A Great Holiday (mid Oct departure) The itinerary is fast paced requiring early starts and a quick turnaround following the day’s ride - often arriving the hotel early evening/out an hour later for dinner at local restaurants. Some of the transfers are long but the coach was comfortable and had wifi. Chi, our Leader, and his team (Sow, Ee & Minh) were brilliant, as were their time management and organisation skills. The bikes (Giant Rincon) were brand new. Each day we were handed a detailed Ride Plan with the route stats, logistics and transfer timings etc which certainly managed my expectations re the gradients. The majority of roads were relatively quiet but when we had to navigate a couple of highway intersections the Team expertly shepherded us through (which was slightly daunting coupled with exhilirating). Some rides had several 8%-10% inclines which I and a few others part-walked - snack stops were usually every 15-20km. All meals throughout the trip were excellent, with one exception (Qui Nhon) - we arrived later than usual so ate in the hotel roof-top bar, however, the view made up for the poor service & meal. Hotels were good (one or two very much so), and when on ‘two-night stays’ the laundry service was efficient and inexpensive (I wished I’d packed less and made better use of the service). Highlights of the trip: a great Leader & team, sharing the experience with fellow travellers, the food, exploring Saigon (we travelled a day early), Whale Island, and Hoy An.
What a fantastic experience, led by a wonderful guide! This was our first organised cycling holiday, recommended by friends who had been to Cuba with the tour operator. One of us is a regular road cyclist, the other spent 8 months wondering why she'd signed up for a cycling holiday and endeavouring to get cycle fit through spin classes. Both of us loved it. Our group of 18 plus our fabulous four support team (Lam, Y, Long and Tan - apologies for spelling) got along from the start and made the trip interesting, challenging, varied and thoroughly enjoyable. Lam was endlessly encouraging and confident in our ability - even when some of us weren't! He is the perfect cycle leader who also knows his country so well and his pride and enthusiasm in it shone through. The whole trip was really well organised, despite the itinerary having to be slightly amended due to a recent typhoon, and all the lunch stops and recommended evening restaurants provided excellent local cooking and great value. Y sorted out any mechanical issues quickly and Tan and Long were a welcome sight with their smiles and waves at every snack/drinks refuelling stop or tricky junction! Along with the cycling, we made many stops - scheduled and unscheduled - to experience and understand local culture, everything from peppercorns, rubber, coffee and dragon fruit farms to water buffalo, ducks, temples, war memorials and museums. The weather was mixed, and we did get very wet on a couple of days but Lam organised local (very cheap) laundry whenever possible which let us get our wet and dirty clothes clean and dry. All in all, It was a truly rewarding fortnight which showed the diversity from the south to the north and the friendliness of the Vietnamese people throughout. We would definitely recommend and are planning our next trip with the operator.
We love our Vcacation in Vietnam! Recommended Our trip was absolutely incredible! Our tour comapny took care of every aspect, from arranging pickups and drop-offs to booking fantastic hotels and organizing engaging activities. They went above and beyond to customize the trip to our preferences, including adding a delightful food tour. Our dedicated WhatsApp concierge, provided exceptional assistance throughout, helping us with visas, packing, planning, and every single detail of our trip. His efficiency and thoroughness in addressing our questions and working out all the logistics were truly invaluable. We wholeheartedly recommend this trip without any hesitation. There were so many highlights on our journey, such as the enchanting Hoi An lanterns, the unforgettable Saigon food tour on scooters (an absolute must-try!).We can't express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by the tour company. They made our trip truly unforgettable, and we would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone.
