Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the most delightful places in south-east Asia, a land of idyllic beaches, tranquil bays, coral islands, spectacular mountains, valleys and primal forests, and is home to a warm-hearted and hospitable people. The striking and varied landscapes, from high rolling hills to undeveloped beaches, are a traveler’s paradise and cover a wide range of climates. There is plenty to see from a long, varied history, and the French colonial inheritance is visible in many ways, not least in a serious interest in food.

Vietnam consists of two river deltas, the Red River in the north (Tonking) and the Mekong in the south, and these are connected by a narrow, hilly coastal strip (Annam) about 800km long. Much of the country is very fertile, and it has attracted a succession of invaders, including the Chinese, Japanese and French. Over the last few years Vietnam has opened its doors voluntarily to outsiders. Private initiatives and businesses are being encouraged (although still often drowned in red tape), and tourism is high on the agenda for development. Almost all travel restrictions have been dropped, and we can now visit the whole length of the country.

Whether you are mountain biking or hiking, Vietnam offers a variety of colours, cultures and scenery to ensure you get a different scene for everyday.

Vietnam Mountain Biking 9, 11 or 14 Days
Our Vietnam mountain bike tour is 9, 11 or 14-days, fully-supported and designed to capture the very best that Vietnam offers the adventurous traveller – challenging cycling and a diverse cultural experience. Plan your Vietnam Mountain Biking Tour here.

Vietnam Hiking 9 or 14 Days
This is one Vietnam hiking tour with a difference, from the quiet mountain villages stuck in a time warp to the hustle and bustle of the heaving cities the extremes are never more apparent. A superb mixture of the old and the new this tour has it all, great accommodation, over night train rides, sea kayaking, diverse culture, good food and amazingly friendly locals. Plan your Vietnam Hiking Tour here.

Tour de Vietnam Road Cycling Tour
This is a road cycling tour with a difference! Designed with the recreational road cyclist in mind and offers the perfect opportunity to get a headstart on on the 2008/2009 race season. Coffee Beans! Mountain Passes! Adventure! Fitness! Fun! - join Global Adventure Guide and friends on the trail of the Ho Chi Minh. Cycling from Hanoi in the North over the Central Highland and along the coast to Saigon in the South. Enjoy recreational road cycling with like minded biking buddies. Find out more about our Vietnam Road Cycling Tour here.