We had a fantastic experience travelling the length of Vietnam. What a beautiful country. We certainly saw the main cities and towns. The internal flight was good and efficient and even the overnight train was good. The food was wonderful - lots of variety and very fresh. Hotels were very good, particularly in Hoi An. Parts of the trip were very poignant learning more about Vietnam's recent history - wonderful to see how much of Vietnam has recovered. Will be interesting to see Vietnam in 20 years time - seems to be developing fast. I would love to return to see more of the mountains and countryside in the North.
We selected to do the Cambodia extension before the Cycling Vietnam tour. We also added a few extra days in Cambodia and in Hanoi at the end - well worth it. The time spent around Siem Reap visiting the sights at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom is amazing plus having a knowledgable guide to provide information as well as the best times for each of the many sights to see is essential. The hotel was changed from orginally planned, but it turned out better as the location was closer to the town center - City River Hotel. The Cycling tour from Saigon to Hanoi was great as we lucked out in having a small group - can't imagine it with more than 12 people as the schedule is pretty tight and the guide has to keep you on track. The hotels are better than we expected with very helpful staff everywhere. The route is varied from nice smooth roads by the coast to almost cart tracks in the country, but it provides for such a close up view of the Vietnamese countryside. Support from the guide, mechanic, bus and truck drivers was exceptional as they ensured that the group was safe, fed and watered, mechanically sound and ready for each day's adventure. It is a good combination of biking, sightseeing and water activities. Also the train ride from Hue to Hanoi is fun and a good way to further interact with other travelers.
Vietnam Tour South to North The tour was jam packed with activities and content. Seyha our tour guide had a great understanding of the itinerary, food spots, transport links and extra activities. We had a great time and thanks to Seyha seen alot of extra stuff that we wouldn't of found on our own