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Code: |
VNBKTD83 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Lao Cai - Night
train - Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh - Na
Khan - Ba Be - Quang Hoa - Mau Son -
Hanoi |
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Duration: |
08 Days |
Detail Itinerary
Night 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai -
Night train. ~10 h.
Departure from Hanoi at 9.30 pm.
Arrival in Lao Cai at 6.10 am.
Day 1: Lao Cai - Bac Ha. ~75 km
We propose to ride directly to Bac Ha on sealed
mountainous road with many curves. It is only 2
hours riding, thus we have time to stop a lot:
go walking, visiting ethnic village of Ban Pho
to meet H'mong women union...or depending on
your date go to ethnic market (Can Cau on
Saturday morning, Bac Ha on Sunday).
Night in Hotel.
Day 2: Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh. ~150 km
We start the day by strolling around Bac Ha to
meet with many ethnic villages in this area. We
then move towards the lake Thac Ba. From Bac Ha
to Luc Yen, the road is easy and sealed all the
way. After Luc Yen, we take a small dirt track
bordered by palm trees, in the middle of the
karsts. A boat is waiting to take us across the
lake of Thac Ba while skirting northern bank (3
hours). We arrive at Vu Linh, a traditional
village of Dao where we sleep in the family of
our friends. The welcome is exceptional.
Day 3: Vu Linh - Na Khan. ~210 km, ~10 h.
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 4: Na Khan - Ba Be. ~50 km
Short drive & ride from Na Khan to Ba Be on
bumpy road. Lunch at our captain's house (Mr.
Dang, we call him Zi Dang). Easy boating on the
lake and river. Go to market (if it is the day
you arrive). Stop at waterfall, beautiful
swim…Ong pirate, the chef of Dau Dang waterfall
where we enjoy dinner. Down the waterfall, we
could visit the village and a small school (only
few pupils during the summer). We propose to
stay in the stilt house of forest guards.
Day 5: Ba Be - Quang Hoa. ~170 km
Cross Ba Be lake to come back to our captain's
house. Beautiful ride up to Cao Bang province.
Few passes from where you can dominate the area.
The road is easy but many curves. We can stop a
lot. All together, stop for drinks and food it
should be an 8-hour journey. Then ride 1 more
hour to reach the beautiful village of Quang
Hoa, in the middle of a mountain cirque. This is
the territory of Nung An people. Spend the night
in our friend's house.
Day 6: Quang Hoa (options). ~100 km
Option 1
Having obtained permission from the border
police, we make our way through spectacular
scenery to Vietnam's most impressive waterfalls.
Weather permitting we can swim right up to where
the 50 m high falls hit the river.
Option 2
Na Tau is a completely unknown area that we
propose to discover it by raft and motorbike.
Rivers and waterfalls everywhere are extremely
beautiful and wild. It is only 15 km from Quang
Hoa.
Day 7: Quang Hoa - Mau Son. ~180 km
Ride from Quang Hoa to Lang Son. Continue
driving toward the border from Lang Son to Mau
Son. Mau Son is 30 km away from Lang Son, 1.541m
above sea level. Quite cool in the evening!
Night in the guesthouse of Mau Son Resort.
Day 8: Mau Son - Hanoi. ~180 km
Promenade around Mau Son in the morning. Ride
down to Lang Son to have lunch. The road is
asphalted all the way and it takes 3 and half
hours to ride 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 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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