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Code: |
VNBKTD72 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Vu
Linh - Ha Giang - Ba Be - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
05 Days |
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau. ~180
km
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims
with traditional farming activity, we pass
through limestone monoliths and into foothills
populated by Muong people. We head straight at
the main range before breaching a high and
beautiful forested pass, which descends into the
hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the
night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt
house.
The valley of Mai Chau lies between two rivers:
the Da River and the Ma River, which make it
very fertile and rich in varied landscapes,
medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and
infinitude of small footpaths, which offer many
possibilities of trek. In the valley of Mai Chau
and its surroundings are Muong, white Thai,
H'mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet
at the markets or in their villages during
trekking, boating or while driving.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Vu Linh. ~180 km
Long drive from Mai Chau on the secondary road
through Red River Delta along the river that
leads to Yen Binh. After lunch in Yen Binh, we
drive to the embarcadero; here a boat is waiting
to take us and our bikes to cross Thac Ba Lake
to Vu Linh (1.5 hours). Vu Linh is a Dzao
village and the welcome is exceptional.
Day 3: Vu Linh - Ha Giang. ~180 km
Say goodbye to fiesta people in Vu Linh, we ride
along the lake following the small track through
palm tree forest and rice field where see people
harvesting rice. Good road and easy ride, we
arrive Ha Giang around 4 pm, early enough for
the guide to arrange permits to travel within
this province.
Day 4: Ha Giang - Ba Be. ~150 km
Quite an easy drive and not too long from Ha
Giang to Ba Be. Ba Be is a nice stop with rich
Tay culture. However, if you want a shorter ride
back to Hanoi the next day, it is all the time
possible to stop 50 km after Ba Be. The place is
Na Khan, a village of Tay people lost in the
forest.
Day 5: Ba Be - Hanoi. ~240 km
Quite a long drive but easy (early departure is
better) from Ba Be back to Hanoi ~240 km. Arrive
in Hanoi around 5 pm.
If you get off at Noi Bai airport, our guide
will ride back to Hanoi alone and if you ride a
bike we will collect it back to Hanoi.
Included
* English Speaking tour leader (other languages
upon requests)
*All accommodations base on twin-share at hotel,
guesthouse and Home stay.etc…
* Meals detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast
, L = Lunches ,D = Dinners)
* A/C transfers and transportation.
* Boat trip mention in itinerary
* Mountain bicycle 24 or 27Speed (LA bike or
Trek bike. etc…)
* Sightseeing excursions as outlined in
itinerary
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike
* Cold water box, small fresh towel.
* Mineral water drinking.
* Seasonal fruits.
* Snacks
Excluded:
* International airfares
* Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
* Items of a personal nature
* Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
* Mineral water beyond that supplied
* Optional excursions
* Additional transport required due to any
emergency situation
* Personal expenses such as telephone and
laundry bills
* Visa fees
* Departure taxes
* Tipping for guiding
Note
This itinerary allows for 04 field days on the
cycling section. You will be able to decide for
yourself at any time during each of these days
how far you want to cycle. Average daily cycling
distances are approximately 60 -100 km. These
distances may vary according to weather, road
conditions and group fitness and preferences.
This is a sightseeing cycle tour, not a marathon
or time trial.
What to bring:
1. Bike Helmet
2. Small backpack
3. Shoes and shorts for cycling
4. Sunglasses
5. Gloves
6. Professional Pedal
7. Sun block
8. Camera + Film
9. Insect repellent
10. Original Passport
11. Wide brim hat
12. Bike water bottle (if you don't want to use
Green Trail Tours bottle)
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