We'd love to welcome you on our 10-day Vietnam Northern Bicycle Holiday! It's one of our absolute favourites, and we think you'll agree that it offers some of the best cycling terrain in Vietnam. We've designed our cycle route to avoid the tourist hotspots and the notorious highways, so you can enjoy a truly off-the-beaten-track experience! The Vietnamese landscape is absolutely stunning! You'll see 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, which is really special.
Join us on our Vietnam Northern Cycle Tours, which start from the Ha Giang Cycling Loop to Hoang Su Phi. It's a truly special way to experience the daily life of the Vietnamese people, discover the rich culture and vibrant tribal communities, explore the world's incredible cultural and natural heritage sites, and meet the warm and welcoming locals. And of course, you'll get to enjoy some of the most delicious food in the world!
As you cycle through this beautiful, untouched region, you'll have the chance to meet the lovely hill tribe people, join their regular markets to see what their daily lives are like, and take some lovely photos of the animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, buffalo, and cows.

We'll kick off our cycling adventure in Ha Giang, the final frontier in northern Vietnam. Get ready to be blown away by the incredible limestone pinnacles and granite outcrops! The far north of the province is absolutely stunning! The journey between Yen Minh and Dong Van, and then across the Mai Pi Leng Pass to Meo Vac is truly breathtaking. Ha Giang is a hidden gem in the region, and we really wish more people knew about it! It's right on the border with China, which is probably why it's not as popular as other places nearby.

Ha Giang is a real treat for active travellers! You'll love exploring the Happiness Road, the incredible Dong Van Plateau, the fascinating Khau Vai Love Market, the breathtaking Quan Ba Sky Gate, and the majestic, winding, and twisting passes. Down in the valley, hidden away in the clouds, you'll find some lovely, simple, rustic villages full of friendly H'mong people.
The incredible, winding roads in the Ha Giang rocky plateau are not just a challenge for those who love to explore and move, but they also have a way of making an impact on people. Many find them "heartbreaking" because of their sheer beauty.
The lovely green scenery along those roads is so vibrant and alive! It's like a beautiful, magical wonderland, full of wonder and awe. It's truly a sight to behold and leaves you feeling amazed and inspired.

Day 01: Hanoi – Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang Cycling Loop Tours

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we set off on an adventure! We left the hustling and bustling city behind and headed to the north-east of Vietnam, to the beautiful Ha Giang province. Get ready to be blown away by the incredible scenery and lush landscapes along the way to the Far North of Vietnam! You'll even get to have lunch with the local people! 
After lunch, we'll get our bikes fixed up and then it's time for the best part: our incredible cycling tours in the Far North of Vietnam!
Get ready for an amazing adventure as we embark on a scenic bike ride along a winding road that takes us from one village to the next. We'll be exploring single track trails, dirt roads, and even buffalo roads, crossing streams and passing through picturesque rice terrace paddy fields.  As we ride, we meet different hill tribes, such as the Coin Dzao, Tay, Nung and Hmong people, who have been living in this area for hundreds of years. They create dreamlike scenery and unique cultural values. Cycling on back roads leads to eco-villages where we can relax and observe the daily life of people in this community. We have dinner and stay overnight in Ha Giang Wing Bungalow.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and cycling
Accommodation: Yen Bien Luxury Hotel
Meals:L/D
Cycling distance: 65 Km
Transferring distance: 260 Km. Cycling 55 Km

Day 02: Ha Giang  Cycle Tour Quang Ba – Yen Minh

We set off this morning, raring to go! We're heading out of town on a cycling adventure, taking in the stunning scenery of terraced rice paddy fields along the way. We then have the incredible opportunity to cycle through minority villages, before embarking on the next 25km up winding roads into the vast limestone mountain range with its perpendicular walls of rock. We'll be climbing 800m towards the mountain road pass "Heaven Gate 1" – what an adventure! As we pass through mountain villages sometimes covered by cloud, we will receive a friendly greeting from the local communities, which is always a wonderful surprise! From the pass, we can enjoy incredible views, including the famous Tam Son Valley with its stunning Twin Hills and the town of Quan Ba. We'll have lunch on the summit and soak in the breathtaking scenery. After a delicious lunch, we're off again on our bikes! We'll be riding down to the river and then along to Gam river until we meet another pass. We get to cycle uphill for the first few km before we get to enjoy a descent of around 10km. Then it's on to relatively flat terrain for the next 10km! Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we tackle the challenging terrain, ascending and descending to an altitude of 1,025 metres. Then, for the grand finale, we'll embark on a thrilling descent for the last 15 kilometres into Yenh Minh. We'll even get to see the traditional homes of the local hill tribes! The communities in this area are Chinese, and they are absolutely wonderful!
Summary: 
Activity;Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Phuong Dong  Hotel*** 
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 93 Km

Day 03: Yen Minh – Mau Due – Lung Phin - Dong Van Bike Ride

Today is an amazing day for cycling in the incredible Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark! We took a detour onto a minor road that took us on a lovely, rolling route before descending into the valley. Here we have the amazing opportunity to ride through tiny hill-tribe communities and eventually reach a bustling village market where we will find a dazzling array of brightly-costumed villagers trading everything from piglets to bamboo shoots and forest fodder.
After following a river for a short while, we come across the ruins of an ancient defensive wall. Just beyond, we start to climb! A gradient similar to the day before is a fantastic warm-up before the main climb to come after lunch. As we enter the Ha Giang Plateau, the scenery is nothing short of mind-blowing – it's even more impressive than before! At each stage, you find yourself wondering how on earth you could possibly continue to climb when you've already climbed so much, but it just goes on and on with an amazing variety of scenery! When you finally descend into Dong Van, you'll be ready for a beer and a feast! And you'll be so tired from the epic Ha Giang Plateau climb that you'll sleep like a baby.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 64 Km
Elevation gain at: + 2,271m + 23.4% - 1,631m-23.0
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45857804

Day 04 : Dong Van –  Lung Cu Plag Pole – Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac

Get ready for an amazing day of cycling in the heart of the incredible Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark! Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel and then head over to the nearby hill tribe market for a quick visit. After that, it's time to hit the road on the way of Happiness to Dong Van! As you cycle up to the summit, you are rewarded with unparalleled views of pristine nature and the magnificent Karst Plateau scenery! Next, we'll stop to visit and explore the incredible Hmong King Palace (also known as Vuong Chi Sinh Palace). Then, we'll continue cycling to the breathtaking Lung Cu Pole Flag Tower! 
As we cycle along the modest road from Dong Van to Meo Vac, we are treated to spectacular views of a vast gorge. This road is a real treat! It winds and undulates, and the Nho Que River is there to greet you at every turn. From the incredible Ma Phi Leng Pass, we look down into the valley from an amazing altitude of around 1500m. We're staying tonight in the lovely little town of Meo Vac. It's so inspiring to see that most of the tribes living here have managed to preserve their way of life, free from outside influence. It's incredible that they've managed to do this, especially given that travelling to Meo Vac was almost impossible until the recent construction of new roads.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 60 Km

Day 05: Meo Vac –  Mau Due  - Du Gia Bike Tour

What a fantastic day for discovering and conquering the incredible Dong Van geological plateau! Make sure you recharge your batteries fully for the epic exploring to Du Gia!
We're off on another amazing cycling adventure! We'll be setting off from the border town of Meo Vac and cycling out of town. Get ready for our endurance test, because we're climbing a slope of more than 5 km with an altitude of more than 200 meters on a gravel road. Then, we'll be zigzagging through the cliffs on concrete to reach the Sa Phin village. And now for something truly spectacular! 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. It's a truly awe-inspiring sight, boasting the vastness of heaven and earth.
Our journey quickly takes us down into the valley, where we'll meet the second pass, the M-pass. This incredible crossing takes us over the two sides of the mountain range, all the way to Mau Due valley for lunch!
Once we've refuelled for the next stage of our journey, we'll conquer the remaining two passes: Mau Due Lung Ho Summit before plunging into the stunning Du Gia Valley. The incredible scenery along the way always fills us with excitement and energy, ready to conquer the last stretch!
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Du Gia Stream Lodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 72 Km

Day 06: Du Gia – Lung Ho – Thai An – Thuan Hoa – Ha Giang Cycling loop

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at a local Vietnamese restaurant before setting off on a new cycling adventure from the Ecolodge. Get ready to challenge an incredible pass that winds its way along a hillside and up a slope of a mountain to the Lung Ho Summit! You'll be blown away by the incredible panoramic vista with rugged, rocky mountain ranges over Lung Ho Valley. Get ready to be amazed by the sunrise over the mysterious valley and dreamlike landscapes in the villages!
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge as we make our way up a steep pass with a winding route and switchbacks, all the way to the summit. Refreshment with cold water and a snack will be waiting for us before we descend to Lung Ho Commune, where we'll turn off the secondary road and cycle through narrow valleys with corn fields and groundnut plantations. We quickly hit the second steep hill and are thrilled to take it on, winding our way along the canopy forest and hillsides up to the summit.
Time for a quick refreshment stop before we dive into the mysterious valleys for a picnic lunch! Once we've had a chance to recharge our batteries, we'll gear up our bikes and tackle the steep hilltop to Thai An.
Then it's on to Ha Giang Town for the next stage of our cycling adventure! When you arrive at the hotel, make sure you check in and then treat yourself to a well-deserved rest! Our second day in Ha Giang Town is going to be amazing! We're going to explore the city and try the local beer. Then it's time for dinner and an overnight stay in Ha Giang!
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling  from Hotel – Hotel.
Accommodation: Yen Bien Luxury Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 97  Km  + 2,941M – 3,211M
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638921

Day 07: Ha Giang  Cycle Tour Hoang Su Phi 

What an amazing day it is! We're on another thrilling adventure in the mysterious land of Hoang Su Phi. To make sure we have plenty of energy for the day ahead, we'll be having breakfast at a local restaurant and enjoying a cup of hot milk coffee. 
We're all set to set off from the hotel and embark on an amazing journey! We'll be cycling gently on the main asphalt road for about 2 km, then we'll turn right onto the inter-commune and inter-village road for motorbikes, which winds through the hillsides, mountain slopes, and occasionally crosses the towering mountain ranges or throws us into the deep valleys. This is all just to test your perseverance, courage, and mountain bike cycling experience – and we know you'll absolutely nail it! 
And now for the really exciting bit! We're moving on to the west wing, the farthest and most challenging place on the Tay Con Linh range. And in return, we get to enjoy a vast space of ancient tropical forests covered with moss and full of magic! Take in the incredible sight of meticulously carved terraced fields from the hilltop down to the valley, creating majestic and enchanting natural paintings.
And now for something really special! We'll have lunch along the way. After lunch, we'll keep riding along the hillside before riding down to Hoang Su Phi. Then it's time for dinner and an overnight stay at a local guest house!
Summary:
Activity:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Green Hotel
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 79 Km  + 2,611M -  2,234 M
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638944

Day 08: Hoang Su phi  Mountain Bikes  Phin Ho – Nam Hong - Ho Thau

Good morning! I hope you have a wonderful day ahead of you. It's going to be another exciting day, full of wonderful emotions. Make sure you fully charge your phone, camera and memory card so you can take in all the gorgeous scenery here!
Once we'd had a good breakfast and were feeling ready for the day ahead, our group set off on our bikes. We started by cycling downhill to the main road, then continued on the main road to the junction. From there, we turned right onto the village road, ready to conquer the steep slopes and experience the beautiful terraced fields and green roads covered in plants and flowers. Our destination was Nam Hong Village.
We continued following the trail along the top of the mountain to reach Nam Ai village. Here, you can take pictures of the most amazing clouds or watch the misty valley below, weaving through terraced fields and peaceful villages in the early morning, or crossing small streams that lead water for irrigation canals for the golden rice fields under the hills.
Cycling through the core area of the rice fields with fields stretching from the top of the moutain to the valley creates extremely majestic and lyrical natural pictures. And so our lovely cycling journey continues, taking us through more terraced fields and idyllic ethnic villages,until we reach Ho Thau village, where we'll be spending the night.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from village - Hotel
Accommodation: Hoang Su Phi Bungalow
Meals:B/L/D
Distance:    78.6 km
Elevation:    +2,646+28%/ 2,081m – 28.0%
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48405960

Day 09: Ho Thau  – Tien Nguyen – Quang Nguyen – Vinh yen

Hoang Su Phi is one of the most untouched regions of Vietnam, and communities have lived in total isolation from mainstream society until very recently – it's a truly magical place! At an average elevation of 800 m above sea level, this area boasts high mountains, deep valleys, streams and forestland, making it an area of outstanding natural beauty and unspoiled traditional life. 
Today is another amazing day in our cycling journey to discover the golden season of Hoang Su Phi! We spent the whole day cycling through the incredible core area of the rice fields, with fields stretching from the top of he mountain to the valley. It was truly breathtaking! Our cycling journey continues on mixed terrain roads through the terraced fields and idyllic ethnic villages, taking us to Tan Phong Commune.You'll feel on top of the world! This afternoon, we're in for a treat as we make our descent, cycling past villages, rice and maize terraces cultivated by the Red Dao and Tay tribes. As we ride along our route to Quang Nguyen nestled down in the valley, we are filled with joy as the aromatic scents of cardamom and star anise dance in the air.
Turn left to Khau Rom Commune on an undulating road. Upon arriving in Nam Giang Commune for lunch, stop for a refreshing drink and coffee and snacks. After refueling up on energy, we continue riding on an undulating road to Nghia Do Commune. On the way, you'll experience amazing scenery and breathtaking views of limestone mountains. Have a picnic lunch along the way. After lunch, we keep riding to Vinh Yen Village where we'll stay overnight.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from village - hotel
Accommodation: Cinnamon Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 82 km
Total Ascending: +1,967m +26.7%”: Descending :-  2,796m -19.8%
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48341353

Day 10: Vinh yen – Lam Thuong –  Luc Yen - Hanoi

After recharging our energy at the ecolodge, we set off on a new exploring day! We cycled on an asphalt road that led to a junction where we turned onto a secondary road. This road took us to the dreamlike Lam Thuong valley and its rugged villages. We're in for a treat! We'll be able to admire the gorgeous scenery and take in the incredible mountain ranges as we cycle through some truly stunning farms and rice paddy fields, as well as a market.
You simply have to see the unique market in the country where people trade only one product – gemstones! The market has a fascinating history spanning 25 years!
The incredible Luc Yen gem market is situated in a stunning location on the banks of a lake in the heart of Yen The town, Luc Yen district. The market is open for just a few hours in the morning, so make sure you're there! The market is open at 6:30 am, rain or shine!  
The Luc Yen Market is one of the biggest and best gemstone markets in all of northern Vietnam! The market opens every morning bright and early! 
We continue our fantastic cycling trip through the market on a beautiful single track trail and a lovely village road that leads to the incredible Thac Ba Lake.  We were treated to some truly breathtaking scenery, including some wonderfully peaceful Dao villages and stunning lake views. And now for something really special! Have lunch en route. After lunch, we take transfer back to Hanoi
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from village - hotel
Accommodation: Cinnamon Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 82 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