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Code: |
VNBKTD55 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Son La
- Lai Chau - Tam Duong - Than Uyen -
Nghia Lo - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
07 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La
Day 3: Son La - Lai Chau
Day 4: Lai Chau - Tam Duong
Day 5: Tam Duong - Than Uyen
Day 6: Than Uyen - Nghia Lo
Day 7: Nghia Lo - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau. ~160 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 in Pom Coong village.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Son La. ~200 km
On good road looking high over distant mountains
we head up into a forested region populated by
H'mong people before descending into a
mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we
follow a long valley floor covered in a sea of
rice surrounded by Black Thai villages all the
way to Son La with its bargain-filled market.
Sleep in a hotel.
Day 3: Son La - Lai Chau. ~200 km
15 passes. Very nice road and stunning
landscape. Probably the most beautiful journey
of the whole trip even the road is in poor
condition. Sleep in Lan Anh Hotel.
Day 4: Lai Chau - Tam Duong. ~150 km.
The most demanding and remote section of the
drive takes us upstream along the left side of a
Black River tributary through forest on a bumpy
dirt road past isolated pockets of Tay, Thai,
H'mong and Man peoples before breaching a pass
to enter the Tam Duong plain, which is covered
in shark's teeth like limestone karst. We would
visit a Mang village near Sin Ho, the guide will
buy some food to give to the head of the
village, and he later distributes our donations
to the villagers. We stay O/N at Phuong Thanh
Hotel.
Day 5: Tam Duong - Than Uyen. ~105 km
Tam Duong market in the morning (if it's market
day). Beautiful and easy drive from Tam Duong to
Than Uyen, where we spend the night and prepare
for the next day difficult drive.
Day 6: Than Uyen - Nghia Lo. 140 km
The road wild and a bit used. Between Sapa and
Hanoi, we will find an important mountainous
massif, almost as high as the Fansipan: the Mu
Cang Chai. From the top, we have one of the most
beautiful views of North Vietnam. Impressive but
also difficult!
Day 7: Nghia Lo - Hanoi. ~170 km
Easy drive on sealed road. Drive through rural
areas with beautiful rice field along the road.
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 07 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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