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Charity bike ride in Vietnam

country:Vietnam
departures:2008: 12 Nov, 19 Nov
2009: 11 Mar
price:From £445 deposit + £2795 fundraised (55% to charity) (10 days) including flights from the UK. Self funders pay £445 deposit + £1358 including flights from the UK & £100 donation to chosen charity. This trip can also be booked without flights
 
the amazing things you'll be doing
Your charity ride takes place in Vietnam, a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. Enroute, you will cover more than 450kms as you visit some of the most fascinating places the country has to offer.

Having started by exploring Hanoi and its stunning French colonial buildings, you will head down to Hué, dominated by majestic temples, ancient tombs, and the imperial citadel.

From Hué you will ride to Hoi An, a sixteenth century trading town and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After Hoi An you will cycle along quiet back roads to My Son, which was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty.

The ride continues along the coast via the Marble Mountains to Danang and on to Nha Trang with miles of prime beach. Finally, you will reach Ho Chi Minh City where you can celebrate your achievement.

Beach extensions: Please contact us about our optional beach extension from £175 per person (2 extra days) including transfers to and from Mui Ne, twin-share B&B accommodation in Mui Ne and airport transfer.
day-by-day itinerary
Day 1:International Departure
Day 2:Hanoi
Day 3:Hanoi (35kms). Overnight on train
Day 4:Hué (45kms)
Day 5:Hue to Hoi An (100kms+)
Day 6:Hoi An to My Son Cham Towers to Hoi An (60kms+ loop)
Day 7:Hoi An to Danang to Nha Trang (30kms+)
Day 8:Nha Trang - Dalat (100kms+)
Day 9:Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10:Arrive back in the UK.
Highly Commended

This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.

Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
Our responsible commitment extends to helping the local communities we visit.

We employ local guides and essential support staff though one of Vietnams most reputable ground handlers and ensure their local wages are fair and their training extensive. We also use all locally owned and staffed accommodation.

During the ride we ensure all daily rubbish is carried out to the accommodation used that evening for disposal and provide locally bought water from large containers to reduce plastic waste.

We donate approx USD$500 per trek to various projects including SOS Children’s Village charity in Ben Tre City. The SOS Children’s Village offer a permanent home in a family style environment to children who have lost their parents or can no longer live with them. The basis of life in the community of an SOS Children's Village is peaceful co-existence beyond all distinctions of ethnic, cultural or religious affiliation. In every family house, the calls for tolerance and solidarity are presented and followed in the various facets of everyday life.

As a company we have also drastically reduced the carbon footprint of our UK operations, and are making a huge effort to do so in their destination countries too. We are also investing to offset the emissions from the international flights required to take part in our challenges.

We also provide travellers with a responsible tourism policy detailing ways in which you can be an ethical traveller. From packing conscientiously to advice on local customs & environmental awareness overseas to maintaining contact with your new international friends upon your return – our policy is a comprehensive document providing all the info you need to trek, climb of cycle responsibly.

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