Vietnam

We enjoyed all aspects of our SE Asia tour and were most fortunate to complete it before the Covid worldwide pandemic. All the hotels were first rate. All meals were most enjoyable and we enjoyed the Vietnam beer options. Our guides did a great job and knew the territory. A highlight was the evening Vespa tour of downtown Saigon. Biking was an excellent way to see the back roads of Vietnam; definitely not strenuous as we skipped the uphill segment near Danang. Only suggestion for improvement would be split Saigon visit to two days sightseeing in city, then one night on biking routes to avoid the long and congested commute in and out of the city. Many thanks to our guides!! Hope they are weathering the viral scourge.

Our guides, Dinh and Kha, were superb. Their English was excellent, and I appreciated their teamwork with each other and their willingness to share stories from their personal lives. They struck an excellent balance between the biking, which was easy - as advertised, and seeing important historic and religious sites. I was so moved by what the Vietnamese people have accomplished with their liberation, the beauty and fertility of the countryside, and the welcoming attitude of everyone we met! Bathroom breaks - very important to me - were well-timed and clean. I do agree with others' negative comments about tipping.The ride support was almost too good, but I especially appreciated it as I attempted Hai Van Pass.