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Code: |
VNBKTD61 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Son La
- Lai Chau - Tam Duong - Sapa - Bac Ha -
Luc Yen - Vu Linh - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
09 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 - Sapa
Day 6: Sapa - Trekking
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha
Day 8: Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh
Day 9: Vu Linh - 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 - Sapa. ~100 km
Tam Duong market in the morning. There are
colourful Montargnard groups living in Tam
Duong: Black H'mong and Dzao. ~10 am: beautiful
drive at slow pace on bumpy road to Sapa. We
will have a big breakfast because there is
nothing to eat on the way, just us with the
wildness. We stay O/N in Cat Cat Hotel.
Day 6: Sapa - Trekking.
Sapa and Bac Ha are now quite touristy. However,
we can trek to Ta Van village where is dominated
by Giay people. We pass Lao Chai village on the
way and lunch could be in Lao Chai, Ta Van, or
wherever we want. The children will go together
with you along the way. We stay O/N in a stilt
house of Giay.
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha. ~100 km
The drive from Sapa to Bac Ha takes ~3 hours,
down from Sapa to Lao Cai (34 km) and up to Bac
Ha (70 km) with stunning landscape. We check in
Dang Khoa Hotel and have lunch. In the
afternoon, we trek to Lung Phinh village. Stay
overnight in Bac Ha.
Day 8: Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh. ~150 km
From Bac Ha to Luc Yen, the road is easy and
sealed all the way. Then, secondary road along
the Thac Ba lake, Dzao and Tay territory until
the traditional village of Vu Linh where we stay
with our friends. The welcome is exceptional.
Day 9: Vu Linh - Hanoi. ~200 km, ~7 h.
Come back to Hanoi by Song Thao. Very nice road.
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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