Traveling through Vietnam with Backroads, you’ll encounter its past and see its future emerging before you. Explore Hanoi’s Belle Époque neighborhoods. Spin past farming villages and emerald-colored rice fields, where farmers shaded by conical non la hats work the land of their ancestors. In the ancient capital of Hué, one of Vietnam’s most valued cultural treasures, discover temples, palaces and other relics. Marvel at wonderfully preserved architecture in the trading town of Hoi An, Vietnam’s oldest city. And in Cambodia, discover the World Heritage site of Angkor, a testament to the extraordinary engineering skills and aesthetic sense of the ancient Khmer people.

TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE: Premiere Inns

Hotel Sofitel Metropole (1 night): This restored five-star landmark - with its resplendent façade and elegant French-Colonial ambience - is a favorite of Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and National Geographic Traveler. 

La Residence Hotel & Spa (2 nights): Displaying a mix of Asian opulence and Colonial charm, this deluxe boutique hotel on the bank of the Perfume River features stylishly decorated guest rooms, a saltwater pool, tennis court and full-service spa.

The Nam Hai (2 nights): This luxury resort - one of the world’s hottest new hotels according to Condé Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure - is set on a tranquil stretch of pristine China Beach, near the picturesque port town of Hoi An, and offers an award-winning spa and gourmet restaurants.

Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor (3 nights): Featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, this lavish hotel is the ultimate in creature comforts: guest rooms are tastefully appointed with Art Deco country-style furnishings and Cambodian objets d’art; expansive landscaped gardens are filled with tropical plants and exotic birds; and the swimming pool is inspired by the ancient royal bathing ponds of Angkor.

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• Walking 5 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
• Biking 15, 30 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 3

• Levels 2 to 3  2 Route Options Available
• Biking 27, 35 miles
• 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
• Biking 12, 23, 45 miles
• 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available
• Biking 11, 27 miles
• 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Level 1   2 Route Options Available
• Biking 7, 13 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 7

• Levels 2 to 3  2 Route Options Available
• Biking 22, 31 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 8

• Level 1  2 Route Options Available
• Biking 11, 20 miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 9

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• Walking 2 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

 

Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level	Average Time	Average Distance
		Biking	Walking & Hiking
Level 1	2-3 hours	10-20 mile	2-5 miles
Level 2	2-4 hours	21-30 miles	5-7 miles
Level 3	3-5 hours	31-40 miles	7-9 miles
Level 4	4-6 hours	41-55 miles	9-11 miles
Level 5	5-7+ hours	56-75+ miles	11-13+ miles

2008 DATES

CLASSIC TRIPS

• 12/18-26Price: $5798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $850 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $450

2009 DATES

CLASSIC TRIPS

• 1/1-9Price: $5898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510
• 1/13-21Price: $5698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510
• 2/8-16Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510
• 3/11-19Price: $5898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510
• 11/9-17Price: $5698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510
• 12/18-26Price: $6198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510
• 12/31-1/8Price: $6198 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510

SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS

• 2/26-3/6Price: $5798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $510

2010 DATES

CLASSIC TRIPS

• 1/24-2/1Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570
• 2/5-13Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570
• 3/28-4/5Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570
• 11/8-16Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570
• 12/18-26Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570
• 12/31-1/8Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570

SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS

• 2/27-3/7Price: $5998 pp dbl. occ., (+ $900 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $570

Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.

Guest Trip Reviews

I usually go on trips almost exclusively for the biking, but this trip turned out to be so much more. As Lance Armstrong's book title said "It's not about the bike" and that would have been an appropriate name for this trip. The best trip that I have taken with Backroads due to the profound cultural experience. We really experienced the true meaning of Backroads on this trip. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.

Doug Fein - Pennington, NJ

I've taken several Backroads trips, but this would have to be my favorite (so far.) A fascinating region of the world, full of the unexpected. I can't imagine that anyone with a bit of curiosity and a sense of adventure wouldn't enjoy this trip.

Robert Marshall - Tuscaloosa, AL

A really outstanding trip on many levels - mentally challenging biking, extraordinary cultural and culinary experiences, and the fascinating exploration of an emerging nation.

Marcia Klipsch - Madison, WI

Our leaders were superb - attentive, knowledgeable, helpful at all times, positive and fun. The local support was excellent too. We felt cared for all the time. Thanks for the superb routes, accommodations, food, and all the extras. Backroads, you did it again!

Wendy Carter - N. Vancouver BC

The trip was extremely well designed to cover a lot of territory in a short period of time. It was well-balanced, providing us with a great introduction to the Vietnamese landscape and culture. The accommodations and food were truly amazing. Overall, it was a wonderful trip that I will highly recommend to my friends.

Melina Buckley - Vancouver, BC

When word spreads, I'm sure you´ll experience a stampede to get on this trip for cultural, historical, local flavor, culinary, spa and hotel accommodation, interaction with locals, seeing what a real "Backroads" experience is about, not having to worry about immigration and check-in service, and every other reason I can think of that attracts Backroads participants in the first place. This is what the Cambodian and Vietnamese biking adventure was about. I´ve had some great Backroads adventures, but, having experienced this, even for those who are less than the Backroads-types aficionados, I couldn´t imagine and can´t imagine anyone else who brings an "adventurous" mindset to their travels enjoying a trip more. Thank you!!!!

Jane Miller - Santiago, Chile

I can't believe a month has passed since my sister and I got back from our Backroads trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. I have been referring to the experience as "the trip of a lifetime" and it truly was! Having lived in both Sri Lanka and China I didn't really think it was possible to have an "authentic" experience in a country in just 10 days on a group tour, but Backroads proved me wrong. Biking in small groups and sometimes on my own down remote country roads afforded me the ability to interact, see the people, and experience their country in a way that I believe is difficult for tourists on a short visit.

Leslie Burlock - San Francisco, CA