The 10 Day – Vietnam Northern  Bicycle Holiday offers some of the best cycling terrain in Vietnam. Our cycle route sees virtually no tourists and avoids Vietnam's notorious highways. The Vietnamese landscape is stunning, featuring amazing karstic rock formations, stilted houses with thatched roofs, and mountains nestled between limestone outcrops. This region is home to the highest concentration of hill-tribe people in Vietnam.
Joining in our Vietnam Northern Cycle Tours which starts from Ha giang Cycling loop to Hoang Su phi, is unique and outstanding way to experience the daily life of Vietnamese people, discover longstanding culture and colorful tribal people, uncover  the world’ cultural and natural heritage sites, meet with friendly and hospitable people.enjoy one of the most delicious foods in the world.
Cycling through untouched region where you have opportunity on encounting hill tribes people, joining regularly markets to observe their daily life and taking cozy pictures  of animal, dogs, cats, chickens, buffalo and cow...

Our Cycling trip will start in Ha Giang where is the final frontier in northern Vietnam an amazing landscape of limestone pinnacles and granite outcrops. The far north of the province has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, and the trip between Yen Minh and Dong Van, and then across the Mai Pi Leng Pass to Meo Vac is quite mind-blowing. Ha Giang should be one of the most popular destinations in this region, but its proximity to the Chinese border still keeps visitor numbers at a low level.

With Happiness Road, Dong Van Plateau, Khau Vai Love Market, Quan Ba Sky Gate, fascinate, majestic, winding and twisting passes. Hidden in dense clouds, far down the valley are simple and rustic villages of H'mong people.
The spectacular and snaking roads in the Ha Giang rocky plateau not only challenge those who love to explore and move, but also make many people "heartbreaking" because of their amazing beauty. Nature on those roads always wears green and green clothes, full of vitality, creating a ravishing scene, both poetic and mysterious, making you dazzled in the indescribable series of emotions.

Day 01: Hanoi Arrival Transferring to  – Ha Giang

Vietnam's beautiful and tranquil capital lies at the heart of the northern Red River Delta. It is a city of lakes and leafy boulevards that still retains an air of French colonial elegance. The fine coffee and perfect baguettes have led some to call Hanoi the 'Paris of the East' but the city's roots go all the way back to 1010 AD. 
On arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to Ha Giang city for 4 hours. You will explore and enjoy pristine nature of the north Vietnam. Have lunch enroute. Following to lunch time. Setting off  10 Day cycling tours in Northern Vietnam in Tan Quang, where cycling on scenic road, winding along rivershore rice terrace and ructic villages to Ngoc Linh village. Turning into village road, we continue our cycling trip through breathtaking scenery with denced forest and lush vegetable farms to Ha Giang city.
Summary: 
Activity: Picking up and Transferring and warming cycling
Accommodation: Ha Giang Wing Bunglow/ Phoenix Hotel
Meals: L/D
Transferring distance: 260 Km. Cycling 55 Km

Day 02: Ha Giang Cycling tours – Quan Ba

Having hearty breakfast in Hotel, we get back on bikes to set off our way to cycle and enjoy 18 km on snaking route with  the landscape of terraced rice paddy fields to Minh Tan Section.
After warming up and stretching ourlegs, we actually challenge and ascent the first incredible pass with 25km up winding roads into the vast limestone mountain range with its perpendicular walls of rock, climbing 800m towards the mountain road pass “Heaven gate 1”.  Have lunch enroute. Following to lunch meal, we kick off our pedals again to challenge amazing pass through mountain villages sometimes covered by cloud, we will receive a friendly greeting from the local communities. From the pass we can look down at amazing views, including the famous vista of the Tam Son valley with the ‘Twin Hills and can spy Quan Ba town.  Decescendingly ride to Hmong Village Resort
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Tam Son Hotel/ Hmong Village Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 52 Km

Day 03: Bicycle trip Quan Ba – Yen Minh

After recharging fully energy for new adventure day,  Hopping on our bikes from Resort , we cycle on asphalt road and descent 10 km through Hmong village, cross bridge and cycle along stunning riverside to meet the  first hilltop today. We cycle uphill for the first 18 km before a descent of around 3 km and then relatively flat terrain for the next 3km. It’s a challenging up and down terrain to an altitude of 1.025m before we make a final descent for the last 15km into Yen Minh. We will have the chance to see the traditional homes of the local hill tribes. The communities in this area are Chinese.
Summary: 
Activity;Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Phuong Dong Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 47 Km

Day 04:  Cycling toursYen Minh – Dong van

Today is great and incredible day with us whilst cycling in the heart of world listed Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.
Have hearty breakfast in hotel and take a quick visit colourful hill tribe market  nearby hotel and then commence cycling on the way of Happiness road to Dong Van. You are rewarded by pristine nature and magnificent karsk Plateau scenery while cycling ascending to summit. Stop to visit and explore Hmong King Palace ( Vuong Chi Sinh Palace) and then we continue cycling to Lung Cu Pole Flag Tower. Have lunch enroute. After lunch we keep riding on back road to Dong Van Town. Upon arriving, do check in and have relax by your own.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 66 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42374243
Distance:    65.3 km
Elevation:    + 2277 / - 1633 m

Day 05: Dong Van bike ride  Mau Dua – Du Gia

Today is really another great day in the journey to discover and conquer the Dong Van geological plateau.
After a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant with bread with chicken egg or, noodle soup with beef or and chicken, feast yourself to a cup of strong coffee. We start our cycling journey at the border town of Dong Van, where we embark on bike to enjoy 2 km on flat road before  conquering  incredible pass – Ma Phi Leng  connect between in two towns Dong Van and Meo Vac. It is terrific and amazing scenery when we cycle on slope of mountain to admire extraordinerary sightseeing, reflecting crystal water from Nho Que River.
we challenge 7 km ascendingly ride on winding road with sharp turn to the top. Cycling descendingly  16 Km along the hillside and winding route to Meo Vac Town. Upon arriving Meo Vac. We do regroup and challenge again thr route from Meo vac – Mau Due.
Getting back on bike to test our endurance with a slope of more than 5 km with an altitude of more than 200 meters on a gravel road. and concrete zigzags through the cliffs to reach the Sa Phin village. Here, the long slope begins to pass through the towering cat-eared rocky mountains or weaves through a forest of high sharp rocks to create a scene that is as majestic, mysterious and poetic as contemplative rock paintings. boasting in the vastness of heaven and earth. Our journey quickly descends to the valley before meeting the second pass, the M-pass crossing the two sides of the mountain range to come to Mau Due valley for lunch. After refueling for the next journey, we conquer the remaining 2 passes  Mau Due Lung Ho Summit before plunging into Du Gia valley. The beautiful scenery on the road always makes us excited and full of energy to finish the last distance.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Du Gia Stream Lodge
Meal: B/.L/D
Cycling distance: 84 km
Distance:    83.7 km
Elevation:    + 2775 / - 3433 m
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42595319

Day 06: Du Gia – Ha Giang cycling loop

Enjoy delicious pancake and hot coffee for breakfast in homestay. Immersing yourself the sunrise over the mysterious valley and dreamlike landscapes in villages.
Saying good bye our host, we commence our excited cycling day from village, setting our way to ride ascendingly to summit for 10 km then rolling down to Minh Son and Minh Ngoc Commune for picnic lunch. After refueling up our energy, we commence our cycling on scenic route to admire peaceful hill tribes village on way to Minh Ngoc town.
Challenging steep pass with winding route and sharp bends to summit, refreshment with cold water and snack before descenting to Ha Giang city. Upon arriving of hotel do check in and discover city by yourself, have dinner and stay in in luxury hotel in Ha Giang.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling  from Hotel – Hotel.
Accommodation. Ha Giang Wing Bungalow/ Phoenix Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 70 Km

Day 07: Ha Giang – Hoang Su Phi mountain bike tours

Our new exploration day will start from Hotel after recharging energy, setting off cycling tour on village road and narrow trail winding amongst lush rice paddy fields and stunning primeval forest to Thanh Ha Hot spring water. Turning off on single track trail and motor way to Sin Chai commune where we admire ancient Shan Tuyet Tea forest and breathtaking scenic beauty of rice terraces and rustic village lifes
Immersing yourself into magnificent scene of rice terraces, lush forest and poetical landscape of Tay Con Linh Mountain Range  Have lunch enroute. After lunch, we keep riding on  heavenly gate before  riding down to  Hoang Su Phi commune through friendly tribal villages  to heaven gate II and then ascent  to  Hoang su Phi Town. Have dinner and stay overnight in local guest house.
Summary:
Activity:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Green Hotel
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 73 Km

Day 08: Hoang Su phi – Ho Thau of the beaten track

Today is another day that promises to be exciting, full of emotions that are waiting for us ahead. Don't forget to fully charge your phone, camera and memory card to chill with the fairy scenery here.
After refueling for a new day full of energy, our group started the journey of cycling downhill to the main road, continued on the main road to the junction, began to turn right into the village road to conquer and conquer. Experience the steep  slopes, weaving through the terraced fields or walking on the green roads covered with plants and flowers to Luoc Lunch Village.  After lunch, we continue to follow the trail along the top of the mountain to reach Ho Thau village. Here, you take pictures hunting clouds, or watch the misty valley below the valley. The last leg of the journey is a worthy reward for all of us today to drop down to the resting point after a whole day of conquering the steep pass.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from village - Hotel
Accommodation: Ecovillage
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 56 Km
Distance:    55.9 km
Elevation:    + 2237 / - 2287 m
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42065253

Day 09:Cycling route  Ho Thau – Nam Ai – Suoi Thau – Nam Hong

Spending a beautiful night in the vastness of heaven and earth, breathing the fresh air and watching the mists floating on the dreamy valleys every morning are memorable experiences.
After breakfast at the guesthouse, we start the new day journey by bicycle, weaving through terraced fields, peaceful villages in the early morning, or crossing small streams leading water for irrigation cannals for the golden rice fields under the hills.
Today is another special day in the cycling journey to discover the golden season of Hoang Su Phi. We spent almost the whole day cycling through the core area of the rice fields with fields stretching from the top of the map to the valley creating extremely majestic and lyrical natural pictures. Our cycling journey stops for lunch at the roadside village, after lunch, continues the journey through the terraced fields, the idyllic ethnic villages to come to Nam Hong village to spend the night.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from village - Hotel
Accommodation: Hoang Su Phi Bungalow
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 42 Km
Distance:    42.8 km
Elevation:    + 1252 / - 1613 m
 
Day 10: Thong Nguyen mountain bikes Xuan Minh - Vinh Yen -  Hanoi

Today is beautiful day in our cycling trip. Following breakfast in Panhou eco resort. We kick off our pedal on paved road passing many hill tribe villages and rice terrace paddies  and ascending to T junction. Turn right to Tan Quang Town on undulating road.  Upon arriving Tan Quang township, stop for refeshment and  coffee. After filling energy, we continue  riding on undulating road  to Lam Thuong. On the way you experience in maverlous scenery, limestone mountain panoramas. Have picnic lunch enroute. After lunch, we load up our bikes on bus or truck. Taking transfer to Hanoi via new highway.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Village – Xuan Minh – Transfer to Hanoi
Accommodation: By yourself
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 42 Km

Important Notes:

We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
Tour cost will be valided during 45 days from date of offer. Past this date price and conditions may be readjusted.
The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.
Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
Rooms at hotels are available only from 14:00 P.m on arrival day till 10:00 A.m on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so. If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.

Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes

Tour included in:

English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries ( 9 breakfast, 10 lunches, 09 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Ecohomestay with private mat, share Wc and bathroom.
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with disc brake and  helmets
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Mineral water for drinking
Fruit and snack for cycling days
Papers Permission in Ha Giang.

Tour excluded in:

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.

Creating Unique Touring Experiences:

All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar tour to your individual specifications