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Code: |
VNBKTD49 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Song Thao - Nghia
Lo - Mu Cang Chai - Than Uyen - Sapa or
Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
07 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Song Thao
Day 2: Song Thao - Nghia Lo
Day 3: Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai - Than Uyen
Day 4: Than Uyen - Sapa or Bac Ha
Day 5: Sapa or Bac Ha - Luc Yen
Day 6: Luc Yen - Vu Linh
Day 7: Vu Linh - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Song Thao. ~150 km
Ride to Song Thao via Hoa Binh, cross the
barrage, and then head up north following the
dyke road (west side of Black river). Song Thao
is a very small village lost in the hills on
west bank of Black river. The particular thing
is that this is the place where we grow lacquer
trees to collect the precious substance called
lacquer.
We are welcome in the house of our friends. You
meet Kinh (ethnic Vietnamese). We propose to
stay in the house of the two "uncles", direct
descendant of the ancestor who discovered the
property of this tree and the way to use it,
about four hundreds years ago (quite recently
compared to China who knew about lacquer few
thousands years ago).
Day 2: Song Thao - Nghia Lo. ~150 km
Some dirt road today as 50 km is under
construction. Drive through rural areas with
beautiful rice field along the road. Some good
mountain views on the last 50 km.
Day 3: Nghia Lo - Mu Cang Chai - Than Uyen.
~140 km
The road is wild and bumpy. Between Sapa and
Hanoi, we will find an important mountainous
massif, almost as high as the Fansipan: the Mu
Cang Chai. From the top, we have one of the most
beautiful views of North Vietnam.
Day 4: Than Uyen - Sapa or Bac Ha. ~120 km or
~200 km
Ride on the Hoang Lien range direction Sapa.
Arrive in Sapa in the afternoon.
Here we have two choices: If you feel tired, we
stay in a Giay family in Ta Van village, if you
feel like more riding first down to Lao Cai and
then up to the mountains area of Bac Ha and have
homestay in a H'mong village.
Day 5: Sapa or Bac Ha - Luc Yen. ~180 km or
~120 km
Leasy ride on easy road. The landscapes are very
varied, ride under the palm trees to arrive in
Luc Yen, where Dao and Tay people live. Homestay.
Day 6: Luc Yen - Vu Linh. ~60 km
Ride along Thac Ba lake until our friends Dao
village of Vu Linh where we spend the night in
traditional house on stilts. Superb work of
wood. The houses are superb. In addition, the
exceptional greeting and fiesta people in Vu
Linh will be the highlight of the trip.
Arrive in Vu Linh early in the afternoon, then
take a boat on the lake or go swimming or
fishing.
Day 7: Vu Linh - Hanoi. ~180 km
Come back to Hanoi. Road and easy track.
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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