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Day 1: Hanoi - Phu Yen. ~200 km
First day of our loop. We go North West direction Son Tay. We discover step by step the countryside and the traditional farming activity. Very nice road in medium mountain for the last 30 kilometres. In PhuYen, we spend the evening in our friend's house.
Overnight in stilt house or in hotel.

Day 2: Phu Yen - Tuan Giao. ~200 km
Long stage. We cross the Da river to Tuan Giao. Landscape of Pha Din pass, mountain road, Dao territory. Night in guesthouse (showers).

Day 3: Tuan Giao - Lai Chau. ~100 km
13 passes. Very nice road and stunning landscape. Probably the most beautiful journey of the whole trip even the road is in poor condition. Sleep in Lan Anh Hotel.

Day 4: Lai Chau - Tam Duong. ~120 km
We go toward the Chinese border following the Nam Na river. Stop at Pa Tan village to have a lunch with our friends. Then, direction Tam Duong, going through areas populated by a lot of different hill tribes like H'mong, Red Dzao, Black Dzao, Mang or Ha Nhi.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 5: Tam Duong - Sapa - Muong Hum. ~120 km
Easy road until Sapa. We cross Tram Ton pass, the highest of Vietnam (1,900 m). Lunch in Sapa. Then, dirt track for 30 kilometres. Amazing sceneries.
Overnight in Muong Hum, village of Giay people.

Day 6: Muong Hum - Bac Ha - Xin Man. ~170 km
The ride from Muong Hum to Bac Ha takes ~4 hours, down to Lao Cai and then up to Bac Ha, taking us from Hoang Lien Son mountain range to the Chay River Massif.
We continue then, following Secondary road and tracks until Xin Man. Quiet cruising next to the Chinese border. This area is mainly populated by Flower H'mong.
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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