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Code: |
VNBKTD44 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Song
Thao - Vu Linh - Na Khan - Ba Be - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
06 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau - Song Thao
Day 3: Song Thao - Vu Linh
Day 4: Vu Linh - Na Khan
Day 5: Na Khan - Ba Be
Day 6: Ba Be - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau. ~160 km
Once out of the Red River Delta, which brims
with traditional farming activity, we pass
through limestone monoliths and into foothills
populated by Muong people. We head straight at
the main range before breaching a high and
beautiful forested pass, which descends into the
hidden valley of Mai Chau where we spend the
night with friends in a traditional Thai stilt
house. The valley of Mai Chau lies between two
rivers: the Da River and the Ma River that make
it very fertile and rich in varied landscapes,
medium mountains, forest, lake, rivers, and
infinitude of small footpaths and offer many
possibilities of trek. In the valley of Mai Chau
and its surroundings are Muong, White Thai,
H'mong (in the height), and the Dao who we meet
at the markets or in their villages during
trekking, boating or while driving.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Song Thao. ~180 km
Beautiful landscape. Valley of wax-tree, native
land of lacquer makers in Vietnam. We are
welcome in the house of our friends. You meet
Kinh (ethnic Vietnamese). The particular thing
is that this is the place where we grow lacquer
trees to collect the precious substance called
lacquer. We propose to stay in the house of the
2 "uncles", direct descendant of the ancestor
who discovered the property of this tree and the
way to use it, about 4 hundreds years ago (quite
recently compared to China who knew about
lacquer few thousands years ago).
Day 3: Song Thao - Vu Linh. ~150 km
Ride from Song Thao to Vu Linh, we will ride
through limestone and palm trees, on asphalted
road and dirt roads, then reach Thac Ba lake
where a boat will be waiting for us. Then we
will cruise on the lake from west to east, until
the Dao village of Vu Linh. The welcome is
exceptional.
Day 4: Vu Linh - Na Khan. ~180 km
You ride from Vu Linh to Na Khan through Thais
Nguyen. The road is sealed almost all the way,
and dirt road the last 10 kilometres. Na Khan is
a Tay village, lost in the middle of the
primitive forest. Mr. Lo, chef of the village
will welcome us in his house.
Day 5: Na Khan - Ba Be. ~50 km
Short drive from Na Khan to Ba Be on bumpy road.
Lunch at our captain's house (Mr. Dang, we call
him Zi Dang). Easy boating on the lake and
river. Go to market (if it is the day you
arrive). Stop at waterfall, beautiful swim…Ong
pirate, the chef of Dau Dang waterfall where we
enjoy dinner. Down the waterfall, we could visit
the village and a small school (only few pupils
during the summer). We propose to stay in the
stilt house of forest guards.
Day 6: Ba Be - Hanoi. ~240 km, ~8 h.
Quite a long drive but easy (early departure is
better) from Ba Be back to Hanoi ~240 km. Arrive
in Hanoi around 5 pm.
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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