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Code: |
VNBKTD20 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - NinhBinh -
PhatDiem - Haiphong - Halong Bay - Catba
island |
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Duration: |
07 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Xuan Mai - Ninh Binh
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Trang An - PhatDiem - Ninh
Binh
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Hai Phong - Halong
Day 4: Ha Long - Cat Ba Island
Day 5: Cat Ba Island
Day 6: Cat Ba - Hai Phong - Ha Noi
Day 7: Ha Noi - Departure
Detail Itinerary
TOUR SUMMARY
This is a real cycle tour in the Red river delta
and northern part of Vietnam . Starting in
Hanoi, we take the minbus to
NinhNinh and discover the rocks mountain,
Tamcoc that called Halong bay in Land. You have
also a chance to discover the Halong bay Worl
Heritage and taking boat cruise to Catba island
RIDING PROFILE
This is a We ride just over 350 kilometres on a
mixture of trails that range form dirt tracks to
asphalt. This is a mountain tour with some tough
climbs and participants should be fit and
experienced riders. The reward for riding in
remote areas is empty roads and incomparable
views. For those that enjoy riding in the
mountains, this tour is the ultimate cycling
adventure and highly recommended. Accommodation
is in standard tourist class hotels and the
riders are supported by sturdy passenger vans.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi - Xuan Mai - Ninh Binh ( L,D)
( 70 km )
7h00 Am : Pick up at hotel or we may pick up
from the airport port. A few hour drive takes us
to Xuan Mai before we set off on a half day
cycling through the breathtaking mountainous
region to Ninh Binh Town (70 km). On our journey
there are some opportunities to see ethnic
minority people, all friendly and welcoming.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 2:
Ninh Binh - Trang An - PhatDiem - Ninh Binh (
B,L,D) ( 90Km )
Heading out of Ninh Binh Town we embark on a
boat trip in Trang An, passing through the
picturesque landscape of rice fields surrounded
by limestone formations with magnificent caves.
The afternoon we pedal south to visit Phat Diem
church complex (40 km). Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 3: Ninh Binh - Hai Phong - Halong (B,L,D) ( 70km )
An early morning start to pedal through the rich
farming land of the Red River Delta to Hai
Phong. Stop at PhoMinh pagoda and Tran Temple in
Nam Dinh. The journey is long but road
conditions ameliorated will allow you have more
time at every stops. Today is a long day visit
farmers at work and local homes. We continue our
journey to Ha Long Bay (70 km) by minbus . Views
of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000
limestone islands and out crops jutting out of
the clear and emerald water of the bay are
nothing short of spectacular. Overnight in Ha
Long.
Day 4:
Ha Long - Cat Ba ( B,L,D)
Am : Breafast at hotel . Ha Long Bay is one of
Vietnam 's most impressive scenic sights. After
a short transfer from the town, we embark on a
cruise out to explore the world natural heritage
dotted with some thousands of rock formations.
Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely
swim in a secluded cove and a seafood lunch.
Overnight in Cat Ba.
Day 5: Cat Ba Island ( B,L,D ) ( 40km )
The primeval forest and the tranquil town make
Cat Ba Island one of Vietnam 's delightful
places. We spend a halfday cycling in Cat Ba,
visiting the national park, the central market
and the fishing port. The reminder of today is
free to relax on a beach. Overnight in Cat Ba.
Day 6: Cat Ba - Hai Phong - Ha Noi (B,L,D) ( 50km )
In the early morning we take public ferry back
to Hai Phong. You can ride 15km on CatHai island
before landing. Then we continue your bike trip
more 30km then take a bus back to Ha Noi ),
stopping at Bat Trang Pottery village. Overnight
in Ha Noi.
Day 7: Ha Noi - Departure (B)
There is a free time to further explore Ha Noi.
The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai
Airport for departure.
**
B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D
- Dinner
TOUR INFORMATION
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Total Distance |
320 km |
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Number of cycling days |
Three full days and 2 half days |
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Road Surface |
This tour follows a mix of asphalt
roads, broken roads, vehicle-width dirt
roads, and rough tracks, so some
off-road riding skills are an advantage.
You should be confident of your physical
condition and bike handling skills. |
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Support |
Minibus of 16 seaters take care bikes
and bikers |
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Group |
Minimum 2. Maximum 12. |
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Staff |
Groups of 8 or more a cycling leader
plus a Vietnamese cycling guide and
drivers and assistants. |
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Food |
All meals are included from Breakfast on
day 2 to breakfast on day 7, except for
dinner on day 2. |
ACCOMMODATION ON SCHEDULED TOURS (STANDARD
ACCOMMODATION)
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CITY |
HOTEL |
STANDARD |
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NinhBinh |
TheLong Hotel |
2 Star |
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HaiPhong |
Thuy Quynh Hotel |
3 Star |
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Halong bay |
Ha Long Spring hotel |
4 stars |
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CatBa island |
Holiday view |
3 Star |
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Hanoi
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Thien Thai hotel |
3 stars |
NET RATES PER PERSON IN USD
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PRIVATE GROUPS |
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2-3 Pax |
4-6 Pax |
8-9 Pax |
10-12 Pax |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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645USD |
566 USD |
495USD |
488USD |
90USD |
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