Vietnam to Laos

Nigel Fielden, Sale, Cheshire

As ever it was a hugely enjoyable experience.

Our tour leader was outstanding in every respect. Open, friendly and professional. He dealt with everybody's issues no matter how trivial.

Steve Loken, Missoula, Montana, US

Life changing trip! Great to meet these wonderful people showing us their fascinating countries, and with warmth, humor, and passion. Biking is the only way to see it, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. It was as good as it gets! my thanks to all that guided us through this adventure.

Sylvia Churba, London, England, UK

After my initial concern when I saw the redspokes Vietnam Laos tour was subtitled 'œmountain madness'�, I am very glad I did not back out. My fellow cyclists came from UK, the States and Australia; we soon bonded as a group. The redspokes tour leader took care of the needs of the group, which extended from beyond expected cycling tour duties. The local Vietnamese guide, and his support drivers also cooked special meals and helped at every stage, enhancing the experience greatly. Lao is a wonderful country of gentle people and incredible scenery, and there our local team spread a sense of calm and general wellbeing over the entire group. In both countries our local guides took time out to help us in understanding more about life in their country.

Even though there are many tough climbs and even more great down hills, the presence of support means that it was always possible to take one or two trips in the coach with the guides and wait for a more gentle section. I would recommend the tour.

Geoff Bennett, , Mudgee, NSW, Australia

My second trip with redspokes. Organisation and itinerary were fantastic on both, I'm looking forward to the next.

Joe Doyle, , Mudgee, NSW, Australia

I had a wonderful time and would recommend redspokes to anybody, I enjoyed everything on the tour.

Thank you again!

Ivy and Neville Higgs, Mudgee NSW, Australia

redspokes was great in every way. Bryony was always so helpful & friendly & answered all emails promptly..Everyone went out of their way to see that we had a terrific holiday & succeeded admirably. Thanks so much for a fantastic experience

Robert Coggins, Strathfield NSW, Australia

I very much enjoyed the redspokes Vietnam / Laos cycling holiday. The tour leader, David Walker,did an excellent job in maintaining happiness and harmony within the group and ensuring that no one was left behind.He also liased very well with Phong and Dalit and their crews who were all most helpful at all times. I would recommend a redspokes adventure to any cyclist - especially with a leader of the calibre of David whose enthusiasm and readiness to help in any way was infectious.

Pat Green, Dudley, England, UK

This is the second redspokes trip we have been on and again we were really pleased with everything. David our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful and both the two food and transport teams were very good. The river trips were interesting and slotted in well with the cycling. Some overnight stays were more comfortable than others but the authenticity is what we enjoy. We would not enjoy going to touristy hotels every night.

The group of cyclists bonded really well and we had a lot of laughs. We were sorry when the tour finished.