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Code: |
VNBKTD40 |
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Routes: |
Lao
Cai - Bac Ha - Xin Man - Luc Yen - Vu
Linh - Song Thao - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
06 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day1: Hanoi – Lao Cai
Day 2: Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Xin Man
Day 3: Xin Man - Luc Yen
Day 4: Luc Yen - Vu Linh
Day 5: Vu Linh - Song Thao
Day 6: Song Thao - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day1: Hanoi – Lao Cai
8pam transfer pick up at your hotel in Hanoi to
railway station for night train up to Lai Cai.
Day 2: Lao Cai - Bac Ha - Xin Man. ~130 km
Get off at Lao Cai station about 8am. Ride to
Bac Ha for Sunday market. There are 10
Montagnard groups living around Bac Ha - Flower
H'mong, Dzao, Giay, Han, Xa Fang, La Chi, Nung,
Phu La, Thai, and Kinh (ethnic Vietnamese). We
the continue another 50 km to Xin Man, a small
beautiful town of Ha Giang province for the
night to avoid mass tourism in Bac Ha.
Day 3: Xin Man - Luc Yen. ~190 km
Long stage but on easy road. The landscapes are
very varied, always skirting the border to
finish in triumph in the valley of the palm
trees of Luc Yen, at the Dao and Tay. Stay in
guesthouse, one is smelled there as at home. If
the invaluable stones interest you, the ruby
rate/rhythm the life of the borough as of 5h of
the morning at the market of the stones.
Day 4: Luc Yen - Vu Linh. ~20 km, ~1 h + 3 h
boat.
Small dirt track between the litanies to join
the lake Thac Ba where a boat awaits us. One
embarks the motor bikes for a superb cruising
until in our friends Dao where we spend the
night in traditional house on stilts. Superb
work of wood. The houses are superb. In
addition, the exceptional greeting does not
leave anybody "indemne".
Another option is to ride around the lake and
arrive in Vu Linh early in the afternoon, then
take a boat on the lake.
Day 5: Vu Linh - Song Thao. ~70 km
Return by the valley of artisans. We return
homage to them while passing in order to visit
their plantations of tree with lacquer. We call
them artisans owing to the fact that they bleed
the lacquer tree to obtain the precious
substance.
Day 6: Song Thao - Hanoi. ~150 km
We drive back via Son Tay with possibility of
passing by the site of Ba Vi or Ao Vua or lake
Dong Mo on country road. Arrive Hanoi in the
afternoon.
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
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 06 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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