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Code: |
CV14 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Ha Long bay -
Kayaking - Mai Chau -Hai Phong - Hoa
Binh
Pagoda |
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Duration: |
10 Days |
Itinerary in brief
DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI
DAY
2: HANOI CITY
DAY 3: HANOI - BAT TRANG - ANCIENT TEMPLE
- HANOI
DAY 4: HANOI - HOA BINH
DAY 5: HOA BINH - MAI CHAU
DAY 6: MAI CHAU - HOA LU
DAY 7: HOA LU - HAI PHONG
DAY 8: HAI PHONG - HA LONG - KAYAKING
DAY 9: HA LONG - KAYAKING - HANOI
DAY 10: HANOI DEPARTURE
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI
Welcome at the airport by your local
guide and transfer to the hotel. After check-in,
climb into a traditional cyclo (pedicab) for a
90-minute tour of the colonial city’s
traditional “36 streets of 36 wares” in the Old
Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake vicinity. In the
evening enjoy a traditional water puppet show
before dinner at one of the finest restaurants
in town. Briefing with cycling tour Leader.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY [B,L,D]
Full day cycling tour of Hanoi’s finest
sites, including: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and
Museum, the One-pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh and
Tran Quoc pagodas, and the Fine Art Museum.
After lunch, visit the thousand-year-old Temple
of Literature, Museum of Ethnology. After finish
the Museum, you will start to test your bike
with assists of our mechanic to make sure you
will have a comfortable and good bike for the
journey. Return to the hotel. Dinner at
restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 3: HANOI - BAT TRANG - ANCIENT TEMPLE
- HANOI [B,L,D]
Morning, we will leave Hanoi and cycle
along the top of dike road, rice field and
villages of the Red River Delta to one of the
most beautiful ancient Temple located right on
the bank of Red River. Picnic lunch in the
garden of the Temple. Afternoon, you will return
to Hanoi with stop at Bat Trang ceramic village,
we can visit the most famous artist and his
family, we might have a chance to paint on some
of productions. Shopping is easy and recommended
here. If it is heavy for your hand luggage,
shipping is possible. Arrive back in Hanoi just
in time for a shower before dinner at a
restaurant in town. Overnight at the hotel in
Hanoi.
DAY 4: HANOI - HOA BINH
[B,L,D]
In the morning we cycle out
of Hanoi and head for Hoa Binh town. Along the way we will make several stops,
the first of which is the Van Phuc silk village, approximately 12km southwest of
the capital.
From Van Phuc we continue on to the Ho Chi Minh
Trail Museum. Our third and final stop is at the Dau Pagoda, whose origins date
back to the 3rd century.
From Dau Pagoda we cycle the remaining 50km to
Hoa Binh town, where we spend the night.
DAY 5: HOA BINH - MAI CHAU
[B,L,D]
Today we set off for Mai Chau town. As the road
becomes very steep in parts we combine cycling with driving in the support
vehicle.
Upon arrival in Mai Chau, we move to the nearby White Thai village of Lac where
we have lunch in a traditional stilt house.
After lunch we take to our bikes to discover
some of the neighboring villages in the valley. Later we return to the village
of Lac where we spend the night.
DAY 6: MAI CHAU - HOA LU [B,L,D]
In the morning, we say goodbye to the
family and leave Mai Chau on vehicle, start
biking from Man Duc to Hoa Lu as we savour the
beautiful scenery along the way (150-km mix of
biking and driving). Visit the famed Dinh and Le
Temples upon arrival in the citadel town of Hoa
Lu, an early capital of Vietnam. Dinner and
overnight at hotel in Hoa Lu.
DAY 7: HOA LU - HAI PHONG[B,L,D]
We will start the day with a relaxing
boat trip to visit Tam Coc, a stunning area
known as “Halong Bay of the rice paddies.” Hop
on your bike and start heading for the colonial
port city of Haiphong, visiting the Keo and Dau
Pagodas on the way (160-km mix of biking and
driving). Arrive Hai Phong late in afternoon,
check in hotel. Dinner and over night at hotel
in Haiphong.
DAY 8: HAI PHONG - HA LONG -
KAYAKING [B,L,D]
Morning, we leave Hai Phong for Halong
Bay on our bike, crossing 02 ferries boat and
arrive around noon. Leave our bikes behind and
board a traditional wooden junk and begin an
exploration of magical Halong Bay, one of
Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations.
An excellent, fresh seafood lunch will be served
on the boat while cruising to the first point, a
floating village of fishermen. We’ll have safety
instruction before get on our kayaks. Paddling
for 2,5 hours through the most dramatically
limestone formation, giant cave , beaches and
hidden lagoons. Relax on a small beautiful beach
upon on arrival. Dinner and overnight on the
comfortable and charming junk.
DAY 9: HA LONG - KAYAKING - HANOI [B,L,D]
The views of sailing junks navigating past over
3,000 limestone islands and outcrops jutting out
of the clear and emerald water of the bay are
nothing short of spectacular. After breakfast on
board we continue cruising and make stop for
second paddle. We circumnavigate the island,
observing some secluded lagoons and enjoying
last swimming opportunity. In late morning we
regroup at our escorted boat for two hour cruise
to Halong Pier. Here we meet up with out waiting
for vehicle for return journey. O/N in
Hanoi
DAY 10: HANOI DEPARTURE
Free until transfer to the airport for
flight out. End of trip.
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
* Kayaking Boat
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
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