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Easyriders and public holidays in Vietnam

I'm going to Vietnam on Sunday and am looking for some last minute advice..

16 years ago, April 23rd 2008 No: 1 Msg: #33401 Delete Edit

Princess K
Kaija

B Posts: 11

Hi, I am making a few arrangements before heading off on my adventures around Vietnam. I am thinking about taking a 3/4 day tour with the easyriders out of Dalat to explore the central highlands and was wondering if anyone has done this and what they think. I am a lone female traveller and was looking for advice on safety / trustworthyness. Also, does HCMC shut down during a public holiday, or are most things open as I will be there for Labour Day. Thanks in advance.
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16 years ago, April 24th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #33421 Delete Edit

PaddyandSage
Sage Schirmer

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Hi,

We did an Easy Rider tour from Dalat down to Mui Ne in Feb '06. I would say that it is safe for a lone female, but you might find other travellers who want to do the trip and you might be able to travel with a group. Be sure to negotiate a price before you leave and make sure you are clear on what the price includes. They tried to make us pay for our nights accomodation, even though they had originally included it in the price. Kind of spolit the experience for us a bit. Reply to this

16 years ago, April 24th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #33501 Delete Edit

Princess K
Kaija

B Posts: 11

That's interesting.. and really helpful, thank you Reply to this

16 years ago, April 25th 2008 No: 4 Msg: #33569 Delete Edit

Wanny
Dan B

B Posts: 6

Hi,
I used the easy riders around Dalat for a day back in 2004, some friends we were traveling with teed up a 3-day trip ending in Nha Trang. Look up the Dream hotel in Dalat, the owner is lovely and even has vegemite for the Aussie guests. Her brother is an easyrider and he looked after us for the day. I recomend him, as Paddy&Sage say negociate first & be clear on what is & isn't included in the deal. Reply to this

16 years ago, April 26th 2008 No: 5 Msg: #33615 Delete Edit

paulle
Paul Le

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I agree with the aboves.
In Vietnam, most businesses open every day, except during Tet. Reply to this

16 years ago, April 29th 2008 No: 6 Msg: #33864 Delete Edit

Princess K
Kaija

B Posts: 11

Thanks guys I've been told I'll miss a lot if I try and do Dalat - Nha Trang in 3 days.. we'll see. Think I'm go, but will bargain them on the price.
Cheers for your comments. Reply to this

16 years ago, May 1st 2008 No: 7 Msg: #34008 Delete Edit

Jesssica
Jessica Beames

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hi!
I did Easy Riders from Dalat to Hoi An - it was the best 5 days of my trip. There was another female traveller who was doing it on her own.
The rider I had was Son - and he was just wonderful - felt very very safe! His english is not as good as some of the other riders (or maybe his accent is strong) but very lovely and funny. Always making sure that I was ok and never left anything behind.
If you google easy riders and find their website - you should be able to email son and organise a trip with him.
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