your adventures in Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia or Thailand.

Summary

Biking: 60 - 65km with a 28km downhill + pleasant segment

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: N/A

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, the frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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Price valid till Sep 30, 2020 Exchange rate: 1US$ = 23.500VND (in Apr 2024)

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What is Included

Private A/C vehicle to transfer and carry the bikes
Good quality helmets
High-end Mountain bikes
Professional biking English speaking guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Accommodation twin shared basis as listed
Snack and water during biking segments
First-aid kit
Entrance & Sightseeing fees
Service charges and taxes

What is NOT Included

Travel insurance
All flights and other accommodation
Visa process and stamp fee
Tips and gratitude
Personal expenses
Others not mentioned

THIS ADVENTURE INFORMATION
Depart from:   Saigon - End at:   Nha Trang
When:    Year round see more Vietnam weather
Activities:   Biking, Sightseeing
Transportation: High-end mountain bike, A/C transfer
Accommodation: 3 night hotels, 1 night at forest station
Tour guide: biking English speaking guide

BIKING GRADE
Moderate Grade that means this tour involve in active, physical-required activities can be up to 4 - 5 hours a day at a steady pace. The tour is going to involve a considerable amount of ascent or descent under different weather conditions. Support facilities may not be available on-site and there are some occasional difficult days. You will need a good level of fitness.
* Suggested preparation: 30 - 45 minutes of aerobic, physical exercise, 3-4 times per week for a few weeks leading up to your adventure are recommended. (Read our training guide here)
Who suits: For outdoor novices and above.
Activity: 4-5 hours most days
Distances: Hike up to 8 miles (or 13km) most days, cycle 20-40 miles (or 32 – 68km) most days
Surfaces: rolling or mountainous terrain with some steep ascents/descents and uneven trails
Elevation change: up to 3,000 ft/day (about 900m)
Altitude: up to 8,000 ft (about 2500m)

MEALS AND FOOD
- Day 1: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2-4: Breakfast, Lunch
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. While in big towns we will enjoy Vietnamese cuisine in fine restaurants. Once we travel away from big towns, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce.

HOTEL & HOMESTAY
In big towns we use the finest 3-star hotels with center location. In remote areas we use the best hotels or guest houses available.
Homestay in villages is basic in term of bedding condition and amenities. We will sleep on beds with clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western style

OUR BIKING TOUR GUIDE
The tour will be led by one of our tour guides who are experienced in Vietnam cycling tours. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.

THE BIKING DAYS
A typical biking day starts at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the biking we will have plenty short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.

THE BIKES
Due to their natural road features, in this tour we use:
- TREK 3900 and TREK 4500 disc brake with different sizes for this biking adventures in Mekong Delta
- GIANT mountain bikes - all front suspension, aluminum frame bikes with Shimano Deore component set or better with slick tyre that is best for cycling trip on paved roads (such as: bike to Nha Trang/Mui Ne). Off roads will require different tyre.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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WHAT ATA SUPPLIES?

TREK 3900 and TREK 4500 disc brake with different sizes for this biking adventure in Mekong Delta with the specs as below:
- Frame: Alpha Silver Aluminum w/semi-integrated head tube, bi-oval down tube w/integrated gusset, rack & fender mounts, disc compatible dropouts, replaceable derailleur hanger
- Sizes: 13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5"
- Wheels: Formula DC20 alloy front hub, DC22 alloy rear hub; Bontrager 550 36-hole rims w/brushed sidewalls
- Tires: Bontrager LT3, 26x2.0"
- Shifters: Shimano EF51, 8 speed
- Front derailleur: Shimano Altus
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera M360
- Crank: Shimano TX M171, 42/34/24
- Cassette: Shimano HG31 11-32, 8 speed
- Pedals: Wellgo nylon platform
- Saddle: Bontrager SSR
- Seatpost: Bontrager SSR, 31.6mm, 20mm offset
- Handlebar: Bontrager Riser, 25.4mm, 30mm rise
- Stem: Bontrager Forged, 25.4mm
- Headset: 1-1/8" threadless
- Brakeset: Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes w/Shimano EF51 levers
GIANT mountain bikes - all front suspension, aluminum frame bikes with Shimano Deore component set or better with slick tyre that is best for cycling trip on paved roads (such as: bike to Nha Trang/Mui Ne).
High Quality Helmets: Offer maximum protection during off-road uses
ATA first-aid kit: Available on any ATA trip
If you pick the price option incl. Mechanic and Support truck, we will supply:
- Support truck: each morning our main baggage will be loaded onto the support vehicle which will follow the group on the day's ride. The local biking leader and the support vehicle driver will watch over the group and will carry mobile phones, allowing you to contact them in the case of a breakdown or other incident. We want everyone to enjoy their cycling experience on this trip and we recognize the importance of group members being allowed to cycle at their own pace. At times there can be a fair distance between the front and rear cyclists in the group, with the support vehicle and cycling leader out of sight. The support vehicle will pick up any group members who wish to take a break from cycling at any time.
- 01 professional mechanic along the biking trip who greatly understand the technical issues and fix the professional bikes as manufacturer's requirements. That will maximize the safety and the duration of our bike usages.
- Spare parts of the bike such as: Tyres, Pump, Plastic tyre levers, Small tube of grease, Brake cable, Gear cable, Spare set of brake blocks / disc pads (front and rear), Spare spokes for front and rear wheels, Spoke key, 4 x inner tubes etc

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH?

Original passport – compulsory
Suitable, familiar shoes/ a pair of string back sandals or slippers. *
A small backpack with rain cover. *
Cycling shoes *
Regular cycling gloves *
Helmet best fitting your head size - often give more comfort
Personal knee and elbow protections *
Clothes:
- Base-layers, short sleeve cycling jerseys *
- Long sleeved cycling jerseys *
- Padded cycling shorts x 2, incl. 1 pair of baggies
- Cycling tights or tricksters
- 100% cotton, comfortable underwear (top/bottom).
- Some T-shirts for changing.
- Sleeping clothes (top/bottom).
- Several pairs of socks.

Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. * (South Vietnam is hot and the sunshine all year round. Sunglasses and suncreen are really neccessary)
Light rain coats.
Toiletries – woman’s sanitary products.
Anti-insect repellent.
Common medicines in your personal first-aid kits.
GoPro Camera – optional – to record details of your journey.
GPS mobile phone with multi sockets – optional – to entertain and keep contacts with your family or fellow passengers.

* Refer more our readings on "Minimizing your Hiking Pack Weight"
** The item with asterisks (*) are strongly recommended for this biking adventure

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