Vietnam Self-guided Ocean Road Bike Tour

Hopper App

Our dedicated Grasshopper Self-guided Adventures app combines navigating technology with visual and audio descriptions of points of interest along your routes and can be hosted on all Android and iOS devices. The app contains your detailed tour route, podcasts with background information on the regions you will pass through, plus an audio commentary describing points of interest along the way. It also provides dining suggestions along your routes as well in destination locations, with translated menu recommendations. Furthermore, it will provide a and voiced glossaries of common phrases and words, which you can use to find rapport with locals.
On request, we can provide iPads if you don’t wish to use your own mobile device.

Bike Upgrade

Grasshopper Self-guided tours are run with our reliable fleet of all-purpose touring bikes, but depending on availability, and for an additional $225 fee, you can upgrade your ride to our premium bike option - the Norco Seach XR!

The next generation of steel performance. At the Search’s heart is a Reynolds 725 Chromoly frame which is significantly lighter than steel frames of the past, but offers all the compliance and comfort riders love. 42mm tires will roll comfortably over any surface you encounter and along with the carbon fork will help absorb the road chatter so your ride is a smooth one. 

Hydraulic disc brakes provide confident stopping power, and rounding out the kit is  Shimano's new generation GRX gearing specially designed for mixed surface use.  The Norco Search is designed to give you the comfort of a hybrid touring bike with the fun of a much sportier bike, so you'll feel as at home on the road as off it!

Contact our support team to find out about availability and secure your bike upgrade today!

E-Bikes

Depending on availability, and for an additional fee, our Premium Self-guided offering in Vietnam includes TREK Conduit+ e-bikes. You still pedal, stop and start as you would on any normal bike, but the TREK e-bike gives you a bit of extra juice with three levels of pedal assist, allowing you to approach your riding day in a more leisurely fashion. All our e-bikes are of the highest quality, fitted with dependable all-weather hydraulic disc brakes and are as lovingly maintained as our regular bike fleet. Read more about our e-bikes.

An upgrade can be purchased for this trip, availability is limited and on a first-in basis.

Good Beds

We choose hotels not just based on star ratings, but for their character, comfort, charm and their ability to work with us to make your journey as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Self Guided gives us booking flexibility that we don’t usually have with large group tours, so this offer is expanded with some really unique venues. In prominent locations or cities, we generally use hotels in the 3-4 star range. In the minor towns, we use the best available accommodation. At the bare minimum, you can expect air conditioning, a private bathroom and a comfortable bed.

Cycling CPU

Exclusive to self-guided tours, our bikes come fitted with top of the range GPS navigation units. These biking computers have remarkable customization capabilities and can easily be ported with all major biking software, such as Strava, RidewithGPS or Kamoot, for all fans of cycling data. Never fear if you are not technically minded, as we've made them accessible to all riders. The device will be customized for you and we will upload the most accurate maps and routes. Furthermore, you will be well briefed on putting it to good use. You can download a free companion app and play around with its setup, download results of a day’s ride, or set yourself daily workout goals.

Self-Reliance

Before you ride out on your Self-guided adventure, you will be given a set of essential tools to handle all possible minor repairs, or you can turn to local mechanics for help. However, in an unlikely event of a breakdown, you just need to reach out to our representative who will either talk you through basic repairs or organize support in your location or will help you handle a transfer to your destination.
On request, and for an additional fee, we provide a premium transfer service, to pick you up anywhere on the road, if you feel you can’t make it to your ride’s destination.

Freedom

We provide the technology, travel planning and attention to detail so that you can just focus on enjoying the ride. You'll have your pick of great places to eat plus endless opportunities for local interaction as you cycle through regional communities. This is true independent touring without the hassle. It will take you to places you'd never reach any other way and allow you to explore new locations at your own pace.

Bag Transfer

We provide secure luggage transfers between each of your hotels. This way you can enjoy the ride knowing that when you arrive, your bags will already be waiting in your room. We will also call ahead to ensure that everything is ready for your arrival.

Extra Gifts

A beautiful souvenir Grasshopper cycling jersey is yours to wear and take home. We also provide a Grasshopper drink bottle as an extra memento.

Wahoo ELEMNT

On this tour we provide Wahoo ELEMNT bike computers for navigational support. These are the latest in user-friendly navigation tech from Wahoo Fitness. With Wahoo devices you will be able to track your progress and monitor your route. Beyond their basic setup, the geek-cyclists will find Wahoo ELEMNTs to be excellent data mining devices allowing to measure almost any aspect of the ride.

Hotel Upgrade

We introduce an opportunity to turn your accommodation into a really special experience. On this tour, you can upgrade your hotels in two locations: Hue and Hoi An.

The hotels that we normally use are carefully selected to offer a comfortable boutique experience with character in the 3-4 star range.

However, if you wish to perk up your tour with a bit of extra luxury then reach out to our experts or mark your interest in the booking form.

Extra Support

The routes of this tour have been selected from among the safest in Vietnam and were designed to be achievable by riders of some experience.

For additional fee, and on demand you can opt for additional van support. This service will allow you to hop on the van each time you feel a bit too tired to continue, or if you just want to cut your cycling short on a given day.

Reach out to our expert team to learn more about additional support.

Safety

We are proud of the skills of our mechanics and put our full trust in the quality of our bikes, but we are always ready to act if something goes wrong. Self-guided touring requires that you can perform minor repairs yourself, but for any tough repairs you can count on our staff to provide assistance.

Your safety on a self-guided tour is our top concern as you ride without a local guide to offer immediate help. For this reason we provide means of contacting our Representative anytime, so if an urgent situation arises they can assist with translation, arranging transportation to medical facilities, or obtaining documentation required by your insurer.

Great Wheels

Quality, well maintained Cannondale Quick CX 3 bikes in a full range of sizes are included in the price of your self-guided tour. They are a hybrid build that offers comfort and makes daily distances very achievable to riders of most skill levels.