Only Eight Spots Left to Cycle Vietnam for Variety

Only Eight Spots Left to Cycle Vietnam with
Sarah Walker for Variety

There are only eight spots left for adventurous travelers to support Variety – The Children’s Charity by signing up for a unique cycling experience to Vietnam with BMX Olympian Sarah Walker.

Sarah will lead week one of the 15 day trip, which is a partnership between Variety and leading travel company World Expeditions. The trip includes 8 days of moderate level cycling, covering over 350km of Vietnamese landscape.

Activities include exploring Hanoi’s vibrant city and the beautiful temples of the Tran Dynasty; meeting local hill tribes; visiting an orphanage and school; and cruising on a traditional ‘Junk’ sail boat.

Trip Details:
Sign – up deadline: 31 May
Trip Dates: 17 – 31 Aug
Grade: Moderate level
Accommodation: 9 nights hotel, 1 night homestay, 1 night junk (traditional Vietnamese boat) and 1 night train
Cost: $4990 (cost includes a $500 donation to Variety's Bikes for Kids Programme)

Sarah, who won silver in BMX at the London 2012 Olympics, is certainly no stranger to a bike. She says she is really excited to be cycling Vietnam with Variety.

“I am definitely looking forward to exploring Hanoi, and visiting a local school and orphanage. I also like the fact that money raised from the trip will go towards giving disadvantaged Kiwi kids their very own bike.”

The ticket price of $4990 per person includes return airfares with Singapore Airlines, twin-share accommodation, comfortable bikes, support crew and back-up vehicle, private transport when not cycling, expert bilingual guide, most meals and a $500 donation to Variety’s Bikes for Kids Programme.

“We are thrilled to have Sarah on board for the Vietnam trip” said Lorraine Taylor, CEO of Variety – The Children’s Charity. “Being a BMX biker, she is the perfect person for this challenge - not only because the trip involves cycling, but also because funds raised will go towards getting bikes into the hands of disadvantaged Kiwi Kids - a cause close to Sarah’s heart ”

“We encourage New Zealand’s next generation of charity-minded adventurers to challenge themselves and participate in a trip that will make a difference in the lives of Kiwi Kids.” says Lorraine.

“If you ever wanted to explore Vietnam, now is your chance!” Sarah added.

To sign up, download a booking from www.variety.org.nz, or contact carly@variety.org.nz.

Trip highlights:
- Cycle rural areas of Vietnam
- Explore Hanoi's vibrant city
- See how the locals live in and around Mai Chau
- Visit beautiful temples of the Tran Dynasty
- Enjoy the beauty of Halong Bay
- Hoi An and Hue's historical sites
- See the hill tribes of Vietnam
- The hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh city
- Visit a local school and orphanage
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