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Code: |
VNBKTD30 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - Na Khan - Ba Be -
Quang Hoa - Lang Son - Hanoi |
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Duration: |
06 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Hanoi - Na Khan
Day 2: Na Khan - Ba Be
Day 3: Ba Be - Quang Hoa
Day 4: Quang Hoa (options)
Day 5: Quang Hoa - Lang Son
Day 6: Lang Son - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi - Na Khan. ~180 km
Quite a long drive 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, Mr. Lo, the
chef of the village will welcome us in his
house.
Day 2: Na Khan - Ba Be. ~50 km
Short drive from Na Khan to Ba Be on bumpy road.
Lunch at our captain's house (Mr. Dang, we call
him Zi Dang). Easy boating on the lake and
river. Go to market (if it is the day you
arrive). Stop at waterfall, beautiful swim… Down
the waterfall, we could visit the village and a
small school (only few pupils during the
summer). We propose to stay in the stilt house
of our captain.
Day 3: Ba Be - Quang Hoa. ~170 km
Beautiful ride up to Cao Bang province. Few
passes from where you can dominate the area. The
road is easy but many curves. We can stop a lot.
All together, stop for drinks and food it should
be an 8-hour journey. Then ride 1 more hour to
reach the beautiful village of Quang Hoa, in the
middle of a mountain cirque. This is the
territory of Nung An people. Spend the night in
our friend's house.
Day 4: Quang Hoa (options). ~100 km
Option 1:
Having obtained permission from the border
police we make our way through spectacular
scenery to Vietnam's most impressive waterfalls.
Weather permitting we can swim right up to where
the 50 m high falls hit the river.
Option 2:
Na Tau is a completely unknown area that we
propose to discover it by raft and motorbike.
Rivers and waterfalls everywhere are extremely
beautiful and wild. It is only 15 km from Quang
Hoa.
Day 5: Quang Hoa - Lang Son. ~150 km
Drive from Quang Hoa to Lang Son. We will have
time to discover this city, which has become a
big trading post between China and
Vietnam.Overnight in hotel.
Day 6: Lang Son - Hanoi. ~150 km
If the weather is nice, we can continue driving
toward South to Mau Son. Mau Son is 30 km away
from Lang Son, 1.541m above sea level, Promenade
around Mau Son in the morning, visit our Dao
friends. Then, ride down to Lang Son to have
lunch.
We could also go to visit the market of Lang
Son, full of smuggled goods.
Arrival at Hanoi around 6 pm.
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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