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Code: |
VNBKTD91 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Hang Kia (Moc
Chau) - Gia Phu - Vu Linh - Ba Be - Bao
Lac - Quang Hoa - Thai Nguyen - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
10 Days |
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Hang Kia (Moc
Chau). ~200 km
Ride to the direction of the West. We pass
through Hoa Binh town, then along the Laotian
border on our left and Da (Black) river on our
right. We leave the river in the mountainous
cirque of Mai Chau to go up until the plateau of
Mai Chau.
Multiple horizons in range of green and grey.
Before the plateau, we turn right toward the
border until the H'Mong village of Hang Kia,
which accommodates us for the night.
The other option is to ride on to Moc Chau and
sleep in a hotel.
Day 2: Hang Kia (Moc Chau) - Gia Phu. ~100 km
We cross the Da river reservoir, then about 30
km dirt road until Gia Phu, a Thai village near
a small river.
You will meet no tourist there, but also
accommodation in Hang Kia and Gia Phu are quite
simple. Welcome is as usual: beautiful.
If you choose this itinerary, you have to be
ready for some off-road riding.
Day 3: Gia Phu - Vu Linh. ~140 km
Dirt road ~60 km (technical)
This crossing from South to North, on the west
side of Da river is very wild and beautiful.
Many different ethnics live there and different
types of cultivation.
Arrive at Thac Ba lake where a boat will be
waiting for us. Then we will cruise on the lake
from south to north, until the Dao village of Vu
Linh. The welcome is exceptional.
Day 4: Vu Linh - Ba Be. ~250 km
Quite a long drive but easy (early departure is
better) from Vu Linh to Ba Be (~250 km). Ba Be
is a nice stop and it is good to arrive the
first day to have a full day (of the second) day
there.
However, if you feel like resting before, it is
all the time possible to stop 50 km before Ba
Be. The place before Ba Be is Na Khan, a village
of Tay people lost in the forest.
Day 5: Ba Be. Boating.
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 6: Ba Be - Bao Lac. ~130 km
Minor road, bumpy and wild will take us through
the jungle. Bao Lac is a small town, near China
where we meet ethnic people from both sides of
the border.
Day 7: Bao Lac - Quang Hoa. ~180 km
High roads, high spirit: we dominate the region
and climb many passes. Great diversity of
landscapes, which makes it possible to forget
the tiredness of this long crossing.
Lodging in our host house, accommodated in a
family of the Nung An people. Reward, our
hostess is a true cordon-bleu cook.
Day 8: Bao Lac - Quang Hoa. ~180 km
Option 1
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.
Option 2
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.
Day 9: Quang Hoa - Thai Nguyen. ~220 km
Long ride with 150 km off-road. Not easy but
beautiful, far from tourism. Night in hotel to
recover.
Day 10: Thai Nguyen - Hanoi. ~100 km
On the way, we propose to see the ethnology
museum of Thai Nguyen, not as big as the one in
Hanoi, but complimentary.
Ride back to Hanoi after lunch and we estimate
that you will arrive in Hanoi about 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 10 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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