Ho chi minh city, also known by its former name, saigon is the largest city in the vietnam. Within 15 days, this tour will give you a moderate schedule enabling an indepth visit at each sight. Cycling is not a common way of travelling in ho chi minh city where most people want to travel by motorbike or car to save time. Highlights of vietnam tour packages 2019 discover the natural charm of vietnam. Receive your ticket via email, and reach your destination with no hassle. I arrived in ho chi minh city last february with a plan to buy a bike and ride a circuit around the mekong delta, then loop back through ho chi minh city and head north along the coast to nha trang, then cut inland through the central highlands along the ho chi minh highway, then back to the coast at da nang and north to hanoi. Cycling vietnam with intrepid travel had been entirely my idea, and so i only had myself to blame as i pushed, tough rotation after heavy revolution, all the way from hanoi to ho chi minh city over two. Cycling from hanoi to ho chi minh city hanoi forum tripadvisor. Book this tour as a private departure with your own ceo and all the benefits of a g adventures group tour for any group, big or small even just one traveller. Book your bus, train, ferry, shuttle, van from hanoi to ho chi minh saigon. Vietnam cycling holidays bike vietnam world expeditions. Cycling from hanoi to ho chi minh city hanoi message.
Ho chi minh city is the countrys largest and commercial city. Phu quoc travel offers a great deals ho chi minh city tour. Ho chi minh city is still commonly known as saigon. Compare routes, prices, schedules, departure times, and book travel tickets online. The stately hanoi, the magnificent halong bay, the former capital city of hue, the charming hoi an ancient. Hop on a bicycle and discover 2 beautiful bodies of water in hanoihoan kiem lake and west lake. I have never done it before but many people do that every year. Hanoi to ho chi minh city vietnam motorbike rides, hanoi. Explore the heart of ho chi minh citys district 3 in a walking food tour that will leave you happy, full, and filled with a new appreciation for saigons history and culture. Hanoi and ho chi minh city saigon are the biggest cities in vietnam. Cycling holidays in vietnam cycling vietnam, vietnam. Youll visit hoi ans old town, the ruins of my son and the imperial city of hue, whilst the jungletopped islands of halong bay are an astounding place to see. Ho chi minh city hotels find and book discount hotels in. It was the highlight of our trip so far largely thanks to our amazing guide ut and lovely driver kit, we saw so much that we wouldnt have been able to any other way, and seeing the people getting ready for tet was fantastic, although they all took time to shout hello and high.
On this ho chi minh bicycle tour, your road bike takes you up mountain passes, along glistening rivers, and through jagged valleys. To experience ho chi minh and its surroundings is to visit the war museum, notre dame cathedral, city hall, post office of ho chi minh and cho lon china town. See a different side of hanoi and ho chi minh city by exploring their sights via bicycle, where you can go at your own pace. Flight to ho chi minh train to ho chi minh bus to ho chi minh book tickets. The saigon to hanoi trip starts from ho chi minh city and ends in hanoi. Search and book special discount hotels in saigon ho chi minh city. Each of the vietnam tour packages will be a manyday journey through lots of different regions from the north, the middle to. The information on this site includes timetables for travel from hanoi to ho chi minh and ho chi minh to hanoi train schedules along with recommendations which validated our instincts in wanting to slow down and see the country. Vietnam by bike mekong delta cycling tours, vietnam cycling. Hanoi cycle to ho chi minh city cambodia cycling tours. Hanoi cycle to ho chi minh city to see fascinating country with a distinctive culture and a long and extraordinary history. Join us on a 17day adventure in vietnam bicycle touring from the bustling city of ho chi minh city, otherwise known as saigon, up to hanoi. Ho chi minh to hanoi vietnam bike tours, ho chi minh.
Backpacker and travel writer nathan edgerton spent four months travelling on a cheap bicycle the entire length of vietnam from the biggest city. We start cycling 40 to choben on ho chi minh trail highway, then we turn off to chine, this. This allows us to take in the sights, sounds and smells of ho chi minh. Journey south to north through vietnam, from ho chi minh city to hanoi and halong bay on this cycling holiday. Youll be amazed by how much territory you can cover on these bike tours of ho chi minh city.
Of course it can be done and im convinced people have done it. The distance from hanoi to ho chi minh city by train runs the length of the nation. My adventure from hanoi down to ho chi min city has been the greatest journey in my life so far. We start cycling 40 to choben on ho chi minh trail highway, then we turn off to chine, this is a quiet road through scenic rice fields and karst mountain area. With thousands of kilometres of stunning beaches and beautiful coastal roads, as well as some of the freshest seafood around, this ride is an indulgent. Each of the vietnam tour packages will be a manyday journey through lots of different regions from the north, the middle to the south, which is long enough for you to sink your soul into the magnetic and phenomenal nature. Our top tips for cycling in ho chi minh city avoid rush hours usually between 7 9 am, and 5 7 pm as there would be traffic jams. Apr 12, 2020 what better way is there to get an introduction to ho chi minh city than by bike. You can fly into hanoi in northern vietnam, or into saigon ho chi minh city in the south. The 10 best ho chi minh city bike tours with photos. This morning we take a van transfer outside hanoi to luong son. At vietnam cycling therefore mountain biking means riding a bicycle uphill and downhill on paved roads.
Road cycling hanoi to hue on the ho chi minh highway in. Ho chi minh city hotels find and book discount hotels in ho. Our top tips for cycling in ho chi minh city avoid rush hours usually between 7 9 am, and 5 7 pm as there would. Vietnam adventure cycling tours is celebrating 4 year in 2015 run by. Vietnams two major cities, ho chi minh city in the south and hanoi in the north, are about 1,000 miles 1,600 km apart. Awesome place, definitely tops ho chi minh in my book. Making your way through the cu chi tunnel is one of the musttries in ho chi minh city. Ho chi minh city walking, bike and food tours discover. Vietnam tour packages, vietnam package tours 2019 tnk travel. However, going by bicycles is an excellent way to explore the city. Are you bored of spin classes and biking the same old trails at home.
Cycle vietnams back roads in vietnam, asia g adventures. Ho chi minh city tour, saigon day tour, ho chi minh day tour. Cycling from hanoi to ho chi minh city hanoi forum. I arrived in ho chi minh city last february with a plan to buy a bike and ride a circuit around the mekong delta, then loop back through ho chi minh city and. Trips from hanoi to ho chi minh city are most popular in december, with the most tours doing this route then. Youll visit hoi ans old town, the ruins of my son and the imperial city of hue, whilst the jungle. Stop by iconic attractions like ho chi minh mausoleum and the presidential palace. Deals for australia vietnam tours, laos tours, cambodia. Although it is often remembered most for its wars, modern vietnam has. Road biking the ho chi minh highway spiceroads cycling tours. Entrance to the emperors tomb and citadel hue countryside hike mai chau halong bay overnight boat trip with seafood meals. Vietnam by bike vietnam cycling tours, mekong cycling. The easiest way to get to hanoi is a direct twohour flight, and there are. Aug 26, 2019 vietnams two major cities, ho chi minh city in the south and hanoi in the north, are about 1,000 miles 1,600 km apart.
Biking from hanoi to ho chi minh city what to know. Entrance to the emperors tomb and citadel hue countryside hike mai chau halong bay overnight boat trip with seafood. Vietnam adventure cycling ho chi minh city 2020 all. Cycle through beautiful wetlands, backed by jagged peaks.
Aug 24, 2017 6 scenic cycling routes from hanoi and ho chi minh city that will make you see vietnam in a whole new light 24 august 2017 in vietnam, one of the more popular modes of transportation is to ride a scooter, as it allows you to dodge standstill traffic and get from point a to point b quickly. The fastest option how to get from hanoi to ho chi minh city is to use a flight. The ho chi minh highway runs north to south through the mountainous spine of vietnam. This list of ho chi minh city walking, bike and food tours caters to those looking to maintain their fitness level whilst indulging in some of vietnams tastiest delicacies and street snacks during their holiday. Back of the bike tours best ho chi minh city experiences.
Choose the best route for you and reserve your seat easily. Cycling vietnam with intrepid travel had been entirely my idea, and so i only had myself to blame as i pushed, tough rotation after heavy revolution, all the way from hanoi to ho chi minh city over two weeks. Upon arrival in ho chi minh, we drive to the hotel. Pick up a bicycle in tan phu trung village, not far from ho chi minh. The quickest way to get from ho chi minh city to hanoi is by taking a flight. Vietnam mountain biking, mountain bike tours vietnam. This 14day trip is one of asias classic cycling journeys, riding from hanoi to ho chi minh city, giving you a unique viewpoint of the countryside.
Today, while the numbers of cars are increasing, motorbikes rule the roads and bicycles are again increasing in popularity. It is a bicycle trip that takes 17 days taking you through cu chi tunnels, dalat, hue. The a o show features optical illusions and impressive acrobatics, paired with traditional music performances by a troupe of talented local artists. All transport between destinations and to from included activities. We tried a great lunch with pho cuon in west lake, so tasty. In vietnams major cities, like ho chi minh city, there are 5 million motorcycles on the road and 1,000 more added to the streets every day. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover vietnams wartime history on this halfday cycling tour to the cu chi tunnels.
Ho chi minh city, also known by its former name, saigon is the largest. This epic southeast asian bicycle tour tour showcases all. Then top off your tour with a delicious bowl of pho. Cycling trip from hanoi to saigon and mekong detal 21 day 20 night this vietnam cycling tour starts from hanoi and end in saigon, the capital of vietnam. There are some annual cycling program from hanoi to hcm in summer for students. The road winds through lush jungle and beautiful villages nestled under the truong son mountain range. It is about 1720 km from hanoi to hcm city by cycling. I met frank in hanoi who seemed really welcoming and friendly and. Its the beauty of vietnams landscape that will make you happy to be riding on the newlybuilt ho chi minh highway.
The easiest way to get to hanoi is a direct twohour flight, and there are multiple flights out of ho chi minh city s tan son nhat international airport each day. Our transport today is a traditional cyclo, a three wheeled bicycle with a carriage at the front for the passenger to sit in, while the driver uses pedal power to power us along. An excellent stop on a vietnam tour, hanoi is tailormade for cycling, and it is the perfect place to. Vietnam open bus ticket ho chi minh city to hanoi arty. This 14day trip is one of asias classic cycling journeys, riding from hanoi to ho chi minh city, giving you a unique. Vietnam bike tours ho chi minh city 2020 all you need. Cycling vietnam with intrepid travel had been entirely my idea, and so i only had myself to blame as i pushed, tough rotation after heavy revolution, on those pedals all the way from hanoi to ho chi minh city over two weeks. If you want to do a oneway land tour, you can book openjaw flights i.
Our guide spared us from cycling in downtown hanoi and ho chi minh city. Following breakfast, we are back for another day of cycling on the ho chi minh highway. Thoughts of relaxing at bars, on beaches, trains and planes would come and go in my mind as i drifted between pure happiness and. It is vietnams largest city and was the former capital of the republic of vietnam south vietnam before the country was unified in 1976 after the. Saigon to hanoi by bicycle spiceroads cycling tours. Discover bicycle tours that depart from hanoi and end in ho chi minh city. Cu chi tunnels entrance and tour ho chi minh city escorted cycling trips. Top 10 bookstores in ho chi minh city vietnam vacation. Booked the cycling tour hanoi with get up and go vietnam, we had great introduction from peter, our main guide for 4 hours, we got the bike and discover hanoi old quarter with a lot of unknown places in tourist book. Deals for australia vietnam tours, laos tours, cambodia tours. Tailormade tours vietnam, based in ho chi minh city.
It allows you to travel from ho chi minh city in the south all the way to hanoi in the north and probably vice versa, with various stops in between. It was the highlight of our trip so far largely thanks to our amazing guide ut and lovely. Follow the northern section of the ho chi minh highway from hanoi in the north down to hue, the former imperial capital, on this road cycling holiday in vietnam. This morning we transfer by car to da nang airport for our flight to ho chi minh city. Vietnamese travel agencies offer whats called an open bus ticket. This epic southeast asian bicycle tour tour showcases all aspects of vietnam. Modern with a huge density of people and some truly crazy traffic which follows its own rules. Its about 1,700 km along some of the deadliest roads in the country the highway. Cycling vietnam offers a great local cycling tours vietnam from ho chi minh, hanoi, mekong delta, and more. It is vietnams largest city and was the former capital of the republic of vietnam south vietnam before the country was unified in 1976 after the vietnam war. Of course, other sites on this historic road will make you pause and contemplate the past, but let the scenery wash over you as you explore this. We offer best price for all hotels in ho chi minh city, luxury and boutique hotels in saigon vietnam.
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