Vietnam Bike & Boat Tour
Hotel & Bike • 14 nights
VISITING: Vietnam
Overview
Why we love this tour
Lush rice paddies, floating markets and karst pinnacles of Ha Long Bay
Spellbinding cities of Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City
Travel through the Mekong Delta and add on an optional three night tour to Angkor Wat
Gentle cycling terrain and short distances that are suitable for all levels
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Spend two weeks exploring Vietnam’s tropical islands, lush landscapes and spellbinding cities, travelling by bike, boat, plane & bus. As you wind your way from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll pedal past rice paddies and stop for long, refreshing swims during gentle daily cycle rides.
Your fortnight begins with a boat trip around the jungle-clad islands and limestone pinnacles of Bai Tu Long and Ha Long Bay. Sleeping and eating on an authentic ‘junk’, you’ll cycle on shady island paths and kayak around caves and cliffs. Continuing south through Hoi An, you’ll visit the imperial river city of Huế before flying south to Hồ Chí Minh City and the Mekong Delta – a watery world of wildlife-rich mangroves and floating markets. For an optional four-day extension, you could hop over the border into Cambodia to cycle around the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation
2 nights on a boat & 12 nights in very good 3* & 4* hotels
Vietnamese Junk Pheonix Cruiser (Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Bay) It is easy to feel at home on the charming junks. The boat has elegant colonial-style furnished guest cabins and an onboard restaurant. All cabins have individually regulated air conditioning. The large cabin windows guarantee a good view at all times and are a popular feature with guests. Each cabin has its own bathroom with shower and WC, alongside a safe, hairdryer and complimentary bottles of water daily. Relax on the large sundeck while the boat cruises through the fascinating islands.
Example Hotels
Golden Silk Boutique Hotel Hanoi
Hotel Grand Ho Chi Minh
Cat Ba Sunrise Resort
Vinh Hung Resort Hoi An
Eldora Hotel Hue
Phoenix Cruiser
What's included
Price includes
14 nights - 2 nights on a boat in air conditioned double cabins and 12 nights in very good 3 & 4 star hotels
Board basis: Full board (apart from 4 days of half board as per the itinerary)
Domestic flights
Guided bicycle tours, walks and kayak tours
All city tours and entrance charges to National Parks, museums, etc.
English speaking guides
Bike hire (the bikes vary from destination to destination)
Airport transfers on official arrival and departure day
Price excludes
International flights
Angkor Wat - 3 night extension
Drinks and tips
Visa (please allow time to organise your visa)
Cycle helmets
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bike hire included (the bikes will vary in different locations).
Bike hire
E-bike hire
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Extra night in Hanoi in a double/twin (including breakfast & transfer between Hanoi Airport and hotel)
2-day Extension Programme Hanoi in a double/twin. Includes: transfer between Hanoi airport and Hanoi hotel , 1 night with breakfast, guided city tour with lunch and entrance fees
Extra night in Ho Chi Minh in a double/twin (including breakfast & Transfer between hotel and Ho Chi Minh Airport)
Angkor Wat - 3 night extension in a double/twin (see day 15- 18 of itinerary)
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Fly from Hồ Chí Minh, (or fly from Siem Reap if taking the Angkor Wat extension).
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.