Cycling HCMC (Saigon - Hanoi) JOIN TOUR

Hi I'm Ceri @ 38 year old female from Wales.

I arrive into HCMC on the 1st of November and I am interested in a cycling tour up to Hanoi. Does anyone want to join in to make things cheaper or does anyone know of a tour going that could squeeze another one in!

I haven't booked anything just yet, but looking at companies at the moment. Would peferably like to leave early November.

Thanks Ceri

Hi Ceri,

Cycling is a great way to see Vietnam, however most of the people on this branch are independent cycle tourists. You may have more luck posting on the Vietnam branch.

Having said that, have you thought about a bit of DiY? I have googled a couple of these tours and they seem very expensive to me - upwards o $3000 for just over two weeks. To put that in context, I need about $10 a day when cycling in VN. That means an independent cyclist can ride a 2 month tour H>S for $600. That leaves a lot of money for beer when you arrive in Hanoi!

There are plenty of people here who can give advice, but realise that it is a bit short notice now.

So, if DiY'ing seems a daunting prospect and you only want an organised tour, go for it, because even a bit of cycling is better than no cycling.

Simon, of course, is from Down Under. Beer is always most important to them.

This is actually the best branch to post it on as almost everyone on the VN branch is flying, training or already with at least one other person. Besides, outside this branch, most people don't 'get it'.

VN is a great country and you'll have a great time. The people will welcome you, no doubt. When I lived there last year, I occasionally saw touring cyclists. There is a bicycle organization which does tours in VN, however as stated, it will cost you a lot of money. Their shop is downtown in the tourist district, near the ILA English school.

Simon I did not know you were a Aussie what are you not telling me .

I have done most of Vietnam and it is easy by yourself just get a bus or train out of Saigon and you will be OK .

I am sure there will be someone along the way to cycle with .

Go to crazyguyonabike and read some blogs there to get an idea of what to expect on the road Peter Newberry's blog is good.

Spot on Boagy, I'm a Pom.

Essex boy from England, not sure why Hobo thought I was an Aussie.

Spot on Boagy, I'm a Pom, Essex boy from England.

Not sure why Hobo thought I was an Aussie. I am one of the few who actually put my country (UK) in my profile. British and happy with it!

Oooopps, not sure what happened above.

Just had a thought for Ceri. If you end up not doing the S>H tour, then you can still cycle bits of your trip, by doing a few shorter tours.

Last time I was cycling to Dalaat I met 2 Dutch women who had arranged a short (3/4day) tour of the Central Highlands. It would be a lot cheaper to do a number of shorter tours. Also you would be able to hang around in an interesting place for a day or so while waiting for other people to sign up.

WARNING: By cycling south to north in November you will have head winds for much of the way, including very strong afternoon head winds on the coast in central Vietnam.