Vietnam Biking ~ Butterfield and Robinson · Biking and Walking Since 1966

Activity Level: E-M
Start / Finish: Ho Chi Minh City / Hanoi

A Feast for the Senses

Rich in history, scenery and cuisine, the people are what keeps us coming back to Vietnam. From north to south, it’s a contrast of distinctly local cultures, and our local guides make sure you don’t miss a beat. In the Da Lat market, exploding with more produce and people than the mind can process, we wade into the crowds to barter and buy. On the backstreets near the Citadel, we bike with trusted friends past friendly villagers and groups of laughing schoolchildren. In a private home, we sit down to dinner with royal descendants. And at the Six Senses Hideaway, our every indulgent whim is catered to with a smile.

For a life-altering exploration of the legendary Khmer temples and Buddhist shrines of Angkor, check out our Cambodia Pre-Trip.

Learn more about some of the exotic flavours and scents you will encounter in Vietnam, in our newsletter The Slow Road

Day 1 Tour the UNESCO-protected streets of Hué, the Imperial City
Day 2 Board our private riverboat and cruise up the Perfume River to the tomb of Minh Mang
Day 3 Ride into Da Nang to meet our friend Anh for lunch before continuing on into the majestic Marble Mountains
Day 4 Pedal past traditional rice paddies and fish farms on the outskirts of Hoi An
Day 5 Sip Champagne from the privacy of your boat-access-only beach villa as you take in an unforgettable sunset
Day 6 Indulge in luxury at the Six Senses Spa (this is a vacation, remember)
Day 7 Dine on delicious smoked duck salad or lobster consommé at Le Rabelais restaurant
Day 8 Experience the sensory feast that is Da Lat, a town bursting with fresh produce and friendly faces
Day 9 Bike through the coffee plantations that line the roads near Da Lat, then jet off for dinner in Hanoi
Day 10 Get an insider’s look at Hanoi’s delightfully chaotic street life via cyclo, a bike-powered cart
Day 11 Breakfast and tam biêt in Hanoi


		Pilgrimage Village, Hué The Pilgrimage Village is located in the peaceful countryside just 4 km (2 mi.) from the centre of Hué. You’ll come to appreciate this after learning that the only thing the Vietnamese love more than waking up early is honking the horns on their mopeds! The rooms are simple but comfortable, personal, and stylish.
		Life Heritage Resort, Hoi An Life Heritage Resort is set in a tropical garden on a tranquil river, a few steps away from a charming ancient town. The resort combines the elements of French colonial, Japanese, Chinese and Dutch cultures with warm hospitality. The spa offers a variety of treatments and Chinese medicine.
		Six Senses Hideaway, Ninh Van Bay This boutique hotel has undoubtedly raised the standard of luxury resorts in Vietnam. Elegant individual bungalows (each with private plunge pool) overlook the dramatic setting of Ninh Van Bay. You may never want to leave.
		Sofitel Dalat Palace, Da Lat This beautifully restored French colonial hotel has a level of service and professionalism worthy of the great châteaux of France, not to mention a restaurant that could easily command a Michelin star in Europe. The rooms are grand, with cathedral ceilings, wooden floors, and claw-foot iron bathtubs.
		Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hanoi A gorgeous French colonial-style hotel located in the heart of Hanoi, the Metropole is a hotel with a history. Built in 1901, it has welcomed politicians, business leaders, artists... and now us.

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