Cycling Vietnam
- Tour Operator:
- Exodus Travels
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 33406
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Start Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 2: Transfer out of the city; cycle to the Cu Chi tunnels (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 3: Cycle towards the coast and drive to Mui Ne (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 4: Cycle to Dalat in the central highlands (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 5: Cycle through Bidoup National Park; to the coast and boat transfer to Whale Island (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 6: Cruise around islands with seafood lunch and snorkelling (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 7: Coastal ride to Quy Nhon (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 8: Further coastal ride stopping en route at dunes; then transfer to Hoi An (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 9: Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon (breakfast)
- Day 10: Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle and drive on to Hue (breakfast,lunch)
- Day 11: Explore Hue and surroundings by bike and boat; overnight train to Hanoi (breakfast)
- Day 12: Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat and cruise/kayak among spectacular limestone formations (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
- Day 13: Further cruising in Halong Bay; return to Hanoi (breakfast)
- Day 14: End Hanoi (breakfast)
What's Included
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Operated by Exodus Travels
For almost 50 years Exodus has been a pioneer of active small group adventure tourism that gives back to the communities they visit through sustainable guided and self-guided tours, ranging from Responsible Wildlife to Walking and Trekking, Cycling, Cultural, Family and Polar adventures to 90+ countries worldwide. Winner of the 2021 National Geographic Reader Awards for The Operator, 2021 Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, 2021 USA Today Awards, 2020 British Travel Awards and 2019 National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards they have a vast range of trips across seven continents. Their award-winning local guides have hosted over 250,000+ travellers on adventures across the globe. Whether it is solo travellers, couples, groups or families, Exodus offers an incredible choice of trips for all ages and activity levels. Operating in 90+ countries with 500+ tours, Exodus insists on low impact tourism and contributing to local communities through their registered non-profit The Exodus Travels Foundation. Exodus understands the importance of regenerative travel, now more than ever. Their recent Rewilding initiative guarantees that for every person who travels with them, they rewild 100 sq metres. Exodus is dedicated to creating incredible adventures that are run responsibly, so as the world reopens, travellers can continue to book and travel with confidence. Do we also care about the communities and environments we go to visit? Exodus has always been and will always be a responsible tour operator. It is in our DNA to work hard to look after what we so prize. We work closely with all our overseas partners to run our tours in the best possible ways, we train our leaders, we actively seek out specific projects so that we can make a real practical difference on the ground. But please do not just take our word for it. We have won several awards and we ask you, our clients, to check what we do on the ground so that we can make improvements where needed. Why do we do all this? Quite simply we love the places we go and we love sharing those great experiences with like minded people.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Nicholas· January 30th, 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 4th, 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 26th, 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
- susie· November 26th, 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 20th, 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 20th, 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 25th, 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 22nd, 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 12th, 2019Fantastic tour guides everythingTrip date: March 2019
- NSNicola· March 25th, 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
Dates & Availability
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- Sunday9 Apr, 2023Saturday22 Apr, 2023EnglishBased on Twin ShareSee Similar Tours For These Dates$2,579
- Sunday16 Apr, 2023Saturday29 Apr, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,579
- Sunday30 Apr, 2023Saturday13 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,579
- Sunday9 Jul, 2023Saturday22 Jul, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,579
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday30 Jul, 2023Saturday12 Aug, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,5790% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday13 Aug, 2023Saturday26 Aug, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,5790% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday3 Sep, 2023Saturday16 Sep, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,6490% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday17 Sep, 2023Saturday30 Sep, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,6490% Interest Instalments
- Get Instant ConfirmationSunday1 Oct, 2023Saturday14 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,6490% Interest Instalments
- Sunday15 Oct, 2023Saturday28 Oct, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,6490% Interest Instalments
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- How much cycling is involved?
The trip is rated as moderate (grade 3) so it's not too difficult but there are 9 days of cycling and the average distance is up to 70km per day. There is 90% vehicle support so if you require a break you are more than welcome to take advantage of this support.
- What is the group size for this tour?
On this tour, there is usually a minimum of 5 people and a maximum of 18 per group.
- What is the age range of this tour?
The age range of passengers on this tour can vary from 16 years to 75+ depending on fitness & health conditions. Unfortunately due to the nature of the tour and the activities involved children under the age of 16 are unable to participate.
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