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Code: |
VNBKTD82 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Vu Linh - Song
Thao - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Hai Phong
- Cat Ba - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
08 Days |
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Nghia Lo. ~200
km
Easy ride on sealed road. Drive through rural
areas with beautiful rice field along the road.
Day 2: Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai - Than Uyen.
~150 km
The road is wild and bumpy. We go through the
massif of Mu Cang Chai, almost as high as the
Fansipan. From the top, we have one of the most
beautiful views of North Vietnam.
Day 3: Than Uyen - Sapa. ~100 km
Walk / stroll in the morning. Direction Sapa.
Arrive in Sapa in the afternoon. Wild and bumpy
roads.
Day 4: Sapa - Muong Hum. ~40 km
We ride up the Chinese border until the village
of Muong Hum. Track and secondary road for 30
kilometres. Amazing sceneries.
Overnight in Muong Hum, village of Giay people.
Day 5: Muong Hum - Bac Ha. ~130 km
The ride from Muong Hum to Bac Ha takes ~4
hours, down to Lao Cai and then up to Bac Ha,
taking us from Hoang Lien Son mountain range to
the Chay River Massif.
Day 6: Bac Ha - Vu Linh. ~180 km
We ride down to Thac Ba lake. Voyage Vietnam's
itinerary goes all along the river until Luc
Yen. Beautiful landscape. Then, 2 options:
Option 1
We go first to the embarcadero. Nice ride
between palm trees. Then, we cross all the lake
by boat (3 hours). We arrive at the traditional
village of Dzao people where we stay overnight.
Option 2 We go round the lake following
small tracks. We arrive at Vu Linh, a
traditional village of Dzao people where we
sleep in the family of our friends. The welcome
is exceptional.
Day 7: Vu Linh - Na Khan. ~200 km
You ride from Vu Linh to Na Khan through Thai
Nguyen (over 200 km). The road is sealed all the
way until Bac Kan and the last part from Bac Kan
to Na Khan is wild and little bumpy. Na Khan is
a Tay village, lost in the middle of the
primitive forest. Mr. Lo, chef of the village
will welcome us in his house.
Day 8: Na Khan - Hanoi. ~180 km
Quite a long ride but easy (early departure is
better) from Na Khan to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi
around 5 pm
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 08 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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