Northern Vietnam has always been the desire of adventurous people who want to experience and explore the majestic scenery, on winding roads,  and challenge spectacular passes.
learn about colorful ethnic minorities who have lived in peaceful valleys for hundreds of years.
12 Days Bicycle challenge in far North Vietnam has been already inspected and crafted carefully by our team, offered  for those who are  searching  in both  physical and cultural activities in North Vietnam for brilliant bicycle holiday

Without doubtly, Cycling is definitely  amazing way to discover the untouched region ,  encounter friendly people, learn  unique  culture of Hill tribes, immerse stunning scenery and outstanding landscape, challenging incredible winding route  with bend among zigzag and twist in towering limestone mountain ranges,  overwhelming  panoramic rice terrace picturesques covering  around the hill.

Cycling through three best sightseeings (Pu Luong Nature Reserver - Mai Chau Scenic Valley – Moc Chau Plateau – Phu Yen cloud – Nghia lo – Tu le- Mu Cang Chai Rice Terrace Fields – Tha Uyen – O QuyHo Passes – Sapa hill top town,)  in far North Vietnam, bring unforgetable experiences for riders.
Our bicycle trip will start in Hanoi – the fascinating city and capital of Vietnam, we  hop up our bike in Mid North Vietnam to cycle on scenic route with breathtaking scenery and  scenic beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Challenge one of forth incredible pass on road lead to Moc Chau township.
Joining in festive atmosphere of regularly hill tribes market to  learn about their traditional culture, hunting a vivid and vibrant pictures in each corner of market.

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:
Activities:Transferring and briefing itinerary
Accommodations:The Light Hotel****

Day 2: Hanoi back road

A full day out - door cycling adventure tour in Hanoi suburban will be fascinating way to explore and experience peaceful countryside and daily life of local people. Leaving hustle and bustle city behind. We kick off our pedals to another side of Red River where you are absolutely captivated by pristine nature, lush green rice paddy, hospitable people and rich culture treasure. Moreover, the travelers have time to visit daily local markets , temples, pagodas to understand Vietnamese culture when we ride through quaint villages. meeting friendly people or  drink a cup of tea , enjoy local specialties with host whilst visiting their family. we are also greeted " Hello" by school kid  on the way back their home.
Cycling along the Red River, through banana farm, villages, stop to visit Two Trung sisters temples.
Exploring Duong lam Ancient village, visiting Ngo Quyen, Phung Hung Temples
Having lunch at one of Ancient house in village. Cycling on single track through village and lake lead to Bavi National Park. Meeting our support truck and vehicle, load up our bike and transfer back to Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong – Cam Luong – Pu Luong

Following to breakfast in Hotel,  take tranfer three hours in Ho Chi Minh High way to Hoang Duc Restaurant for lunch times.  After lunch meal, we continue on bus  30 minutes in Cam Quy section.
Fix our bikee and warming up cycling on  village road lead  to Pu luong natur reserve.
We cycle on scenic route with sugarcain, cassava farm and rice terrace paddy, tropical forest and towering limestone mountain ranges. Crossing bridge Ban Cong where we continue cycling on vilag road lead to ecolodge or Ecohome garden in Pu luong Nature Reserve. , we do check in and stayover night in homestay with Thai hill tribal village.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling 
Accommodations: Pu Luong Retreat
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:86 Km

Day 4: Pu Luong – Mai Chau

Wake up early morning to enjoy pristine nature and fresh air in the core of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You can wander around Thai Village to observe  the daily life  of local people  and  interact with them to further understanding their longstanding culture.Have local style breakfast with host and  say good bye them. We commence new cycling day from Homestay on paved road through fabulous rice terrace paddy and picturesque Thai villages to Mai Chau. On the way you will admire the hidden charm of Phu Luong  and Mai Chau scenic area. 
Have lunch en route. After lunch we will continue to ride on legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail to Mai Chau.  Upon arriving in Mai Chau Ecolodge, do check in and have relax by your own.  Have dinner and enjoy live music performance with local homestay. 
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel to hotel
Accommodations: Mai Chau Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 83 Km

Day 5: Mai Chau – Moc Chau

After breakfast, we say goode bye Mai Chau, our drive bring us out of the town, upon arrivals of Bai Sang, we start warming up by riding off road along Da river, today is hard day with long climb and potholes road , whereas we are rewarded by spectacular scenic beauty and friend people live in both side, surpringly, we ride on the formal National way No6 uesd to supplying logistic and ammunition for DienBien Phu Campaign. Stop enroute for refeshment and picnic lunch, after lunch, we keep riding to Moc Chau plateau. Moc Chau is one of the most pristine beautiful plateaus in the North mountainous region that brings the amazing attraction for all classes of people even for hard-to-pleasure tourists. Upon arrival Hotel, we do  check in and relax by your own.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling  from Hotel to Hotel
Accommodations: Thao Nguyen Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:

Day 6: Moc Chau – Phu Yen

Following to breakfast, check the gear, start riding from Hotel to Phu Yen, we are rewarded by verdant tea ,plantation and unspoited nature in morning, crossing Ta Khoa bridge  to admire awsome rice terraces of Yen Bai. stop for refreshment  and photo moment, our trip continue through vast golden rice paddies. We have lunch enroute ..After lunch times, we continue riding ascendingly hilltop to Bac yen Yen. Stay over night in Ngoc Long Hotel
Summary: 
Activity; Cycling 
Accommodation: Ngoc Long Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 124.7 km

Day 7: Phu Yen   – Nghia Lo    

Following to hearty breakfast, we start pedaling  from hotel to conquere one of incredible pass,we will be rewarded by extraordinary scenery With lush forests, tea plantations, rice terraces and gum trees, the picturesque valleys are stunning. The area is home to Thai, Nung, H'mong, La Ha and Ma ethnic minority peoples. Filling up enegy for another hill ahead.when you cycle through vast rice terrace paddies of hill tribes.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling Only
Accommodation: Nghia Lo Hotel***/ Muong Lo Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 73 km

Day 8: Nghia Lo –  Tu Le  - Mu Cang Chai

This day starts with a visit to the local market in Nghia Lo Town, a chance to explore and shop for local handicrafts.market is meeting point of ethnic minorities in the North Vietnam, visiting and taking pictures is great impressive experiences, then we start riding from hotel to Tu Le, today is leisure day with 45 km cycling  on undulating road, through picturesque valley, fascinating rice paddies, riding ascendingly 8 km to slope to take view magnificient Tu Le town and breaktaking scenery,Rolling down Tu Le for Lunch. Following to lunch meals, we challenge 25 Km Khau Pa  steep pass. Cycling on  incredible pass (Khau Pa pass 25 km long), then rolling down through three villages with extraordinary stunning rice terraces which are listed as National Rice Terraces Heritages of Vietnam, and undulating road along river lead to Mu Cang Chai Resort
Summary: 
Activity;Cycling Only
Accommodation:Mu Cang Chai Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 88 Km

Day 9: Mu Cang Chai – Than Uyen 

Today is fantastic day with all highlights in our trip, start cycling through three villages with extraordinary stunning rice terraces which are listed as National Rice Terraces Heritages of Vietnam, and undulating road along river lead to Thanh Uyen. 
Start cycling from Hotel after hearty breakfast, we commence riding on undulaitng road along the river and hillside. we are rewarded by the outstanding features of the landscape, fresh air in the morning, we reach on summit, coffee,tea, snack are available for you before descending to Mu Cang Chai, Mu Cang Chai is a poor district of Yen Bai Province  with 85% population, is H’Mong people who are the  Host of National Rice Terrace Beauty. We stop for lunch in Mu Cang Chai Town, after lunch, we commence around the town, explore market, continue  riding to Than Uyen, upon arrival in Than Uyen, Check in and relax for dinner time. Stay overnight in  Than Uyen
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling Only
Accommodation: Hoan Quan Hotel**
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 48 Km

Day 10: Than Uyen – Sapa 

The most challenging today is the longest pass with 46 km , separated between Lai Chau and Lao Cai province,on the Tram Ton Summit 2200 m compare sea level, we will be captivated by picturesque limestone Mountain  and Indochina Roof Fansipang( 3143m).before descending to Sapa town for staying.We start riding from Hotel  through stunning scenic beauty, picturesque limestone mountain of Fansipang,Is home of H’mong, Dao, Day,Tay,Nung.. Dao Pho ethnic tribe living together for hundred years.we aslo admire the verdant rice terraces in bothsite.We reach to Binh Lu T junction stop for lunch. After lunch, we start conquering the Pass, arriving Tram Ton Summit, regoup for photo moment, before riding down to Sapa town.Upon arriving in Sapa, we take relax by doing herbal medicinal massage. Having dinner at Grill Nature Bar restaurant, stay over night in Sapa Charm Hotel
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Sapa Charm Hotel ****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 97 Km

Day 11: Sapa – Lao Cai - Hanoi

Today is last day in our cycling tour in Northwest Vietnam, after breakfast in Hotel, do check out and depart to Hanoi on new highway. The shutte bus will take us four hours transfer. On the way you will enjoy rustic villages life and pristine nature, have lunch enroute, after lunch meal, we continue heading way to Hanoi. Upon arriving, do check in and relax by yourself.  Farewell dinner is available in oriental restaurant.our guide and support team will say good bye you and hope to meet you again. Thanks for joining a life time cycling tour with us.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Flower Garden Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 Km

Day 12: Hanoi Onward

Breakfast in hotel, you will be free to explore city until departure time. Our team will  meet you again and transfer to airport to catch international flight back home. Our services is ended. Thank for joining once a liftime bicycle trip with us.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Onwards
Meals:B/
Transferring only.

Note: Hotels  are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose aquivalent accommodation
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 include in

English speaking cycling guide ( other languges upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries 
(  B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D =  Dinner, 11 breakfast, 11 lunches, 11 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with disk 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

Tour excluded in:

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature0
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.
Visa fee
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide