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Code: |
VNBKTD41 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi
- Vu Linh - Luc Yen - Bac Ha - Xin Man -
Lao Cai - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
05 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Vu Linh
Day 2: Vu Linh - Luc Yen - Bac Ha
Day 3: Luc Yen - Xin Man
Day 4: Xin Man - Bac Ha
Day 5: Bac Ha - Lao Cai - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Vu Linh. ~180 km
Easy drive to on the sealed road to Thac Ba Lake
and follow the little road to Vu Linh. Vu Linh
is a Dzao village by the side of the lake, very
friendly people and the welcome is exceptional.
Day 2: Vu Linh - Luc Yen - Bac Ha. ~80 km
Nice road along the lake until Luc Yen. Luc Yen
is a small city famous for its ruby.
Accommodation at the guesthouse or at the Dzao
village.
Day 3: Luc Yen - Xin Man. ~120 km
Secondary road. We go up until the Chinese
border. This area is mainly populated by Flower
H'mong.
A superb hotel of nowhere awaits us in Xin Man.
Well deserved rest.
Day 4: Xin Man - Bac Ha. ~60 km
Quiet cruising next to the Chinese border. Short
stage that let us time to enjoy this amazing
scenery. Night in hotel.
Day 5: Bac Ha - Lao Cai - Hanoi. ~150 km
We visit the surrounding of Bac Ha riding our
bikes or walking. Lots of hill tribes. After the
lunch, we go down to Lao Cai (34 km) and take a
train to come back to Hanoi.
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 05 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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