VIETNAM CYCLING TOUR NORTH OF VIETNAM

Trip Profile:

This is Vietnam cycling in the north of Vietnam through the most scenic scenery in Vietnam with a big challenge on two wheel . starting from Hanoi heading west up the highland down to south east before back to Hanoi .Cycle along Da river through remote village up the highland for Tea farm , the spectacular nature reserve ,ethnic village , terraced fields and the world heritage of Trang An in Ninh binh .more than that you all will have a chance to visit Cat Ba island where you can do kayaking snorkling or the both trip in Lan Ha Bay – the paradise on earth. definitively, you all have to do this trip if you have chance to visit north of Vietnam and want to have fun with a big of challenging on two wheels

DAY 1:HANOI- DA BAC

In the morning Vietnam Adventure Guide will be at the hotel to pick you up and transfer out of the bustling city ,We will Spend over I hours for transfer from Hanoi to Hoa lac. Reach the cycling point we will commence riding on tarmac road and  paved road , passing the lush green rice paddy and stunning nature to local ferry.we crossing Da river to Hoa Binh province . we continue cycling on buffalo beaten path enjoy rural area and village  life, brilliant scenic beauty. Arriving Hien Luong for the local lunch .After luch, we will stroll around exotic village  to learn about the daily and their customs. kick off again  our paddle , we ride leisurely 30 km on dirt road along the lake to Da Bia Eco Homestay village .on the way we are rewarded by marverlous limestone, panoramas ,magnificent lake View and breathtaking scenery.

Activities:

• 65 km cycling
• Meals: breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
• Accommodation :

Day 2: DA BAC- MOC CHAU

Get up early to enjoy pristine nature and peaceful asmostphere. Have breakfast and spending one hour for raft rowing to discover breathtaking scenery of the lake , swimming in the crystal water .get back and start our cycling to  boat dock. Loading our bike on the boat to Bai Sang .we keep riding  on scenic  route to admire stunning nature from another side of the lake . cycling on good single paths, undulating rough jeep trails to some climbs that are rewarded with Moc Chau scenery panoramas. Reach eco-lodge for checking and free and leisure by your own.

Activities:

• 60 km cycling
• Meals: breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
• Accommodation :

DAY 3:MOC CHAU – TEA FARM – MAI CHAU

Located at 1340 meters compare with sea level. Moc Chau is one of the most pristine beautiful plateaus in the north Mountain region that bring the amazing attraction for all classes of people even for hard to pleasure toursist. The road from Moc Chau and Son La is Amazing with picturesque scenic beauty and diversified ethnic culture. Beside, Moc Chau well- know for the green tea and milk production.cycling adventure is one of the most fascinating way to explore marvelous scenery ,interact with the hill tribe people and admire pristine nature in around Moc Chau. Our cycling will start from hotel to green farms and tea workshop to learn the process of how to make green tea then we ride on single track ,dirt road, passing a vast green tea farm to the colourful flower garden or tropical fruit gardens, stopping en rout for tasting fresh cow milk and green tea herb. Then we continue descending on old national way No 6 to Bai Sang and Mai Chau. You will have opportunity to explore sublime limestone mountain range and picturesque scenery  dotted with Thai and Muong hill tribe in hillside. Have lunch and continue riding down to Baisang and turn right to Mai Chau for overnight. Diner and enjoy Alive performance music of Thai People.

Activities:

• 80 km cycling
• Meals: breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
• Accommodation :

DAY 4: MAI CHAU- PULUONG NATURE RESERVE

We commence cycling in outstanding natural of Mai Chau valley dotted with Thai and Muong  village between rice terrace paddies.we will start early to ride from our Lodge on the mix single track paths links one village to another.you may observe how peaceful villages are in the morning and how they living here for hundred years?you can find our your answer while we ride deeper and deeper into villages. Meet and chatting with some local people on the way. We ride ascendingly through Puluong nature reserve to admire breathtaking scenery , outcrops limestone mountain  and Pu Luong panoramic beauty. We will have lunch at pho Doan local market. After lunch we will take an easy ride on mix tarmac road , buffalo trail, under shade  of bamboo forest to Nu Villgae . reach your beauty eco garden for the cold beer. Diner and over In Pu Luong .

Activities :

• 55 km cycling
• Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
• Accommodation :

DAY 5: PULUONG NATURE RESERVE- NGOC LAC

The easy day will start from the hotel in Puluong. We will have breakfast and the bike and the service team will be ready. We will cycle along the tiny concrete road follow the terraces rice field .you will have a chance to see the really labour working in the farm. Chatting, taking photo is the option you couldn’t miss  the rout will lead us the the major road and then we will cycle along Ho Chi Minh trail to Ngoc Lac the small town for overnight .dinner and overnight in Ngoc Lac .

Activities :

• 64 km cycling
• Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
• Accommodation :

DAY 6:NGOC LAC – TAM COC

The cycling day start  from our hotel and follow the roller coaster of Ho Chi Minh Trail . a bit of the traffic at the beginning the lush green from the both side, village , the rice fields will make yours day . the spectacular view get more and more beautiful when we get closer to Tam Coc .Dinner and overnight In Tam Coc .

Activities:

• 90 km cycling
• Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation :

DAY 7: TAM COC – TAM CHUC PAGODA – PHU LY

Once again we will start our day from the hotel, The gentle ride around Tam Coc with beautiful scenery will start your day , have an coffee in the behind spot and enjoy rural nature landscape before hit the road along the paddy fields  deeper in the village seatdrawn behind  the stunning view of the mountain . have lunch and continue to cycle to Tam Chuc Pagoda , the biggest pagoda in vietnam .spending time to learn and visit before jump on the van and then transfer to Phu ly for overnight , dinner and Overnight In Phu Ly.

Activities:

• 60 km cycling
• Meals:breakfast ,lunch,dinner
• Accommodation :

DAY 8: PHU LY – HAI PHONG- CAT BA ISLAND

After breakfast we will jump on the van and transfer to the habour for the ferry crossing . after two ferry crossing we will reach Cat Ba Island . from there we will cycle around the island to along the coastline jungle up and down to see the stunning scenery before back to the hotel for overnight.

Activities:

• 60 km cycling
• Meals:breakfast ,lunch,dinner
• Accommodation :

DAY 9: CAT BA ISLAND

Cat Ba is a popular destination to visit in Northern Vietnam. Cat Ba island is the largest island in the Cat Ba Archipelago and has diverse natural scenery. So we going to spend the whole day to discovery the island . you can start your own day by getting up early and going to beach to swimming and diving in the warm crytal water before get back to the hotel for breakfast . Afterthat we changed our clothes and do the boat trip to visit Lan Ha Bay- a paradise on earth. You will have  chance for kayaking, swimming on golden sand beaches, visiting Monkey Island, and watching stunning limestones and karst. Back to to the island and we enjoy the beer and catching the appealing sight of sunset from Cannon Fort.Th stunning views over the surrounding bays and islands at dusk. It is such an adorable place to soak up nature and sip a cup of Vietnamese beer at the bar. Dinner and overnight in Cat Ba Island .

DAY 10: CAT BA ISLAND- HANOI

After breakfast you all can have you free time for free and easy discover and enjoy the moment in Cat Ba island by your own . we will check out before 12: AM . Have lunch and get back to our van transfer to Hanoi . End of the journey .

Activities:

• 60 km cycling
• Meals:breakfast ,lunch