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15 Days Northern Vietnam Cycling Tour

A 15-day northern Vietnam cycling adventure covers around 13 active cycling days through dramatic karst mountains, remote high-altitude passes, and lush river valleys (such as the Ha Giang loop, Ban Gioc Waterfall, and Hoang Su Phi rice terraces).This 14-Day Grand Northern Vietnam Cycling Tour takes you through the most dramatic alpine terrain in Southeast Asia, covering the legendary Ha Giang Loop, the towering peaks of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, the majestic Ban Gioc Waterfall, and the tranquil waters of Ba Be National Park.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

  • Distance: Welcome briefing & gear fitting (0 km on bike)
  • Route / Activity: Arrive in Hanoi, check into your hotel, meet your guides and mechanic, and adjust your mountain bikes. Hotel 3*

Day 2: Hanoi – Transfer to Ba Be National Park (B, L, D)

  • Distance: Warm-up ride ~40 km
  • Route / Activity: Scenic transfer out of the delta traffic, then mount your bikes for a gentle afternoon ride along rural backroads toward Ba Be Lake. Homestay - private room 

Day 3: Ba Be Lake boat tour & Surrounding Valleys (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~0 km
  • Route / Activity: Take boat trip to visit Dau Dang waterfalls from Tay stilt-house villages, limestone peaks, and dense rainforest trails around the lake also visit Ba Goa temple and we can swimming lunch in Dau Dang lake before back to Tay villages .Homestay - private room 

Day 4: Ba Be – Ride to Cao Bang (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~55 km
  • Route / Activity: Roll through rolling hills, winding mountain passes, and rural farming settlements in Cao Bang province. Thanh Loan hotel 

Day 5: Cao Bang – Excursion to Ban Gioc Waterfall (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~50–80 km
  • Route / Activity: Ride along the border region flanked by karst towers, finishing at the magnificent multi-tiered Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao caves before check in Homestay - private room 

Day 6: Ban Gioc to Pac Bo (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~50 -80 km
  • Route / Activity: Climb through remote mountain valleys inhabited by Nung and Dao ethnic communities on quiet asphalt and gravel tracks. Me Homestay - private room 

Day 7: Pac Bo via Khau Coc Cha Pass to Bao Lac (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~45–75 km
  • Route / Activity: Climb through remote mountain valleys inhabited by Nung and Dao ethnic communities on quiet asphalt Tackle the famous Khau Coc Cha 14-tier pass and descend into the heart of small town Bao Lac for check in Hotel.

Day 8: Bao Lac - Meo Vac (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~45–75 km
  • Route / Activity: Climb through remote mountain valleys inhabited by Nung and Dao ethnic communities on quiet asphalt Tackle uphill to Meo Vac and descend into the heart of the Dong Van Karst Plateau toward Meo Vac.check in Homestay - private room 

Day 9: Meo Vac across Ma Pi Leng Pass to Dong Van (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~20 km (high-altitude climbing)
  • Route / Activity: Ride the breathtaking Ma Pi Leng Pass high above the Nho Que River gorge, stopping at panoramic viewpoints before reaching Dong Van ancient town. Afternoon resting in Dong Van.

Day 10: Dong Van to Yen Minh (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~47 km
  • Route / Activity: Spin through lunar-like limestone pinnacles, Hmong stone-wall villages, visit H'mong King place and pine forests descending into Yen Minh. Hotel stay

Day 11: Yen Minh to Ha Giang City (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~50 - 85 km
  • Route / Activity: Navigate winding ridge roads and terraced slopes back down toward Ha Giang. Homestay - private room 

Day 12: Ha Giang to Hoang Su Phi (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~50–70 km
  • Route / Activity: Ride into the remote highlands of Hoang Su Phi, home to some of the steepest and most dramatic cascading rice terraces in Vietnam. Hotel stay

Day 13: Hoang Su Phi - Bac Ha (B, L, D)

  • Distance: ~40 -75 km
  • Route / Activity: Spend the day climbing and rolling through high-altitude tea and rice-farming hamlets (Optional - followed by a traditional Red Dao herbal bath.) Hotel stay

Day 14: Bac Ha – Return Transfer to Hanoi ( B, L )

  • Distance: Morning spin ~30 km downhill to Pho Lu, then support van transfer to Hanoi
  • Route / Activity: A final morning ride through the lower foothills before boarding the support vehicle for the comfortable drive back to Hanoi. Hotel stay

Day 15: Departure from Hanoi ( B )

  • Distance: 0 km
  • Route / Activity: Free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or city exploration before our driver pick up to airport for your departure flight.
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