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326 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

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MOV251127

First and foremost the success of this cycling holiday was down to the Leader LAM NGUYEN and his support , the back marker doubling up as mechanic and the bus support driver . We were without doubt in safe hands .
We were kept fully informed as to what was happening during the day and the following day . Lam gave us written details each day in the format “Daily Ride Plans”
This was so useful as there was a lot to take in , could refer to these when saving our ride on Strava and even now , a month after , I use when describing our holiday to friends.
The hotels were all of a good and high standard
The trip notes were very thorough giving lots of information
The daily rides were planned well visiting many interesting places , giving us a good appreciation of the areas we were cycling and the distances cycled were good and achievable
The bike that I had was good , just right for the roads we were travelling on ( I normally use a road bike but the mountain bike worked well)
The stops during the ride were well thought out and worked well
The snacks that were provided during the ride were excellent and plentiful
During the rides Lam , the tour leader , stopped where necessary to give us more information at the right locations
Also , importantly , many happy bushes were found !!!
All in all a fantastic holiday in a fantastic Country

Most Inspirational Moment

Four really …. Ha Long Bay - An amazing and beautiful place with the limestone peaks. We were fortunate that the weather for both days was beautiful and blue skies and calm seas . We were able to see this in all its glory and also to Kayak in the waters The Cu Chi Tunnels- again an amazing place and experience and to hear the stories Boat cruise from Whale Island and snorkelling and swimming in the beautiful clear seas Finally , inspired by all the Vietnamese people in Ho Chi Minh City on scooters. It was amazing !!! . I never tired of watching the people on the scooters. Many carrying all description of things and / or with two or three passengers , including children !!!! An amazing sight . No picture adequately show how it truly is !!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

The Group Leader , LAM NGUYEN , was excellent He led the group really well . He got to know all the members of the group quickly and helped everyone when necessary His instructions for the days were clear and it was good when they backed up with the Daily Ride Plans . He described the routes , during the days , clearly paying particular attention to safety when necessary…. “No Dominos” being his description and perfectly described what he didn’t want to happen. There were no accidents throughout the trip …. when you consider there was 17 in the group this shows he ran it perfectly His knowledge of Vietnam of the places we cycled and visited and of the history was very extensive . This made for the trip to Vietnam to be really interesting and memorable. Yes … Lam was an excellent Group Leader , and as said ably supported by the mechanic and bus support driver

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it !!!! Do not be put off by the trip notes where reference is made to the times spent on the bus . Whilst it can be a few hours there is always plenty to see thereby giving you a full appreciation of Vietnam

Amazing Vietnam Family Adventure

This was my first Exodus cycle tour and an amazing way to get a real feel for Vietnam – I absolutely loved it. We did it as a family with our 19 and 21 yr old daughters and it was a huge success all round. From the first meet we felt super looked after by our amazing guide Lok, drivers Sau and Nhan and the mechanic Zee who was so often supporting me at the back of the group! Everything about the tour was very well organized and so good that 2 of the group were on their 3rd and 4th times respectively.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably completing the Hi Van Pass climb in really challenging heat, and then again the 30km decent a few days before was pretty inspiring

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Lok worked tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly and couldn't have been a nicer guy, as well as being very professional and informative .

Advice for Potential Travellers

Try and spend a couple of days in Ho Chi Mihn city before the start and in Hanoi at the end - both really interesting cities and Choose this tour it's a cracker!

Cycling vietnam

We cycled from Ho Chi Min to Hoian. It was an incredible adventure

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing the Hi Van Pass on a cycle.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Loc Pham was knowledgeable and patient. He was well organised and made us all feel looked after.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Non really, it was so well organised. If I did it again I would probably arrive the day before it started.

Fabulous Bicycling Trip in Vietnam

My husband and I usually go on self guided bicycling vacations. Choose this one because its the route I wanted without any planning hassles. It was a great choice. It was fantastic that we had a group leader, named Son, and his team Lee, Tee and Saow, who planed every detail. They got us out of the crazy busy cities by their bus/van. Routes were well planned and it was impossible to get lost. We had faster riders in the front and Lee in the back. Then Tee drove ahead and stood at every intersection to make sure we were all heading in the right direction. There were snack, water, and bathroom breaks. All breakfasts and lunches were included. Most dinners/not all were on our own . However Son always had great recommendations for restaurants . Couldn’t have asked for a better staff leader. Son was always organized and as he said 100 times. Enjoy yourself and safety first. He and his crew handled everything. Literally, no stress. Eat ,ride, eat ride, look at the wonderful scenery, and wave to all of the kids and people who say hello and wave at us as we ride by. The Vietnamese people were so welcoming.

Most Inspirational Moment

As we rode uphill, up the pass, everyone was waiting and cheering on each rider as they made it up. I was also inspired by all of the nice riders that were in our group. Nice getting to know all of them and their stories. Truly wonderful people

Thoughts on Group Leader

I would rate Son 20/10 if I could. Perfect leader. Always smiling, always organized, always safety first. He organized his team very very well also. I dont think the trip would be as fabulous as it was without Son.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you have some riding experience before you book. There is a long downhill, some traffic and a couple of longer days. Even if you have an E bike you still need that experience behind your belt

Great way to experience beautiful Vietnam

We have just returned from this amazing trip. Vietnam certainly lived up to and possibly exceeded our expectations. Vietnam is such a beautiful country – a true feast for the senses, so vibrant and joyful. The Vietnamese people are truly warm, friendly and engaging.
The cycling landscape was very varied through some busy towns, quiet villages, breathtaking scenery and alongside endless rice fields.
The organisation of this trip was truly remarkable thanks to the professional skills of our group leader Son. He absolutely is the best group leader we have ever met on our trips.
Unfortunately, I had an accident half way through the holiday but I have nothing but praise for our wonderful leader Son. He showed such professionalism alongside care, support and empathy, as did all the support team – Lee the mechanic, Tee and Saow our driver. I could not fault any of the team and I felt so lucky to have the love and support of the group members.
The accident did not ruin my trip. I feel so blessed to have seen so much of this beautiful country.

Our hotel rooms were fantastic with available conditioning and a swimming pool available in most of them .
Whale Island was beautiful. The overnight train was an interesting experience and Halong Bay at the end was beautiful.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being part of such an encouraging and caring team.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Son Nygugen is simply the best guide we have ever met. He has just the right balance of professionalism, skill and organisational skills coupled with such care, humility, calmness, kindness and humour. We felt so safe and looked after by him. Nothing was too much trouble and Son went above and beyond with his help, support and care for the team. This must have been one of the hardest trips to navigate and lead as unfortunately on top of my accident 11 out of the 17 in the group caught a virus. Son showed nothing but concern and care to each individual and provided any practical support needed. He truly is a hero and deserves nothing but praise. Thank you Son for being such a special person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be a confident and experienced cyclist, be prepared for the most awesome experience and hope and pray you are lucky enough to have Son as your leader.

Great way to experience beautiful Vietnam

We have just returned from this amazing trip. Vietnam certainly lived up to and possibly exceeded our expectations. Vietnam is such a beautiful country – a true feast for the senses, so vibrant and joyful. The Vietnamese people are truly warm, friendly and engaging.
The cycling landscape was very varied through some busy towns, quiet villages, breathtaking scenery and alongside endless rice fields.
The organisation of this trip was truly remarkable thanks to the professional skills of our group leader Son. He absolutely is the best group leader we have ever met on our trips.
Unfortunately, I had an accident half way through the holiday but I have nothing but praise for our wonderful leader Son. He showed such professionalism alongside care, support and empathy, as did all the support team – Lee the mechanic, Tee and Saow our driver. I could not fault any of the team and I felt so lucky to have the love and support of the group members.
The accident did not ruin my trip. I feel so blessed to have seen so much of this beautiful country.

Our hotel rooms were fantastic with available conditioning and a swimming pool available in most of them .
Whale Island was beautiful. The overnight train was an interesting experience and Halong Bay at the end was beautiful.

Most Inspirational Moment

Being part of such an encouraging and caring team.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Son Nygugen is simply the best guide we have ever met. He has just the right balance of professionalism, skill and organisational skills coupled with such care, humility, calmness, kindness and humour. We felt so safe and looked after by him. Nothing was too much trouble and Son went above and beyond with his help, support and care for the team. This must have been one of the hardest trips to navigate and lead as unfortunately on top of my accident 11 out of the 17 in the group caught a virus. Son showed nothing but concern and care to each individual and provided any practical support needed. He truly is a hero and deserves nothing but praise. Thank you Son for being such a special person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be a confident and experienced cyclist, be prepared for the most awesome experience and hope and pray you are lucky enough to have Son as your leader.

Incredible adventure

Cycling from Saigon to Hanoi allowed us to experience the stunning landscapes such a Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hué, lush paddy fields as well as quaint villages. Pedalling through the villages enabled us to experience first hand the friendliness of locals. How can we forget the delicious food we had everyday during the whole trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Riding through remote villages, groups of children laughing and waving at us as if we were in a race...In that moment, I realized that adventure isn't just about the destination: it's about the unexpected connections along the way. Travel is not just about landscapes. It's about the people who make a place feel alive.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Exodus is very lucky to have Lam as the group leader. He always had the interest of the group at heart. Lam was always checking that no one was left behind on the roads. At every stop, he made sure we were hydrated, allowed time for us to visit "a happy room" or a "happy bush"and be ready for the next stretch.Lam along with the support group: Saow the bus driver, Xiu the mechanic and Trang the truck driver, gave us confidence to push forward. With Lam leading the way, and the mechanic and bus driver closing the group, we never felt alone on the journey.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would go back to Vietnam in a heart beat!

Excellent Vietnam team

I loved this trip, a great way to see Vietnam…helped enormously by our excellent guide and great company! I broke my wrist going for a walk on the day off cycling so missed a week of the tour in hospital. Our guide lam took me to hospital and waited with me until I went up to my walk , explaining and translating, then organised everything like sending luggage and kept in touch. He was backed up by his ‘boss’ Tan whom I didn’t meet but constantly text to see if there was anything I needed, and in fact is still helping me with insurance claim! I have done several exodus cycling trips and lucky enough to have never had an accident…/So very reassuring to know that that you are in such competent hands should it happen!
Thankyou Lam and Tan

Most Inspirational Moment

All

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was funny, patient and very informative! Helped me through my accident and made me fell calm and safe, Thankyou Lam!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Book, nothing not to love… just don’t fall!

Mary Poppins

unforgettable experience with a fantastic group of people.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling through quiet paddy fields,shrimp farms and out of the way villages.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Couldn't fault Lam,Organisational skills,knowledge of country and attention to detail outstanding but best of all was great company and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Fantastic trip with wonderful variety.I am not a regular cyclist and was very glad I booked an e bike !

Great overview of Vietnam

This is a busy fast paced trip that covers Vietnam from bottom to top. My husband and I loved the journey. The cycling was fabulous though challenging at times with the heat and humidity. The morning starts are early, and the day quickly fills with many “xin chaos” from the children and the sights, sounds and smells of a vibrant country that is undergoing rapid change. If you are looking for physical activity, jungle scenery and have an interest in the history of Vietnam this may be the adventure for you.
It was a pleasure to meet our fellow travelers and as Canadians we found the British accents exotic to our ears! The group worked well together and there was always a sense of camaraderie and team support.

Most Inspirational Moment

We really enjoyed all the cycling routes and even coming down from Hai Van pass in the monsoon like rain had its own beauty. My favorite afternoon was cycling through the small paths through the rural areas dodging the water buffalo.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam Nguyen and all the support staff were exceptional. This trip has many moving parts and an itinerary that includes bikes, buses, boats, trains, and kayaks. The fact that 17 people were seamlessly guided through 2 weeks for this with a minimum of chaos speaks to a lot of behind the scene organization. We really appreciated that the check in at the hotels was prearranged and within minutes of our arrival we had our room keys in hand. The cycle breaks were frequent, well timed and there was always plenty of the signature ice cold lemonade, snacks and fresh fruit. We enjoyed Lam's ever cheerful Xin chao and " short stories" that explained the next leg of the trip. At first I was concerned that I might find the time in the bus long but usually I was happy to sit in the AC and rest while I took in the passing countryside. Lam was also good at giving us some information and insight into the parts of Vietnam we were seeing. Thanks for that Lam!

Advice for Potential Travellers

We did the Angkor Wat/Cambodia extension before the cycle trip and I would recommend both the trip and doing it before you start cycling to get some time to acclimatize to the climate and time zone. As Canadians we required a visa to get into Vietnam. We had done this at home and it is simply a matter of sending in the information and $35. What we did not notice however that despite sending a copy of his passport, two letters in my husband's name were inverted. On noting this the Cambodian airline staff would not let us board our flight from Phnom Penh to HCM city. We were able to get a "15 minute urgent visa" for my husband from a business in Hong Kong and catch a later flight but all this was stressful and very expensive. So just a tip that if you need a visa for Vietnam triple check the spelling of your name. As others have mentioned if you have the time arrive in HCM a day or so early and spent some extra time in Hanoi at the end of the trip otherwise you really won't have time to see much of either place. Once again if time allows and you have the interest try and read a bit about the recent history of Vietnam. I was born in 1958 and as a child growing up heard a lot about Vietnam but never really understood what the conflict was all about. Thanks to this trip I now can put this information in context. It makes me wonder if in 50 years someone will be standing in a museum In Kiev listening to school groups tour through and marvel at the absurdity of war.