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Code: |
VNBKTD24 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Na Khan - Vu Linh
- Vu Linh - Song Thao - Song Thao -
Hanoi |
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Duration: |
04 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Na Khan
Day 2: Na Khan - Vu Linh
Day 3: Vu Linh - Song Thao
Day 4: Song Thao - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Na Khan. ~180 km, ~8 h.
Quite a long drive & ride but easy (early
departure is better) from Hanoi to Na Khan 180
km. The road is sealed all the way until Bac Kan
and the last part from Bac Kan to Na Khan is
wild and little bumpy. Na Khan is a Tay village,
lost in the middle of the primitive forest. Mr.
Lo, the chef of the village will welcome us in
his house.
Day 2: Na Khan - Vu Linh. ~165 km, ~6 h.
You ride from Na Khan to Vu Linh through Tuyen
Quang. The road is sealed almost all the way. Vu
Linh is a Dzao village by the side of the lake,
very friendly people and the welcome is
exceptional.
Day 3: Vu Linh - Song Thao. ~180 km, ~8 h.
We will cruise on the lake from east to west,
until Yen Binh. Ride from Vu Linh to Song Thao,
we will ride through limestone and palm trees,
on asphalted road and dirt roads.
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 4: Song Thao - Hanoi. ~150 km, ~6 h.
Ride back to Hanoi via Son Tay in 6 hours with a
local ferry before Son Tay. There is a
possibility to ride along Red River.
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 04 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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