A fascinating
cultural encounter awaits us as we cycle past rolling hills, verdant
rice fields and welcoming villages on VBT’s Vietnam travel experience.
We’ll explore this fascinating country through the locals
preferred means of travel, by bicycle. Beginning in the North, and tracing Vietnam’s
most vital waterways south, we’ll follow scenic routes to ancient wonders,
breathtaking vistas, a once-forbidden Purple City, and the notorious Cu Chi
tunnels. Throughout our journey there’ll
be ample time to converse with Vietnam’s affable people and to sample the
nation’s celebrated cuisine. Join us in experiencing one of the world’s most naturally
astounding settings, the alluring nation of Vietnam.
What's Included
Bicycle Tour Only
- 9 nights in 4- and 5-star resorts and one country hotel
- 23 meals — 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners
Air Package Plus
- Roundtrip international airfare
- 12 nights: 10 nights in 4 and 5 star resorts and one country hotel and two nights in flight
- 23 meals — 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 5 dinners
- Transfers
- The option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Halong Bay - 2 nights (1 night in Hanoi and 1 night in Halong Bay) for only $445. Post-trip: Angkor Wat, Cambodia - 3 nights for only $895
*Please note: If you are traveling in 2014, the Pre-trip Extension: Halong Bay is $495. Single Supplement: $195. Post-trip Extension: Angkor Wat, Cambodia is $995. Single Supplement: $195.
Both Vacations Include
- Free use of our VBT bicycle and helmet
- Service of two bilingual VBT Trip Leaders
- FULL VAN SUPPORT
- Daily route directions and maps
- Sightseeing and cultural activities
- 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation
- Special Good Buy Discount
Cultural Highlights
- Enjoy a unique water puppet performance in
Hanoi
- Tour the
Forbidden Purple City, Imperial City, Buddhist pagoda and the ancient Cham
towers
- Whisk
through the traditional shopping streets in Hanoi's ancient quarter on a cyclo
through
- Park your
bike and take in a walking tour of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Meet with
a local Vietcong and explore the eerie Cu Chi tunnels
- Break from
cycling the Mekong Delta and visit the colorful floating market by boat
- Connect
with the local culture during a special visit to an orphanage, and while
sharing dinner with a family in their home
- Visit
local markets and sample local delicacies throughout your journey
What to Expect
This tour offers easy terrain throughout the trip and is suitable for beginning cyclists and ideal for regular recreational cyclists. Roads are carefully selected, but in general are not of the same standard as in Europe or the U.S.
- Activity Level: Easy
- Daily Mileage: 15-35
- Daily Biking Time: 2-4 hours