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SpiceRoads Cycle Tours has launched five bicycle
tours that highlight some of the best scenery, historic sites, art
and culture that distinguish Burma, Bhutan, Cambodia, Thailand and
Vietnam.
By cycling short distances at a relaxed pace
over seven days there is time to leisurely take in UNESCO World
Heritage sites, meet the locals, enjoy excellent food and soak up
the atmosphere.
Bhutan - Paro to Punakha:
The Bhutanese are proud of their heritage and work hard to
maintain it, and this bicycle tour introduces an isolated country
where Tibetan Buddhism is integral to the culture. The stunning
mountains with dense forests teeming with birds compete with the
historic dzongs (fortresses), monasteries and temples and the
charming locals vie for our attention on this tour. The 22 April
2012
tour is set to go. Also scheduled are departures in June, August,
September and October. Cost is US$2,100.
Burma - Mandalay
to Bagan:
Burma's legacy of a proud and powerful former kingdom dates back
1,000 years and the temples that remain throughout the country are
a testament to that era. From Kipling’s Mandalay we travel via the
Irrawaddy River, to the temples at Bagan and end with a visit to
the Shwedagon Paya in Yangon. The 25 March 2012 tour is guaranteed to
depart, and scheduled tours are set for July, October and
November. Tour cost is US$1,950.
Cambodia - Phnom Penh to
Siem Reap:
Cycling is the perfect way to absorb the rich history left behind
by the Khmers of Cambodia between the 9th and 14th century. From
SpiceRoad's base in the capital of Phnom Penh, a modern city that has
retained its colonial charm, we visit the ancient capital of Oudong and a complex of temples that are the oldest in Cambodia.
In Siem Reap you will explore 500 years of history at the UNESCO World
Heritage site of Angkor Wat while also taking the in local
lifestyles. Tours depart in March, May. July, September, October,
November and December. Tour cost is US$1,250.
Thailand - Bangkok to Chiang Mai:
This tour takes you to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, starting
at the former kingdom of Ayutthaya, once one of the wealthiest
cities in the East during its heyday. Continuing riding through
the rice basket of Sukhothai to the northern kingdom of Lanna with
its unique style of architecture before arriving in the northern
capital of Chiang Mai. The next departure is on 19 March 2012 and tours
are scheduled for every month thereafter. Tour cost is US$1,250.
Vietnam - Hue to Hanoi:
This heritage tour starts in Hue exploring the citadels and tombs
left behind by 13 emperors who ruled for more than 100 years
during the golden era of dynasties. After learning about royalty
the cycling continues to a village where the the tradition of feng
shui is reflected in the architecture. Riding south along the
beautiful coast, the route passes numerous mausoleums, pagodas and
war memorials. From the quaint town of Hoi An, once the largest harbour in Southeast Asia, the riding is out to the Hindu temples
of My Son that were built during the 4th and the 14th century by
the kings of Champas. This tour takes in three UNESCO World Heritage sites and is witness to traditional rural life of
villagers and indulges in the delicious local specialties. The
next departure is on 25 March 2012 and there are five more tours
scheduled for 2012. Tour cost is US$1,100.
SpiceRoads is offering a US$150 discount off any of
the Heritage Tours
that depart between now and 1 October 2012 if booked by 15 March
2012. To
receive the discount when booking just enter HERITAGE on the
SpiceRoads website. Terms and conditions apply.
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