Vietnam’s cycling and boating tour ranks among the top 10 travel journeys in Asia
The Telegraph has published expert travel writer Lee Cobaj’s insights on the top 10 exploration journeys across Asia, featuring various modes of transport, from tuk-tuks and bicycles to boats and camels.
Among these top 10 Asian adventures, two journeys in Vietnam—by bicycle and boat—stand out as favorites among international travelers.
One of them is Intrepid Travel’s cycling tour from north to south Vietnam, taking visitors through serene lakes, tree-lined roads, the rolling hills and rice fields of Mai Chau, the limestone karsts of Ninh Binh, and the ancient towns of Hue and Hoi An.
This 15-day adventure concludes in Ho Chi Minh City with an unforgettable visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, built during the Vietnam War.
Cycling through Hoi An
Meanwhile, Saga’s 14-night journey along the Mekong River offers the perfect blend of bustling cities, cultural transitions, and leisurely days on the world’s 12th-longest river.
Travelers spend their first two nights dining and shopping in Ho Chi Minh City before boarding the RV Mekong Pandaw, a vintage-style steamboat with 24 cabins. The seven-night cruise takes them through Vietnam’s and Cambodia’s unspoiled landscapes, culminating in the breathtaking wonder of Angkor Wat.
Other top Asian journeys
The list also includes a vibrant tuk-tuk adventure in Thailand and a scenic train ride from Tibet to Xining in China, featuring some of the country’s most iconic landmarks—from the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army to the dazzling lights of Shanghai and the culturally diverse cities of Yunnan.
Other highlights include an early morning hot air balloon ride over Angkor Wat, a romantic railway journey, camel trekking and camping in the Gobi Desert (Mongolia), an exclusive private jet tour across Asia, horseback riding through Rajasthan (India), and a jet adventure to the tropical island of Yakushima (Japan).
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