Itinerary
The Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an absolute gem, nestled behind magnificent and majestic limestone mountains. It's an incredible place where you can experience the wild and mystical beauty of the landscape, the amazing diversity of flora and fauna, and the unique Thai and Muong culture.
Just 170km from Hanoi or 40km from Mai Chau, the Pu Luong nature reserve is an absolutely amazing example of limestone karst ecosystems. These are world-renowned for their incredible complexity, astonishing richness and breathtaking beauty, and they're waiting for you to explore!
There's no better way to discover the region's natural beauty and the exotic culture of minority groups than by biking in Pu Luong! This amazing biking tour includes both off-road, single track mountain biking and a homestay experience!
This incredible Pu Luong Adventure Cycling Tour is the perfect choice for those seeking a wellness and fitness retreat, a love of nature and outdoor activities in an untouched region of North Vietnam.
The Pu Luong Adventure Cycling Tour is the perfect choice for those seeking a wellness and fitness retreat, a love of nature and outdoor activities in an untouched region of North Vietnam. And it's specially and uniquely crafted to offer you the best of all worlds!
You can choose between a 2-day/1-night or 3-day/2-night Pu Luong Adventure Cycling Tour. Mountain bikers, this one is for you! There's an amazing variety of trails to enjoy! You'll find great single track paths, undulating rough jeep trails and some climbs that are rewarded with ultimate descents. The ride also passes through many villages, across lush rice paddies and above valleys for absolutely stunning views!
As we ride through Pu Luong Nature Reserve, we have the incredible opportunity to meet the Muong and Thai hill tribes, who are our guests in their traditional stilt houses. This is an amazing chance to see how these incredible people live! You'll absolutely love the delicious specialty dishes, including rice cooked in bamboo and grilled meat! You'll absolutely love watching traditional dancing, music performances (including incredible bronze drums and gongs), and Thai minority singing and dancing!
Day 1 : Hanoi – Hoa Binh - Lac Village
We're off at 7:30! We're driving southwest to Luong Son, and we can't wait to get started! Welcome to Luong Son, the gateway to the outstanding mountainous area of northern Vietnam! As soon as we arrive, we'll start riding through on an undulating tarmac road with a stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms, and rice paddies. Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We'll make a quick stop for a refreshing drink and a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.After lunch, we'll hop on a short transfer to the bottom of Thung Khe pass, where we'll pick up our bikes again and ride 34km along the gorgeous Da River.
Get ready to be blown away by the incredible scenery, dotted with Muong and Thai villages nestled under the shade of trees. You'll be amazed by the friendly school kids and cows, and the locals will greet you with a warm "Hello" as we make our way back to their homes. We take a quick break for a photo op or a refreshing drink before we head down to Mai Chau village. When we arrive in Mai Chau in the late afternoon, we cycle to the Sol Bungalow Resort for the night. We take a shower, have dinner with traditional Thai food, and enjoy a fantastic Thai dance music performance!
Summary:
Activity: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodations: Homestay , Hotel, Ecolodge or Bungalow
Meals: L/D
Total Cycling Distance: 75 Km
Day 2:: Mai Chau loop – Hang village – Don village
Get ready for a truly unique experience! You'll be treated to a breakfast of Thai traditional cakes with a cup of hot coffee or tea, accompanied by the sweet sounds of birds and chickens. After a delicious light breakfast, we set off on an incredible cycling adventure through a variety of villages along a network of excellent single-track trails.
As we ride, we'll be treated to breathtaking views of lush rice paddies. And we'll also get to see some unique sights, like fan palms, which are grown specifically for roofing.
We even get to pass some amazing hot springs, cycle across some incredible suspension bridges and follow the contours around some truly beautiful terraced rice fields. We're in for a treat today! We're stopping for lunch with a local family.
After lunch, we'll cycle back roads, single tracks and buffalo trails through rice terraced fields and bamboo forest to Hang Village. Our experience on the Ho Chi Minh Trail will lead us to Khomuang and Don Village, where we'll stay overnight with a local family! Then it's time for dinner and an overnight stay in Don Village! We'll be riding 75km off-road on single track, paved roads and dirt paths.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling
Accommodations: Ecohomestay
Meals: B/L/D
Total Cycling Distance: 75 Km
Day 3: Pu Luong exploring – Cam Luong - Back to Hanoi ( B,L)
After a delicious breakfast, we jump on our bikes and embark on an incredible journey along the scenic route around Pu Luong. We pedal past lush green rice paddies and quaint villages, meeting friendly local villagers along the way. When we arrive at Pho Doan Village, we'll stop to visit the local market on Sunday if we're lucky enough to be there at the right time! We'll then keep riding on an undulating road along the river to admire the incredible scenery on both sides of the nature reserve. We'll have lunch en route, and after lunch we'll continue to explore the village in Cam Luong. Then, we'll transfer back to Hanoi three hours later, arriving back in the late afternoon. We'll be riding approximately 50 km!
Summary:
Activity: Cycling and Transferring.
Accommodations: By Yourself
Meals: B/L
Total Cycling Distance: 79 Km
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 included in:
English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries ( 02 breakfast,3 Lunches, 02 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
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 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.
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.
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
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:
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:
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.
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 fee of $ 50 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.
If you alter your booking after confirmation of your reservation and amendment fee of $ 50 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
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
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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 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
Complaints
Any complaints should be communicated to the company’ staff as soon as it arises. Failure to notify our company’ staff at the time, providing company with an opportunity to rectify the cause of complaint, may result in the lost of any legal rights in respect of the particular matters.. if the issue is not solved, then the complaint should be made in writing within 28 working days of the end of the tour
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
Complaints
Any complaints should be communicated to the company’ staff as soon as it arises. Failure to notify our company’ staff at the time, providing company with an opportunity to rectify the cause of complaint, may result in the lost of any legal rights in respect of the particular matters.. if the issue is not solved, then the complaint should be made in writing within 28 working days of the end of the tour
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