10 Days Northwest Vietnam Cycling Holiday

Northwest Vietnam, with its rocky, cone-like mountains, high vistas and deep valleys, encompasses some of the most extreme geography in the country – if not all of Southeast Asia. Cycling to the more remote parts of the region takes time and effort, but those short on either can stick around Sapa, the surrounding hills of which are a microcosm of the region as a whole. Northwest Vietnam's people and culture are additional draws, and those mountains are home to a variety of ethnic groups, not to mention the scenic villages where they live and the colourful markets where they shop.

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Day 1: Hanoi cycle to Yen Bai ( L, D )

7:30 AM Pick up at your hotel and transfer by vehicle to Son Tay, Trung Ha bridge, and cycle to Yen Bai along the Red River banks. Arrive late afternoon. Stay 1 night.

Summary

Accommodation: Nhu Nguyet Hotel
Cycling distance: 80 km – Flat - undulating with approx. 195m of elevation gain.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 : Yen Bai cycle to Sapa ( B ,L,D )

After breakfast. A demanding, hilly, day along the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular, visiting the Vietnam & China border gate if time permitting. Explore dinner on your own.

Summary

Accommodation : Sapa Green Hotel
Cycling distance: 80 km – Uphill and downhill -undulating with approx. 425m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 : Sapa Biking to Village ( B )

Cycling from your hotel to Lao Chai, Ta Van villages to explore Sa Pa an old French hill station, in a spectacular location close to the Chinese border. This morning we will cycle to visit Red Dzao and the Hmong people. Challenge cycling hill back to Sapa. The afternoon frees you to explore Sapa on your own.

Summary

Accommodation: Sapa Green Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Cycling distance: 25 km – Downhill and uphill - undulating with approx. 1.105m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 : Sapa Cycle to Lai Chau ( B ,L ,D )

Breakfast and start cycling from your hotel to Tran Tom Pass is a 12 km challenge uphill - Retrace our route back over the Tram Ton pass to Binh Lu junction and follow the road 4D northwest to Tam Duong and Lai Chau. O / N in Muong Thanh hotel .

Summary

Cycling distance: 85 km on good quality asphalt road-uphill & downhill with approx. 1.805m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 5: Lai Chau Cycle to Muong Lay ( Old Lai Chau ) ( B, L, D )

Cycle to old 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. Hoang Long Hotel,

Summary

Cycling distance: 100 km on good quality asphalt road-uphill & downhill with approx. 805m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = dinner
Accommodation: Hoa Binh hotel

Day 6 : Muong Lay Cycle to Dien Bien Phu ( B, L , D )

Our full-day cycle to Dien Bien Phu – 150kms. Dien Bien Phu was the scene of the historic French defeat in 1954. Stay 1 night. O / N in Him Lam Hotel.

Summary

Cycling distance: 100km on good quality asphalt road-uphill & downhill with approx. 675m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = dinner
Accommodation: Him Lam hotel & resort

Day 7: Dien Bien Phu Cycle to Son La ( B, L, D )

Cycle to Son La 170 km, along with the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular, Today we will cycle up to the hill and long day for the cycle. O / N in Son La.

Summary

Cycling distance: 100 km on good quality asphalt road-uphill & downhill with approx. 715m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 8 : Son La – Mai Chau ( B , L , D )

Cycle to Mai Chau village around 130 km, along the mountain range culminating. Arrival in Mai Chau village. Homestay in Thai house. O / N in Mai Chau.

Summary

Accommodation: Mai Chau Ecohouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 90 Km-uphill & downhill with approx. 705m of elevation gain.

Day 9 : Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)
Breakfast in the homestay stilt-house, start cycling or trekking on a beautiful country road through scenic Thai villages, and visit a local family in the morning. Enjoy a local meal at lunchtime with the Thai family before a transfer and cycle to Cuc Phuong Park in the late afternoon. Trekking to Mac lake in Cuc Phuong Park. Overnight in the park.

Summary
Biking: 90km -Flat and small hill with approx. 238m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cuc Phuong Resort

Day 10 : Cuc Phuong Park – Tam Coc - Hanoi (B/L)
A visit to Endangered Primate Rescue Center then cycling along the forest road, riding through the jungle to the gate of the national park, continuing biking to Tam Co via Hoa Lu Temple, and then cycling to Tam Coc for lunch . After lunch transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival your own hotel around 5PM . End The Tour .

Summary
Biking: 70km -flat with approx. 195m of elevation gain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None

Join in group departure dates: on the 10th Monthly

Group sizes: Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists

Tour Inclusive :

* Support transport by A/C minivan or bus, truck for group

* Trek MTB & helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits

* Entrance fees

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary

* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels

*Accommodation in tour - 9 nights

* Experienced English-speaking bike guides

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