We enjoyed the tour and in the process learnt about the resistance the Vietnamese people put up during the war. Miss Hoa's extensive knowledge and her passion for her country helped a great deal. One suggestion I would like to make, it would be a good idea to provide free cold water bottles for the duration of the tour since it gets very hot and humid, just like the other tours I went on made this provision. The heat did get to us and we soon ran out of water that we had carried. The next place we could get a drink was only at the Cu Chi Tunnel site.
This trip exceeded all expectations. It is a very busy trip but the organisation and planning is exceptional. Everything happened on time and exactly as described in the trip notes. Our trip was full and had an interesting balance of 16 ladies and 2 gentlemen! The group was delightful and gelled immediately and our cycling abilities were of a similar standard.
The cycling was excellent and was planned to prepare us for the final day ascent of the Hai Van Pass. I was slightly nervous before the trip wondering whether I was fit and enough and would I be lagging behind. It turns out we all had similar fears but they were ill founded. Each day the cycling was either longer or mote challenging so building up our confidence and fitness.
We are all delighted to make the 100k day - despite a full on coastal head wind all day.
Our leader Long and his support team were exceptional. Every 15-20 k we were meet with wonderful snacks and fresh fruit and whilst we grazed they filled up our water bottles.
Vietnam is a fascinating country and you really do get to see so much of it and learn so much about its history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. Hotels were much better than expected .
The Vietnam Adventure certainly lived up to its name in every way! It was a mix of an adventure in every sense from the many different (and often novel!) modes of transport we took and encountered during the two weeks, a culinary adventure experiencing different regional specialities and a sightseeing adventure from centuries old pagodas to the Cu Chi Tunnels from the Vietnam War. If you want to sample what Vietnam is all about this is the trip for you!