Say greeting Vietnam, welcome visit our Vietnam country, the land is known by many fascinating landscapes, the majestic high mountains, the heritage sites and the terraced rice fields being in the ripe crop, which surely make you be hypnotized at the first sight . 
With 14 Day Cycling tour in Northern Vietnam, You will be immersed in the fairy scenery, the shimmering colors of the highland people, 
cycling through the rugged hilly road which brings to you the best experience. Join us and let's conquer one of the most incredible road  in Vietnam!
Indeed,  Cycling tour in North Vietnam carefully and thoughtfully selected in one of the most amazing cycling routes  in the North of Vietnam, promising to bring extremely enjoyable experiences to customers who are looking forward to searching  one a lifetime bicycle tours for themselves.
Setting off on cycling tours from Hanoi, we gear up our pedals through lush vegetables stunning rice paddy fields  weaving through vast limestone mountain ranges to North west of Vietnam. Challenge incredible passes winding along hillside and slope of mountains into misty valleys.
At the foot of the mountain are immense tropical primeval forests, waterfalls and streams that irrigate fertile fields, creating wonderful pictures of nature. Surrounding the valleys or high mountain slopes are the ethnic minority villages of the Hmong, Dao, Day, Tay, who have created unique and attractive cultural colors in the daily life. daily life, festivals and weekend markets.
Cycling on dirt roads, small concrete roads winding through terraced fields, following the stream to reach the peaceful, quiet villages nestled under the canopy of ancient trees. or try your best with countless small steep slopes weaving in the ravine, hidden in the morning mist.
When climbing to the top, we can feel broken emotions, a whole magical and majestic scene appears in front of the radiant beautiful eyes, how much fatigue suddenly dissolves along the white clouds radiating in all four directions.

Day 1: Hanoi – Transfer to Tuyen Quang and Cycle to Ha Giang

Having hearty breakfast in hotel, leaving the hustling and bustling city behind, our shuttle bus take two hours transfer to cycling point. Upon cycling point, we kick off our bikes and cycle on scenic road, passing  many cozy villages and  stunning farmlands to Son Duong town for lunch.
Following to lunch meals, we hop up our bike on tarmac road and marvelous scenery to Tuyen Quang then turn off on Nartional road No 2 to Vi Xuyen Town. Transferring the rest distance to Ha Giang for check in . Chek in hotel and  have dinner in local restaurant.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring from Hanoi – Ha giang
Accommodation: Pheonix Hotel****
http://phoenixhotelhagiang.com/en
Meals:B /L/D
Transfer distance: 165 Km . Cycling 76 Km

Day 02: Ha Giang – Quang Ba – Yen MInh

Setting off this morning we head out of town cycling for the first 25km on gently snaking road through the landscape of terraced rice paddy fields. Passing through minority villages we cycle the next 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”. As we 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,  Have lunch on summit and enjoy picturesque scenery. After lunch meal we set off our bike to descend to river and ride along to Gam river until we meet another pass again. We cycle uphill for the first few km before a descent of around 10km and then relatively flat terrain for the next 10km. 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 Yenh 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 and Transferring
Accommodation:  Phuong Dong Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 87 K

Day 03: Yen Minh  – Ma Le -  Lung Cu -  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 Dong Van. 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. Dinner and stayovernight in Hoa Cuong Dong Van Hotel.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D.
Cycling distance: 75 Km

Day 04: Dong Van  Mountain Bikes Tours – Mau Due – 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 05: Du Gia – Lung Ho – Thai An – Thuan Hoa – Ha Giang

Have breakfast with Vietnamese style in local restaurant, setting off new cycling day from Ecolodge, gear up our pedals to challenge incredible pass, winding its way along hillside and slope of mountain to Lung Ho Summit. You will be impressive on panoramic vista with rugged and rocky mountain ranges over Lung Ho valley. Immersing yourself the sunrise over the mysterious valley and dreamlike landscapes in villages.
Challenging steep pass with winding route and switchbacks to summit, refreshment with cold water and snack before descenting to Lung Ho Commune where we turning off  secondary road and cycle through narrow valleys with corn fields and ground nuts plantations. We quickly hit and challenge the second steep hill, winding its way along canopy forest and hillsides up to summits.
Refreshment before plunging into mysterious valleys for picnic lunch. After recharging fully energy, we  gear up our bikes and challenge steep hilltop to Thai An.
we commence our cycling trip to Ha Giang Town. Upon arriving hotel, do check in and relax by your self. Exploring city and try local beer is highlight in our second day in Ha Giang Town. Dinner and stay overnight in Ha Giang.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling  from Hotel – Hotel.
Accommodation: Ha Giang Wing
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 97  Km  + 2,941M – 3,211M
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638921

Day 06: Ha Giang – Hoang Su Phi 

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 Thuy commune.
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: 79 Km  + 2,611M -  2,234 M
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638944

Day 07: Hoang Su phi – Ta Su Choong – Nam Ty - Thong Nguyen 50 km

After recharging fuly energy from hotel, we gear up our pedals and challenge incredible pass, winding up along hillside and slope of Tay Con Linh Mountain ranges. Taking panoramic mountain vistas before decending into Ta Su Choong village where we admire stunning rice terrace, shan Tuyet ancient Tea forest and canopy tropical forest. Our cycling will reach to Phin Ho villages where tea factories and products will be introduced to customers. After observering tea demostration, we will get back on bikes and plunge into Thong Nguyen Villages for lunch meals.
After refueling energy, we cycle and gear up to Nam Hong commune where spectacular rice terrace scenery will be spreaded out into hillsides. We take out time to stroll around villages to snapshot some amazing photos. Having dinner and stay overnight in Hoang Su Phi Bungalow.
Summary:
Activity:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Hoang Su Phi Bungalow
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 50 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638610
 
Day 08: Thong Nguyen – Ban Ven – Nam Khoa – Nam Son - Ho Thau

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: 41Km
Distance:    41  km
Elevation:    + 1541 / - 1217 m
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638624

 Day 09: Ho Thau  - Quang Nguyen - Na chi  - Ban Lien – Bac Ha

Another day is great day in our trip, we will be waken up by rhynm of wild life, enjoy hot coffee and ginger tea before going out  for hunting cloud, hanging over our head or passing leisurely in front of our homestay.
We kick of our pedals from ecohomestay, cycling on slope for few kilometre before descending ride Ho Thau..Cycling through the best rice terrace scenery and tea farms, on dirt road, single track trail, buffalo passs is highlight in our trip today.
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 immerse 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 stream and waterfall. However, the whole cycling distance will be ascendingly ridden. We will stay with hill tribe people in Lung Phin Hmong Ecohome stay.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from village - Hotel
Accommodation: Bac Ha Legend Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 85 Km    
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638642
Total ascent: + 2641m – 2710 m
 
Day 10: Bac Ha – Ta Van Chu  - Sin Chen – Si Ma Cai – Lung Phinh

After recharging energy from hotel, we will be back on bike to gear up our padels on rough and narrow road lead to Ban Pho village where we observe the architecture of Hmong House and the daily life in this village.
We continue on concrete road with rough and tough slope of hillside wind its way around the village and valleys. Descending to deep valley in Hoang Thu Pho before ascending to Ta Van Chu village where you will admire plum gardens and pear plantation.  you'll hit a single track trail and dirt road winding through plum gardens and rice fields, and past local homes and inhabitants of the villages. We gear up to head out along a 12km local trail to quan Than San then turn left on  single track trail  to Nan Sin summit.
Descending 12 km on single track trail and beaten track to Sin Chen Market and Si Ma Cai township. You'll have a chance to experience the real daily life, picnic lunch in the warm hospitality of your Flower Hmong hosts during this wonderful homestay experience.  After recharging energy, we hop up our bike to cycle on secondary road  and vilage road lead back to Can Cau and Lung Phinh commune. 
Summary:
Activities: Cycling
Accommodations: Sao Mai Hotel/ Bac Ha Legend Ecolodge
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 85 Km     + 2921M – 2922 M
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638745

Day 11: Bac Ha – Nam Mon – Coc Ly - Sapa

Following breakfast, visit the biggest and colorfull and impressive market of Vietnam mountainous area. After spending 2- hours for market, We gear up our bike  from farm stay to ride on hillside and corn farm to Nam Det village then turn on single track to asphalt road lead to Tan Duong Section.
Have lunch enroute. Following to lunch time. Our shuttle bus takes you through lush scenery and rustic hill tribal village to Lao Cai city. Upon arriving in cycling point, we continue cycling tours in North West Vietnam to Sapa Hilltop town. We gear up our bikes from Lao Cai city to cycle and follow river bank of Red River uptream to Ban Vuoc section.  You will ejoy gentle cycle on tarmac road ans asphalt road to overlook China sights and Vietnamese sightseeing,Upon arrival of section,  we turn left on secondary road and ascent  for 23 kilometer to  O Quy Ho village.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from village - Hotel
Accommodation: Sapa CLay House
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 102 Km + 2779 m – 2229 M
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45638768
 
Day 12: SaPa  - Sau  Chua – Ta Phin – Tram Ton – Cat Cat – Sapa

After recharging fully energy from Hotel, Setting off new cycling adventure tours from hilltop Sapa Town, cycle and descent into Muong Hoa Valley where we turn off on single track trail, winding amongst bamboo strips and canopy forest upto Sau Chua village in North east of sapa.
You will immerse yourself into breathtaking scenery, unspoited nature over misty valleys, & rugged mountains. We continue on single track passing rustic Hmong village into junction which turning off secondary road, snaking between in rice terraces, bonnical and herbal gardens to ruin Catholic church.
We challenge 5 km ascending to ruin church and then down hill on the single track to Taphin village. Ta Phin village is typical village of Red Dao ethnic minority in Sapa.
After reaching Ta phin village, we spend our time to visit and explore unique cultural activities and customs of Red Dzao People.
After interacting with local people, we get back on bike to challenge hilly road, weaving its way amongst canopy forest and rice terraces to O Quy Ho -  the highest pass of Vietnam. Here is the breathtaking view over the Muong Hoa valley, where you will have opportunity to pass by during the days cycling trip. You will get on your bike and start descending into the Sapa valley, observing the fantastic scenery of mountains and rice paddy fields along the way to Sin Chai and Cat Cat Village. Upon arriving of  village, we actually cycle and challenge short, steep and aduous pass, weaving amongst mountainside upto  Sapa town. If you want to save your energy, we will arrange suppored vehicle to transfer back to hotel.
Summary:
Activity: Picking up andTransferring 
Accommodation: Sapa Clay House
Meals:L/D
Transferring distance: 45 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43697573

Day 13: Sapa – O Linh Ho -Lao Chai – Ta van  – Su Phan – Nam Cang

After recharging energy for active day, we embark on bikes from hotel, descenting into Muong Hoa Valley to explore all highlight of Sapa Today.   
Sapa valley boasts magnificent rice terraces, colourful hill tribe villages and breathtaking scenic beauty. You leave the hustle and bustle Sapa touristic area  behind, 
You will hop on your bike and start descending into the Sapa valley, observing the fantastic scenery of mountains and rice paddy fields along the way. After leaving Sapa town behind for a while, you make a turn and follow a dirt road to the Black Hmong village of Y Linh Ho Village, turning on concrete road and cycle on scenic road winding along bamboo strip, rice terrace and ethnic minority villages into  Lao Chai house where you will coffee and tea break  and have time to explore the village..
After refueling energy, we hop on bikes on mix terrains with paved road, off the beaten track, single track, and dirt road , cross the suspension bridge to Lao Chai – Ta Van Village,  you will meet and talk with local people on the way we passby. Or visit their home to learn their life and culture.  Crossing again the bridge to  paved road lead to Su Phan and  down to  Den Thang, Thanh kim, Thanh phu , have lunch in local family. After lunch, we continue to ride on single track, dirt road, passing many villages and stream to Nam Cang Riverside Lodge where we will stay overnight with Dao Family. Dinner and stay overnight in Homestay.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling from Village - Village
Accommodation: Nam Cang Riverlodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43697600

Day 14: Nam Cang – Muong Bo – Thanh phu – Xuan Giao – Hanoi

Wake up early in the morning to participate with local activities or just walk around the village to enjoy pristine nature and peaceful villages. Have breakfast with traditional pancake and banana cake, try herbal tea with the Host . we start our cycling from homestay, passing  villages and villages, rice terrace, streams and  buffalo road lead to  Nam Cang, Nam Sai, Suoi Thau , have lunch in Suoi Thau .
We continue to ride on undulating route and steep pass at the end of distance to Xuan Giao Section. You will be fascinated by extraordinary scenery, sublime limestone mountain and  peaceful hill tribe villages. Upon arriving of finish line, loading up our bikes, we do transfer 4 hours back to Hanoi via new highway. Our service will end right after arriving in your hotel. Thanks for your joining bicycle ours in Sapa with us.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation:  By Yourself
Meals:B/L/
Cycling distance: 38 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43697301

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 ( 14 breakfast,14 lunches, 14 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 and Cannodale 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
 Ha Giang Permission Papers 

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.
Visa fee
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide

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