To repeat other reviews - action packed trip - more emphasis on cycling and not on sight-seeing like some other Exodus tours on offer. The distances, pace and elevations are rated moderate, but to some they would be challenging. The pace was faster than we normally go when touring - although there were frequent stops. Excellent organization and leadership from Lam and his team who refreshed us at regular intervals and kept our bikes in good shape. Their support couldn't have been better or more cheerful. Loved some of the quieter roads and villages but could have missed cycling through the city areas like Hue - unnecessarilly risky, in my view. High quality hotels all the way and some great meals. Not enough time to really see some overnight places like Da Lat. Overnight train trip an adventure but not for the faint of heart (toilets) or light sleepers. Great overnight boat experience in Halong Bay. We certainly saw the country from one end to the other.
This trip was a great exploration of Vietnam, from big cities to rural villages. The roads selected for our rides were quite good and smooth for the most part, with a few bumpy sections. Bikes provided were comfortable, of good quality and well-maintained. I've had this trip on my radar for a couple years and it did not disappoint.
If you want a trip to see Vietnam, this is the trip for you. I say trip as this is too busy to be called a holiday. Great local experienced guides with the patience of saints. Vietnam is an amazing country. This cycle trip takes you from cities through mountains, beaches, forest and remote hill tribes. Always with amazingly smiley, happy people en route. Long hours on the bus, sometimes long pointless days on the bike. If you want to rack up the miles though our guide certainly knew how to ride a bike, with our mechanic (who seemingly had super human strength) and could aid people by cycling himself and pushing them up hills with one hand. Incredible staff made the sometimes tough days worthwhile.