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132 reviews
Cycling Vietnam - Exodus Travels

Cycling Vietnam

14 days
4.6
(132)
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Tour Operator:
Exodus Travels
Max group size:
16
Age range:
16 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
33406
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Start in Ho Chi Minh City and end in Hanoi! With the Bicycle tour Cycling Vietnam, you have a 14 days tour package taking you through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 12 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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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1: Start Ho Chi Minh City
  2. Day 2: Transfer out of the city; cycle to the Cu Chi tunnels (breakfast,lunch)
  3. Day 3: Cycle towards the coast and drive to Mui Ne (breakfast,lunch)
  4. Day 4: Cycle to Dalat in the central highlands (breakfast,lunch)
  5. Day 5: Cycle through Bidoup National Park; to the coast and boat transfer to Whale Island (breakfast,lunch)
  6. Day 6: Cruise around islands with seafood lunch and snorkelling (breakfast,lunch)
  7. Day 7: Coastal ride to Quy Nhon (breakfast,lunch)
  8. Day 8: Further coastal ride stopping en route at dunes; then transfer to Hoi An (breakfast,lunch)
  9. Day 9: Sightseeing in Hoi An; free afternoon (breakfast)
  10. Day 10: Ride over the spectacular Hai Van Pass; cycle and drive on to Hue (breakfast,lunch)
  11. Day 11: Explore Hue and surroundings by bike and boat; overnight train to Hanoi (breakfast)
  12. Day 12: Arrive Hanoi; drive to Halong Bay; board boat and cruise/kayak among spectacular limestone formations (breakfast,lunch,dinner)
  13. Day 13: Further cruising in Halong Bay; return to Hanoi (breakfast)
  14. Day 14: End Hanoi (breakfast)
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Where You'll Stay

Hotel
11 nights
Berth / Cabin
1 night
Sleeper Train
1 night

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Operated by Exodus Travels

4.4
(13150)

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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  • Itinerary
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  • Guide
    Excellent
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  • Transport
    Excellent
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  • Accommodation
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  • Cycling Vietnam reviewer 1
    · January 30th, 2020
    The 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
  • Cycling Vietnam reviewer 2
    · January 4th, 2020
    Had 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 more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • RS
    · November 26th, 2019
    The 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 more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • Cycling Vietnam reviewer 4
    · November 26th, 2019
    Everything was great, very well organized. Tri, the tour guide, the mechanic and bus driver were all great!
    Trip date: November 2019
  • NW
    · November 20th, 2019
    I 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
  • SQ
    · August 20th, 2019
    The 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 more
    Trip date: August 2019
  • EW
    · April 25th, 2019
    Mr 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 more
    Trip date: April 2019
  • PW
    · April 22nd, 2019
    Overall the trip was more than we expected. The guide and his 2 assistants were terrific and so helpful.
    Trip date: March 2019
  • SL
    · April 12th, 2019
    Fantastic tour guides everything
    Trip date: March 2019
  • NS
    · March 25th, 2019
    An 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 more
    Trip date: March 2019

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14 days
Cycling Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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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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    Good to Know

    • Currency
      Dong
      Vietnam
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F, G.

      Type A
      Vietnam
      Type B
      Vietnam
      Type C
      Vietnam
      Type E
      Vietnam
      Type F
      Vietnam
      Type G
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    • 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.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • 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.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before June 28th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 28th, 2023, a minimum payment of 25% 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 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Exodus Travels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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