Cycling route: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Muong khuong – Lung Khau Nhin – Cao Son – Coc Ly – Bac Ha – Lung Phin – Na Tri – Suoi Thau – Nam Hong – Lam Thuong – Vu Linh – Hanoi.
Nested at  the foot of the imposing Tay Con Linh Mountain ranges. Ha Giang province, North eastern Vietnam. Hoang Su district is preserving the spectacular natural scenery along with the special cultural heritage of the  ethnic minorrity people.
 Homed of 13 ethnic minorities who have lived together for centuries. Typical as Tay, Nung, Dao, H mong, San Diu ... These peoples have united in the production and preservation of tangible and intangible cultural values.
 Through hundreds of years of productive labor, they have created , fertile rice fields that provide enough food for themselves and the surrounding peoples. 
These fields have created unique and wonderful sightseeing landscapes of Hoang Su district in particular and Ha Giang province in general. 
To preserve the unique values and spectacular scenery here. The State and the Ministry of Culture and Sports have been awarded the title of national heritage terraces. Thanks to the development of community tourism projects to promote local heritage. It helps to eradicate poverty, preserve local cultural values 
Snail Adventure Tours Company is proud to be one of the pioneers in providing community tourism products to domestic and foreign tourists. It is a bridge between tourists and the people here. With the tourism products are rich in cultural values and landscapes, friendly with the environment, sustainable tourism Direct income generation for local people helps them to significantly improve living standards, thereby shortening the income gap between mountainous and lowland areas. With two major tourist products including bicycle tours and trekking  tours, we hope to bring an exciting and amazing experience for  Those who are planning travel combined with outdoor activities.
Whether who you  are, what you do and when you want to join, we have suitable adventure trips for your one a life time holiday in North East Vietnam.
Experience 12 days Cycling from Lao Cai – Bac Ha- Hoang Su Phi   - Lam Thuong in untouch region will disclose one of themost spectacular experience for riders who are looking for cycling in off the beaten track, single track trail combine with exploring colorful hill tribes people, contemplating outstanding  scenery and staying with minority people

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam. Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, Snail Adventure Tour guide and driver will greet and pick you up to the hotel at the heart of Hanoi capital. Hanoi, the antique and dynamic city of Vietnam, reserves a unique old world charm and several of the most striking colonial architecture of Asia. After the checking-in, Take relax by your own and do briefing itinerary with our guide for coming days. enjoy a cyclo ride through the bustling streets in the Old Quarter to discover the ancient and modern beauty of Hanoi. After the tour, you will be warmly welcome with a special welcoming dinner in a typical Vietnamese food restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi 
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring
Accommodation: The Light Hotel ****- 
http://www.hanoithelighthotel.com/en/home.htm
Meals: D
Cycling distance: No

Day 2: Hanoi city tour – Night Train to Lao Cai

After hearty breakfast in hotel, our guide and supported bus meet you at 7:30 Am at lobby and commence to explore Hanoi city and visit some welknown historical relics such such Hochiminh’s Mausoleum , his Former Stilt-house Residence, the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda. Keep going to see the  Temple of Literature: Originally built as  a  temple  to  Confucius,  this  is  the  site  of  Vietnam's  first  university dating  back  to  1070.  The  temple  highlights  the  importance  that Vietnamese society placed then and   now on education.  We will visit one of the  most interesting museums in Vietnam,  Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam's 54 Ethnic minority people. Have lunch in Local restaurant. After lunch,  discover 36 ancient street and Dong Xuan market. Come back to hotel for taking shower  and relax.  we will have chance to enjoy the  unique  Water  Puppet  show  to  hear  to  know  Vietnamese  traditional  instruments  and singing from the live musicians who play throughout the show. Have dinner in local restaurant. The shuttle bus take us to Train station to catch the night train to Lao Cai.  Stay over night in AC four berth share cabin.
Summary: 
Activity: Visiting  Hanoi City
Accommodation:on Night Train – Violet Train****
http://en.violetexpresstrain.com/gio-tau-ha-noi-lao-cai-876.html
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: No

Day 3: Lao Cai – Muong  Khuong

Have hearty breakfast in Hotel, we depart early to Muong Khuong Sunday Market. Muong khuong is frontier district of Lao Cai province, share border line with Yunnan province, is home of  frontier district of Lao Cai province, share border line with Yunnan province, is home of  14 different hill tribe peoples, of which Hmong is majority. Cycling and attending colourful Sunday Muong khuong market is unique and brilliant way to experience and explore the untouched regions, longstanding culture of Hmong people. Additionally, you have chance to capture fascinating landscapes and colourful people on the way to market. After visiting market, we kick off our pedal to villages, you can cycle leizurely  around the villagea talk with local people or show your picture for the kids.  Come back to Guesthouse for dinner and stay overnight .
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Muong  khuong Hotel**
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 53 Km

Day 4:  Muong Khuong – Lung Khau Nhin – Cao Son – Coc Ly – Bac Ha

Start early in the morning to conquer a long climb a head. We ascend first 7 km to summit and then down hill to  Chay river  and then challenge  35 km climbing to summit. Today is hard  and challenging day for all of us. We ride along  frontier road between Vietnam and China lead to Bac ha town, on the way ,we enjoy breathtaking scenic beauty of Chay River and rice terraces on hill sides.  Have lunch en route, after lunch meal. We contimue to conquer the last pass before descending to Bac Ha Town. 
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - hotel
Accommodation: Ngan Nga Hotel***
Meals; B/L/D
Cycling distance: 78Km

Day 5: Bac Ha – Hoang Thu Pho – Ta Van Chu  - Can Cau – Lung Cai – Lung Phinh

Today is actually interesting and highlight day in our trip, if we are lucky, we arrive in Bac Ha on Friday night or Saturday night, we have great chance to join and visit colorefull hill tribes market on Saturday Morning in Can Cau Market or Bac Ha on Sunday  market. These markets often open in every weekend for hill tribes who live in and neighbouring area, going to Market to exchange their own products.
Moreover, Market is where local people not only exchange their own product, but they show off their affection to their partner,. You will be impressives on casttle corner where animal are showing to to buy and sell such as dogs, cats chickens, piggy, birds, Buffalo, cows..
Come back to hotel for hearty breakfast, we kick off our bike from hotel, cycling through town to authentic village of hill tribes, who have been living for hundred years in this region. they are master of unique cultural identity in North Vietnam. Enjoy 6 km on termac road with undulating road, then we grear up our bike to ride ascendingly to Ta Van Chu where Hmong people live.We cycle on single track trail and buffalo path, cross some streams and hill side lead to Can Cau Market. Spend our time to visit Saturday Market ( if we come on Saturday). Stop for picnic lunch. 
We continue our trip to Lung Cai on concrete road then turn off on single track lead to Lung phin village for stay overmnight. We arrive in Lung Phin village at late afternoon. Have dinner and stay overnight with Hmong family,
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - hotel
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals; B/L/D
Cycling distance: 58 Km

Day 6: Lung Phin – Ban Gia – Na Tri

Today is another amazing day in our trip, we cycle through untouched region, passing many quaint hill tribes villages, through thick tropical forest and crossing some streams in our trip.
We also contemplate brilliant scenery and unspoited nature, sightseeing as we cycle through the best scenery of North Vietnam. Our trip is really challenging day whilst we cycle on small trail and dirt path, sometimes, we carry our bikes over the streama and waterfall. However, the whole cycling distance will be descendly ridden. We will stay with hill tribe people in Na Tri Ecovillage.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Ecovillage –Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals; B/L/D
Cycling distance:48 Km

Day 7: Na Tri – Quang Uyen – Thu Ta – Nam Ly – Ho Thau 

Breakfast with our host, we commence our trip from Ecohomestay, setting off our way to  Quang Nguyen and Nam Ly, Ho Thau.
Today is really opposite of the previous day, as we cycle almost distance ascendly on single track trail, buffalo road, motorway and dirt road. we cycle from village to villages to admire captivated scenery and outstanding scenic beauty. Our cycling day will be devided into two stages. The first stage will easy for all of us, as we cycle on tarmac road and concrete road lead to Nam Ly Village
The second stage will be challengable, as we cycle along the Nam Ly River then cross stream to hilside.  We keep on track along hillside to Ho Thau at 1000 metre elevation. Have dinner and stayover night in Dzao Hill tribes people.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Ecohomestay - Villlage
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals; B/L/D
Cycling distance:62 Km

Day 8: Ho Thau – Nang Don – Chieu Lau Thi – Suoi Thau

Having breakfast in hotel, then we we kick off our pedals from Homestay, cycling on single track and dirt road lead to  Section, we turns off on single track, cycle ascendingly 45 km on slope of Chieu Lau Thi. Elevation at 2,406 M.
Today is definitely challenging day in our trip, as we conque long long pass from San Sa Ho to Chieu Lau Thi. We also  encounter  different colorfull hitribes from Dao, Mong, Tay, Nung and Coin Dao, Black Hmong in Chieu Lau Thi summit. Cycling on dirt road and concrete road, passing hillside, rice terrace ancient tea farms. Have dinner and stay overnight with Hmong Family.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Ecohomestay - Village
Accommodation: ecohomestay
Meals; B/L/D
Cycling distance: 58 Km

Day 9: Suoi Thau – Nam Son –Nam Ai – Nam Hong 

Get up in mysterious place and paradise of rice terrace paddy, contemplate pristine nature and outstanding sightseeing.
Another day is great day in our trip, we will be waken up by rhynm of wild life, enjoy hot coffe and ginger tea before going out  for hunting cloud, hanging over our head or passing leisurely onfront of our homestay.
This is actually majestic scenery in morning. We have hearty breakfast with our host, say good bye them to support and offer amazing night. We kick of our pedals from ecohomestay, cycling on slope for few kilometre before descending ride to Nam Ai..Cycling through the best rice terrace scenery and tea farms, on dirt road, single track trail, buffalo passs is highlight in our trip today.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Ecohomestay - Eclodge
Accommodation: Hong Su Phi Ecolodge***
Meals; B/L/D
Cycling distance: 49 Km

Day 10: Nam Hong – Thong Nguyen – Xuan Minh  - Lam Thuong Village

Today is the last day in our amazing cycling trip through Hoang Su Phi’ National Rice Terrace Heritage.
Having hearty breakfast with our Host, we commence our cycling day Ecohomestay, cycling on scenic route lead to Thong Nguyen Town then we turn off to the single track trail and dirt road lead to Xuan Minh village.  Upon ariving on Xuan Minh, we turn on dirt road,and motoway to Bac Quang. Have lunch in local restaurant.. after lunch we kick off our pedal to cycle on single route, passing from Village to village and rice paddy to Lam Thuong green valley. do check in and relax in Xoi Farmstay.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and transferring
Accommodation: Xoi Farmstay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 11: Lam Thuong – Thac Ba Lake – Vu Linh Ecohomestay 

Wake up early to participate in moring activities with hill tribe people in village, interact with shool kid on the way to shool.
Following hearty breakfast, we  cycle on a narrow undulating country route, passing dozens of stunning and lush valleys to Thac Ba lake. The Dao people make their home around the lake and we will overnight lakeside at th Vulinh resort. In the afternoon, you have time to relax, take a walk to some local villages or take the boat trip to explore fascinating Thac Ba lake. Have dinner and stay in Vu linh Homestay
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - hotel
Accommodation: Vu Linh Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling disttance: 83 km

Day 12: Vu Linh -  Son Duong – Hanoi 

Enjoy pristine nature over the lake in the morning from window, you will be impressive on picturesque lakeside. After clearing the bill and check out, we kick off our pedal to ride Son Duong on  single track and tarmac road. You have chance to experience the daily life of hill tribal people, call at  morning local market on sideroad to take some pictures for your trip. We also pass many  green tea farm, gum tree and palm gardens which are growned in hill side. Upon arriving in Son Duong, we stop for lunch in local restaurant After lunch time, we keep riding to Tam Dao on newly paved road with leisurely space. Arriving inDai Dinh, the shuttle bus transfer to Hanoi city .We have farewell dinner in luxury restaurant and  stay overnight in The Light Hotel
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: the Light Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D

Cycling disttance: 76 Km

Note: Hotels  are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose equivalent  hotels
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:

1. English speaking cycling guide ( 2 guides for over  12 cyclist)

2. Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy

3. Meals details in itineraries (  11breakfast, 11 lunches,  11 dinners)

4. A/C transfer/ and transportation ( 01 Van Ford Transit 16 Seat)

5. Van or bus supported during the cycling times.

6. Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above. ( 01 Truck 1,25T)

7. Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with disc brake and  helmets

8. Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries

9. Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes

10. First aid kit

11. Cold water box, small fresh towel.

12. Mineral water for drinking

13. Fruit and snack for cycling days

14. Permission Paper in Ha Giang 

Tour excluded in:

1. International airfare

2. Travel insurance

3. Items of personal nature

4. Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals

5. Mineral water beyond that supplied

6. Optional excursions

7. Additional transport required due to any emergency situation

8. Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.

9. Visa fee

10. Departure  tax

11. Tip for team and guide

POLICY OF BOOKING TRIP.

Price of The trip  & rate:
Cost are based in USD $ and coverted to Vietnamese Dong ( VND). Therefore all costs are subject to currency fluctuations. If you wish to avoid any currency surchages  should there be a change in the exchange rate, you can pay for your trip inadvance of the balance date. Please ask our reservation staff to issue an invoice for your final payment.. Please note invoice are valid for two days then rewiewed. According to exchange rates. Child rate are available.
Tour price and exchange rate are based on tour cost and exchange rate at 2023 and are subject to change. Costs shown are in American Dollar. ( USD) unless otherwise countries in Euro . we have made every effort to ensure  itinerary documents  accuracy at the time of going to print. However, Our company can not be held any responsible for typographical errors or errors arising from unforseen circumstance.

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