Cycle North Vietnam at a distance! Cycle North Vietnam distance
- Mai Chau Hoa Binh Moc - Chau Son - La - Dien Bien Phu - Muong Lay Tam - Duong - Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi
TRIP PROFILE
One of the most popular parts of northern Vietnam, with several hill tribes who live in the mountains and valleys such as White Thai, Kho Mu, and Red and White Hmong tribal people. This bicycle tour Eco takes you, with your bike through these different ethnic groups discover a unique culture in the middle of the mountain. The road passes through beautiful mountain scenery and landscapes of Mai Chau, Tam Duong, Lai Chau and Sapa. You'll also get some time to get an overview of information of Dien Bien Phu Wa rat Dien Bien Phu Museum.
Brief Directions
Day 1
Check in / meet in Hanoi, afternoon, enjoy a tour around the bustling city of Hanoi, the legendary Sword Lake, Ngoc Son Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and the local mall market and the old town. (D)
Day 2
Off the beaten track to Mai Chau biking along the beautiful valleys, to meet locals and enjoy the local dance and try to wine country's most beautiful rice (66 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day 3
Round up on a narrow and quiet back en route to an area mainly populated by Black Thai minority cultures of Moc Chau (bike 67 km) (B, L, D)
Day 4
Round back on track less hilly, gradually descending, eclipsed by the Son La karst cliffs (121 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day 5
Ride on a fascinating day to spend some superb views of Tuan Giao, enroute visit White Hmong village where you will be fascinated by women dress with bright pink pompoms and tassels on their caps (90 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day 6
Ride on the undulating route through quiet roads back to Dien Bien Phu (81 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day 7
Visit the Museum of Dien Bien Phu, which will give you an overview of the history of the War of Dien Bien Phu, before cycle along the river Nam Na and tackle the climb and descend gradually to reach Lai Chau ( 100 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day 8
Ride through a spectacular valley of the Nam Na river in Tam Duong, meeting with the road from White Thai, Kho Mu, and Red and White Hmong tribal people (105 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day 9
Experience the most breathtaking tour of the trip today, on a smooth surface in Sapa (16 km cycling) (B, L, D)
Day10
Soak in the ambience of Sapa!, Before taking a night train to Hanoi (no cycling) (B, D)
Day11
Spend your free time in Hanoi before making your return flight (no cycling) (B)
Tour Facts
Days
11 days / 10 nights
Number of cycling days
8 days full
Total distance bike
646 km
Paving
The quiet side roads undulate gradually down and down / along the mountains and valleys with a backdrop karst cliffs / along the river Nam Na / through the local plantations and rice paddies
Support
Private air conditioned car for the transfer. Private Back up vehicle. Vehicle for transporting bicycles, bicycle spare parts and luggage.
Staff
English speaking guide guide mountain bike / (s) who knows basic first aid
Accommodation
Hotels range from standard to superior classes, including simple guesthouse and local homestay (big room with partition) in some remote areas
Meal
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the itinerary
Tour Price (per person)
Contact us to get the best deal
Rent a bike
day $ 15 U.S. / bike bike /
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Posted on March 9, 2010.
