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In the mountains of northern Vietnam not far from the Laos border you can trek and mountain bike through forested countryside inhabited by H'mong, Dao, Muong and Thai hill tribe peoples. Located just five hours from Ha Noi, this region is a convenient area to explore the sharp limestone ridges and fertile valleys of the northern interior. Staying overnight in rustic hill tribe villages you explore forest paths, mist filled valleys and old-world culture amongst stunning rice fields and mountain vistas. Diverse architecture styles, languages and textile weaving styles also add color and spice to these adventures where you can learn all about local traditions.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Xa Linh (15 Km Biking)
In the early morning head from Ha Noi by van up toward the mountains past Hoa Binh to pick up your local guide. Enjoy a 10 km ride through quiet forest and terraced mountains to the Red H'mong village of Co Tang where you can take a short trek into old growth forest. Then bike 5 km to the Black H'mong village of Xa Linh for an overnight homestay.

Day 2: Xa Linh – Hang Kia (9 Km Biking)
In the morning visit H'mong families and their village school. Teach the kids your favorite song! In the afternoon bike 9 km through the mountains from Xa Linh village to Hang Kia village for overnight homestay in a unique and peaceful valley.

Day 3: Hang Kia – Cun Pheo (18 Km Biking)
In the morning trek 18 km from Hang Kia village to the Muong village of Cun Pheo . Picnic lunch in the forest on the way. Arrive at Cun Pheo in the afternoon. Overnight homestay.

Day 4: Cun Pheo – Xam Khoe (7 Km Biking)
In the morning bike 7 km from Cun Pheo village to Xam Khoe village along quiet mountain tracks. Lunch at Xam Khoe village with afternoon free time to explore the village. Overnight homestay.

Day 5: Xam Khoe – Mai Chau (24 Km Biking)
In the morning bike ride 24 km from Xam Khoe village to the spectacular Mai Chau valley. Afternoon you are free to explore, on your own Mai Chau valley by bike. Dinner and overnight in the Thai village of Ban Lac in comfortable stilt houses.

Day 6: Mai Chau – Hoa Binh (14 Km Biking)
Bike out of Mai Chau towards Hoa Binh up and over the beautiful Thung Nhuoi pass. Visit tranquil Muong and Dao villages along the way. Take the van back to a comfortable bungalow hotel in Hoa Binh.

Day 7: Hoa Binh – Ha Noi (16 Km Biking)
Shuttle and bike from Hoa Binh through the busy Red River Delta past old world villages, rice fields ancient pagodas and rural life. Back to Ha Noi for departure .
 

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