Just wrapped a VVA meeting where we talked about a passel of new tours. Soon, we’ll be doing River/Scooter tours to Cu Chi Tunnels, After Dark tours in Mui Ne, Dalat, Nha Trang and Hue. and an epic two-weeker from Saigon to Hue via Hoi An. And even more! Stay tuned here or sign up for our monthly newsletter.
Our Vespa night tour of Saigon was everything we didn’t expect but thoroughly enjoyed. To say that we had a fantastic time is a definite understatement. The first stop would have easily been my favourite had it not been for that secret cafe that left me captivated. It was enigmatic, and there’s passion permeating the air that I felt like we were in a Paulo Coelho novel.
The moment we mounted up and hit the road was exhilarating; but to be part of the real Saigon – stopping for red lights side-by-side with some of Saigon’s biking demographic; riding past streets rife with history; dining on the sidewalks where the Vietnamese do (the best food I’ve had for the entire trip!) — is an experience like no other. True to their words, Patrick and Josh and their Vespa drivers took us around back-alleys where no tourists go.
We wish we had more time for that last stop, but alas we must catch our flight. But it was one great adventure to cap off our trip. The rarity of the experience is something I know we’ll yearn to return to. We hope we can come back for a longer Vespa adventure.
We thank Patrick, Josh, Steve, Bao and Phuong and your Vespa drivers for this odyssey of visual and gastronomic enjoyment. Everything was exceptional – on and off the road!
Our 55th TripAdvisor review fro Erl Durano, Philippines
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May
20
“The Only Way to See Vietnam!” Riding a vintage Vespa 2-up is an experience my partner & I won’t forget. These little 2 strokes handled the roads & terrain just perfectly. The 7 day tour was just great from day one. Vespa Adventures made us welcome from the minute we landed in HCMC & during the next 7 days they looked after us. Nothing was too big an ask for them to do when requested. The accomodation we stayed in was first class, as was the food etc. Our tour leader couldn’t do enough to ensure we had the best & safest experience possible. The memories, the laughs, the experiences etc wil stay with us for a long time to come & as big Arnie would say, ‘I’ll be back.’
From Beastybilly via TripAdvisor, May 2011
Thu
May
5
My husband and I just finished the 7-day tour to Nha Trang with Vietnam Vespa Adventures and it was all they promised and more. I will not spoil the surprises along the way, but let me say that this trip was worth the money - and even more it was an experience that you will never forget. Steve, Joshua and their team were attentive to all of our needs and took us to places that you could only go to with local knowledge. If you are considering taking this tour, please take my advise and book, you will not be sorry. We had fun riding, eating and great night life if you want to go out.
Vicki and Adrian, via TripAdvisor
We have just completed the 3 Day HCM - Mui Ne Vespa Tour and we loved every exciting minute of it! Our group comprised 3 women and 4 men and from our first meeting with Steve and his team we were made to feel completely at ease as we were given an overview of the bikes and our first lesson on how to enjoy our time on the roads in Vietnam. The men all chose Vintage Vespa’s and the women were more than happy with their choice to ride the alternative automatics. After catching a ferry to Vung Tau, the real fun began. I can quite honestly say that riding a motorbike in Vietnam was the most exhilarating & awesome experience. Day 1 was spent laughing our heads off at ourselves, each other, and the hilarity that is Vietnam roads, all the while pinching ourselves that we were really here doing this. Our guide Walter was a wealth of information and took us to those off the beaten track locations that many tourists don’t have the privilege of visiting. The tour was totally professional from start to finish and our support vehicle was immediately on hand to fix any minor issue that arose. The accommodation and meals on the trip were excellent and set the standard for the remainder of our time in this wonderful country. To any women who are wondering if this trip is really suitable for females, the answer is absolutely! You will not be disappointed and you do not need to have had previous riding experience to enjoy this type of adventure travel. This trip has ignited in us a desire to do more bike travelling in the future and we hope to come back with the kids and do the 7 Day Tour in a couple of years.
A new review from tour mate Jackie Hamer on TripAdvisor, June 2011
Wed
Apr
27
We have just completed the 3 Day HCM - Mui Ne Vespa Tour and we loved every exciting minute of it! Our group comprised 3 women and 4 men and from our first meeting with Steve and his team we were made to feel completely at ease as we were given an overview of the bikes and our first lesson on how to enjoy our time on the roads in Vietnam. The men all chose Vintage Vespas and the women were more than happy with their choice to ride the alternative automatics. After catching a ferry to Vung Tau, the real fun began. I can quite honestly say that riding a motorbike in Vietnam was the most exhilarating & awesome experience. Day 1 was spent laughing our heads off at ourselves, each other, and the hilarity that is Vietnam roads, all the while pinching ourselves that we were really here doing this. Our guide Walter was a wealth of information and took us to those off-the-beaten track locations that many tourists don’t have the privilege of visiting. The tour was totally professional from start to finish and our support vehicle was immediately on hand to fix any minor issue that arose. The accommodation and meals on the trip were excellent and set the standard for the remainder of our time in this wonderful country. To any women who are wondering if this trip is really suitable for females, the answer is absolutely! You will not be disappointed, and you do not need to have had previous riding experience to enjoy this type of adventure travel. This trip has ignited in us a desire to do more bike travelling in the future and we hope to come back with the kids and do the 7 Day Tour in a couple of years.
- TripAdvisor review from tour mate Jackie Hamer on April 26, 2011
