Experience The Real Vietnam
Experience The Real Vietnam
See the real Vietnam with Countryside Adventures Motorcycle Ride crossing the country from North to South with our customized tour. Get off the beaten bus tour tracks and experience this amazing country first hand. Experience the real Vietnam ( daily life, stunning snacking mountain view, colorful hill tribes in north Vietnam in every corner of the country.
Briefing Activities: Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Day 2: Hanoi full day City Tour Day 3: Hanoi - Mai Chau (180 KM) -Day 4: Mai Chau - Vinh ( 270KM) Day 5: Vinh - Huong Khe (160KM)-Day 6: Huong Khe - Dong Hoi (210KM) Day 7: Dong Hoi - Dong Ha(180KM) -Day 8:Dong Ha - A Luoi ( 200KM) Day 9: A Luoi - Hoi An(240KM) - Day 10: Hoi An Free Day Day 11: Hoi An City Tour -Day 12: Hoi An - Kham Duc(200KM) Day 13: Kham Duc - Kon Tum (190KM) -Day 14: Kon Tum - Buon Me Thuot (240KM) Day 15: Buon Me Thuot - Lak Lake(150KM) -Day 16: Lak Lake - Dalat( 170KM) Day 17: Dalat - Mui Ne(160KM)-Day 18: Mui Ne Free day Day 19: Mui Ne - Saigon( 230KM) -Day 20: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels(70KM) Day 21: Departure
Hanoi to Saigon motorbike trip would be the best experience for those who want to see the real Vietnam.
The trip would start from Hanoi and driving all the way to Vietnam bike tours ho Chi Minh trail via DMZ, Hue, Hoian, central highland, then down to Muine Beach and on to Saigon city. This adventure is the perfect way to discover complete Vietnam that riders have insight into the local culture, diversified food, glorious history, and stunning destinations with beautiful villages, magnificent countryside, amazing passes, gorgeous caves…
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Hanoi by driver and tour guide, time at leisure. Dinner in a famous restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. (D)
Day 02: Hanoi sightseeing.
Take a visit to Ho Chi Minh complex including the mausoleum, the presidential palace, his house on stilt and One pillar pagoda . Then we visit ” Hanoi Hilton” , a temple of literature -first university in Viet Nam. Have lunch, after that the ethnology museum will be our next destination where the images , objects , a few houses of 54 ethnic group are displayed. Drive to the old quarter which include ”36 ancient streets ” set up since 15th century for cyclo tour , walking around the Returned-Sword lake ,visit Ngoc Son temple. We enjoy water puppet show, highlighted art of Vietnamese. Dinner included , Overnight in Hanoi. (B)
Day 03: Hanoi – Mai Chau. (Distance: 180 km).
In the morning we take a short bus drive the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum on the outskirts of Hanoi. The museum is a great place to learn about the historic trail which we will ride on. After the visit to the museum we will jump on our Minsks and spend sometime to get familiar with the bikes.
Now, let’s begin our adventure. We will ride on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery.
After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Town, the capital of Hoa Binh Province, we cross two short mountain passes then descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt house of the Thai people. (B)
Day 04: Mai Chau – Vinh. (Distance : 268 km).
Say goodbye to the villagers we then head south on a beautiful winding road which follow the banks of the Ma River. After some hours riding on undulating quiet road we join the new Ho Chi Minh Highway. This newly carved route leads us due south, through remote back country , not far from the Laos border. Lunch will be on the way with local foods. In the afternoon we cut eastward towards the coast and stay overnight in the peaceful city of Vinh, which is close to where Ho Chi Minh was born. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel. (B)
Day 05: Vinh – Huong Khe. (Distance: 160 km ).
This morning we head inland towards the Laos border after 40min riding we can reach the birthplace of Ho Chi Minh in Kim Lien Village. The place is truly a shrine to the Vietnamese and visited by few westerners.
After paying respects to Uncle Ho, we head to the HCM Highway via Thanh Chuong District. You cross the Lam River on the Ro Bridge and then drive primarily on the beautiful new highway of Ho Chi Minh. Lunch break in Pho Chau Town, a tiny town about 40km from Thanh Chuong.
After lunch, we continue on the quiet highway to Dong Loc Intersection, (main junction for supply lines during the war) which is widely regarded in Vietnamese eyes as the beginning of Ho Chi Minh Trail. We then pass through renote back country , close to the border , as the scenery steadily becomes dominated by karst limestone rock formations. We will reach our overnight spot, Huong Khe Town, around 5pm. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in a mini hotel. (B)
Day 06: Huong Khe – Phong Nha – Dong Hoi (Quang Binh). (Distance: 210 km).
Today’s ride is on a very quiet section of the new highway. En route, you will come to Khe Ve Intersection and Pheo – the very first branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail into Laos.
Continuing on from Pheo, we will arrive in Phong Nha around noon. After lunch in a local restaurant, we board a dragon boat to explore the famous Nature World Heritage Site of Phong Nha cave.
After the exploration of Phong Nha, we ride 30km eastward to the coastal town of Dong Hoi, our today’s overnight spot. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B)
Day 07: Dong Hoi – Dong Ha (Quang Tri). (Distance: 176 km).
Today’s ride is also on the new, quiet highway. Along the way, we will have a short stop at Truong Son National Cemetery to pay respect to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War. After here we head to Dong Ha Town passing Ben Tat Bridge, built by the VC over the Ben Hai River.
Arriving in Dong Ha, we will check into the hotel, and have some lunch. In the afternoon, we dride to the mystic Vinh Moc Tunnel and the famous DMZ, Doc Mieu fire base and the historic Hien Luong Bridge. (B)
Dinner and overnight in Dong Ha town.
Day 08: Dong Ha – Khe Sanh – A Luoi (Thua Thien Hue Province). (Distance : 200 km).
Continuing west on Highway 9, we will climb into the Truong Son foothills. About 16km from Khe Sanh is the Dakrong Bridge and the road turns winding and narrow. A bit further, we will come to Huang Hoa, once known as Khe Sanh Base, which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure Highway 9. About 3km from Khe Sanh is Ta Con Airbase.
Lunch in Khe Sanh and then head out across the famous Dakrong River Bridge on Rte. 14 Near the town of Ta Rut, we will stop for a visit with the Pa Co people and a walk through their village.
From Ta Rut, you head over scenic Pe Ke Pass and then down to A Luoi for the night.
Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in a simple guesthouse. (B)
Day 09: A Luoi – Hien – Thanh My – Hoi An . (Distance: 240 km)
Today’s riding is the best riding of the whole route. For the first 110km, we cross one of the longest and most stunning pass on new and quiet road, through stunning scenery of primitive forests backed by the imposing Truong Son mountain range. There are also two long tunnels and very little traffic. The next 68km from Hien to Thanh My are on good road with some gentle climbs. Lunch on the way in local restaurant. The last 40km of the day are on an older, bumpier road all the way from Ai Nghia to the charming ancient town of Hoi An. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An. (B)
Day 10: Hoi An – Beach leisure.
Free time on beach.
Overnight at the hotel in Cua Dai/ Hoian
Day 11: Hoian city tour.
Hoi An, nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia, and a center for East-West exchange and trade. The rooftops of Hoi An retain a magical old world Oriental feel and are a favorite subject for Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government.
Overnight at the hotel in Cua Dai/ Hoian
Day 12: Hoi An – My Son – Dong Phu – Kham Duc (Phuoc Son) – (Distance: 200 km)
Time to hit the road again! We leave Hoi An in the morning and head to My Son, a world heritage site that is the Cham version of Angkor Wat.
Most of the temples are dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, considered by the Cham as the founder and protector of their dynasties.
From My Son, we will continue along the highway, busy at first, until the road shifts and becomes smaller, although paved. Then the drive becomes challenging, but a lot of fun and progress is far slower.
We will continue driving along the river, but the road itself, new and not very busy, climbs up along a very steep valley with the river rushing below. The river below is dotted with unique rock formations and there are waterfalls along the way. Lunch will be in Dong Phu.
Leaving Dong Phu, eventually, we will come to the town of Kham Duc or Phuoc Son. Overnight in Kham Duc Hotel.
Day 13: Kham Duc – Kon Tum (Distance: 190 km)
After breakfast in local restaurant we continue Vietnam motorbike tour to the north on Highway 14 today on a bit of a bumpy section of the road to Kon Tum.
Today is really a day to visit different minority villages. We will drive over Lo Xo Pass, making lots of stops along the way to meet De and Trieng minorities, who live along the Dak Po Ko river. Along the river are many amazing hanging bridges, built by the local people to cross to the opposite shore. Lunch will be in Tan Canh, and we can visit a village of Se Dang, before driving on to Kon Tum.
Along the way, we also pass one of the key towns and battle sites of the Vietnam War – Dak To and outpost Charlie.
In Kon Tum we can visit the Catholic church and the orphanage, based behind the Catholic Church in town and run by a group of French nuns. If time permits, you can also visit a beautiful Bahnar village near town.
Overnight in Kon Tum at the Dac Bla Hotel.
Day 14: Kon Tum to Buon Ma Thuot (240km)
This day we stop in sea lake near Pleiku, see rubber tree and coffee plantations, green pepper crops. Boun Ma Thout is famous for making the best Coffee in Vietnam, so this is the place to stock up and maybe enjoy a cup or two at a side walk cafe.
Day 15: Buon Ma Thuot to Lak Lake (150km)
In the morning we go to the majestic Dray Sap waterfalls, then in the afternoon we go to lak lake. Check in to the hotel then we visit the local Mnong Ethnic hill tribe. That evening enjoy a traditional music performance of the Mnong ethnic people.
Day 16: Lak Lake to Dalat (170km).
In the morning you have free time to perhaps ride an elephant or take a local boat across Lak Lake. Then we spend the rest of the day enjoying the beautiful landscape along the road to Dalat, arriving in the late afternoon. The tour ends on arrival at your hotel.
Day 17: Dalat – Muine
Today we travel to the beautiful Mui Ne with its stunning sand dunes
Overnight in Muine.
Day 18: Muine beach leisure
Overnight on beach.
Overnight in Muine.
Day 19: Muine- drive to Saigon.
Today we head to Saigon. On the way, we will stop for lunch in Bao Loc, where we can also see the impressive Dambri Waterfall. In the afternoon, we will finally arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 20: Saigon – Cu chi tunnel.
Free time in the morning.
13.00: We ride to Cu chi tunnel to have tour.
Our day begins with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Viet Cong during the conflict, which ended in 1975.
Overnight at the hotel in HCM
Day 21: Saigon – departure.
Free time till transfer to the departure flight.
Countryside Adventures
Day 01: Arrival in Hanoi.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Hanoi by driver and tour guide, time at leisure. Dinner in a famous restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi. (D)
Day 02: Hanoi sightseeing.
Take a visit to Ho Chi Minh complex including the mausoleum, the presidential palace, his house on stilt and One pillar pagoda . Then we visit ” Hanoi Hilton” , a temple of literature -first university in Viet Nam. Have lunch, after that the ethnology museum will be our next destination where the images , objects , a few houses of 54 ethnic group are displayed. Drive to the old quarter which include ”36 ancient streets ” set up since 15th century for cyclo tour , walking around the Returned-Sword lake ,visit Ngoc Son temple. We enjoy water puppet show, highlighted art of Vietnamese. Dinner included , Overnight in Hanoi. (B)
Day 03: Hanoi – Mai Chau. (Distance: 180 km).
In the morning we take a short bus drive the Ho Chi Minh Trail Museum on the outskirts of Hanoi. The museum is a great place to learn about the historic trail which we will ride on. After the visit to the museum we will jump on our Minsks and spend sometime to get familiar with the bikes.
Now, let’s begin our adventure. We will ride on Highway 6 passing extensive farming lands comprising a sea of paddy fields split by tree-lined roads punctuated by limestone karst scenery.
After a light lunch in Hoa Binh Town, the capital of Hoa Binh Province, we cross two short mountain passes then descent to the mountain valley settlement of Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt house of the Thai people. (B)
Day 04: Mai Chau – Vinh. (Distance : 268 km).
Say goodbye to the villagers we then head south on a beautiful winding road which follow the banks of the Ma River. After some hours riding on undulating quiet road we join the new Ho Chi Minh Highway. This newly carved route leads us due south, through remote back country , not far from the Laos border. Lunch will be on the way with local foods. In the afternoon we cut eastward towards the coast and stay overnight in the peaceful city of Vinh, which is close to where Ho Chi Minh was born. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel. (B)
Day 05: Vinh – Huong Khe. (Distance: 160 km ).
This morning we head inland towards the Laos border after 40min riding we can reach the birthplace of Ho Chi Minh in Kim Lien Village. The place is truly a shrine to the Vietnamese and visited by few westerners.
After paying respects to Uncle Ho, we head to the HCM Highway via Thanh Chuong District. You cross the Lam River on the Ro Bridge and then drive primarily on the beautiful new highway of Ho Chi Minh. Lunch break in Pho Chau Town, a tiny town about 40km from Thanh Chuong.
After lunch, we continue on the quiet highway to Dong Loc Intersection, (main junction for supply lines during the war) which is widely regarded in Vietnamese eyes as the beginning of Ho Chi Minh Trail. We then pass through renote back country , close to the border , as the scenery steadily becomes dominated by karst limestone rock formations. We will reach our overnight spot, Huong Khe Town, around 5pm. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in a mini hotel. (B)
Day 06: Huong Khe – Phong Nha – Dong Hoi (Quang Binh). (Distance: 210 km).
Today’s ride is on a very quiet section of the new highway. En route, you will come to Khe Ve Intersection and Pheo – the very first branch of the Ho Chi Minh Trail into Laos.
Continuing on from Pheo, we will arrive in Phong Nha around noon. After lunch in a local restaurant, we board a dragon boat to explore the famous Nature World Heritage Site of Phong Nha cave.
After the exploration of Phong Nha, we ride 30km eastward to the coastal town of Dong Hoi, our today’s overnight spot. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B)
Day 07: Dong Hoi – Dong Ha (Quang Tri). (Distance: 176 km).
Today’s ride is also on the new, quiet highway. Along the way, we will have a short stop at Truong Son National Cemetery to pay respect to the soldiers who fought and died on the trail during the American War. After here we head to Dong Ha Town passing Ben Tat Bridge, built by the VC over the Ben Hai River.
Arriving in Dong Ha, we will check into the hotel, and have some lunch. In the afternoon, we dride to the mystic Vinh Moc Tunnel and the famous DMZ, Doc Mieu fire base and the historic Hien Luong Bridge. (B)
Dinner and overnight in Dong Ha town.
Day 08: Dong Ha – Khe Sanh – A Luoi (Thua Thien Hue Province). (Distance : 200 km).
Continuing west on Highway 9, we will climb into the Truong Son foothills. About 16km from Khe Sanh is the Dakrong Bridge and the road turns winding and narrow. A bit further, we will come to Huang Hoa, once known as Khe Sanh Base, which was established as a forward base by General Westmoreland near Laos to secure Highway 9. About 3km from Khe Sanh is Ta Con Airbase.
Lunch in Khe Sanh and then head out across the famous Dakrong River Bridge on Rte. 14 Near the town of Ta Rut, we will stop for a visit with the Pa Co people and a walk through their village.
From Ta Rut, you head over scenic Pe Ke Pass and then down to A Luoi for the night.
Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in a simple guesthouse. (B)
Day 09: A Luoi – Hien – Thanh My – Hoi An . (Distance: 240 km)
Today’s riding is the best riding of the whole route. For the first 110km, we cross one of the longest and most stunning pass on new and quiet road, through stunning scenery of primitive forests backed by the imposing Truong Son mountain range. There are also two long tunnels and very little traffic. The next 68km from Hien to Thanh My are on good road with some gentle climbs. Lunch on the way in local restaurant. The last 40km of the day are on an older, bumpier road all the way from Ai Nghia to the charming ancient town of Hoi An. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An. (B)
Day 10: Hoi An – Beach leisure.
Free time on beach.
Overnight at the hotel in Cua Dai/ Hoian
Day 11: Hoian city tour.
Hoi An, nestled on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Before the river silted up, Hoi An was one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia, and a center for East-West exchange and trade. The rooftops of Hoi An retain a magical old world Oriental feel and are a favorite subject for Vietnamese artists. In the early 1980s Hoi An’s ancient quarters and historical monuments came under the protection and restoration efforts of UNESCO and the Polish government.
Overnight at the hotel in Cua Dai/ Hoian
Day 12: Hoi An – My Son – Dong Phu – Kham Duc (Phuoc Son) – (Distance: 200 km)
Time to hit the road again! We leave Hoi An in the morning and head to My Son, a world heritage site that is the Cham version of Angkor Wat.
Most of the temples are dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, considered by the Cham as the founder and protector of their dynasties.
From My Son, we will continue along the highway, busy at first, until the road shifts and becomes smaller, although paved. Then the drive becomes challenging, but a lot of fun and progress is far slower.
We will continue driving along the river, but the road itself, new and not very busy, climbs up along a very steep valley with the river rushing below. The river below is dotted with unique rock formations and there are waterfalls along the way. Lunch will be in Dong Phu.
Leaving Dong Phu, eventually, we will come to the town of Kham Duc or Phuoc Son. Overnight in Kham Duc Hotel.
Day 13: Kham Duc – Kon Tum (Distance: 190 km)
After breakfast in local restaurant we continue Vietnam motorbike tour to the north on Highway 14 today on a bit of a bumpy section of the road to Kon Tum.
Today is really a day to visit different minority villages. We will drive over Lo Xo Pass, making lots of stops along the way to meet De and Trieng minorities, who live along the Dak Po Ko river. Along the river are many amazing hanging bridges, built by the local people to cross to the opposite shore. Lunch will be in Tan Canh, and we can visit a village of Se Dang, before driving on to Kon Tum.
Along the way, we also pass one of the key towns and battle sites of the Vietnam War – Dak To and outpost Charlie.
In Kon Tum we can visit the Catholic church and the orphanage, based behind the Catholic Church in town and run by a group of French nuns. If time permits, you can also visit a beautiful Bahnar village near town.
Overnight in Kon Tum at the Dac Bla Hotel.
Day 14: Kon Tum to Buon Ma Thuot (240km)
This day we stop in sea lake near Pleiku, see rubber tree and coffee plantations, green pepper crops. Boun Ma Thout is famous for making the best Coffee in Vietnam, so this is the place to stock up and maybe enjoy a cup or two at a side walk cafe.
Day 15: Buon Ma Thuot to Lak Lake (150km)
In the morning we go to the majestic Dray Sap waterfalls, then in the afternoon we go to lak lake. Check in to the hotel then we visit the local Mnong Ethnic hill tribe. That evening enjoy a traditional music performance of the Mnong ethnic people.
Day 16: Lak Lake to Dalat (170km).
In the morning you have free time to perhaps ride an elephant or take a local boat across Lak Lake. Then we spend the rest of the day enjoying the beautiful landscape along the road to Dalat, arriving in the late afternoon. The tour ends on arrival at your hotel.
Day 17: Dalat – Muine
Today we travel to the beautiful Mui Ne with its stunning sand dunes
Overnight in Muine.
Day 18: Muine beach leisure
Overnight on beach.
Overnight in Muine.
Day 19: Muine- drive to Saigon.
Today we head to Saigon. On the way, we will stop for lunch in Bao Loc, where we can also see the impressive Dambri Waterfall. In the afternoon, we will finally arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 20: Saigon – Cu chi tunnel.
Free time in the morning.
13.00: We ride to Cu chi tunnel to have tour.
Our day begins with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments to the Vietnam War. Beneath the ground lie 200 km of tunnels, dug by hand and inhabited by the forces of the Viet Cong during the conflict, which ended in 1975.
Overnight at the hotel in HCM
Day 21: Saigon – departure.
Free time till transfer to the departure flight.
Countryside Adventures
English speaking tour guide/Mechanic
Quality Bikes with spare things and all fuel
All meals on tour
All entrance fee/tickets or permits to visit frontier/remote area
Accommodation (standard hotel with AC or Home stay with soft mats, fans, and mosquito nets)
Boat trips on lakes or rivers
Tea/coffee in the morning. Vietnamese rice wine in the evening
Helmet/Gloves
Tourism road map
GOPRO FOR THE TOURS ( Film After The Trip )
NOTE THAT:
Alcohol drinks are not included.
Insurance is not included
Departure on your request.
The package prices for each tour may be different from the others. The number of Riders in the group, type of Motorcycle, High/Low season.
Costs for your reference:
PRICE IN USD/ DAY/ RIDER ( TOUR BY HONDA XR150L )
Group of 01 people: 200 USD/Day
Group of 02- 05 persons: 140 USD/Day/Person
Group of 05 – 08 persons: 130 USD/Day/Person
Please contact us for the best prices updated.
Road conditions: Most of the roads from Hanoi to Mai Chau, Vinh, Dong Hoi, Dong Ha, Hoian, Kon tum, Buon Me Thuot, Dalat, Mui ne are paved roads, village roads, and coastline with some passes in the North central, but not a big challenges. The total driving distance for 21 days is around 25000 km, as a group size of 02 -05 riders, we will arrange 01 experienced guides setting an even pace and stop often to visit points of interest and sample some of the local food. For a group size from 06 -12 riders, we will arrange 02 guides or 01 mechanics.
DRIVING GRADE
Moderate Grade means these tours involve active, physically required activities up to 04– 06 hours per day.
Who suits: Recommended for moderate fitness travelers
Activity: 4-6 hours most days
Distances per day: driving 90 – 150 miles (or 150 – 240km) most days
The bikes you will be riding are Honda CRF 250cc, Honda XR150cc, Honda XR125cc, Honda Fortune 125cc, or Honda Automatic 125cc
Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide.
Wearing a helmet is required on all our driving adventures and is nonnegotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to drive. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree, you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a motorcycle tour.
You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture, and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced local guide, able to handle most minor repairs en route.
THE DRIVING DAYS
A typical driving day starts at about 7.30 am after breakfast. Lunchtimes can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5:00 pm. During the driving, we will have short breaks for rest, snack, and photographing.
Depending on the distance and the terrain the driving day can be part-drive part-ride or riding the whole way.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH?
We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus, and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.
The weather in Vietnam is split into two distinct weather patterns Tropical and temperate zone. The average temperature ranges from 22 to 27 degrees all year round but in the South, temperatures can stay almost the same. The Southern part of Vietnam has 2 distinct seasons. The cold season is from November to April and the hot season from May to October. Whilst in the North there are 4 seasons with distinct differences between them. It can get cool in the winter but very warm in the summer.
Most meals are included in your trip price apart from non-cycling days and some other exclusions. Please check the itinerary for full details. If you have a special dietary request, please advise us at the time of booking. Most diets can be catered for, but it is always important to advise us in advance.
Rice is the staple food in Vietnam. Soup with rice noodles is a national dish. Recipes for main meals make use of vegetables, meat and fish. Herbs and spices used in food preparation include basil, coriander, lemon grass, mint and black pepper. Other ingredients are garlic, onions, ginger and lime juice. There are a numerous types of noodles eaten at all times of the day and noodle and rice based snacks wrapped in rice paper or leaves are available. Desserts include a variety of cakes and fresh fruit (bananas, durians, guavas, jackfruit, mangoes, oranges, persimmons and pineapples). Popular drinks are tea, coffee and beer. The local spirit is rice wine.
Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. Coldwater, some energy-restoring local fruit, and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere but is NOT included in the price.
Countryside Adventures does not require you to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.
HOTELS AND HOMESTAY
In big towns, we use the finest 3-star with the center location. Please contact us if you prefer a higher hotel category. In remote areas, we use the best hotels or guest houses available.
Homestay in villages is basic in term of bedding condition and amenities. We will sleep on bed or floor with mattress, clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western style.
If this is the tour for you here’s what you need to do to confirm your place: Read our Booking Conditions.
When booking your tour, you’ll be required to pay a deposit to guarantee your place. For tours less than 7 days, the deposit amount is 100% of the tour price, per rider. For tours 7 days or longer, the deposit amount is 30% of the tour price, per rider.
Day tours and tours shorter than 7 days require full payment at the time of booking. For tours 7 days or longer, full payment must be paid 45 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights. Our confirmation will include personal details you provided us (including your flight information), visa application advice, a packing suggestion list, and a detailed tour itinerary. It will also include a checklist to ensure you get everything ready for your holiday.
On the rare occasions when we, Countryside Adventures, must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be 100% refunded, which constitutes full settlement. There will be absolutely no deductions. If you, the client, must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to when you cancel. For full details, please read our cancellation policy.
Countryside Adventures Team