A cycling tour through Vietnam during the unique cultural festivities of Tet - the Lunar New Year. A comprehensive portrait of Vietnam, this tour highlights the vigorous culture and history of a nation rife with contrasts, but takes place during the unique cultural festivities in Vietnam during T t - the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. This holiday period is an eagerly anticipated weeklong celebration much like the fourth of July, Christmas and Thanksgiving all rolled into one.
T t is a time for prayer, ritual, feasting and good times.
The transition from winter into spring is also a time for settling old accounts, of spiritual renewal, and when new crops are planted in anticipation of an ever-greater harvest. All over Vietnam, traffic disappears as families stay home to prepare special gifts and foods as bright sprigs of the yellow-blossomed Mai tree are displayed everywhere. It is a wonderful time to travel in Vietnam, not only for the empty roads and great weather, but also the joyous mood and celebratory atmosphere. Our itinerary centers on T t festivities along the way. Early evening stroll to soak up Hanoi s stoic atmosphere along Hoan Kiem Lake and ancient, yet lively Old Quarter.