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Code: |
VNBKTD50 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Phu
Yen - Nghia Lo - Than Uyen - Bac Ha -
Xin Man - Luc Yen - Vu Linh - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
09 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau - Phu Yen
Day 3: Phu Yen - Nghia Lo
Day 4: Nghia Lo - Than Uyen
Day 5: Than Uyen - Bac Ha
Day 6: Bac Ha - Xin Man
Day 7: Xin Man - Luc Yen
Day 8: Luc Yen - Vu Linh
Day 9: Vu Linh - 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.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Phu Yen. ~150 km
We go from Mai Chau to Moc Chau by the main
road. Few kilometres before Moc Chau, we turn
right in direction of the Da River. Nice ride
until the river. After crossing the reservoir of
Da river, we ride on secondary road until Phu
Yen where we spend the evening in our friend's
house. Overnight in the stilt house or in a
guesthouse.
Day 3: Phu Yen - Nghia Lo. ~90 km
Mountain road, the first part from Phu Yen to Ba
Khe via Lung Lo pass is track and the rest is
sealed road. Drive through rural areas with
beautiful rice field along the road.
Day 4: Nghia Lo - Than Uyen. ~140 km
The road is wild and bumpy. We go through the Mu
Cang Chai massif, almost as high as the
Fansipan: From the top, we have one of the most
beautiful views of North Vietnam.
Day 5: Than Uyen - Bac Ha. ~160 km
Walk / stroll in the morning. Direction Bac Ha.
Day 6: Bac Ha - Xin Man. ~50 km
Secondary road and tracks. Quiet cruising next
to the Chinese border. This area is mainly
populated by Flower H'mong. Short stage that let
us time to enjoy this amazing scenery.
Reward: A superb hotel of nowhere awaits us in
Xin Man. Well deserved rest.
Day 7: Xin Man - Luc Yen. ~150 km
Long stage but on easy road. We leave the
Chinese border and go toward south until the
Thac Ba lake. Good asphalted road.
Day 8: Luc Yen - Vu Linh. ~80 km
We go round the lake following small tracks. We
arrive at Vu Linh, a traditional village of Dzao
people where we sleep in the family of our
friends.
The welcome is exceptional.
Day 9: Vu Linh - Hanoi. ~180 km
Dao market in the morning. Come back to Hanoi by
Son Tay. Very nice road.
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 08 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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