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Code: |
BKT 19 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Lao Cai - Bac Ha
- Trung Do - Chay River - Hill Tribe -
Cycling Tour |
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Duration: |
04 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
Day 2: Lao Cai - Bac Ha
Day 3: Bac Ha - Chay River
Day 4: Bac Ha -Lao Cai - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
For those seeking a physically and culturally
rewarding experience off the beaten path, this
is the perfect trip for you, and with no set
departure date it's flexible for those on a
tight schedule but looking for an alternative to
the more touristy destinations. With visits to
the villages of the Black Dzao, Flower H'mong,
Tay, Phu La and Nung people, and a night in the
home of the local Tay people, you'll have a
unique insight into the diverse culture here
that few have experienced.
Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
8:30pm Depart from Hotel by private coach to the
railway station and catch the 10:00pm night
train to Lao Cai (soft sleeper with aircon),
arrive 5:30 or 6:00am
Day 2 (B-L-D): Lao Cai - Bac Ha
Have breakfast in a local restaurant then gear
up and start riding the rolling, sealed road
46km from Lao Cai to Bao Nhai Bridge. Board a
long boat for a 1.5hr trip up the Chay River to
relax and take in the spectacular scenery.
Following a picnic lunch in 'Fairy Cave', head
back down river (1hr) to Trung Do village in a
Tay Hamlet. You'll enjoy dinner and the warm
hospitality of your Tay hosts during this
wonderful home stay experience.
Day 3 (B-L-D): Bac Ha - Chay River
After Breakfast, spend an hour walking around
the hamlet to meet the locals and enjoy the
breathtaking scenery. Gear up to head out along
a 2km local trail to pick up the main road, then
it's an 18km climb to Bac Ha. For those who find
it tough, your support vehicle will be there to
help you up the stunning mountain pass. Check
into the hotel in Bac Ha, relax and enjoy lunch.
Following lunch you'll do an 8km loop around Bac
Ha to visit the locals, stopping in Ban Pho
village. After this, you'll hit a single track
trail and dirt road winding through plum gardens
and rice fields, and past local homes and
inhabitants of the villages surrounding Bac Ha.
Overnight in your Hotel in Bac Ha. .
Day 4 (B-L-D): Bac Ha - Hanoi
Following breakfast, visit the impressive house
of the former H'mong King before embarking on a
12km ride to Lung Phin village, home of Flower
H'mong and Phu La people. The ride is on sealed
road and has a 3km steep climb which you can
ride or drive depending on your energy level!
Spend 30 minute visiting the locals, then you
can relax and glide the 12km back to Bac Ha.
After lunch in your hotel, you'll check out and
start riding out of town, down the stunning
mountain road, along the Chay River valley and
back to Lao Cai. You can choose to ride 24km
down the mountain to Bao Nhai Bridge then drive
to Lao Cai, or ride the full 82km to Lao Cai.
You'll be able to shower in Lao Cai before
sitting down to dinner. Night train back to Ha
Noi. Tour ends 5:30am at Ha Noi Station.
Included
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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
What to bring:
Sun Block , Wide brim hat, Camera + Film,
Comfortable shoes, Rain Gear , Warm clothes in
winter, Original Passport
Highlights: Glide down hills,
through villages and fields to experience the
north's wilderness.
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