Cycle the Highlands of Northern Vietnam

If you are into a challenge and love views and other cultures then this is the trip for you. Your cycling fortitude will be rewarded with a feast for the eyes in the form of spectacular mountain scenery that goes on for days. Not for the faint of heart you will need to extend yourself but as they say no pain no gain!

Fab adventure, felt very well looked after. Tough going at times with the cycling as it was hot and humid. Some challenging climbs but you can choose to take the support bus if needed. Often on small roads but also some gravel, bumpy tracks etc so the hardtail mountain bikes seem appropriate. Amazing scenery and views, delicious food and lovely company.

Northern vietnam totally blew my socks off. The climbs were grueling, but all worthwhile to enjoy one of the most unique and stunning landscapes I've ever visited.

Minh, Quy, and the whole Mr Biker Saigon team were fantastic and their energy was infectious. The trip was well organised and they kept us constantly fed and full of delicious vietnamese coffee (rocket fuel). The midday snack selection and homemade lemonade was top tier.

I could have personally skipped the Ha Long bay component of the trip, as it felt it odds with the rest of the trip, though was a nice opportunity to relax with a fun crew of people.

This was my first adventure with MBA and I suspect it may be a hard one to beat.

What an excellent trip. Stunning scenery. The support from the local team lead by Minh was great- having a local guide added so much more. This is my first time travelling with Much Better Adventures and I plan to try some of the other trips they offer. This trip was harder than expected partly because of the heat and humidity. Strongly recommend some physical preparation.

If you're up for the physical challenge, the Ha Giang loop in Northern Vietnam (like so many places) is best enjoyed on the two wheels of a bicycle 🚲

Vietnam is a motorbike nation, which actually worked in our favor. We took many narrow motorbike-sized backroads through the big ups and downs of the rural highlands. It almost felt like dedicated bikeways -- until the occasional wide-load motorbike scooted by 🏍️

By the numbers: 192 miles 19,784 feet of climb 14 amazing cyclists from 4 different countries 7 days on the bikes, 3 days off the bikes 3 local tour guides and 3 support vehicles 1 overlook view into China (we were very far north!) Countless snacks, beers, and cups of homebrew sportsdrink

This annual bike tour overseas will be hard to beat! We'll be back for more impeccable itineraries from MBA

Great leadership by the guides, excellent hotels an homestays great value for money. Toughest cycling I've ever done ( been up Ventoux and Alpes d'Huez). Usually two tough climbs a day with gradients averaging 10%. If course epic downhills on well surfaced roads

This trip was everything I had hoped it would be, and more. Blessed with a superb group of people this was fun (both Type 1 and Type 2) from the start. Some of the climbs were epic (in particular those with 35C temperatures) and the scenery was spectacular throughout - this is definitely a trip for regular cyclists who are happy with steep and long ascents and descents. But what really made the whole thing tick were the guides and the support crew. Enthusiastic and helpful at all times they had a real passion for hospitality and their country - they wanted to showcase everything for the best and did so magnificently. This is most definitely a 5* adventure in every aspect.

A truly breathtaking trip. Spectacular scenery, with epic climbs and fantastic downhills. This trip lived up to its 'challenging' description but An, Minh, Phouc and all the support crew were encouraging, knowledgable and cheerful. Together with a great group of like minded people we cycled through the most spectacular scenery with new vistas at every turn. The local people were very friendly and truly demonstrated 'A simple life is a happy life'

Trip, the guides, the team and the participants were great. more than happy with all accommodation, some slight confusing bits every now and then.

This tour exceeded my expectations - the guides were fun, informative, and knowledgeable; the group of 14 was really well-matched in terms of desire for challenge and rustic vs. comfort as well as pace and overall fitness; we were well fed and well-supported; the hotels were as described - some more basic/glamping and some very comfortable. I would have no hesitation to do another trip with Much Better Adventures!

An incredible trip I would highly recommend to anyone who loves getting around on the bike. Guides were fantastic and we truly stayed off the beaten track whenever possible. Rarely saw other tourists and the routes/views were amazing. Delicious local food and it really felt like we were supporting the locals where we ate. Local guides spoke really highly of MBA as a company for them to work for also which is always nice. Don't need to be a competent mountain bike rider, just the fitness to get up the hills! Accommodation was brilliant, great mix of a few nights in rural homestays then spoilt with a nice hotel every now and again.

the trip exceeded my expectations, Thai and his team provided expert guiding with routes to suit the abilities of the group, avoiding the worst of the traffic and busier areas whilst accessing farms and local people's properties to gain an insight to life in the countryside. We were very well fed throughout the trip with the Asian hospitality at our homestays and from the support crew during the day. the trip is outstanding value for money - I'll be back!

This is simply a completely awesome trip. I've done many, many group holidays over the last couple of decades and this one stands out as being both brilliantly designed and delivered and in a totally incredible place. We were lucky enough to have the owner of the local company run our tour and he was absolutely superb - along with his excellent team who seem to predict - and meet - every possible need as well as having answers to every possible question. Amazing! The agenda is perfectly designed with cultural and food stops woven into the days so you can enjoy the cycling experience and feel you are really enjoying the location. No two days - or two nights - are the same. There is so much variety in where you go and what you do, see and eat. And you feel you are really experiencing this part of Vietnam off the beaten track because of the crew's local knowledge which reveals aspects of Vietnam that other tourists won't see. Highly recommended.

In terms of the cycling, don't be concerned about the distances and/or elevations - it's straightforward and weather adjusted should it be wet (which is was in our case - the only slight disappointment in the trip and nothing at all to do with the team running it!) There is so much to see and enjoy - go before everyone realises how stunning this part of Vietnam is!

A great journey through stunning countryside, the landscapes were absolutely stunning. There’s rewarding climbs and exciting downhill sections. The guides were fun and friendly. A great group on the trip, I had a fantastic time

Exceeded my expectations! Views, food, accommodations and guides were great! Get your legs ready to pedal up up up! And go for long decents!

This tour really delivered on adventure with wow moments every day. The accomodation was amazing with beautiful locations, surprisingly good facilities, and a good mix of comfort and authentic local culture. The cycle route was amazing, apart from some unmissable popular viewpoints we explored secluded paths that showed off the local way of life and the astounding natural beauty of the area. The crew and guides couldn't have been more efficient, they kept us directed and fed brilliantly and the guides were knowledgeable and fun, and took some amazing pictures! The addition of Ha Long Bay was definitely worthwhile, it was a luxury experience and a nice enjoyable way to end the trip. With just time on the last day to take in the vibrant madness of Hanoi! And of course the people are what make it enjoyable, with 13 people there was a mix of paces and personalities but we supported each other to get through difficult moments and the shared sense of achievement was all the more rewarding. It was my first group tour and I got lots of ideas and incentives to do more. An incredible unforgettable adventure, recommended if you want a reliable trip of adventure, culture and wonder.

The cycle tour was awesome - in every sense of the word "awe". Amazing mountain scenery, beautiful village trails, great food and some of the loveliest and most welcoming people I've ever met.

A massive thank you to Mr Biker Saigon. Truong was an excellent guide and all round lovely human being. I feel lucky to have experienced his team's warmth and care and the beautiful cultures of northern Viet Nam.