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323 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

S Nunn

Reviewed May 2017

Cycling Vietnam

What a fantastic trip. Cycling Vietnam was a great way to see an amazing country with its stunning scenery and really friendly people. Our tour leader Long was superb throughout with excellent organisation and support from this team.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day brought new experiences and sights from the busy streets of Ho Chi Min to the quite backwaters and fishing villages we cycled through. Hoi An was a great location for a stop over.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Long was a great tour leader. His organisation was excellent and he was very knowledgeable about Vietnam and the areas we travelled through. Great sense of humour and worked well with his support team ensuring that during the cycling days we were frequently fed and watered.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great way to see Vietnam. Accommodation was good throughout and no safety concerns at all. The cycling was rated as moderate, but in reality was verging on easy and the only challenging part (if you wanted it to be) was Hoi Van Pass. Be prepared for some long stints in the coach though......

John Bannister

Reviewed April 2017

Cycling Vietnam April 2017

One of the best holidays I have had, although very hot at times for cycling, best when we were on the move. The scenery is wonderful and great to see it from the bike. Bikes were of a good standard, but take your own saddle and pedals if you can.

Most Inspirational Moment

The descent from the stop after Dalat, scenery was awesome, the climb and descent on Hai Van Quan was impresive, very hot and most of the group made it - impressive.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thang was excellent, worked hard to ensure everyone got a lot out of the holiday.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take your own saddle and pedals. Do not get sun burn snorkling on Whale Island. The insects were not nearlr as bad as we expected.

Carol Merritt

Reviewed April 2017

Fabulous!

I felt we experienced the best of Vietnam with this varied, action packed and scenic trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The two cycle climbs and descents - awesome views!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed. I had 5 first hand positive referrals before booking so my bar was high and it was even exceeded.

Peter Gomes

Reviewed April 2017

The best of Vietnam in two weeks.

Great way to see Vietnam from Ho Chi Min City in the South all the (long) way to Hanoi in the North. The cycling allows you the opportunity to see lots yet at a pace where you take it all in – and stop to take a photo or take in the view whenever you feel like. A terrific selection of big cities (Ho Chi Min and Hanoi), smaller towns (Dalat, Hoi Van & Hue) , off shore activity (Snorkelling trip from Whale Island , Sea kayaking in Halong Bay), riding on the flat (mostly) but with some uphill (Hai Van pass) and down (30km from Dalat). Throw in great company with fellow travels of all ages and from all over the world, good food and the occasional drink – what more can you ask. Highly recommended.

Most Inspirational Moment

Dining with a local family in Hue with dinner followed by Linh our guide playing guitar and the family's three year old granddaughter singing along with gusto. Closely followed by Dalat, Hue, the Hai Van pass climb (and descent) and naturally the splendid Halong Bay.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linh was enthusiastic, well organised, frank and informative, amusing in his presentations, honest about the good and bad of his country, and a very good cyclist to boot. Backed by a strong and enthusiastic support crew in Tam, Tan and Ho. All four were excellent.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Lot of time on the bus between venues and rides (it is a long country) so bring reading material. ATMs are plentiful so no issues obtaining cash. Bring lots of sun cream and I'd recommend a supply of re-hydration sachets. If you forget there are pharmacies in all the towns/cities en route.

Guy Mitchell

Reviewed April 2017

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I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of cycling through parts of Vietnam, seeing the different parts of the country, experiencing its food, culture and learning about a variety of historical events which included its rapid political, economic and social development since the end of the Vietnam War.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling 10km up HaiVan Pass as well as completing the challenge of cycling 100km on 2 separate occasions, visiting Halong Bay including the overnight stay was just superb

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our Group Leader, Mr Linh Vo did an exceptional job. Leading a group of 14 people from the England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with their different cultural and social backgrounds is always going to have its challenges especially keeping all the people happy all the time!! I wouldn't care to do it! Linh managed the group extremely well, was very patient, informative, funny, organised and dealt with the inevitable individual person's concerns as best he could and appeared to resolve them. I'd be very happy to recommend him to anyone going on a tour to Vietnam in the future.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Accept the challenges that are part of these types of active, busy holidays with their full daily schedule. The mix of physical activity and exploring the countryside on a bike and in the bus allows you to see how the people live, observe how the country is developing and learn about the associated culture makes for really positive life experience

Anthony Lorbach

Reviewed March 2017

Vietnam is Amazing

I had never signed up for a group tour before. I never thought it was “for me.” After this trip to Vietnam, I am rethinking my past judgements. I loved this trip and I really enjoyed the people on the trip. I am definitely going to book another Exodus cycling trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many. The 30km descent was incredible, from the feeling to the scenery. All of the rides were interesting. I had time to see the country from ground level. I remember riding along, thinking, "Hey! I'm in Vietnam, under a blue sky rather than at home shuffling through the snow." The food was amazing, and our hotels were incredible. The people were so friendly.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader really cared about us. I could see how hard he worked and how concerned he was for everyone's safety.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you have any interest in this country, definitely book this trip. It is such a beautiful country and the guides are prepared to guide you to some of the best parts of it.

Andrew Obrien

Reviewed March 2017

MOV CYCLING VIETNAM

The best value holiday i have been on in a long time, not sure how it was done for the price, 1st class in every detail from start to finish, brilliant!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Whale Island was pretty cool.........and Hai Van Pass was worth repeating!

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was simply no1......brilliant, a great guy who made the holiday what it was........a real star and great leader.

Advice for Potential Travellers

book book book!!

Daniel Morris

Reviewed March 2017

Cycling Vietnam

One of the most inspirational, varied, enjoyable and memorable experiences I have experienced – and also a super cycling holiday!

Most Inspirational Moment

The countryside cycling was thoroughly enjoyable, including a fantastic 30km downhill. A challenging 10km uphill followed by a exhilarating 10km downhill was also memorable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Linh, our Tour Leader, added that extra buzz with his knowledge of the social, cultural and geographical highlights of Vietnam. He also introduced us to a local family for dinner, sang old Vietnamese songs to us accompanied by guitar, and took great care to ensure we had a safe and enjoyable time.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Wear padded cycle shorts! I cycled (indoors) for 4 weeks to get used to the saddle and get my legs fit. The only section I found challenging was the 10km uphill, the rest of the 2 weeks was perfect cycling. If your wrists ache holding the handlebars in one position, take handlebar extensions - they're easy to fit and I found them invaluable.

Helen Wood-Atkinson

Reviewed March 2017

MOV Cycling Vietnam

This was my first trip with Exodus, on my own and a cycling tour!!! I wasn’t sure what to expect, however from getting off the plane, I felt welcomed.
We met as group the first night, everyone appeared to be at easy, the leader was delightful and made the running of the tour easy, exciting informative and organised.
The weather however wasn’t on our side and it rained what felt like every day from morning to night. I think it rained for 10 days, we encountered land slides roads that were washed away, but our tour leader Chi, his wingman Tam , and the fearless bus driver Dan took the rainy and awkward days in there stride, every evening we arrived at our next destination on time with a smile on there faces.
The days are long and for me some very long rides up to 100km over some challenging terrain, though the roads were in good condition considering the weather. Every day was full on and not a lot of free time to recover.

Most Inspirational Moment

There was so many, the children running along side in county villages you saying "Hello". The amazing array of food on offer, the country side, culture, the cities. The people.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Chi was wonderful, interesting funny and encouraging. His wingman Tam who was always at the back staying with the last person (usually me) until the end of the ride had little English but was encouraging and supportive and made of steel, helping to push me up one handedly up steep hills so we were to far behind the pro rides at the front!! the whole team were fantastic, organised and fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Fabulous trip, research your weather and pack everything for all weather and be open minded. enjoy the food on offer, embrace the highs and lows as there will be some. Enjoy!! Vietnam was a fabulous trip in spite of the dreadful weather we had I would recommend you book up with out delay!

Mary Oleary

Reviewed March 2017

Cycling 'Nam

This cycling holiday was the experience of a lifetime. Some of the cycling was tough, some was smooth, the road surfaces were variable but the countryside and the people were incredible. The team were the best team I have ever been away with. Our guide Linh Vo was phenomenal. We got local history, politics, information and humour every day. We were broken in gently to the vagaries of the Vietnam traffic system and by the end we were part of the general chaos. The food was as colourful and varied as the landscape. We had fresh lime juice and water served at every stop by the cheerful and helpful drivers. The overnight train from Hue to Hanoi was not restful but the karaoke boat trip was very good fun. There was a great sense of camraderie on the trip both when cycling and when visiting pagodas, buddhist burial sites and sea kayaking. All in all a fantastic experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up a 10k hill from sea level and then looking at the view over the sea and mountains at the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was the most exceptional man I have ever encountered. He looked after us without nannying us, gave us a fantastic overview of the country from North to South and kept us entertained daily with all sorts of interesting anecdotes. He deserves a prize!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take some warm clothes, Hanoi and Halong Bay were cold. Have fun in Hoi An and take some clothese that you might like to have copied.

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