Experience the real Vietnam by bike
Experience the real Vietnam by bike
We ride from vibrant Ho Chi Minh City in the south to the thrilling capital of Hanoi in the north on this two-week cycling tour, travelling on paved roads through colourful fishing villages, folding rice terraces and jungle-cloaked mountains. The vast shoreline of white sandy beaches is ours to discover along the way, with time to swim in the sea on a tropical island retreat. Stopping off at the ancient trading port of Hoi An, home to temples and wooden merchant houses, we delve into the peacefulness of rural Vietnam before ascending the Hai Van Pass, riding along twisting coastal roads that lead to remarkable views of the misty forest below.
The weather will be hot and humid throughout with temperatures during the day usually 28C-34C (82F-93F). It is only a little cooler at night. There is quite a range of seasons between the north and the south: the south up to Hue has a distinct dry season between December to April and then a rainy season from May to November when it tends to come in short heavy bursts with bright sunshine in between. Hanoi is cool in autumn, and even gets chilly between November and February (with drizzly rain).
There is no ideal time to visit Vietnam; it is quite pleasant at any time of year, though due to the shape of the country it is unlikely the weather will ever be perfect for the entire duration of any trip.
Please be aware that the boat trip on Halong Bay can be subject to short-notice change if certain adverse weather conditions develop during your trip. These could occur all year round, but especially in monsoon season (from October to April). Boat trips on Halong Bay are governed by the local authorities who are authorised to make appropriate safety decisions. If your Halong Bay trip is affected by adverse weather, this could either result in a reduced excursion on Halong Bay for your group, or less likely, the need to re-arrange the itinerary if it is not possible at all to go out on Halong Bay. While this is not a frequent occurrence, our local team and leaders are well equipped to handle such situations and have long offered appropriate options to groups in the instances where this may occur.
If you go to Cambodia for the Angkor Wat extension, the weather will be hot and humid all year round. The dry season is late October to May and the monsoon is normally between May and October; though there is an obvious transitional time between those settled periods.
The dry season is as it sounds, with hot days and generally clear skies, though you can expect the odd shower. The monsoon is characterised by short, sharp bursts of rain and is generally overcast all day though this does not detract from the enjoyment of the place; you just need to take an umbrella or buy a cheap local poncho.
This trip is rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate) and classified Road.
Nine days of cycling (including one optional ride)
Average 43mi (70km) per day
90 percent vehicle support
Terrain and route: Road surfaces are mostly well paved. The route is generally flat with some undulation with the exception of Dalat and the Hai Van Pass. Vietnam can be very hot and humid, which can make cycling more demanding at times, but rests and water are readily available. You should be comfortable riding in traffic during parts of the itinerary.
This is a busy trip that involves early departures from hotels on cycling days; anyone not wanting to cycle all day can use the support vehicle.
Please be advised, that on any of the cycling days, if your leader feels the itinerary is running behind schedule and has concerns about arriving at the hotel at an appropriate time, they may ask some or all members of the group to finish their riding for the day and transfer to the support vehicle. This will ensure the group still arrives on schedule around the approximate expected arrival times communicated to the group in your daily briefings with your leader.
By accepting our offer in writing, you/you confirm that our terms and conditions have both been read and understood and that cancellation fees may apply if the trip is cancelled.
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | Single room supplement | TRAVEL STATUS | |
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Sun, 31 Mar 2024 / Sat, 13 Apr 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 07 Apr 2024 / Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 / Sat, 11 May 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 07 Jul 2024 / Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 / Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 / Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 01 Sep 2024 / Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 / Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 / Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 / Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 / Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 / Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 / Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sat, 30 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 / Wed, 04 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 / Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 / Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available | |
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 / Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | Available |
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 / Sat, 13 Apr 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 07 Apr 2024 / Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 / Sat, 11 May 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 07 Jul 2024 / Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 / Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 / Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 01 Sep 2024 / Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | NOK 23 830 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 / Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 / Sat, 12 Oct 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 / Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 20 Oct 2024 / Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 / Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 / Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 / Sat, 30 Nov 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 / Wed, 04 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 / Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 / Sat, 14 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 / Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request | |
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 / Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | NOK 24 510 | On request | NOK 4 645 | On request |
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