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BKT 20 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Than Uyen -
Than Thuoc - Hill Tribe - Biking Tour |
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Duration: |
04 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1:
Hanoi - Lao Cai
Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Than
Thuoc
Day 3: Than Thuoc - Than Uyen
Day 4: Than Uyen - Lao Cai - Hanoi
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Detail Itinerary
This wonderful itinerary takes you over the Tram
Tom, or Heaven's Gate Pass to explore the other
side of Fansipan and the Hoang Lien Mountain
Range. Often when Sa Pa is shrouded in cloud and
fog, this side is clear and blue. The newly
paved road descends 26Kms through one of the
most picturesque and inspiring valleys in the
North where you'll glide down through the fresh
mountain air to the Binh Lu Junction. Turning
off this main road will add a moderate challenge
to your adventure. The sometimes rocky road
meanders along the base of the mountain range
past old growth forest and through the villages
of Thai, H'mong and Lu ethnic minorities. The
area sees few tourists, so expect plenty of
curious faces and smiling children shouting
'Hello!' as you stop to meet the locals along
the way.
Day1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
8:30pm Depart from Hotel by private coach
to Rail way 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 - Sapa - Than Thuoc
The bus ride up the mountain to Sa Pa takes a
little over an hour, where you'll stop for
breakfast before gearing up for your exciting
ride. It's a tough climb out of Sa Pa to
Heaven's gate, so your support vehicle will
transfer you out to a starting point at the
'Silver Waterfall'. Then it's a 3Km climb up the
highest mountain pass in Indochina where you'll
stop to marvel at the spectacular view of Hoang
Lien mountains before free-wheeling down 26km to
Binh Lu Junction. Heading off the main road, its
20kms of sometimes rocky road to Than Thuoc, a
charming little tea town where you'll spend the
night in a local guesthouse.
***Note: The guest house in Than Thuoc is
very basic but clean. Green Trail Tours is
currently making arrangements for a home stay in
a local village.
Day 3 (B-L-D): Than Thuoc - Than Uyen
After breakfast, your support vehicle will
transfer you up a steep mountain pass to the
starting point where you'll glide down 20kms to
Than Uyen through valleys where the old growth
forest, tea plantations and verdant rice paddies
surround you during your ride. After lunch in
Than Uyen, you'll have a wonderful afternoon as
you explore some single track trails to visit
local minority villages, including the
interesting Lu people with their distinctively
black teeth. Arrive back in Than Uyen for dinner
and overnight in the local guesthouse.
Day 4 (B-L-D): Than Uyen - Lao Cai -
Hanoi
After a good breakfast, ride 40kms around the
other side of the stunning Muong Kim valley with
time for lots of stops to take pictures of the
local hill tribe people and the stunning scenery
there. Arrive in Van Ban for a late lunch then
hop on the minivan to drive back to Lao Cai. In
Lao Cai you'll be able to have a refreshing
shower before sitting down to a dinner of local
Vietnamese food. Night Train back to Ha Noi.
Trip 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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