Wonderful,..but no hairdryer! This trip had it all, three amazing countries, good accommodation, wonderful food, excellent company and the most personable, knowledgable, competent guides. We crossed two borders, changed bikes and teams and had one unfortunate incident but all was dealt with professionally and seamlessly. Nut, Mr Tao, Kong, Linn and all those whose names I have forgotten, or cannot spell, were so lovely, they managed to stay cheerful, introduced us to some fantastic eating places, kept us all fed watered and entertained throughout. I think Nuts guitar playing had the edge over Linns singing but both were memorable.All three counteries have so much history, it was truly fascinating and left us wishing we had longer to explore. We learnt so much about rice growing, tapioca, rubber, palm sugar, knife making, spring roll making and the effects of snake wine (dont try it wearing Lycra Rob). I also learnt how to survive two nights without a hairdryer, helmet head is not a pretty sight!Based on this whistle stop experience we shall certainly return, the cycle Vietnam trip is calling! A big thank you to everyone from our tour company, and to the other wonderful people on the trip for making the whole experience so memorable.
What a fantastic trip. Full of new experiences, very well organised. We were so well looked after, would definitely use this company again. You do need to be confident on a bike, some of the cycling is not for the faint hearted! There is a lot of traffic for some of the ride, but also small villages and serene countryside.
Just finished the 12 day intro to Vietnam, with Casey as our tour leader. It was an amazing experience and would definitely recommend for anyone looking to travel to south east Asia. So many great activities, including a kayak around Halong bay, catfishing, cooking course and some incredible homestays, that were all organised so well. An extra thank you Casey for being an amazing leader, your local knowledge, enthusiasm and dance moves were all unmatched! x