Day1: Hanoi – Arrival [ D ]
Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport our guide who will accompany you to your hotel will welcome you, Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious city that retains an unique old world charm and some Asia ‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere. If time permits we embark on a cyclo for a short excursion through the bustling old quarter streets named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. O/N in Ha Noi.
Day2: Hanoi Leisure [B]
A day to explore Vietnam’s beautiful and tranquil capital, Hanoi.
Day3: Hanoi - Yen Bai [B, L, D]
After an early breakfast, transfer by vehicle to Yen Bai. Arrive late afternoon. Stay 1 night.
Day4: Yen Bai - Nghia Lo [B, L, D]
Cycle on a spectacular road through undulating terrain of tea plantations, lush forests, rice fields and gum trees to Nghai Lo, positioned on a mountain ridge overlooking the Red and Black River and home to the Thai, Nung, H’mong, La Ha and Ma peoples. Stay 1 night.
Day5: Nghia Lo - Tu Le [B, L, D]
Cycling through the “real Vietnam” the route undulates past large limestone mountains before reaching Tu Le. Distance 85kms. Stay 1 night.
Day6: Tu Le - Than Uyen [B, L, D]
Our route takes us through rugged terrain of dense vegetation, home of the Black Hmong and the mysterious White Tay people, famed for their folk music, poems and songs before descending for 20kms to Than Uyen. Distance 85kms. Stay 1 night.
Day7: Than Uyen - Sapa [B, L, D]
A demanding, hilly, day along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular Tram Ton pass to Sapa, visiting the silver waterfalls on route time permitting. Stay 2 nights.
Day8: Sapa Explore [B, L, D]
A day off the bikes to explore Sa Pa an old French hill-station, in a spectacular location close to the Chinese border.
Day9: Sapa - Tam Duong [B, L, D]
Retrace our route back over the Tram Ton pass to Binh Lu junction and follow the road 4D north west to Tam Duong. Stay 1 night
Day10: Tam Duong - Lai Chau [B, L, D]
Cycle to Lai Chau via the Hang Tom suspension bridge, following the Nam Na through spectacular gorges and Black Dao villages. A long day with some climbs. Stay 1 night.
Day11: Lai Chau - Dien Ben Phu - Muong Khoang [B, L, D]
Our last full day in Vietnam. Cycle to Dien Bien Phu – 104 kms. Dien Bien Phu was the scene of the historic French defeat in 1954. Stay 1 night.
Day12: Dien Bien Phu - Tay Trang Border [B, L, D]
This is a very long demanding day – 134kms. After an early start, we will cross the newly opened border post into Laos at Tay Trang and continue for a further 100kms to our first location in Laos at the small market town of Muang Khoua. Stay 1 night.
Day13: Muang Khoua - Nam Ou river [B, L, D]
A spectacular river trip down the peaceful Nam Ou river. Disembarking at Nong Khiao, we will cycle the remaining 28 kms to our primitive guesthouse accommodation at the road junction at Pak Mong. Stay 1 night.
Day14: Nam Ou river - Luang Prabang [B, L, D]
Cycle to Luang Prabang. Another long day (112 kms) but fairly easy terrain. (Stay 2 nights)
Day15: Luang Prabang [B ]
Day at leisure in Luang Prabang to explore the beautiful temples and markets in this UNESCO World Heritage town.
Day16: Luang Prabang - Kiu Kachan [B, L, D]
Cycle to Kiu Kachan. A tough 72kms passing through spectacular limestone peaks. Two demanding climbs. (Stay 1 night)
Day17: Kiu Kachan - Kasi [B, L, D]
An undulating 50kms followed by a 38kms descent off the mountains to Kasi. (Stay 1 night).
Day18: Kasi - Vang Vieng [B, L, D]
Cycle to Vang Vieng, a popular stopover for back-packers. (60kms) The location is quite spectacular, surrounded by mountains and lime-stone peaks. (Stay 1 night)
Day19: Vang Vieng - Na Nam [B, L, D]
Cycle all the way to Na Nam (84kms) or cycle 24kms then complete the rest of the journey by boat (Cost not included for boat journey). (Stay 1 night).
Day20: Na Nam - Vientiane [B, L, D]
Cycle to Vientiane, Laos’s sleepy capital. 100kms (Stay 2 nights)
Day21: Vientiane [B]
Vientiane at leisure. Time to explore the town, pack up the bikes or do some last minute shopping for souvenirs.
Day22: Vientiane - Departure [B]
At leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for onward flight.
Tour Package Includes
Accommodation based on twin sharing occupancy at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.etc…
Meals as indicated in program,B=Breakfast , L=Lunches ,D=Dinner
Professional English speaking guide (other languages upon requests)
A/C transfers and transportation.
Boat trip mention in itinerary
Mountain bicycle 24 or 27Speed (LA bike or Trek bike. etc…)
Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
Spare bike
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
All entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the program
Service charges, rooms tax and handling fees
Tour Package Excludes
Visa stamping fee
Travel assurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Tips and gratuites
Personal expenses and other services which are not mentioned in the program.
International air tickets and airport departure taxes
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
Optional excursions
Special offers :
Mineral water drinking.
Seasonal fruits.
Snacks
Fresh tissue and some fruits while touring !
What to bring :
Sun Block , Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain Gear , Warm clothes in winter, Original Passport, Bike Helmet , Small backpack , Shoes and shorts for cycling ,Sunglasses , Gloves , Professional Pedal ,Insect repellent ,Wide brim hat ,Bike water bottle (if you don't want to use Vietnam Adventure Tours’bottle)
Highlights :
Glide down hills, through villages and fields to experience the north's wilderness.
Notes:
Tour can be modified,hotels changed to suit your tastes and budget
Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on road conditions and weather.
This itinerary allows for seven 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.
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