Enchanting, exotic, and fast becoming the most popular destination in Indochina, Vietnam features lush countryside, colorful village markets, dramatic beach coastline and friendly, engaging people. Whether cycling along rice paddies, walking ancient trails, or on the water visiting floating markets, our trip offers the best of this fascinating country.
Only Great Explorations:
- Small groups, extraordinary guides, and authentic experiences
- A ride you will never forget: your first- to the Imperial City of Hue
- Cooking course in Hoi An with an acclaimed chef
- Amazing dinners including a beach banquet in Nha Trang
- Luxurious hotels that will wow you
- We design and operate our own trips so there are only good surprises
Please note: we offer daily ‘non-cycling’ options for those who choose not to ride.
Trip Reviews
“Really outstanding, unforgettable experience. Probably the best trip I’ve ever taken. Amenities were first rate and the country itself was incredible. ALL hotels—including those on the extension—were of the highest quality. The Dalat Palace was a bit long in the tooth but they had that karaoke bar! The Japanese place in Hoi An was incredible. Loved the BBQ in Nha Trang! Loved the cooking class in Hoi An. Never had so much support on a ride. Super friendly guys who always greeted you with cold water and a smile. We loved getting to know Moni. What a great addition to the experience. What a great group of people!”
“Great way to see the country. Great cross section of regions and locales. Cooking class-food was amazing. Also breakfast at Sofitel. Nice to have bikes ready to go each day. Bonus to have water bottles filled up for each ride. I loved seeing countries that I had always wanted to see. Making new and wonderful friends. It was a fantastic group of people. Each and every person was a pleasure to meet and spend time with.”
“Cyclo tour in Hanoi was great fun. Ride length/difficulty was just right. Optional rides could be taken if I wanted more riding which was generally no. Support staff were excellent. Made us feel safe.”
“All hotels were very nice, comfortable and a great blend of seaside resort and luxurious urban hotel. The staff at all the hotels were pleasant and accommodating, among the best service we have experienced anywhere. Top hotel experiences were in Hanoi, Saigon and Siem Reap. Loved Xu in Saigon and the Morning Glory cooking class. Breakfasts buffets were outstanding everywhere. Length of ride was ideal for us, especially for this type of sightseeing trip and considering the heat. We neither felt like we had cycled too far, nor not far enough. The terrain was well chosen and the routes were not too busy with traffic. Our guide, Tam, was amazing. Such a friendly, patient person and so knowledgeable and prepared to share information. Adrian, our second guide, was very friendly, helpful and endearing. The group we cycled with were wonderful, easygoing and fun to be with. We loved the exposure to Vietnamese and Cambodian culture – the people were the highlight.”
“The food was amazing, cooking class put it over the top. Sony was an informative and fun guide. Van support was so great that I never looked at map!”
“An absolutely incredible trip! Probably the best travel experience I’ve ever had! The locals, our tour guides, Tam and Adrien, the culture, food, van support, bike mechanics and the new cycling friends I met in our group. The whole thing was magical. Everyone in our group had the same lovely mindset… adventure and fun! Also great to get to know Robbin and Moni! Fabulous hotels! You can tell that Great Explorations did a top notch job of planning this adventure.”
“All was wonderful — Tam particularly great, local support team superb, and a wonderful group of fellow travelers. Loved all the hotels. Each was unique and beautiful in a different way. Enjoyed the variety as well. The van support was exceptional. Local staff were amazing. Seeing and experiencing so much of Vietnam!”
“The accomodation, food and bike routes were exceptional. Hotel in Hue was our favorite: chill vibe and nice layout of the grounds. Loved the cooking class in Hoi An. The routes changed on us a few times, however the guides were great in pointing us in the right direction. Van and mechanical support were outstanding. Loved the variety of towns and cities – a great overview of Vietnam. The food was exceptional!”
“Was very happy that we were able to see so much of Vietnam and its various Geographies. Distance and difficulty were perfect for me. Vans drivers were great making sure we were on the correct route and with traffic control. Always quick to make sure we had water and food. Was really nice to have Sony following up at the back of the pack so we never worried about getting separated from the group. Very happy with the bike. Liked the variety of foods. Really liked having everything preordered and served family style. Loved the cooking class.”
“The hotel meals and planned stops were great and the food amazing.The cooking course was great. Visit to home in Hue was fantastic. The region was a great mix of different aspects of a very diverse country. The session Tam did the one evening for dinner, but of a geography and history lesson with a q+a was awesome.”
“Route itinerary was great. 2 nights in each hotel. Cooking class was great.”
“Hue was our favorite (the visit to the descendant of the Mandarin’s home), but all the places were interesting in their own way. All hotels were fabulous. The daily distances and level of difficulty was perfect for us.”
“Ha Long Bay and Angkor Wat exceeded expectations. Length of Ha Long extension was perfect. Dalat & Hoi An were great. Coffee plantation outside of Dalat was very cool. (Coffee was superb.) Hanoi by Tuk Tuk was fun!”
“Tam is your saving grace period without him you would not get the level of service and knowledge possible. The hotels were great. Vans were clean and pretty new.”
“It was an excellent trip overall. The travel companions and guides were excellent. Halong Bay was awesome. Not to be missed!”
“The highlight of our trip was our guide, Tam and his team. Each city was quite different and made good sense for us to visit so we loved the itinerary. Also loved the fact that the trip was as much about history and culture of Vietnam as it was about the ride. Appreciated seeing the country from Hanoi all the way to Saigon via the highlands, all such very different regions.”
“Lovely hotels, great country, lovely people.”
“A well organized, fun trip. It was a truly amazing experience.”
“We were very pleased with the trip. It had a great variety of rides, hotels, places to visit and the food was always very good. So glad I did this trip the way we did. Seeing Vietnam on a bike certainly gives a good overall impression of the country. The diversity of the cities and rides added to the enjoyment of the trip.”
“Very very happy with our guide Tam. He was very knowledgeable, approachable and very organized. He was great.”
“Great guides, support team. Excellent hotels/ restaurants. All transportation well organized!”
“It was spectacular. This was a complicated trip. There were 4 flights between Hanoi and Siem Reap not to mention the numerous transfers/ bikes to travel such distances with 8 people. All guides were professionals: Tam and Sebastian were outstanding, well informed, attendent, kept us safe and fun! The drivers and support staff also were amazing. The extension guides reliable / knowledgeable and flexble. The accomodation provided a new experience at each stop and was fantastic. We may have had the worst weather we have ever encountered and what a great time we had. Everyone loved the dalat mountain climb ride ( some opted for the van due to weather ) and the big downhill ride was fabulous!”
“The quiet back country through the rice fields was what I enjoyed. I knew if I couldn’t keep up, there would be a back up van which is good service. I also really appreciated the drivers stopping and directing us when needed. I also appreciated the guides, one in front and one behind to ensure safety.”
“We thoroughly enjoyed our first trip to Asia with Great Explorations. Guides were exceptional in giving us an insiders tour customized for our group and the day before us.”
“Our expectations were exceeded due to the cultural immersion, impeccable arrangements, professionalism of Tam and his team, culinary experiences etc. Most exciting to be able to visit Hanoi, HaLong, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang and Nha Trang and Dalat as well as Saigon in the one trip. Exceptionally well chosen itinerary.”
“Great Trip, we enjoyed discovering Vietnam. Great to have such an attentive crew looking after the equipment Vietnam , wow, what an experience! Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh, a terrific combination of seeing the sites, great accommodation, challenging rides in a beautiful country interacting with truly engaging people. Thank you for exceeding our expectations on this trip, our third adventure with Great Explorations.”
“All hotels were excellent! All unique and perfect in the selected area’s. Not one bad meal on the whole trip! Van support was excellent! Very well organized trip! Beautiful country, excellent food, friendly people. Great mix of biking and culture. Fun filled adventure especially with the extensions. Definitely one for the bucket list!!”
“We had a wonderful time! This trip will be fondly remembered for many years. This was the best trip we have been on so far.”
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