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Code: |
VNBKTD68 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Xa
Linh - Hang Kia - Son La - Lai Chau -
Tam Duong - Sapa - Bac Ha - Can Cau -
Luc Yen - Vu Linh - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
10 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Day 2: Mai Chau - Xa Linh - Hang Kia
Day 3: Hang Kia - Son La
Day 4: Son La - Lai Chau
Day 5: Lai Chau - Tam Duong
Day 6: Tam Duong - Sapa
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha
Day 8: Bac Ha - Can Cau - Bac Ha
Day 9: Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh
Day 10: 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 in a Thai village.
Day 2: Mai Chau - Xa Linh - Hang Kia. ~60 km
We head up the main range and follow the road to
Xa Linh. Hang Kia is 5 km from Xa Linh, home of
Flower H'mong people. There are 2 possibilities
for accommodation: stay near Hang Kia People's
Committee or ride 14 km up on the track that
leads to Thung Man, Thung Man is a H'mong
village and still no electricity.
Day 3: Hang Kia - Son La. ~200 km
On good road looking high over distant mountains
we head up into a forested region populated by
H'mong people before descending into a
mountainous tea-growing region. Soon after we
follow a long valley floor covered in a sea of
rice surrounded by Black Thai villages all the
way to Son La with its bargain-filled market.
Sleep in a hotel.
Day 4: Son La - Lai Chau. ~200 km
15 passes. Very nice road and stunning
landscape. Probably the most beautiful journey
of the whole trip even the road is in poor
condition.
Day 5: Lai Chau - Tam Duong. ~150 km
The most demanding and remote section of the
drive takes us upstream along the left side of a
Black River tributary through forest on a bumpy
dirt road past isolated pockets of Tay, Thai,
H'mong and Man peoples before breaching a pass
to enter the Tam Duong plain, which is covered
in shark's teeth like limestone karst. We would
visit a Mang village near Sin Ho, the guide will
buy some food to give to the head of the
village, and he later distributes our donations
to the villagers. We stay O/N at Phuong Thanh
Hotel.
Day 6: Tam Duong - Sapa. ~100 km
Tam Duong market in the morning. There are
colourful Montagnard groups living in Tam Duong:
Black H'mong and Dzao. ~10 am: beautiful ride at
slow pace on bumpy road to Sapa. We will have a
big breakfast because there is nothing to eat on
the way, just us with the wildness. We stay O/N
in Cat Cat Hotel.
Day 7: Sapa - Bac Ha. ~120 km
The ride from Sapa to Bac Ha takes ~4 hours,
down from Sapa to Lao Cai (34 km) and up to Bac
Ha (70 km) with stunning landscape. We check in
Dang Khoa Hotel and have lunch. In the
afternoon, we trek to Lung Phinh village of
Flower H'mong people. Stay overnight in Bac Ha.
Day 8: Bac Ha - Can Cau - Bac Ha. ~50 km
Can Cau is the most beautiful and colourful
weekend market in Bac Ha. The road is rough and
pitiless; without a 4WD or strong two-wheeled
transport such as Minsk, do not even think of
it.
Day 9: Bac Ha - Luc Yen - Vu Linh. ~150 km
Bac Ha market in the morning. Then we start from
Bac Ha and ride down to Luc Yen. A boat is
waiting for you to bring you and the bikes to Vu
Linh, at our Dao friends' village. You will
cross all the lake (~3 hours) and we estimate
that you will reach the village at about 18:00.
It will be dark already. The welcome is
exceptional and we hope you will not be too much
tired.
Day 10: Vu Linh - Hanoi. ~200 km
Dao market in the morning. Pass through the lake
with motorbike by boat. Come back to Hanoi by
Song Thao. 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 09 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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