14 days
Cycling Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
- Tour Operator:
- Exodus Travels
- Max group size:
- 18
- Age range:
- 16 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 33406
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$2,249
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Places You’ll See
Itinerary
Start in Ho Chi Minh City and end in Hanoi! With the bicycle tour Cycling Vietnam, you have a 14 day tour package taking you through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 13 other destinations in Vietnam. Cycling Vietnam includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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- Introduction
- Day 1: Start Saigon
- Day 2: Transfer out of the city; cycle to the Cu Chi tunnels
- Day 3: Cycle towards the coast and drive to Mui Ne
- Day 4: Cycle to Dalat in the Central Highlands
- Day 5: Cycle through Bidoup N.P.; to the coast and boat transfer to Whale Island
- Day 6: Cruise around islands with seafood lunch and snorkelling
- Day 7: Coastal ride to Quy Nhon
- Day 8: Further coastal ride stopping en route at sand dunes; then transfer to Hoi An
- Day 9: Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon
- Day 10: Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle and drive on to Hue
- Day 11: Explore Hue and surroundings by bike and boat; overnight train to Hanoi
- Day 12: Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat and cruise/kayak among spectacular limestone formations
- Day 13: Further cruising in Halong Bay; return to Hanoi
- Day 14: End Hanoi
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel
Berth / Cabin
Sleeper Train
Resort
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Nicholas· January 30, 2020The Vietnam cycling adventure was amazing. I wasn't expecting the level of care and accomodations that Exodus Travel provided and our guide, Tung, and crew were excellent. And a great group of participants! Trip of a lifetime, thanks.Trip date: January 2020- Margaret· January 04, 2020Had a great trip with 8 cyclists. Can’t imagine the maximum of 18 people which is how the trip is described. Our trip leader Tri Was utterly amazing! So caring and conscientious and helpful to everyone in fact our support team and trip leader were the... Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- RSRoberta· November 26, 2019The trip was described as a trip to Vietnam primarily by biking but was instead a bicycle trip with Vietnam as a backdrop. The trip was so demanding in terms of biking and most of the rest of the time was spent on buses traveling from place to place... Show moreTrip date: November 2019
- SGsusie· November 26, 2019Everything was great, very well organized. Tri, the tour guide, the mechanic and bus driver were all great!Trip date: November 2019
- NWNan Jean· November 20, 2019I thought it was great! The cycling was more difficult than expected, but I kept up! I didn’t need the long sleeves and pants as much as was recommended, or the warm clothes for the Northern part Hanoi or Halong Bay. I liked it very much!Trip date: November 2019
- SQScott· August 20, 2019The tour was fabulous. Our tour leader Long Le, kept us on schedule, helped out on whatever we needed. Moving from hotel to hotel was easy, everything was taken care off. No lost luggage or other traveling issues. The meals were wonderful, very... Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- EWEdmund· April 25, 2019Mr Chi was an excellent guide who made this tour a wonderful experience. His knowledge of Vietnam and his focus on detail made sure that a complex tour itinerary worked like clockwork. His support team also carried out their roles in a professional and... Show moreTrip date: April 2019
- PWPam· April 22, 2019Overall the trip was more than we expected. The guide and his 2 assistants were terrific and so helpful.Trip date: March 2019
- SLShanus· April 12, 2019Fantastic tour guides everythingTrip date: March 2019
- NSNicola· March 25, 2019An extremely well organised tour. Felt completely looked after from the pick up at the start to the drop off at the end. Chi Nguyen the tour guide was excellent - informative, humorous and unobtrusively organised. The support team were brilliant too -... Show moreTrip date: March 2019
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14 days
Cycling Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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FAQs
- What is a sleeper train?
During this tour you will spend one night on the sleeper train which is the best way to travel long distances with the locals; the journey between Hue and Hanoi is quite comfortable. You will be in a 4 man cabin, (occasionally 6 depending on season) and bedding is provided for you, although you may prefer to bring your own sleeping sheet. On occasion, passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and there will be occasions where you'll be sharing with local people who are not part of your group. Most trains have a dining carriage but people generally stock up on snacks before the journey.
- What type of accommodation do you stay in on the tour?
On this tour, you will get to experience a variety of accommodation including; 11 nights in comfortable mostly 3-4 star hotels, 1 night on a boat with twin share cabins and 1 night in a sleeper train with soft-bed berths.
Your overnight stay on Whale Island is regarded as an absolute highlight for many passengers however it is basic, due to the authentic simplicity island experience. You will stay in bamboo thatched bungalows each with mosquito nets, fans and en-suite bathrooms. - When and where does the tour end?
The tour ends after breakfast on the last day of the tour, there are no activities planned for the last day so you are able to leave whenever you wish in the morning.
- When and where does the tour start?
The tour normally starts from a centrally located hotel in Ho Chi Minh on day 1 of the tour which will be provided once you have a confirmed booking on the tour. There are no activities planned for the first day of the tour so you are more than welcome to arrive at any time you wish and meet your fellow travellers and guide in the evening.
- Are e-bikes available for hire on this tour?
Due to this tour having 90% vehicle support, E-bikes are very limited on this tour and are on a request basis only. Please contact our customer support team if you would like to check the availability.
Good to Know
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Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.- Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Payment information
- For any tour departing before 17 June 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 17 June 2020, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for Exodus Travels tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
- Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Exodus Travels to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
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