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4.8 out of 5

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

First (but not last!) cycling holiday and WOW ! what a way to see a country. I have wanted to go to Vietnam for nearly 2o years and discovering Exodus allowed be to discover the whole of this beautiful country, meet some fantastic people whilst challenging my fitness and cycling skills. From start to finish, this trip was well thought through, the local support excellent and the country and people simply wonderful.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lots and lots of things, the scenery of the country is just amazing. I guess the hardest day cycling was doing 70km uphill (took us 7 hours), knowing that you were about to do that was a bit foreboding, but eveyone supported everyone else and the motivated that came from all of the group kept us all going. Getting to the top and seeing the view down was pretty awesome. Freewheeling the 30km downhill was pretty amazing too!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was superb, very information, great sense of humour, kept us all motovated and amused throughout our stay.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take part in everything, stop and take pictures with the locals (they are very friendly). We saved al the toothbrushes etc that were put in our hotels along the way and gave them out in one of the poorest areas, the kids and parents alike were delighted.

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

The whole trip was amazing. The cycling was not too tough but we just went at our own pace when it did become a bit challenging. Take your camera and keep stopping… there’s plenty to take photos of.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of it was excellent.The food throughout was both exciting and well cooked and the accomodation throughout was above expectations. Weather in July was good...not too hot and the rain was fun and refreshing...never cold.One highlight was riding water buffalo. A real laugh a minute. BRILLIANT!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader (Yan) and his co-workers were all of the highest standard. Friendly, informative, attentive and a wealth of knowledge about his country. Superb and could not be better from minute one at the airport to the last sad moment of farewell.

Advice for Potential Travellers

No need for malaria tablets. Take energy bars for the odd snack if you want but Yan kept us fed with loads of snacks and the home made lemon drink was fantastic.

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

A superb and diverse holiday and whilst the cycling was an important and preferred means of transport there was still a need for buses, boats, trains and planes to complete this intense journey.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many but Halong Bay probably was the most inspirational but surprisingly the cycles were not required! Yes, too many.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chi, very well organised, very fit, with a genuine love of cycling and his country, its culture and history etc..

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you enjoy and in no particular order cycling, history, culture, people, fresh food, scenery, the great outdoors, cities then do it!

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

This was such a wonderful trip – everything was better than I’d expected from how well we were looked after, to the scenery, the food and the cycling.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling downhill from the Hai Van Pass. Well worth the trip up there. Also drinking 50p ice cold beer in the hotel swimming pool on the beach after a particularly challenging day. Bliss.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. Long was attentive, professional, enthusiastic, hillarious and knowledgeable. A great guide and a loverly person.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't do this trip if you're a hard core cyclist and only want to power through to the end. Go if you want to enjoy the experience at the same time as enjoying some varied rides. I really valued taking a seat cover. I'd also recommend taking thin long sleaved tops and gloves. The sun was so strong and it was so hot that sun cream was pretty useless against the sweat. You need clothes for uv protection

Reviewed January 2013

CYCLING VIETNAM

An excellent way to see the sites, main cities and countryside of Vietnam. This is a comprehensive trip that includes most of the main cultural centres of the country. Cycling is a great way to get off the regular tourist trail and to see how the Vietmamese people live and work.

Most Inspirational Moment

For me, visiting a Third World country is best accommplished on a bicycle. However, well meaning you are, if you use a vehicle you will always appear as a 'tourist'. When you ride into a village or town, dusty and dirty on a bike you are approachable and friendly. The local people may think you are nuts to ride a bike when you could use a vehicle but you are definitely 'one of us' not 'one of them'.Seeing Vietnam on a mountain bike was a great joy. I am old enough to remember the Vietnam War and back then I never thought for one moment that I would one day have the opportunity to visit the country and be welcomed by the people I met.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent. A genuinely nice person. 'Bonded' with the Group very quickly and successfully.Very helpful, he did everything to make the holiday pleasant and totally successful. Very well organised.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you want to go to Vietnam, go soon before the country develops. Along the coast the first resorts and golf clubs are being build. I have the feeling that in a few years Vietnam will have changed its character and probably not for the better. Vietnamese drivers retain the old French road customs and expect you to give way to the right; that is correct, I haven't mixed up my directions. Motor bikes and cars drivers emerge from side roads without looking left and are surprised if those on the main road are not overly pleased.

Reviewed December 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

A brilliant way to see an amazing country and learn the non Holywood version of its troubled History

Most Inspirational Moment

The reaction of the Vietnames as we cycled through there country, lots of high fives and smiles as we went through some amazing scenery and vibrant villages. The villagers made us all feel welcome and very special.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chi was great, kept us on an even keel and enhansed our trip and always with a smile.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you do a little cycle fitness training the cycling will be no problem. Don't be put off by the traveling times on the bus as at the beginning of the day an hour to digest breakfast is good and after a days cycling in the heat most of us were asleep for the late afternoon transfer.We cycled as individuals but the stronger cyclists helped the others, remember its a holiday not a race so enjoy the country and the people.

Reviewed December 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

Still digesting the whole experience. Sights, sounds. tastes, new peronal best with cycling distance and height climbed. Warmth of the Vietnamese people especially in the south.Touched by the kindness and support from the stronger cyclists to the weaker cyclists in our group.

Most Inspirational Moment

Completing the 10km climb with the support, encouragement and a little help from my new found friends. Cycling down was awesome, as was the 30km down hill too a few days earlier. The views were amazing.My cheeks aching with laughter on the 8 hour train journey to Hanoi. Relaxing at Halong bay a lovely end to the trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Commited, informative, proffesional, fun, interesting, his recommendations re restaurants were 5* and meeting his family and having lunch was an extra bonus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take old tshirts socks etc and discard at the end of the trip Deet ruins clothes and whites become anything but. Also old towel to discard and give you extra room for souvenirs.Get training as the terrain is 'undulating' and in the heat humidity the more training the better.

Reviewed November 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

Phenomenal tour with first class organisation. The cycling is excellent and anyone who is reasonably fit will manage it. Vietnam is beautiful, hectic, peaceful, serene, overbearing and friendly all at once.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to count. Each day you got up, had an amazing time which you thought couldn't be bettered yet the next day somehow managed to! Cycling the Hai Van pass, kayaking and 6am swim in Halong Bay and Hoi An were particular favourites of mine however the show stopper was the 35km descent from 5500ft to sea level after Dalat. Just - wow. 40mph+ down switchback roads on a mountain bike whilst overtaking the motorized vehicles!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chi simply made the holiday. Informative, funny, a beast on the bike! The support staff (buss driver, truck driver, mechanic) were also first class.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Vietnam is dirt cheap so you won't need a lot of spending money. Take some US dollars in cash (new, pristine notes) with you Bring padded shorts!

Reviewed November 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

A totally inspiring trip. The route and itinerary have been well researched and provide a cycling, sightseeing, boating, driving etc holiday while experiencing the real Vietnam

Most Inspirational Moment

So many! Gliding down through the vast national park from Delat. Cycling up the Hi Van pass and finally reaching the top

Thoughts on Group Leader

Lam was the best leader we could have had. Ever patient, encouraging,informative and with a pride in his Homeland. Also with a great sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it. Do try and get a little fitter before you go as it will make it easier in the heat.

Reviewed November 2012

CYCLING VIETNAM

Be prepared for a truly amazing full-on, non-stop tour of Vietnam. The food, the sights and of course the cycling!

Most Inspirational Moment

Whilst the cycling was fantastic, my favourite day of the trip was actually our last day of cycling in Hue when we only had to do ~20 km. Of course we did the touristy sights and the old city is fasincating but then our leader, Long took us off road to see his home town. Long and his family showed us a huge amount of hospitality and it was a real eye opener to Vietnamese culture and food!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Long, was amazing. He always went out of his way to show us the real Vietnam and because of this, I experienced a lot more than I ever would have if I had been travelling on my own. The support crew were also brilliant and very encouraging on the tough parts of the cycle.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The bikes are brand new and have front suspension, but I am extremely thankful that I took my own saddle with me.

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