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West to East biking exploration
Great biking across northern Vietnam – a trip like no others
Highlight
Exotic minority group
Stunning scenery
Glorious single tracks of Sapa and Bac Ha
Home-stay in villages
Cruise on Ba Be Lake
Support vehicle
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1: Arrival in HanoiDay 2: City tour and overnight train to Lao CaiDay 3: Transfer to Sapa/riding to Ban Ho VillageDay 4: Descend Lao CaiDay 5: Drive/bike to Bac HaDay 6: Bike/drive to Can Cau MarketDay 7: Bike/drive to Hoang Su PhiDay 8: Bike to Viet Lam/transfer to Ha GiangDay 9: Bike to Bac MeDay 10: Bike to Ba Be LakeDay 11: Cruise on the lake/drive back to HanoiDay 12: Departure
Tour price
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Customer Services
atinfo@activetravelvietnam.com or call +84-9798-00588 (24/7 LiveHelp)
Inclusion:
Support vehicles
One-way train ticket Hanoi-Laocai (AC,soft sleeper)
English or French speaking guide
High-end Mountain bike
Helmet and biking gloves
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Hotels (Twin shared room)
Home-stay permission
Boat in Ba Be
First-aid kit
Water & Snacks
Entrance and Sightseeing fees
Exclusion:
Travel insurance
Visa
Tips
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from thisitinerary for any reasons, including roadand weather conditions, frequency of visitsto a village, or for any other factor whichmay influence client safety.
www.activetravelvietnam.com
Hotline: 097 980 0588 Tel: (84-4) 944 6230 Fax: (84-4) 944 6231 E-mail: info@activetravelvietnam.com
Trip notesDuration:
12 days, 11 nights
Group size:
08 persons
Depart from:
Hanoi
End at:
Hanoi
When:
October – April
Activities:
Biking, River cruise, Culture expedition
Biking grade:
Challenge
Transport:
Mountain bike, AC support vehicle, Boat
Accommodation:
9 nights hotels, 1 night home-stay& 1 night train
Tour guide:
English or French speaking guide
Meals:
Day 1: Lunch, DinnerDay 2: Breakfast, LunchDay 3-10: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 11: Breakfast, LunchDay 12: Breakfast
 
Hotel & home-stay
In big towns we use fine 3-star hotels with centre location. Pleasecontact us if you prefer higher hotel categories.In remote areas we use the best hotels or guest houses available.Home-stay in villages is simple in term of bedding condition andtoilet. We will sleep on beds or floor with mattress, clean sheet,pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually flush-style.
The biking day
A typical biking day starts at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunchtimes can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the nextovernight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the biking we will have plentyshort breaks for rest, snack and photographing.
Food
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in theprice of this trip. Since we travel away from big town, the emphasiswill be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce.
ATV tour guide
The tour will be led by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding trekking tours inVietnam. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by thegovernment. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how todeal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.
What to bring
Sun block, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag (optional), flashlight, rain coat, toiletries,original passport.
www.activetravelvietnam.com
Hotline: 097 980 0588 Tel: (84-4) 944 6230 Fax: (84-4) 944 6231 E-mail: info@activetravelvietnam.com
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Arrive at Hanoi International Airport. Meet yourguide at the airport and transfer to your hoteldowntown Hanoi. The remainder of day is free atleisure to explore Hanoi yourself. In the eveningwe will take a welcome dinner at local restaurantwith Vietnamese delicacies. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary
Transfer: 50 minsAccommodation: Hotel in HanoiMeals: Welcome dinner withVietnamese cuisine in localrestaurant
Day 2: Hanoi city tour & Night train to to LaoCai
After breakfast we will begin our city tour of Hanoi.At first, we will visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,and the “Uncle Ho” house. After that we head tothe unique One Stilt Pagoda, which date from onethousand year ago. Continue to the Hanoi’sfamous Temple of Literature, the first university ofVietnam founded in 1070. The highlight of thiscultural, historical site is the garden of stelaewhere you find 82 stone stelae bearing names,places of birth and achievements of men whoreceived doctorates in each triennial examinationfrom 1442; each stelae sits on a stone tortoise.Lunch in local restaurant before heading to theOld Quarter for a relaxing cyclo tour through theancient part of Hanoi.After the cyclo tour we will drive to the Museum ofEthnology, which is quite away from the centralHanoi. It features a fascinating collection of artand everyday objects gathered from Vietnam andits diverse tribal people. On our trip we will meetsome tribal groups – now it is time to learn aboutthem.
The bike
On this tour we use 21-speed professional mountain bike indifferent sizes. Helmet is also provided.
 
Drive back to hotel to take shower. Free time untilwe get on the night train to Lao Cai around 10pm.*
Cyclo is three wheeled rickshaws, operated by pedal-power, with a seat attached to the front.
Summary
City tour: Full day city tourAccommodation: AC soft sleeper cabinMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa – Ban Ho Village – Sapa
Once we arrive in Lao Cai we get a transferaround 1hr to our hotel in Sapa. After checking in,freshening up and a light breakfast we will get ourbikes together with a wonderful day’s bikingthough the Sapa Valley. At first on a dirt road butthen on single track paths. We will descent to BanHo village, home to Tay people. We will bikebeside the main river, on a fast undulating route toNam Toong, a village of Red Dzao people. Picniclunch on the way before continuing to My Son, avillage populated by Xafo people, one of thesmallest ethnic group in Vietnam. We return toSapa by a jeep ride. Dine at local restaurant andovernight in hotel.
Summary
Transfer: 38 km from Lao Cai to SapaBiking: 32 km/descend 12 km/ascend 1 kmAccommodation: Hotel in SapaMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Sapa – Lao Cai
After breakfast in the hotel we will begin the ridearound 8.30am, directly from Sapa and straightaway we are flying along on a 38km stretchinvolving a challenging climb at first and then aspectacular, fast flowing downhill to join a remote jeep track. We will meet up for lunch at lowerdownhill. The jeep track climbs at first but thenprovide a fast descent before we hit a shortsection of paved road that leads to Lao Cai Town.This is a long and challenging day with one shortsection where we might have to carry our bikes.Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.
Summary
Biking: 65 km/descend 28 km/ascend 8 kmAccommodation: Hotel in Lao Cai TownMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSupport vehicle: Jeep
Day 5: Lao Cai – Phong Hai Village – Bac Ha
Early rising for breakfast and load our bikes onsupport vehicle for 1-hr transfer to the village ofPhong Hai. Our ridding begins on a good hardpacktrack along the side of a quiet road. Climbinggently then descending steeply to the small villageof Coc Ly. Take a boat trip on Chay River, abeautiful river with stunning mountain gorge. Theboat trip is followed by a ride on riverbank single-track and an alpine road climb to the quiet town ofBac Ha. Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner andovernight in Bac Ha.
Summary
Boat trip: 1.5 hrBiking: 43 km/descend 14 km/ascend 15 kmAccommodation: Hotel in Bac HaMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSupport vehicle: Jeep or Van
Day 6: Bac Ha – Can Cau Market (SaturdayMarket) – Bac Ha
Breakfast in the hotel and begin our ride to CanCau Saturday Market. It is 30 km on tarmac to themarket. The first half of the road climbs uphill quietsteeply. The second half of the road offer a fastdescent to the market. The open-air market, whichis perched on the side of a hill just outside thevillage, is one of the most fascinating in Vietnam.Nothing can prepare you for the riot of color andactivity at the regional minority markets that can befound dotted around the Sapa region. Make sureyou've brought enough film or your camera'sbatteries are fully charged, as they are aphotographer's delight!After a light lunch beside the market, a steep climb(or transferred by our support vehicle) back up tothe pass now open the way for an off-road routeback to Bac Ha. At first this is on rough jeep trackbut then turn into the classic section of single trackthat is occasionally technical in places. There willbe short sections where you will need to get offand walk with your bike, the views across todistant Bac Ha make it well worthwhile. Dinner andovernight in Bac Ha.
Summary
Biking: 36 km/descend 14 km/ascend 13 kmHotel: Hotel in Bac HaMeal: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSupport vehicle: Van
www.activetravelvietnam.com
Hotline: 097 980 0588 Tel: (84-4) 944 6230 Fax: (84-4) 944 6231 E-mail: info@activetravelvietnam.com
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