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What is a guided bike tour?
A guided bike tour includes a professional local guide who rides with you throughout the trip. The guide handles navigation, manages daily logistics, ensures safety, and shares cultural insights. In addition to the guide, you also have a support vehicle that transfers luggage, provides water/snacks, and offers on-route assistance or a lift whenever needed. You simply follow the guide and enjoy a fully supported experience.
Who are the cycling guides?
Your guides are local cycling experts, fluent in English, with deep knowledge of the region’s history, culture, and food. Read more About Us here
How does the bike fitting process work on guided bike tours?
On our guided tours, we ensure you begin your ride feeling comfortable and well-supported. Your guide and local team play an active role in getting your bike properly set up.
Before Your Tour
When you book, we ask for your height. This allows us allocate the correct frame size and prepare the bike in advance so it’s close to your ideal fit when you arrive.
At the Start of the Tour
You’ll receive a full in-person bike fitting with your guide. This typically includes:
- Adjusting saddle height
- Moving the saddle fore–aft (small adjustments to move the saddle forward or back for better balance and comfort)
- Fine-tuning handlebar height and reach (where adjustable)
- Confirming pedal preference — flat pedals are provided by default. If you bring your own clip-in pedals, our guide will help install and adjust them
- A short test ride to check comfort
Your guide will ensure everything feels right before the tour begins.
During the Tour
Throughout the trip, your guide will make additional adjustments whenever needed. This is especially helpful if you discover new comfort preferences after a few hours of riding.
What to Expect
Our guided tour bike fitting is hands-on, comfort-focused, and practical, ensuring you ride safely and enjoyably each day. It’s not a detailed workshop-level fit, but it covers all essential adjustments for multi-day touring.
How does the support vehicle work?
Our support vehicle is always close by to make your ride worry-free. It carries your luggage, water, snacks, and spare parts, and is there if you need a quick lift or just want to rest for a while. You’ll see it at regular intervals along the route and during meal or refreshment stops. The vehicle is also used for scheduled transfers and to ensure safety and comfort along the route.
What should I take on my cycling holiday to Vietnam?
Your main luggage will be stowed in the transport vans during rides, so it is a good idea to bring a day bag or small rucksack to have quick access.
A suggested list will be included in your pre-departure information, but here is some of the items that you will find on it:
– Cycling helmet (mandatory)
– Cycling gloves
– Biking glasses
– Cycling shoes
– Cycling tops – long or short sleeved depending on climate
– Padded cycling shorts
– Mosquito repellent
– Sun cream
– Camera
– Spare batteries for camera
– Toilet kit. Suggestions: toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, moisture lotion, – razor and shaving cream, tampons etc.
– Bike Kit (if bringing your own bike)
Please be aware that if you have a high tech bike – full suspension, disk brakes, hydraulic brakes – we do not carry tools or parts for fixing all of these components, so please bring your own.
Is international airfare included in the tour price?
International airfare is not included. You are responsible for your flights to and from the tour destination. However, on some of our tours, domestic flights are included in the price as parts of the trip.
Can I get GPX files of the route?
Yes, of course. Once the tour is booked,GPX files is available to preview at your request. It will tell you the distance, elevation profile, and road surfaces of the ride on a day to day basis. Make sure you let us know if you’d like one to peruse before your departure.
Disclaimer: your guide remains the guide to adjust the route onsite to match the need of entire group. GPX files are more of references.
Do I need to get a visa for Vietnam in advance?
Most likely, though some countries have visa exemptions. Most countries (click here to see this list) can apply for a Vietnam e-visa online. Make sure to apply through the official Vietnam Immigration Portal (Click Here). Once you’ve applied by entering some personal info and payment details, it will take several business days for you to receive your e-visa by email. Once you do, print it out and make sure to bring it with you on the day of your flight!
If your country is not on the list of countries eligible for Vietnam’s e-visa, contact a Vietnam consulate or embassy to make sure you will be able to come.
How hilly is the terrain?
Some folks want tours with plenty of elevation gain. We guide them towards our Advanced series. For a lot of us, though, hills can be a concern. Looking at a particular tour and want to know more? Check out the detailed itineraries on each tour page for a day-by-day breakdown of what kind of terrain you’ll be crossing.
Are you able to accommodate different dietary needs?
We can accommodate most dietary needs, including vegetarian, pescatarian, and mild food allergies or intolerances. Vegans are welcome, though some ingredients may be limited or repeated, so we recommend bringing your own snacks or supplements. Please note that we cannot guarantee safety for severe allergies due to possible cross-contamination.
Is it safe to cycle in Vietnam?
Yes, cycling in Vietnam is generally very safe, especially on our tours. We carefully design our routes to avoid busy highways and instead ride on quiet backroads, scenic countryside lanes, and local roads where traffic is light and often shared mainly by two-wheelers.
Vietnam is a country built around motorcycles and bicycles, so drivers are accustomed to sharing the road with cyclists and typically give plenty of space. Beyond the roads, Vietnamese people are known for their friendliness and hospitality toward travelers. Petty crime rates are generally low, and violent crime against visitors is extremely rare, making Vietnam one of the safest destinations in Southeast Asia for a cycling adventure.
Is it ok to wear shorts while cycling?
Yes, you may wear riding shorts while riding your bike. When not cycling, it would be advisable to wear comfortable full-length pants. We recommend keeping a pair of comfortable pants handy in you support van.
When visiting temples and monuments, visitors should wear full-length, loose-fitting pants. Holy places of certain religions may also require covering your head. Your guide will inform of the dress etiquette required for visiting specific religious places.
Are airport pickups and drops included in the trip?
Airport transfers are not included unless specifically mentioned in your trip inclusions.
These services are available upon request. Contact us here.
Can you arrange pre- or post-tour hotel stays?
Yes! We can help arrange pre- or post-tour stays at the same hotel we use for our tours, so your visit is seamless. This service is available on request—just leave us a message here.
Does Mr Biker Saigon offer E-bike rental on its tours?
Yes! E-bikes are available on most of our tours and can be added as an extra. You can see the price in the add-ons section and select your e-bike during the third step of checkout, after entering your essential information.
What are the road conditions like on this tour?
The road surface is mostly good. 80% of the cycling on this bike tour happens on paved paths, off-the-beaten tracks. 20% happen in gravels ,sometimes a tiny section of dirt
What fitness levels do I need for this trip?
The fitness level required for each trip is indicated by the “level” of the tour, which in turn is mentioned on each tour page right next to the price and the trip duration.
Easy: The terrain is mostly flat with a few gentle climbs.
Moderate/Challenging: The terrain is either mostly flat or consists of rolling hills with a few challenging climbs. There could also be a few days with longer riding distances of up to 75 kms (45 miles)
Advanced: The terrain is mostly hilly with strong elevation gains and/or has long days on the bike. Such trips are recommended for intermediate to advanced cyclists.
Please note that we usually bike around 4-5 hours per day irrespective of the level of the trip. We plan 4-5 days riding followed by one break day
How many kilometres a day do Mr Biker’s cycling tours cover?
We offer tours at all different levels that cover widely varying distances per day, but our tours generally average between 40 and 70 km per day. Some tours cover as little as 25 km and some cover as much as 100 km per day.
Mr Biker’s tours are flexible to the desires of the riders, and your cycling guide is happy to shorten or lengthen the ride without compromising its beauty and highlights. Feel free to let them know of your expectation and they will adjust the route accordingly.
What is the accommodation standard on Mr Biker Saigon tours?
On most of our tours, we carefully select charming boutique hotels and resorts, typically at a 4-star standard. These properties are often among the best in their region, chosen for their character, comfort, service, and excellent locations. Whenever possible, we partner with locally owned accommodations, helping support local communities and our commitment to sustainable travel.
If you’re planning a private trip and would like an elevated experience, we can arrange upgrades to premium accommodations, including 5-star hotels and resorts. We know the standout properties in each destination and are happy to recommend and arrange the best options to match your style, comfort preferences, and budget.
How much should I budget per day for extras?
While your tour price covers most common expenses, a few meals are not included in the itinerary. This allows you the opportunity to dine independently and explore the local cuisine at your own pace. Your guides will be happy to provide recommendations if desired. As a general guideline, you can budget approximately US $100–200 per person for additional expenditures over the course of the trip.
Are tips included in tour price? How much should I tip?
Tips are not included in your tour price.
As a general rule, you may tip US$ 10-15 per person per day.
This figure is for the entire crew including the trip leader, the driver, and other support staff.
However, you are not obligated to tip, and you can always tip less or more than the above amount depending on the level of service you received on tour.
It is usually the norm to tip the tour guide, who then distributes the amount among the entire crew. However, you can also tip each individual member of the crew if you so desire.
In case you want to tip the staff at a hotel such as porters, you may pay them US $1-2 per day.
Can Mr Biker help me to book travel arrangements before or after my cycling tour?
Yes. Contact us with your travel plan and we will be happy to make suggestions and assist you in organizing extra tours as well as booking accommodation.
Who is carrying my luggage?
We have got you covered. Our supported van and its drivers are always there to make sure your luggage arrives safely. You do not have to worry about it. You can have a small day bag with you for everyday carry. However, we often encourage riders to bring the essentials (phone/ some change), and leave their stuff on the van too since wearing them would make you very hot.
Does Mr Biker Saigon work with travel agents/cycling clubs?
If you’re a travel agent or trying to organize a trip for your cycling buddies, don’t hesitate to contact us directly for a good deal.
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