DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI(D)
Meet and greet upon arrival to
Hanoi airport. Transfer to the
hotel for check in. At leisure.
After noon embark on a cyclo
ride for the city acquaintance
and orientation. Overnight in Ha
Noi.
DAY 2: HANOI - THAINGUYEN -BAC
CAN (B, L, D, ~80km).
Breakfast and drive to Thai Nguyen.
Continue our cycling ride to Bac
Can.
First day pleasant ride up hill and
down mountain with scenic view to
surrounding
Tay & Nung villages perched on the
edge of mountains and rice
fields.Overnight in Baccan
DAY 3: BAC CAN - BA-BE NATIONAL
PARK. (B, L, D, ~78km).
In the morning we ride
over 20 km outside Bac Can and up
hill, turn on highway 3 into a
peaceful road,
with stunning view of little village
of Tay and Thai on the other side of
the river. Arrival Babe lake, we
take a boat cruise
on Ba Be lakes and walk around Pac
Ngoi village, and Babe national
park.Overnight in Ba-be national
park
DAY 4: BABE -BAC ME (B, L, D, ~
80km).
Morning boat ride on the lake with
our bike to waterfalls,
from here we embark on a cycling
adventure on a small trail through
the mountains
and villages to Bac Me.
Overnight in Bache
DAY 5: BACME -HAGIANG (B, L, D, ~
65km).
Today we cycle along the Gam river
to Bacma. Photos stops are
made in road to take good photos or
to interact with tribale people.
Overnight in Hagiang
DAY 6: HAGIANG - HEAVEN GATE -
HOANGSUPHI (B, L, D, ~106km).
Breakfast and embark on 45km
ride down highway 2 to Ta Quang
where we turn on the
small road and up hill to the
mountain again to Tanlap, Dzao Tapan
minority people. We challenge
the HoangSuphi pass and Heaven gate
to the town of Hoangsu
Phi.Diner and overnight
in Hoang Su PHi.
DAY 7: HOANGSUPHI -XINMAN -BACHA.
(B, L, D, ~70km).
We have a scenic ride along the
Hoangsuphi pass, river, and valley.
Opportunity
to visit the hidden villages and
meet with trible people. Arriving
Bacha later in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel in Saigon
DAY 8: AROUND BACHA(B, L, D, ~
20km) - Sunday
Morning visit the market of Bacha, a
meeting Sunday place for
colorful minority people Tay, Nung,
Dao, Flower H'Mong, Giay, and Phu La
etc.
In the afternoon we ride around the
H'mong minority village of Banpho.
Overnight in Bacha.
DAY 9: BACHA -LAOCAI - NIGHT
TRAIN TO HANOI(B, L, ~ 60km)
Today we embark on a ride down
hill and passing by the valley into
Baonhai and onto Laocai along
the Chay river. Tonight we board the
evening soft sleeper train back to
Hanoi.
DAY 10: HANOI - KAYAKING TOUR (B,
L, D)
Breakfast and depart for Halong
bay through Red river Delta.
Arrival to Halong we embark on
a lovely boat ride for an
exploration of the legendary
Halong Bay. Along the cruise we
will have opportunity to
kayak to the lagoon and deserted
beach. We begin our first
kayaking experience to discover
the limestone karst formations
which are littered with beaches,
grottoes and beautiful caves,
and visit one of the many hidden
grottoes beneath towering
cliffs. At the end of afternoon
we return to our escorted boat
for relaxation and dinner. The
night paddle is available for
kayaking fervor. Overnight on
boat.
DAY 11: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B, L,
D)
After breakfast we
continue our cruise amongst the
3,000 towering limestone
islands, islets and outcrops
.Further
kayaking to the outlaying
beaches and caves. Return to our
escorted boat for lunch and get
back to Halong Pier.
Meet our awaiting vehicle
for the journey back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 12: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B).
At leisure.
Transfer to airport for your
departure flight
Trip includes
ü
Specialist
English speaking guide
ü
Professional bikes, and biking gears
ü
Accommodation 3star on twin share basis with daily breakfast
ü Transfers, transportation
ü Meals as indicated within the itinerary
ü Entrance fees
ü
Reasonable supply of drinking water during the trip
ü
Support Vehicle
Trip excludes
ü
International airfares
ü International airport taxes
ü Visa and visa arrangement
ü Travel insurance ( compulsory)
ü
Meals
not indicated
ü
Other personal expenses
ü
Tips & gratuities
Trip cost: En USD and per person