{"podcast":{"title":"Active Travel Adventures podcast I Inspiring Multi-Day Adventure Trips Around the World","slug":"active-travel-adventures-podcast-i-inspiring-multi-day-adventure-trips-around-the-world-809977","podcast_index_feed_id":809977,"rss_url":"https://activetraveladventures.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://activetraveladventures.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/c/a/6/fca68d566982b38f/ATA_logo__revised1400_px.png","author":"Kit Parks","episode_count":248,"summary":"Discover the world's best hiking, biking, and paddling adventures on the Active Travel Adventures Podcast. Get inspired to take your next multi-day trip — no extreme fitness required! We cover active vacations that any reasonably fit person can do, especially if they train. Adventure travel holidays offer a fun and more immersive cultural experience! What You'll Discover: * Trekking routes both the popular Bucket List trails and treks, plus many less discovered routes * Cycling holidays in small groups, solo or the fun boat and bike tours * River rafting and kayaking adventures (often combined with hiking and cycling) * Small group guided adventure tours from around the world * Adventure travel ideas that you can plan on your own, with your partner or with friends -- Popular Hiking Adventures covered include: trekking Nepal, the Dolomites, Mont Blanc -- Popular Long Distance Walking Holidays include: Caminos in Europe, Costa Rica and Japan and many popular UK long walks -- Popular Biking Adventures include cycling Vietnam, boat and bike tours in France and Greece -- Popular Paddling Adventures include rafting the Grand Canyon, kayaking in New Zealand Plus many vacations that combi…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T14:20:59.825618+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/active-travel-adventures-podcast-i-inspiring-multi-day-adventure-trips-around-the-world-809977"},"episode":{"title":"Cycling Vietnam: Guided Bike Tour Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) to Hue","slug":"cycling-vietnam-guided-bike-tour-saigon-ho-chi-minh-to-hue","published_at":"2026-04-02T05:13:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/active-travel-adventures-podcast-i-inspiring-multi-day-adventure-trips-around-the-world-809977/cycling-vietnam-guided-bike-tour-saigon-ho-chi-minh-to-hue","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/active-travel-adventures-podcast-i-inspiring-multi-day-adventure-trips-around-the-world-809977","url":"https://activetraveladventures.com/vietnam-cycling-tour-saigon-to-hue/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/activetraveladventures/228_F_4_LIB_Vietnam_ABT_Jeff__Ed__-_31826_9.36AM.mp3?dest-id=579292","summary":"What is it really like to cycle Vietnam? In this episode of the Active Travel Adventures Podcast , I'm joined by Jeff and Ed, two experienced cyclists who share their firsthand experience riding a 13-day Vietnam guided cycling tour from Saigon to Hue . This is not your typical bike trip. Their route took them far beyond the tourist trail — through the Central Highlands, rural farming communities, coastal fishing villages, and historic cities — all on a mix of gravel roads and quiet backcountry routes with their skilled guide and a support van. Along the way, they experienced: authentic interactions with local farmers and schoolchildren ever-changing scenery from mountains to coastline long, exhilarating descents from the highlands incredible Vietnamese food and beachfront accommodations They also share what surprised them most about cycling Vietnam, what made this trip different from Europe, and what you should know before choosing a cycling tour here. ⚠️ This particular route is moderate to challenging , but don't let that intimidate you. There are many Vietnam cycling tours available through my affiliate partner, Art of Bicycle Trips including (email me for the current discount Promo Code here ): easier rides shorter distances cultural-focused itineraries e-bike friendly options (including this tour!) So whether you're an experienced cyclist or just getting started, there's likely a Vietnam bike tour that's right for you. 👉 Want to explore this tour or find one that fits your level? Visit: ActiveTravelAdventures.com In This Episode, You'll Learn: What it's like to cycle from Saigon to Hue Why Vietnam is one of the best countries in Asia for cycling The biggest challenges (and surprises) of this tour How guided cycling tours work in Vietnam Tips for choosing the right…","meta_description":"What is it really like to cycle Vietnam? 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