Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling into Hue as the sun was going down through traditional backwaters.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Luang was excellent, well organised and all the evening meal recommendations were excellent.
Perfect English and a mine of local information.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you want to cycle 100km somewhere enjoyable and scenic - do one of the other Exodus trips ( or go to Wales or the Peak District).
Book an extra day at the end in Hanoi and consider the optional Cambodia extension at the beginning.
Suggestions
It’s graded moderate - but in March, if you factor in the heat 35c+ and humidity, I would grade it higher.
Reply from Exodus
Thank you for taking the time to review your cycling trip in Vietnam, Keith, and we were so pleased to read your comments about your tour leader, Luang. On the other hand, we regret that this tour did not reach the heights of your previous adventures with us, particularly concerning the routes. This is one of our longest-standing, best-selling cycling trips and is designed as an introduction to Vietnam by bike. It is generally very well received by our customers, evidenced by its current 4.8* average rating on our website. Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular as a destination, however, which has had a knock-on effect on the volume of vehicles on the roads. As the trip navigates from south to north and covers so much ground, main roads are unavoidable, but we will consider revising some of the routes if it becomes apparent that backroads are preferred. We recognise that this is a busy itinerary and that temperatures are warm year-round, which we try to describe in the trip notes, but as there is almost full vehicle support and two tour leaders, clients are welcome to sit out any stretches they do not want to join. It is with this in mind that we feel the currently activity level is accurate, although we are sorry if it was more challenged than you had anticipated. We welcome your feedback, as it will guide future decisions about this tour, and we hope that your experience in Vietnam does not discourage you from travelling with us again.
Kelly Reid, Product Manager