Highlights of the Trip
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Detailed itinerary ideas
If you prefer to book the trip starting from Saigon, please let me know.
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Day 1
Once you’ve met your guide and completed a safety briefing and bike fitting, it’s time to kick off your multi-active adventure! Our journey begins with a visit to the renowned Ba Na Hills. We’ll cycle through tranquil Vietnamese countryside, navigating paved and trail roads bordered by rice paddies and picturesque villages. No need to worry about traffic – we’ll be following peaceful scenic routes, offering ample opportunities for stunning landscape photography at every turn.
Our cycling route takes us past local markets and vegetable farms, providing insights into everyday life in Vietnam. Along the way, we’ll pause to interact with farmers, discover religious traditions, and immerse ourselves in authentic local culture.
Upon reaching the magnificent Ba Na Hills, replenish your energy with a buffet lunch featuring the diverse flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, renowned worldwide.
After lunch, our adventure continues with a visit to the iconic Golden Bridge, an architectural wonder supported by colossal moss-covered hands, offering sweeping views of the hills. Explore an enchanting old French village nestled in the Vietnamese mountains, blending the allure of two distinct worlds.
To conclude our day of exploration, we’ll return to the hotel via transfer, where a delicious Vietnamese dinner awaits – the first of many culinary delights to come. -
Day 2
If your tour is between February and August, enjoy a sunny day with us on Cham Island! Gear up to explore colorful fish and coral. After a quick break with coffee, tea, and snacks, we’ll sail to Bai Chong Tropical Beach for a tasty lunch of meats, seafood, and vegetarian options. Relax on the beach with free hammocks and swimming. We’ll head back to the mainland in the afternoon, admiring the views.
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For tours from September to January, join us in Hoi An for a flavorful experience! Start with herbal tea made from local herbs. Explore an organic herb farm and enjoy a herb-infused lunch with vegetarian and meat options. Dive into Vietnamese martial arts with a local master, learning ancient techniques firsthand. Finish the day with a delicious dinner, ready for more adventures ahead!
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Day 3
Off to Hanoi airport for your flight, then cycling to Ninh Binh. Known as “Halong Bay on Land” for its stunning landscapes. Pedal through picturesque countryside, passing charming villages. Enjoy lunch en route and transfer to Ninh Binh in the afternoon. Check into the hotel to unwind after a day of exploration.
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Day 4
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Day 5
We’ll start our day visiting the Bear Sanctuary at Four Paws, a place that helps bears. Then, we’ll hike in Cuc Phuong National Park, a big forest with old trees and animals. After lunch, we’ll drive to Pu Luong Natural Reserve, where different groups of people live. We’ll stay there for two nights.
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Day 6
As the sun rises in Pu Luong, we’ll start with a peaceful morning walk to Ban Cong, a lovely village surrounded by greenery. Then, we’ll go bamboo rafting on the sparkling waters, enjoying the lush scenery.
We’ll have a tasty local lunch to experience Pu Luong’s authentic flavors. In the afternoon, we’ll trek to Hieu waterfall, navigating winding trails and lush forests. After enjoying the stunning waterfall, we’ll head back for a hearty dinner at our retreat.
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Day 7
After breakfast, we’ll start a morning trek through local villages, passing rice fields and maybe some water buffalo.
By late morning, we’ll reach Bao La village for our community project. We’ll join a cooking class, share a meal, and learn about village life.
Afterward, we’ll return to Lac Village for a break before heading to Pu Luong.
In Mai Chau, we’ll swap our hiking gear for kayaks and explore the river. Then, we’ll check into our eco-lodge, nestled in the heart of Mai Chau. We’ll end the day with dinner at the lodge, enjoying the flavors of the region.
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Day 8
You can enjoy a calm morning at your own pace or add more activities if you like. Our van will then take us back to busy Hanoi, marking the end of our adventure. The driver can drop you at your hotel or take you to the airport for your next trip.
Accommodation options
The itinerary price includes suggested accommodation. However, My Way Travel are fully customizable, and a specialist can help you choose the best option for your preferences and budget.
What our clients say about us
Alice B
22 March 2024 ★★★★★Vietnam is just epic in every sense! Stephen at My Way Travel built us a bespoke tour to our requested place's from HoChiMin to Phan Thiet, DaLat, NaTrang, HoiAn, Halong Bay ending in Hanoi & it was amazing! All hotels, 3 tour guides over 5 day tours , drivers & transport worked very well & Stephen responded very quickly to any queries. We can’t thank or recommend him highly enough for helping us create an amazing adventure for a 70+ couple where everything was booked & organised but we had plenty of free time to explore on our own & find places for dinner most nights of our 18day trip. I’ll admit I was a little worried about using an unknown to me online agent but I really didn’t need to worry. The only thing I/we got wrong was not realising how tiring a busy tour can be especially in the heat so I’d recommend having a few days on a beach or round a pool relaxing before retuning back to Europe of further afield! Thanks Stephen for creating a well priced pretty last min wonderful tour for us!
Kyle M
17 January 2024 ★★★★★Wow, what a trip and experience. My Way Travel did an excellent job in creating a customized private tour itinerary for our 5 week trip to Indochina. Stephen was very responsive and easy to work with in creating a perfect itinerary, customized to our interests, budget, and timeframe. The logistics were well managed and all the tour guides and drivers in all 4 countries were fantastic. Stephen kept in touch throughout our trip to ensure everything was going well. The drivers were all excellent, prompt, and very safe drivers. Special call out to our guides; Tony, Kay, and Loc in Vietnam, Sony and Sambath in Cambodia, and Anne in Thailand for a fantastic cultural and historical experience in your respective countries. These guides were the best and really made our trip special. The sights that we saw were incredible, including Ha Long Bay and of course, Ankgor Wat. We really enjoyed the elephant sanctuary in Laos and the Laos city of Luang Prabang is a hidden gem. The bike tours that we did in Hoi An (Kay) and the Mekong Delta (Loc) to really get into the countryside and engage with local families was an incredible experience that we really enjoyed and will always cherish. We even got to stop at a local school and interact with some of the school children trying to practice their English which was pretty cool. We had a great bike tour in Siem Reap (Sambath) and all the incredible temples around Ankgor Wat. The tours that we had to understand and experience these countries from a historical and cultural perspective, brought to life by our tour guides, really made this trip a unique experience. We were well taken care of throughout our travels and the service and people were so friendly. We would highly recommend My Way Travel for your next trip to SE Asia and will not hesitate to use them in the future. Hopefully you get lucky enough to have some of the tour guides that we had.
Garethbradburn
12 April 2024 ★★★★★This was the fourth trip we have done with My Way Travel and arranged by Stephen. As always it was impeccably organised from arriving in Bangkok, flights to Chiang Rai, tour to the elephant sanctuary, to Krabi for a few days at the beach then transfer to Phnom Pen for the higlight of our trip, a cruise up the Mekong on a seriously luxurious boat, then transfer to Seam Riep. The hotels were excellent, the transfers seemless with good english speaking guides. We cannot recommend Stephen more highly.
Leslie
16 May 2024 ★★★★★An amazing trip out together by Stephen at My Way Travel! This was our second trip ( went to Vietnam and Cambodia 2019). Stephen is great to work with- very flexible and listens to what we wanted to do. This trip was originally scheduled for April 2020. A honest company that asked if I wanted my deposit back and I said no - that I would use it in a future trip! How many companies around the world did this???? We had great guides In Bangkok and Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai. Fon was full of energy and fun in Bangkok. Ann was one of the best guides I have ever had- she took us to a couple of places not noted on the tour. We went for a hike at a waterfall and visited the cave where the Thai boys were rescued in the cave. Both Ann and Fon gave us wonderful suggestions for restaurants. I would absolutely recommend Stephen and My Way Travel! We plan to use him again in planning Bali!
