•The cost:Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com
•Countries visited:Vietnam-Laos
•Total cycling distance:Approx 794 km
•Destinations:Hanoi-Yen Bai-NghiaLo-TuLe-Than Uyen-Sapa-Lai Chau (Old Tom Duong)-Muong Say (Old Lai Chau)Dien Bien Phu-Muang Khua-Pak Mong-Luang Prabang
Summary :This Vietnam and Laos cycling holiday offers the opportunity to experience two stunning countries; Vietnam and Laos. In both countries, communities who have had very little contact with the Western world will give you a warm respectful welcome.Our cycling tour starts in Hanoi, Vietnam's beautiful capital. Vietnam has the richest and most complex ethnic make-up in the whole of South-East Asia. We mountain bike through villages of H'mong, Tay, Dao and Xa Pho minorities, whose markets and festivals add such colour and character to the cycle tour. Our bicycle holiday includes challenging cycling and a wonderful opportunity to experience the traditional and varied lifestyles in Vietnam and Laos.We travel through a landscape of amazing karstic rock formations, cycling past stilted houses with thatched roofs and mountains nestled between limestone outcrops. We cross into North Eastern Laos at Tay Tran, the least populated area of the country, from here we will bicycle on through tranquil scenery meeting very few fellow cyclists. Laos is a mountainous land-locked country, of outstanding beauty, and is known for the warmth and friendliness of the Laotian people.
This Vietnam & Laos cycling holiday includes a visit to Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. This ancient royal city, full of exquisite Buddhist Temples, where time seems to stand still, is a magical place to explore and relax.
| TOUR INFOMATION | |
| Tour cost | Please contact us : info@vietnamadventurecycling.com Single room supplement: USD 450 |
| Bike rental | Usd 150 |
| Departure Dates | Guaranteed departures every day with a minimum group of 2 adults. |
| Average daily distance: | 794km |
| No., of cycling days | 10 days |
| Tour meets | Ha Noi(vietnam) |
| Tour End | Luong prabang ( laos ) |
| Road Surface | Terrain and route: surface mostly good but with some broken tarmac and unsurfaced sections. Routes follow main roads, but Laos lacks the heavy traffic of other Asian countries. Laos is mountainous and there are some tough climbs and long downhills, but vehicle support is always available. Vietnam/Laos can be hot and humid, but rests and water are on hand. The heat can make the going tough. |
| Support | All buses with A/C and experienced Driver, one 16 seats regarding group size of less 6; one 25 seats of less 12 or two 16 seats regarding group size of less 12; and one 25 seats plus a luggage van for group size of up to 24. |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 15. |
| Biking guide | Experienced English speaking-biking guides with enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Biking guides are first aid qualified and can maintain bikes. Their role is to deliver a safe and enjoyable tour to the clients, they manage the group, co-ordinate the driver and support vehicle, buy snacks and fruit along the way, look out for clients needs. They are cultural guides as well as pure biking… |
| Accommodation | 14 nights comfortable hotels 3 , 2 star class and basic guesthouse |
| Food | All breakfasts and 1 lunch included. |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Boat & ferry | Included |
| Snacks, fresh fruits, water, wet towels | Provided daily cycling |
| Safety | Our people take the best cares & safety for your trip.The first aid kits are provided |
| Photo taking | You can stop wherever you want for 'Kodak moment'! |
| Cycling pace | Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as you can. |
| Climate | Rainy season from May to end of October, dry season is the rest of the year; we bike all year round while raincoat is standby in the rain season. |
| What to bring | Sun Block , Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain Gear , Warm clothes in winter, Original Passport, Bike Helmet ( compulsory ), 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 Indochina Bike Tours’bottle) |
| What included | English – biking – speaking guide, Accommodation as itinerary, Food as itinerary (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner) (depending on condition of local area, we have picnic for lunch sometimes), Land transport as itinerary (one 16seats van to carry bike & biker), Train ticket Day 11, Good bikes rental for tour, Water, snacks, fresh fruits, cool towel for cycling days, First aids care and mechanic for bike, All entrance fees; ferry tickets and boat trips. |
| What is not included | Travel insurance,Tip (recommend 5 usd/day/person) personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, flight ticket to/from, visa .and what is not mentioned as above itinerary |
| Notice: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.
Please advise us of your passport details for visa processing at least 15 days working days in advance. The tour price does not include personal insurance so we highly you to take your own insurance before your departure for our cycling trip covering the cost of medical evacuation by air. And you will need a passport valid for six month and appropriate visas to enter our countries. |
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Tour Itinerary: MOUNTAIN BIKING VIETNAM & LAOS
Day 1: Hanoi
On arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the old quarter. There will be a group meeting with the guide in the evening at the hotel.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Hanoi to Yen Bai
After a leisurely breakfast we transfer the group out of Hanoi and drive part of the way to Yen Bai. We will ride the last 32km to Yen Bai arriving late afternoon.
Activities:
• 32 km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Yen Bai to Nghia Lo
Our first full day in the saddle takes us on the back roads to Nghia Lo. A spectacular ride through undulating terrain of tea plantations, lush forests, rice fields and gum trees. The town sits on a mountain ridge overlooking the Red and Black River and is home to the Thai, Nung, H\'mong, La Ha and Ma peoples.
Activities:
• 74km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Nghia Lo to Tu Le
Today we will cycle out of Nghia Lo passing large white limestone mountains as we explore the "real Vietnam". Following rolling road, to end the day in Tu Le.
Activities:
• 55km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Tu Le to Than Uyen
Leaving Tu Le we travel through rugged terrain with dense vegetation and come into contact with the Black Hmong and the mysterious White Tay people, who are famed for their folk music, poems and songs. The road winds down out of the hills and we descend into valley to end the day at Than Uyen.
Activities:
• 95km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Than Uyen to Sapa
From Than Uyen we begin with a gentle 20km ascent to ride along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range through magnificent landscape. Then, from Binh Lu Junction there is another hard ascent of 26km to the top of the Tram Ton Pass, on our way to Sa Pa. We stop en route to visit the "silver waterfall", before descending into Sapa for the final 15km.
Activities:
• 95km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Sapa
A well deserved rest day. Sa Pa is an old French hill station perched at 1,600m in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains near the Chinese border. Its position offers some of the best vantage points from which to admire the surrounding mountain peaks.
Famous for breathtaking landscapes, Sapa is also a place to see the great diversity of ethnic minority peoples. Go for a walk in the market where a colourful display of hill tribe people mingle wearing their intricately embroidered traditional dress. It is no wonder French colonialists saw Sapa as the perfect summer retreat.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Sapa to Lai Chau (Old Tom Duong)
Today is the highlight for many as we cycle up to the Tram Ton Pass (1,900m/6230ft) the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. We then make a momentous 30 km descent. The beauty of Mt.Fan Si Pan, South East Asia\'s highest peak, is often hidden by a veil of moving mist and fog; hopefully we will glimpse its lofty peaks.
Activities:
• 68km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Lai Chau (Old Tom Duong) to Muong Say (Old Lai Chau)
We cycle out of Lai Chau today making two big climbs and then follow the Na River passing through spectacular gorges and Black Dao villages.
Activities:
• 66km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Muong Say to Dien Bien Phu
In 1954, the Vietnamese achieved the impossible carrying heavy artillery into the mountains to defeat the French Garrison at Dien Bien Phu. As you ride along this route you will wonder at how this was ever achieved. The surrender at Dien Bien Phu marked the end of French Indochina. It is not widely known that the US had developed a plan to aid the French by using tactical nuclear weapons at Dien Bien Phu.
Activities:
• 64km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Dien Bien Phu to Muang Khua
Today is a longer day\'s cycling. Leaving Dien Bien Phu behind, we cross into Northeast Laos at Tay Tran. This area of Laos is the least populated part of the country. From here we travel on to Muang Khua on the banks of the Nam Ou river.
Activities:
• 103km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Muang Khua to Pak Mong
This morning the bikes will be transferred to Nong Khaiaw whilst we take a glorious boat trip along the Nam Ou river. The scenery is breathtaking as we journey past mountains and caves. From Nong Khaiaw we will ride the final 30km into Pak Mong.
Activities:
• 30km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Pak Mong to Luang Prabang
Today is the longest and the most rewarding day of cycling, we will be treated to our first glimpse of karst rock formations rising boldly out of the landscape. We will be riding on good, mainly flat roads. After 82km you can choose to take a boat into Luang Prabang, stopping to visit the holy caves of Pak Ou. (optional extra)
Activities:
• 112km biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Luang Prabang
Rest day in beautiful Luang Prabang, encircled by mountains and situated on the banks of the Mekong where it meets the Nam Khan River. You are free today to explore this delightful World Heritage town with 32 historic temples, ancient monasteries, the magnificent Royal Palace Museum and its French Colonial architecture. This is a place to chill out, enjoy the food, the peaceful surroundings and the people.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals: breakfast
Day 15: Luang Prabang / Home
The tour ends today. This morning you will have time for some last minute shopping or sightseeing before you are transferred to the airport for an afternoon flight to Hanoi.
Activities:
• No biking.
• Meals: breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
