The Vietnam Trail Marathon is brought to you by Topas Travel, and whether you want to warm up before the race or relax straight after it, we’ve got you covered. If you’re an avid runner, delve into Hanoi with a running route of lakes, parks, and tree-lined boulevards. If you like some cycling mixed in, spend half a day crisscrossing the countryside surrounding the city. After the race you can keep the adventure going with a stand-up paddle board experience on a secluded lake. Alternatively, take a well-earned rest in a hidden mountain escape or on a cruise through LAN HA BAY, a less crowded Ha Long Bay.
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Ready for a pre-race run? Get a fresh perspective on Hanoi while the crowds are still sleeping with a route of illustrious lakes, leafy parks, tree-lined boulevards, and Old Quarter backstreets. Stop halfway with a reenergizing Vietnamese coffee and finish with a steaming bowl of pho, Hanoi’s favourite breakfast.
Crisscross lanes. Traverse bridges. Uncover brilliant green rice paddies and bustling local culture. All in this pre-race cycling tour. Also, explore hidden corners of the Vietnamese countryside such as Co Loa, a centuries-old citadel now embedded in the landscape, before chowing down on bun cha and pho, two must-try dishes.
After the race you can head straight to the ocean and sit back on a relaxing cruise. Lan Ha Bay is part of the Halong Bay seascape, an otherworldly natural masterpiece. The difference is Lan Ha Bay sees only a fraction of the visitors, giving you the space you need to unwind.
How about a scenic two-day route back to Hanoi after the race? This stand-up paddle board expedition takes you to a secluded Mai Chau Valley lake, decorated with lakeside temples and rolling hills. Spend the night with a local Thai family in a lake-facing wooden stilt house before returning to Hanoi.
We can also build you a bespoke tour: let us know your ideas and Topas Travel will arrange everything for you.