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Code: |
PULUONGBK01 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi -
Mai Chau/Biking
to Pu Luong (Hang Village), Climbing
mountain slopes to Hin Village, Downhill
ride to Canh Nang Town/Transfer to Mai
Chau |
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Duration: |
04 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi -
Mai Chau/Biking to
Pu Luong (Hang Village)
Day 2:
Climbing mountain
slopes to Hin Village
Day 3:
Downhill ride to
Canh Nang Town/Transfer to Mai Chau
Day 4:
Drive back Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
The Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty,
cultural interest and biodiversity. Stretching
from Mai Chau in the northwest and to Cuc Phuong
National Park in the southeast. The region is
blessed with rich forest, limestone mountains,
magnificent rice terraces and breathtaking
scenery. Biking in Pu Luong is one of the best
ways to discover the natural beauty of the
region and exotic culture of minority groups. On
this biking tour we will ride on the first part
of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail and spend 3
nights in villages of Thai people.
Day 1:
Overland to Mai Chau/Biking to Pu Luong (Hang
Village)
Leave Hanoi at 8 am. We drive southwest to
Ma Chau, the gateway to the impressive
mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive
is very nice with stunning view of mountains,
valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We
would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon
arrival in Mai Chau we have a lunch stop in Pom
Coong, a village of Thai ethnic minority. We
will have lunch in a local house. After lunch we
embark on a biking on village road to Hin, a
village of Thai minority group which is located
within Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We will first
bike on beautiful tar road through Mai Chau
valley before jumping into undulating dirt
paths. We reach Hang Village around 5 pm. We
will have dinner and overnight in a traditional
stilt-house of a Thai family.
Summary
Biking: 40km - unpaved bumpy road
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Moderate grade
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 2: Climbing mountain slopes to Hin Village
Today is a tough day with long climb on mix of
dirt paths and village roads. In the morning we
climb mainly. In the afternoon we enjoy easier
ride slightly downhill to Hin, a village of Thai
minority. Great mountain view and scenic
villages. Lunch in local house en route. Dinner
and overnight in Hin village.
Summary
Biking: 30km - unpaved bumpy road
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Challenging grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 3: Downhill ride to Canh Nang Town/Transfer
to Mai Chau
After breakfast we say good bye to the villagers
and ride toward Ma River passing expansive maize
fields. Near the river we would see many water
wheels which used by the local to water their
farms. We cross the river on bridge and have
lunch in Canh Nang town. After lunch we can
continue biking along Ma River or take the bus
back to Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in Pom
Coong Village.
Summary
Biking: 25km - unpaved bumpy road - Moderate
grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 4: Drive back Hanoi
Breakfast at the home-stay and drive back to
Hanoi. We reach Hanoi around noon time. Trip
concludes.
Summary
Transfer: 2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Tariff in: USD/person
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Price |
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1 Person
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$
668 |
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2 People
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$
648 |
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3 People
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$
617 |
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4 People
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$
587 |
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5 People
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$
577 |
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6 People
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$
577 |
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7 People
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$
556 |
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8 People
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$
546 |
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9 People
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$
536 |
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10 People
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$
516 |
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11 People
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$
516 |
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12 People
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$
476 |
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 04 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 25 -80 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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