The 15 Days – Cycling Tours in Northeast Vietnam offers some of the best cycling terrain in Vietnam. Our cycle route sees virtually no tourists and avoids Vietnam's notorious highways. The Vietnamese landscape is stunning, featuring 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.

Ha Giang is the last province of the country to open to visitors in recent years, with breathtaking scenery, primeval forests, high mountains. Like a natural fortress carved into a ladder, the rocky plateaus are divided by fanciful rock alleys. This majestic landscape has been home to many generations of H Mong people.
The spectacular and snaking roads in the Ha Giang rocky plateau not only challenge those who love to explore and move, but also make many people "heartbreaking" because of their amazing beauty. Nature on those roads always wears green and green clothes, full of vitality, creating a ravishing scene, both poetic and mysterious, making you dazzled in the indescribable series of emotions.
Cycling in Far North Vietnam is unique and outstanding way to experience the daily life of Vietnamese people, discover longstanding culture and colorful tribal people, uncover  the world’ cultural and natural heritage sites, meet with friendly and hospitable people.enjoy one of the most delicious foods in the world. Vietnam North East tours offers  for highlighted landmarks such as Hanoi ,Bac Ha, Hoang Su Phi, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Bai Tu Long crystal sand beach, Halong/.. you have great opportunity in experiencing stunning  scenic beauty, admire seductively emerald  beaches and enjoy rich traditional cuisine  and stay on Cruise to experience New Seven wonder – Ha long Bay.

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival and Transfer to Sapa. 

Warmly welcome to Hanoi by early flight ....... our  diver and team will greet you and assist to exchange money. We will depart to Lao Cai via new highway . you will admire scenic beauty in the North Vietnam through window. Have lunch enroute. After lunch we continue to Lao Cai border city. Take short break to walk around and take picture city and border gate before ascending to Sapa Hill Station . arriving in Sapa do check in . have dinner in local reastaurant. 
Summary:
Activity: Picking up andTransferring 
Accommodation: Sapa Clay House
Meals:L/D
Transferring distance: 380 Km

Day 02: Sapa – O Linh Ho  – Ta van  – Su Pan – 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, colorful 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 Pan 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 Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 56 Km
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Day 03: Nam Cang –  – Xuan Giao – Bac Ha

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 2 hours on hilly road to tohill town Bac Ha.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Legend Home Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 38 Km / 76 Km
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Day 04: Bac Ha –Coc pai – Ho Thau

After refueling for a day full of experiences, embark on bikes to cycle through stunning sights, winding its way along rugged mountain ranges and crossing some streams in our trip. We also immerse yourself into 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. We continue our trip to Lung Cai on concrete road then turn off on single track lead to Na Ma Village. Here we begin to warm up and cycle on the village roads, zigzagging along the mountain slopes, valleys, golden terraces like silk strips across the hills.
After exploring terraced fields, we cycle and challenge slopes along the river and cliffs to reach the summit of Mountain. Descending into misty valley  Coc Pai for lunch.
What's more interesting than riding a bike and stopping to feast yourself with snapshots of a lifetime.  we continue the steep climbing journey winding through ethnic villages, terraced fields recognized as cultural heritages of Vietnam. In the afternoon continue the journey to discover the endless beauty of the Northeast mountains, Vietnam.  At the end of the journey, Hoang Su Phi welcomes us with a 10-degree slope to reach the high point of Ho Thau village.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from village - Hotel
Accommodation: Ho Thau Eco Village
Meals:B/L/D
Total cycling distance: 75 km
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+ 3010M – 3043 M

 Day 05: Ho Thau – Nam Ai – Suoi Thau – Nam Hong Transfer to Ha Giang

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. At an average elevation of 800 m above sea level with high mountains, deep valleys, streams and forestland, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty and unspoiled traditional life. Today we undertake the challenge of cycling over the 'Heaven Gate 2' mountain pass +895m, en route to Tan Quang. The pass offers stunning views beneath a wide open sky.
After breakfast in ecovillage, we start the new day journey by bicycle, weaving through terraced fields, peaceful villages in the early morning, or crossing small streams leading water for irrigation cannals for the golden rice fields under the hills.
Today is another special day in the cycling journey to discover the golden season of Hoang Su Phi. We spent almost the whole day cycling through the core area of the rice fields with fields stretching from the top of the map to the valley creating extremely majestic and lyrical natural pictures.
You really will feel on top of the world. This afternoon we make our descent cycling past villages, rice and maize terraces cultivated by the Red Dao and Tay tribes. The aromatic scents of cardamom and star anise fill the air as we pass along our route to Tan Quang nestled down in the valley. For the final stretch of this long day's cycling we take it easy with a leisurely cycle of 46km along the Lo river bank through unspoiled countryside to Ha Giang the sleepy capital of Ha Giang.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - hotel
Accommodation: Phoenix Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 105km
Total Climb: 1,074m
Total Descent: 1,440m

Day 06: Ha Giang – Yen Minh

Setting off this morning we head out of town cycling for the first 25km on roughly 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: 93 Km

Day 07: Yen Minh – 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 Lung Cu Pole Flag Tower. 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.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 84 Km

Day 08: Dong Van – Meo Vac – Bao Lac

There is a market daily in the town centre of  Dong Van and Meo Vac used mainly by the White Hmong, Tay and Lo Lo hill tribes. Women dressed in their brightly coloured traditional clothing walk into the town carrying their bamboo woven baskets laden with corn and vegetables. Today we follow a remote mountain road to conque incredible pass – Ma Phi Leng – Link 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.  Enjoy the first two km on flat road lead out of Dong Van Town then we challenge 7 km ascendingly ride on winding road with sharp turn to the top.
Cycling descendingly  16 Km along the hillside to Meo Vac Town. Upon arriving Meo Vac, Regroup and conquer 7 Km on steep passes to the summit before rolling  down to Ly Bon Bridge.
There’s a relatively gentle uphill climb of  before we descend for the final 30km along flat terrain. We will pass people from the local minority communities along the way dressed in their vibrant tribal costumes. Stop on sideroad to visit local market or exploring daily life of hill tribal people. Have lunch enroute. Following lunch we continue to ride along the bank of Gam river, conquere on relatively tough pass before descending to Bao Lac town 
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling 
Accommodation: Thuy  Duong Hotel**
https://sites.google.com/site/khachsanthuyduong1/nha-hang-khach-san-tai-bao
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 94 Km

Day 09: Bao Lac – Cao Bang

Today is definitely and  hard cycling day in our trip, however, we will be rewarded by outstanding scenery and breathtaking sights in road.
Have breakfast with Vietnamese styles in  local restaurant, we hoop up our bikes from hotel, cycling and challenging 12 km steep pass., wind its way on slope  and rugged  mountains. sometimes, we stop on way to capture brilliant pictures in deep valleys or rice terrace along hillsides.we quickly ride on pinnacle  of mountain and plunging into peaceful village.
we actually meet long and tough hilly passes from here and winding its way through rugged  and dangerous mountains from three storeies to 15 storeies before descending into dreamlike valley for picnic lunch.
After recharging energy, we gear up our bike to challenge the last pass before descening to Thong Nong town. turning on secondary road and ride on undulating roadlead to Cao Bang city.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Sunny Hotel*** / Muong Thanh hotel 
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 87km / 124km

Day 10: Cao Bang – Pac Po  - nam Tra – Magic Eyes  Mountain -  Tra Linh

Today is the first day in Cao Bang Cycling Loop, we embark on bikes from Hotel after recharging fully energy. Kick off our pedals to spin on tarmac road, wind its way along rugged limestone mountain and lush tobaco farms to Pac Po. Challenge gently steep hill up to Pac Po monument.
Pac Po is located at between high mountain ranges and stream, river, share border with China at milestone 108 Km. Hochiminh decided himself to set up this area for initialy Vietnam Revolutionary.  Visiting this historical relic, the travelers understand about Post Vietnamese Revolution and Hochiminh Life as well.
After paying pay tribute to the predecessors and Hochiminh, we get back on bikes to cycle through rustic hill tribal village and meander along border belt to Nam Nhung commune for refreshment.
Our cycling trip continue on mixed terrain with gravel road, off the beaten track and village road lead us to Luu Ngoc Cummue for picnic lunch.
 After recharging enery, we hop on bike to navigate on scenic route, winding its way along magnificent limestone mountains, lush rice paddy fields and idylic rivers to Nam Tra village, magic Eyes Mountain.
Spending our times to immerse yourself into the fairyland and majestic nature settings, admire sunset will be hover over mountain  and through magic eyes, creating an extremely majestic, magnificent and lyrical landscape. Leaving the traquil setting behind, setting off our bikes on single track trail winding its way amongst rugged limestone mountains and streams to Cao Chuong village, where we turn on tarmac road lead us to Tra Linh town.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and cycling to Hotel
Accommodations: Duc Long Hotel**
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distances: 67 Km
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Distance:    67 km
Elevation:    + 1741 / - 1394 m

Day 11: Tra Linh – Trung Khanh – Ban  Gioc 

The second day  will be worth waiting for our Cao Bang cycling loop, make sure that we will have hearty breakfast for full day exploration.
Embark on bikes from hotel, cycle on tarmac road through the town to intersection, turning off the secondary road where we gear up  on gently hillroad through canopy forest and tranquil ambience.  Admire brilliant scenery and breathtaking landscapes as we ride through the core of world Global Geopark in Vietnam.  Before arriving in Trung Khanh Town, we turn of on dirt road and single track trail, weaving amongst rustic villages, majestic limestone mountains vista, lush rice fields and green corn fields to jade Quay Son River. Admire stunning sightseeing and lush rice paddy fields as we ride along border belt , cross bamboo bridge then we cycle through quaint villages and rice paddy fields. Having lunch in Eco Homestay. After lunch, we cycle along the river to Ban Gioc water fall or Kayaking along Quay Son river. Dinner and stay overnight in Ban Gioc Resort
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Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Lan Rung Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distances: 72 Km
Distance:    70.9 km
Elevation:    + 1060 / - 1326 m

Day 12: Ban Gioc – Quang Uyen 

Get up early to admire spectacular Ban Gioc Water fall. Ban Gioc - the world’s fourth biggest border-crossing waterfalls is attractive for its picturesque painting of blue sky, great limestone mountains and stunning rice fields together with the daily life.  Having breakfast in hotel, we commence our new cycling day from hotel, follow the border belt to Hanh Lang town.
Today is another great day for us when we conquer some hilly passes and sharp turns on the way. However, we will  be rewarded by wonderful sightseeing and marverlous landscapes.
The first stage, we cycle on undulaing route along river and rice paddied fields, peaceful villages. the second stage is really challenging when we conquer three steep passes. We will stop on the third stop for picnic lunch. Following to lunch meal, we cycle descendly on newly paved road lead to Quang Uyen Town. Upon arrival, do check in and relax for dinner time.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodations: Hung Dung Hotel**
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distances: 40 - 60Km

Day 13: Quang Uyen – Lang Son

Following to hearty breakfast setiing off new cycling day from hotel, spin on main road then we turn off villages road lead to a paper-making village, where you’ll be able to have a go at making your own paper using a process that locals have been using for generations. Wen ride through villages to admire peaceful atmosphere and wondeful landscapes. We continue riding on single track lead to  Phia Thap then Tu Do Commune – Ha Tri and Trung Vuong Commune. You will opportunity to experience different colorfull hill tribes villages on the way . 
We continue our cycling trip  to  Lang Son on historical National road 4D via That Khe and Dong Khe town. Whilst cycling you have opportunity to witness the  threshold former battle fields Dong Khe and That khe against French troop in 1950, opening  new assistance war against Frech troop in whole Vietnam for liberation in 1954. Moreover, the cyclist enjoy the exotic scenery, sublime mountain ranges and picturesque rice terraces. Have lunch in route . After lunch, we conquer stiff pass to That khe and then enjoy undulating road lead to Lang Son City.  Have  dinner and satyver over night in Muong Thanh Hotel
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling and Transferring 
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Lang Son****
http://langson.muongthanh.com/en/home.html
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 76km/ 132Km

Day 14: Lang Son – Halong transfer

Get up early in the morning to observe the vibrant  frontier Lang Son city or wander to local market to see the diversified Vietnam agriculture productes and China ones to exchange each other everyday. Come back to hotel for having breakfast. Check out hotel. 
Leave Lang Son  for Halong Bay, one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring and Exploring Halong Bay
Accommodation: Oriental Cruise****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: No

Day 15: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Onward

Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Meet our van and transfer directly to Noi Bai Airport to catch the flight on Wards.Our service is finished.
Summary: 
Activity; Transferring Only
Accommodation: On Wards
Meals:B/L
Cycling distance: No

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:

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 or Trek Hybrid FX
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
Permission Paper in Ha Giang and Ban Gioc
Night Cruise on Ha Long Bay

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

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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.