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GTTTKB0001 |
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Hanoi
- Thai Nguyen - Bac Can - Ba Be National
Par - Bac Me - Ha Giang - Heaven gate
pass - Hoang Su Phi - Xin Man - Bac Ha -
Lao Cai - Sapa - Than Uyen - Tu Le -
Nghia Lo - Yen Bai |
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Duration: |
14 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi - Thai
Nguyen - Bac Can
Day 3: Bac Can - Ba Be National Park
Day 4: Ba Be - Bac Me
Day 5: Bac Me - Ha Giang
Day 6: Ha Giang - Heaven gate pass - Hoang Su
Phi
Day 7: Hoang Su Phi - Xin Man - Bac Ha
Day 8: Bac Ha - Sapa
Day 9: Sapa - Than Uyen
Day 10: Than Uyen - Tu Le
Day 11: Tu Le - Nghia Lo
Day 12: Nghia Lo - Yen Bai
Day 13: Yen Bai - Hanoi
Day 14: Hanoi - Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day1: Hanoi Arrival
we are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi ,
Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious
city that retains an unique old world charm and
some Asia ?s most striking colonial
architecture. The many lakes and parks make for
relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we
embark on a cyclo for a short excursion through
the bustling old quarter streets named after the
specific goods once offered for sale at these
places. O/N in Ha Noi
Day 2: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Bac Can. (B, L, D,
~80km)
We take bus transfer to Thai Nguyen. Bike ride
to Bac Can. First day easy ride up and down
hill, scenery of palm trees with village of Tay
and Nung a long the way. O/N Bac Can.
Day 3: Bac Can - Ba Be National Park. (B, L,
D, ~78km)
Morning ride 20 km outside Bac Can and up hill,
turn off highway 3 to a quiet road, great view
small village of Tay and Thai on the opposite of
the river. Later afternoon we take our boat
cruise on Ba Be lakes and walk around Pac Ngoi
village. O/N Ba Be national park.
Day 4: Ba Be - Bac Me. (B, L, D, ~ 80km )
Morning boat cruise with our bike to waterfalls,
then we start a cycling adventure on a small
trail to Bac Me (no jeep support). O/N Bac Me.
Day 5: Bac Me - Ha Giang. (B, L, D, ~ 63km )
Good paved road along Gam river. O/N Ha Giang.
Day 6: Ha Giang - Heaven gate pass - Hoang Su
Phi. (B, L, D, ~106km)
Easy ride 45km down highway 2 to Tan Quang where
we turn left and up hill to the mountain again.
Best mountain view today, chalenge climb through
the Heaven gate pass to Hoang Su Phi town. O/N
Hoang Su Phi.
Day 7: Hoang Su Phi - Xin Man - Bac Ha. (B,
L, D, ~70km)
Some part of the road is bad, but great view
along Chay river. This is totally a new road -
built on the former trail of the flower H'Mong
tribes. O/N Bac Ha.
Day 8: Bac Ha - Sapa (B, L, D, ~ 80km)
A relaxing day promenade around Bac Ha Sunday
market, see a market day for all tribes: Tay,
Nung, Dao, Flower H?Mong, Giay, and Phu La etc?
Afternoon we ride bike around H?Mong village.
O/N Sapa.
Day 9: Sapa - Than Uyen. (B, L, D, ~ 95km)
From Sapa we
start the day’s ride with a 15kms climb to the
top of the Tram Ton Pass, stopping on route to
visit the “silver waterfall”. Then it’s a 26kms
plunge down to Binh Lu junction. From here we
continue along the Hoang Lien Son mountain
range, there are a number of hard climbs but the
magnificent landscape makes the hardship all
worthwhile. We finish with a 20kms descent to
Than Uyen.
Day 10: Than Uyen - Tu Le
(B, L, D, ~ 88km)
We
follow the valley out of Than Uyen until the
road begins to wind up into the hills. This
rugged terrain of dense vegetation brings us
into contact with the Black Hmong and the
mysterious White Tay people who are famed for
their folk music, poems and songs. We end the
day at Tu Le.
Day 11: Tu Le - Nghia Lo
(B, L, D, ~ 65km)
Today we
pass large white limestone mountains as we
explore the “real Vietnam”. We will cycle
through meandering roads before we finally end
the day in Nghia Lo. It sits on a mountain ridge
overlooking the Red and Black River and is home
to the Thai, Nung, H’mong, La Ha and Ma peoples.
Day 12: Nghia Lo - Yen Bai
(B, L, D, ~ 74km)
The route
today day takes us on the back roads to Yen Bai.
A spectacular road through undulating terrain of
tea plantations, lush forests, rice fields and
gum trees.
Day 13: Yen Bai -Hanoi
(B, L, D, ~ 38km)
Our last day in the saddle takes us back to
paved roads through the rolling terrain of tea
plantations lush forests, rice fields and gum
trees used for paper production. We finish
cycling early in the afternoon, then transfer
back to Hanoi.
Day 14: Hanoi - Departure (B)
There is a free time for you to relax or
further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your
transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure
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
Note
This itinerary allows for seven 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 60 -100 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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