Day 1: Hanoi cycle to Yen Bai ( L, D )
Pick up at your hotel at 7:30 and transfer by vehicle to Son Tay, Trung Ha bridge and cycle to Yen Bai along the Red River banks. Arrive late afternoon. Stay 1 night.
Summary
Accommodation: Hoa Mai Hotel
Cycling distance: 80 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Yen Bai cycle to Sapa ( B ,L )
After breakfast, a demanding, hilly, day along the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular, visiting the Vietnam & China border gate if time permitting. Explore dinner on your own.
Summary
Accommodation : Sapa Hotel
Cycling distance: 80 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Sapa Biking to Village ( B )
Cycling from your hotel to Lao Chai, Ta Van villages to explore Sa Pa an old French hill-station, in a spectacular location close to the Chinese border. This morning we will cycle to visit Red Dzao and H’mong people. Challenge cycling hill up back to Sapa. The afternoon frees you to explore Sapa on your own.
Summary
Accommodation: Sapa Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling distance: 25 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Sapa Cycle to Lai Chau ( B ,L ,D )
Breakfast and start cycling from your hotel to Tran Tom Pass, which is a 12 km challenge uphill - Retrace our route over the Tram Ton pass to Binh Lu junction and follow the road 4D north west to Tam Duong to Lai Chau. O / N in Muong Thanh hotel .
Summary
Cycling distance: 90 km on good quality asphalt road
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Hotel
Day 5: Lai Chau Cycle to Muong Lay ( Old Lai Chau ) ( B, L, D )
Cycle to old Lai Chau via the Hang Tom suspension bridge, following the Nam Na through spectacular gorges and Black Dao villages. A long day with some climbs. Stay 1 night. Hoang Long Hotel,
Summary
Cycling distance: 90 km on good quality asphalt road, transfer 40 km.
Meals: Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
Accommodation: Hoa Binh hotel
Day 6: Muong Lay Cycle to Dien Bien Phu ( B, L , D )
Our full-day cycle to Dien Bien Phu – 150kms. Dien Bien Phu was the scene of the historic French defeat in 1954. Stay 1 night. O / N in Him Lam Hotel .
Summary
Cycling distance: 90 km on good quality asphalt road, transfer 60 km.
Meals: Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner
Accommodation: Him Lam hotel & resort
Day 7: Dien Bien Phu Cycle to Son La ( B, L, D )
Cycle to Son La 170 km, along the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular, Today we will cycle up to the hill and long day for a cycle. O / N in Son La.
Summary
Cycling distance: 90 km on good quality asphalt road, transfer 80 km.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel
Day 8: Son La – Mai Chau ( B, L, D )
Cycle to Mai Chau village around 130 km, along the mountain range culminating, Arrival in Mai Chau village. Homestay in Thai house. O / N in Mai Chau.
Summary
Accommodation: Home-stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 80 Km
Day 9: Mai Chau – Ninh Binh ( B, L, D) ( 160 km )
Transfer to Man Duc and start to pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta and we reach Nho Quan via Vu Ban villages and Ho Chi Minh trail on our bicycles. just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies. . O / N in Tam Coc Villiage.
Summary
Accommodation: Anh Dzung hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 90 Km
Day 10: Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Halong (B,L,D ) ( 170km )
Early morning starts to pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Hai Phong. cycling along Red river dykes from Tan De bridge to visit Keo pagoda. The journey is long but road conditions ameliorated will allow you to have more time at every stops. Today is a long day visiting farmers at work and local homes. We continue our journey to Ha Long Bay by minibus. Views of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and crops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. Overnight in Ha Long.
Summary
Accommodation: Ha Long Bay white hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 50 Km
Day 11: Ha Long Bay Cruise and Kayaking ( B, L, D )
After breakfast, you are Free for swimming on Bai Chay beach. Check out the hotel and leave for the Halong cruise. Board a traditional wooden junk and begin your exploration of magical Halong Bay, one of Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations. An excellent, Afternoon kayaking around fishing villages and cave .fresh seafood lunch and dinner will be served on the boat. Overnight onboard the comfortable and charming junk cruise. Bai Tu Long Junk Cruise
Summary
Accommodation: Royal Luxury cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: None
Day 12: Halong – Hanoi ( B, L )
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine water of the bay at its best with kayaking. After breakfast and a swim, the junk will cruise quietly through spectacular limestone formations to Bai Tu Long. Enjoy this more isolated bay’s spectacular and unique islands and pay a visit to the Pelican and Surprise caves. Return to Halong harbor after lunch for transfer back to Hanoi and overnight in Hanoi. End The Tour
Summary
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance: None
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Join in group departures dates: On the 2nd Monthly
Group sizes: Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists
Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C minivan or bus, truck for group
* Trek MTB & helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits
* Cruise in Ha Long Bay
* Entrance fees, Permission for a border tour
* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary
* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels
*Accommodation in tour - 11 nights
* Experienced English-speaking bike guides
Tour Exclusive :
* Travel insurance
* Other personal expenses
* Tips for guides and drivers
* Drinks at restaurants
* Accommodation in Hanoi