Christmas in Vietnam: Ciclismo Classico Offers Hanoi to Saigon Vietnam Bike Tour

Arlington, MA - Travelers looking for a warm and sunny holiday during the winter months should look no further than Ciclismo Classico’s “Vietnam Splendor” cycling tour happening 12/22/13 - 1/1/2014. A land of striking beauty, Vietnam is peppered with pagodas, French colonial mansions, vast white sand beaches, thatched bamboo huts, and Technicolor sunsets. Guests will experience this beautiful country from the seat of a bicycle, the main form of travel for most Vietnamese, peddling through bustling villages, along seashores, and into mountainous terrain on a southward route from Hanoi to Saigon. This is a cultural encounter, laden with boat rides, decadent cuisine, visits with local historians, cooking classes, and lots of cycling. For more information, call 1.800.866.7314 or visit here.

“As always, guests on this Vietnam bike tour will enjoy fabulous 4 & 5 star hotels and delicious meals,” said Lauren Hefferon, Founder and CEO of Ciclismo Classico. “Our bilingual, local tour leaders will offer first-rate inside access and local connections that make this arguably the best Vietnam bike tour available.”

Highlights of the Vietnam Splendor tour include: scenic cycling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon); a boat cruise up the Perfume River; delicious and locally-sourced meals; a culinary lesson with famous local chef Duc Tram; and jaunts to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Hue, Hoi An and My Son.

“This is culturally-rich tour with visits to a traditional water puppet theater, a Buddhist shrine, as well as encounters with thousands of cultural and historical artifacts from the Dinh, Ly, Tran and Le dynasties,” said Hefferon. “Guests will experience 200+ miles of epic road cycling that will give them priceless bragging rights and a lifetime of memories.”

Starting at $4,995, this tour offers all breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners and snacks en route, full private bus support, and internal flights.