Itinerary

15 Days Best Scenic Bicycle route in far North Vietnam have 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.

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.
Cycling through three best sightseeings(Sapa Valley, Mu Cang Chai, Mai Chau Scenic Valley)  in far North Vietnam, bring unforgetable experiences for riders.

Our bicycle trip will start in Hanoi – the fascinating city and capital of Vietnam, we  hoop up our bike in Hill Top Town - Sapa to  cycle on scenic route with breathtaking scenery and  scenic beauty of Rice Terrace in Mu Cang Chai, , Challenge one of forth incredible pass on road lead to township.
We continue cycling further to North, passing untouched region to Muong Lo rice fields before challenging incredible pass to  Phu Yen. We also cycle  through misty region of Moc Chau Plateau to admire the vast green tea farm.
Snail Adventure Tours is proud of being a reliable and experienced  adventure tour Operator, arranging unique and amazing bicycle holidays for those who are looking once alifetime cycling trip in far north Vietnam.

Day 01: 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 02: Hanoi Lao Cai - Sapa

Warmly welcome to join in one of our amazing bicycle trip in North West Vietnam. Leaving the huslting and bustling city behind, our supported vehicle will take and transfer you on new highway from Hanoi – Lao Cai.  Spending three hours on bus to immerse the scnic beauty of Northern Vietnam and have a glimpse of breathtaking sceneryVietnam vista through window. Have lunch enroute.. after lunch meal, we turn off on the secondary road lead to Xuan Giao T section where we will cycle on winding roadb along riverside and hilly road lead to Ban Ho eco home village.
Ban Ho is the home of Tay Minority who have been living in Sapa valley to cativated wet rice and confield on hillside. Homestay with them to learn more their culture and custom.
Start with a short uphill ride to a Tay Village to. Then, continue uphill through some of the most remote areas of Sapa, mostly inhabited by the colorful Red Dzao community, iconic for their traditional clothing, hand embroidery and red scarves intricate covering the women's heads.
Pass by beautiful views of deep valleys, rushing waterfalls, and glistening rice terraces before arriving to the rustic chic Topas Riverside Lodge nestled along lush green forests and a stream filled with boulders. Swim with the Nam Cang neighborhood children or soak in a Red Dzao herbal bath in our traditional bath house next to the lodge to refresh your sore muscles.
End the day with a delicious spread of freshly prepared shared platters made from local ingredients as well as our organic garden before settling into your cozy room for the night with a plush bed and hot shower.

Summary:
Activity: Cycling from Village - Village
Accommodation: nam Cang Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 56 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41546079/edit
Distance:    50.3 km
Elevation:    + 1652 / - 934 m

 

Day 03: Sin Chai A - Nam Cang – Thanh Kim – Ban Ho – Sapa

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, Ban Ho, have lunch in Ban Ho with Local Family. After lunch we continue riding up hill on off road and pothole road  to Ban Den village for 7 km. Upon arriving in Ban Den.  stop for refreshment and fill up energy. We continue to ride on undulating route and steep pass at the end of distance to Sapa Town. You will be fascinated by extraordinary scenery, sublime limestone mountain and  peaceful hill tribe villages. Have dinne in Local restaurant, stay overnight in Sapa Town.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling 
Accommodation:Sapa Bamboo Hotel
Meals: B/L/D.
Cycling distance: 56 Km

Day 04: Sapa - Tram Ton Pass - Binh Lu - Lai Chau 

After breakfast, You can ride up or travel by car to Tram Ton Pass - The highest and longest Pass of Vietnam. On the way, you can take a short walk to Silver Waterfall and then head to Heaven Gate, where you will be amazed by breathtaking view to mountain surrounding included Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina. Your ride will be mostly downhill toward Binh Lu. You will stop by Chu Va village of Black Hmong for a break before you arrive in Binh Lu. Here you will have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, you start to cycle mostly uphill for the rest of today through Pabe, Na Hum and Ban Hon village of Lu minority, which requires incredible effort. You will be able to stop by a village You will then probably need the help of the supply car in some portions, before enjoying the easy ride downhill all the way to Lai Chau, where you stay overnight in a hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Lai Chau Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 75

Day 05: Lai Chau - Sin Ho - Muong Lay

Leaving Lai Chau town after having breakfast, we gear up our bikes from hotel to start a full day cycling up hill to conquer incredible, long and tough passes before reaching to Sin Ho plateau. Riding to Nam Loong village for a short break, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Continue to conquer the long pass, that challenges the perseverance and determination to overcome your yourself. From this biking path weave across the hills you can see the panoramic valleys. Have lunch in local restaurant or picnic lunch.
After recharging energy from Local Restaurant, we emback on bike to challenge 7 km on steep pass, snaking along rugged mountain to summit. Right upon arriving top of mountain, checking our gear and descending on winding road to riverside. You will have time to enjoy beautiful scenery as well as stop by a village of Thai minority, the largest group ethnic in this area. Cycling on the road along the river where the villages of the ethnic groups living along the rivershores, they still keep their original identity. Keep heading to reach Muong Lay town for staying overnight in a hotel. In the rest of afternoon you can ride around the town to discover the town upstream of Da River (the Black River).

Summary:
Activities: Cycling
Accommodation:Thanh Binh Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 102 Km

Day 06: Muong Lay - Muong Cha - Dien Bien Phu 

Another tough and challengable cycling day ahead whilst cycling on tarmac road and snaking way mountain range, rice paddy fields and canopied forest.
We start cycling early from hotel after recharging fully energy for breakfast. We actullay enjoy  few kilometers on gentle and flat road out of the town. Right after reaching the main road, we gear up our bikes to challeng the first climb for 7 km on slope. However, the spectacular scenery and breathtaking rugged mountain view  are  worthwhile for your efforts.
Right after arriving on slope, fresh tropical fruits, cold water, short drinks and snacks will be available for your refreshment.
We contiue our cycling adventure tours in North West Vietnam with second stage to cycle and challenge tough and steep hill pass for three kilometers on top in this morning ride.
Checking our gear before plunging into sleepy valley with exotic hilltribal villages, winding its way along river to meet Muang Cha Town.  You arrive in Muong Cha at noon time. Here you will be able to take a walk around a local market.  You will have either lunch in a local restaurant or picnic lunch prepared by the hotel.
After lunch, you head toward Dien Bien Phu. You will continue on the good road and the ride is even more enjoyable in a beautiful nature. The ride will be downhill and then flat upon your arrival in Dien Bien Phu. The busy town is surrounded by mountains and huge rice fields. Here you spend the night in Muong Thanh hotel.  You will be able to take a walk to a nearby market to spread your legs.

Summary:
Activities: Cycling
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Dien Bien Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance:96 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42018596
Distance:    96.3 km
Elevation:    + 2127 / - 1895 m

Day 07: Dien Bien Phu – Tuan Giao

reakfast in Hotel, we spend our quick time to visit some historical relic in Dien Bien City such as Dien Bien Phu Museum, Hill A1, De Castry Head quarter.  We commence our new cycling from Dien Bien Phu to Tuan Giao on new paved tarmac road for 74 km. Today our trip will be divided into two sections. The first stage is more hilly and harder than the second section in afternoon, more descendingly road and more brilliant scenery.
Start from Hotel we kick off our bike through city on two lane road, then we challenge 30 km on scenic and hilly road lead to Tang Quai Pass. You will rewarded by pristine nature, and stunning scenery, colorful hill tribes. Upon arrival of summit, we stop for picnic lunch. After lunch meal, we descendingly ride to  Muang Ang Town the cycling on undulating route, along river and village lead to Tuan Giao Town

Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Hotel
Accommodation: Tay Bac Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 76 Km

Day 08: Tuan Giao – Than Uyen

Today is another beautiful and  ardous  day in our cycling trip in Northern Vietnam whilst cyling and challenging series steep passes from moning ride until afternoon cycling. However, the breathtaking scenery and unspoited nature will be worthy rewarding for our trip today.
Having breakfast with Vietnamese style in Hotel, setting off on new cycling day on village road and single track trail to challenge 16 km long winding on pinnacle of mountain ranges which boundary between two province Son La – Dien Bien. Right after reaching in peak. It’s time for cooling break and refreshment. We actually enjoy 25 km descending along the Da River to Pa Uon Bridge. 
We gear up again to ascent short steep pass to Muong Gion Commune for lunch. After recharing fully energy, we get back on bike to on concrete road winding it way along hillside down to Cap Na Bridge. Challenging again the last pass on winding road, snaking through village road and single track trail to Boat dock. Loading up our bikes on boat and exploring Ban Trat  Hydro power Reservoir from Than Uyen – Ta Hua. Immersing yourself into magical and scenic beauty of Northen Vietnam. After 30 minutes transfering on boat to Than Uyen town.

Summary:
Activities: Transfer and Cycling from Hotel
Accommodation: Love Hill Resort
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance:87 Km

Distance:    128.2 km
Elevation:    + 3493 / - 3471 m
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43256319

Day 09: Than Uyen Cycle Tours To Tu Le 

We are waken up by the sound of Mother  Nature, immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery and magnificent landscapes of North west Vietnam.
Today is epic cycling adventure day with terrific cycle route which wind it way into sleepy valley, mountain and rice terrace paddy fields. We enjoy our exploration of Cycling in Far North Vietnam with short steep pass out of hotel until meeting the Junction where we turn left on new asphalt road along river and gearing up again to the valley out of Mu Cang Chai until the road begins to wind up into the hills. This rugged terrain of dense vegetation brings us into contact with the Black Hmong and the mysterious White Tay people who are famed for their folk music, poems and songs. 

Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Le Charm Tu Le Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 94 Km
Distance:    93.1 km
Elevation:    + 2333 / - 2299 m
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41546424

Day 10:  Tu le -   Nghia Lo

Today we pass large white limestone mountains as we explore the real  Northern Vietnam. We will cycle through meandering roads before we finally end the day in Nghia Lo. It sits on a mountain ridge overlooking the Red and Black River and is home to the Thai, Nung, H’mong, La Ha and Ma peoples.
Setting off on cycling tours after recharging energy from Resort, gearing up on single track traill lead to village road where we admire stunning scenery and rustic hill tribes villages in misty valley in early morning.
After cycling loop inTu Le valley, we cycle on back road lead us back to main road where we actually challenge 7 km on rough and tough pass out of Tu Le Valley. upon arriving  hilltop, taking panoramic view of Valley. we start our cycling trip to descent along hillside and slope of mountains into Nghia Lo town.

Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation:  Dragonfly Resort
Meals:B/L/D    
Cyling distance: 47 Km

Day 11: Nghia Lo – Ban Mu – Tram Tau

Having hearty breakfast in Hotel, we set off our  way to Nghia Lo township for refreshment then gear up again to Tram, Tau..
Today is amazing day in our trip, the distance will be divided into section. The first section is absolutely scenic route, starting with few ascent km then descent long distance. we pass large white limestone mountains as we explore the “real Vietnam”. We will cycle through meandering roads to Nghia Lo. It sits on a mountain ridge overlooking the Red and Black River and is home to the Thai, Nung, H’mong, La Ha and Ma peoples.
The second section will bring us different emotion as we ride on winding route, passing many hilli tribes and breathtakinfg scenery on the way to Tram Tau. Upon arriving of township, we do check in and relax. Stay overnight in Heaven Hill Resort Upon arriving in Resort, we dipp in the hot spring water  is quite therapeutic: it washes away all the stress and tiredness. What an absolutely relaxing experience

Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Heaven Hill Resort.
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 77 km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41988982
Distance:    77.0 km
Elevation:    + 1782 / - 1733 m

Day 12;  Tram Tau – Ta Xua

Get up early in remoted and rustic district to observe the daily life of hill tribes people, Immersing yourself in  pristine nature, extraordinary scenery. After breakfast in local restaurant, we hop up our bike to challenge 8 km steep pass, right after arriving on the summit, we cycle undulating 20 km on the  pinnacle of hilltop before  plunging down to Ta Xua.
Today is actually hard, tough and challenging in cycling day, whilst cycling on new sealed road which link two poorest district of two provinces Yen Bai & Son La in North West Vietnam. 
During cycling on pinnacle of hill top, you admire white cloud hovering over your head and floating over  sleepy valley, creating magnificent  and panoramic sights.

Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation:  Ta Xua Hill Lodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 67 km

Distance:    67.6 km
Elevation:    + 2682 / - 1957 m
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41546439/edit

Day 13: Ta Xua – Phu Yen – Xuan Son National park

Ta Xua is the highest point of the cloud hunting, is a wonderful spot to watch as dawn starts to break and the night fog dissolves among the green foliage to be replaced by the glowing red sunshine of early morning. Temporarily leaving the sea of white clouds floating, hovering over the peaceful valleys. 
Setting off on new another amazing day from ecolodge,winding on slope of mountain and hillside to explore the glimpse of stunning vista and the scenic beauty and rugged mountain views. 
Cyling on  single track trail  through the dreamy, romantic landscape stretching from one hillside to the next until dusk, when the Ta Xua mountains dons its mysterious and sombre cloak.
Our journey down the mountain from a height of more than 1,000 meters then descends along the mountainside, winding around the vertical limestone mountains until the Bac Yen Junction. From here we continue  our journey descenting to junction in Gia Phu. enjoy the dreamlike cycling road on the newly paved road along the river and lakeshore, peaceful majestic and poetic scenery, stretching into Phu Yen Town. Have lunch in Town. After recharging energy, we get back on bike to cycle and ascent medium  pass to Ban Diet junction.
Cycling through buffer zone of  Xuan Son National Park to  Tan Lap Village where we will stay overnight.

Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotle - Hotel
Accommodation: Xuan Son Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 86 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43283151
Distance:    110.9 km
Elevation:    + 2629 / - 3855 m

Day 14: Xuan Son National Park – Da Bac 

Have hearty breakfast in hotel,  setting off on tarmac road, passing lush rice paddy and stunning nature to. We continue cycling on buffalo beaten path, enjoy rural area and village’ life, brilliant scenic beauty. Arriving in Hien Luong village, having lunch with local family. After lunch, we stroll around exotic village to learn about the daily and their customs. Kick off again our pedal, we ride leisurely 30km on dirt road along the lake to Da Bia Eco homestay village. On the way we are rewarded by maverlous limestone panoramas, magnificent lake view and breathtaking scenery. Experience the everyday life and culture of Muong people. Upon arrival in homestay, we arrange our luggage and enjoy peaceful village’life. Have dinner with host family and enjoy traditional music performace with local village.
Summary:
Activities: Transfer and Cycling
Accommodation: Da Bac Ecolodge or homestay**
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 86 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43283171
Distance:    85.7 km
Elevation:    + 2388 / - 2449 m

Day 15: Da Bac - Hanoi

Today is the last day our cycling trip. We will ride on tarmac road, long the Da river to contemplate dreamlike scenery and alluring sights.
After enjoy  brilliant breakfast in hotel, we kick off our bike to Dong Quan bridge, we will inturn cycle through authentic villages stunning coin and rice paddy field. Stop on the way to take picture or interact with local poeple to understand their living. Crossing  Dong Quan Bridge to  Ba Vi eco House for lunch meals. After lunch, we finish our brilliant cycling holiday in north Vietnam.  Our shullte bus take us to Hanoi city for 2 hours, upon arriving of city, do check in and relax by yourself. Farewell dinner will be arranged for our teams in cozy restaurant.. our service will ended. Thank for joining once lifetime cycling with us.

Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 45 km


Note: Hotels  are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose equivalent  rooms.
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 mountain bikes – 4300  with disc brake and  helmets
Boat trip in Ba Be and Thac Ba Water Reservoir
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 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

 

Policy
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 2024 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.
Health and Fittness
Booking are accepted  on the undestanding that all persons travelling are normally in good  health and physically equal to the demands of the chosen trip
Accommodation:
Reservations  are accepted  on the standing that. Whilst each hotel is usually one of the most comfortable available, limitations are imposed by the itinerary to make it inevitable that sometimes the standard of accommodation may vary from place to place. Single room are generally booked for privacy than comfort and are of limited availability
Insurance, Passport, Visa, Health Requirements: 
You are responsible to ensure that
You are in possession of a valid passport. It is your responsibility to obtain the necessary visas for entry to the countries you are visiting should they be required:
Adequate insurance to cover personal accident, cancellation, medical ans associated expense. Luggage, money and liability cover is a pre – requisite for the holiday
Terms & Conditions
Deposit and ballance payment
A non –refundable deposit of 30% per person is required at the time you make a reservation. If the booking can not be confirmed your deposit will be refunded in full. The final ballance is due 30 days prior to the commencement of your holiday and is payable by cash or internet banking. Failure to pay by due date could result in cancellation
Payment by credit card
Cash price are shown as per the price  insert. We welcome credit card payment by VISA or MASTERCARD for your convennience but owning to the bank charges we are forced to apply a 3% surcharge to every credit card transaction. 
Booking Amendments
If you alter your booking after confirmation of your reservation and amendment  free fee  per booking will be charged to cover administration costs incurred. If you change your reservations after the holiday has commenced. Our company can not accepted any liability for loss, damage and additional expense and no refund will be made.
Cancellation:
If we cancel your booking : if the trip is cancelled  due to natural disaster such as flooding, earthquake etc. Or insufficient participants to proceed with a tour, the operator reserves the right to cancel a trip 25 days prior to commencement. A full refund of all monies paid will be refunded. We shall endeavour to provide a suitable alternative where possible.
If you cancel your booking: Notification of cancellation will be made to our company in writing. The date when written confirmation of cancellation is received by Our Company is determine the charges applicable. Loss of money is  paid as follows:
 
Days before Departure
More than 30 days
14 days- 29 day
7 day s – 13 Days
6 days -4 days
3 days
Charge applicable
Loss of deposit
Forfeit 35% of the tour cost
Forfeit 50% of the tour cost
Forfeit 75% of the tour cost
Forfeit 100% of the tour cost
Disclaimer/ Responsibility
Snail Adventure tours Co.,Ltd acts as a co – ordinator for all persons taking the tour in making of all arrangements for transportation. Sightseeing and hotel accommodations.  Snail Adventure Tours Co.,Ltd does not own, manage, control or operate any supply of services. All coupons receipts and tickets are issued subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers and all the services are subject to the law of the countries where the services provided.
 
Snail Adventure Tours Co.,Ltd acts as an agent for the owners, contractors, and suppliers of transportation and/ or other related travel provided.
Snail Adventure Tours Co.,Ltd assume no  liability for the lost or damage to property or for injury, illness or death or for any damage or claims however so caused aring directly or indirectly from accidents, loss or damage to persons or properity, delays, transport failures, strikes, wars, uprising or acts of Gods over which we have no control, the owners, contractors, ans suppliers have no responsibility if museum/ galleries etc are closed or being  renovated during  your visit
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15 DAY CYCLING TOURS IN NORTH VIETNAM

15 DAY CYCLING TOURS IN NORTH VIETNAM

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Hành trình: Vietnam Bicycle Tours - Snail Adventure Tours Co.td

Tours Name: 15 Day - Cycling tours in North Vietnam
Tours Start: Hanoi, 
Tours Styles: Vietnam Cycling  Tours
Vehicle Support: Car, Van, Pick Up Truck, 
Cycling distance: 1039 Km
Tour cost from: $ 2.622  USD/ person ( Apply for two)

 

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