Itinerary
The lovely town of Sapa is nestled at 1,500 metres (4,921 feet) above sea level in the remote northwest mountains of Vietnam. It's famous for its breathtaking, rugged scenery and rich cultural diversity. Sapa is a gorgeous little town nestled in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, right near the Chinese border in northwest Vietnam. It's known as the "Tonkinese Alps," and it's truly a sight to behold! Sapa and the surrounding area are home to many hill tribes, as well as terraced fields, lush vegetation and Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam.
We're sure you'll agree that the 3 Days Sapa Bicycle Loop is just perfect for anyone looking for a great mix of culture and physical activity in Sapa. Our Sapa cycling tours are a great way to learn more about the culture and customs of the wonderful people who live here. You'll get to admire the beautiful, rolling fields that wind their way up the mountainside or down the hillsides into the valley below.
We cycle on a lovely new concrete road, which winds its way around the fields. We cycle along the stream to reach the peaceful villages, where we get to interact with the lovely local people. Sometimes, we are just blown away by the beauty of the natural landscape and the wonderful people here. Each day, we end our journey at the peaceful and quiet eco home stay of a local family. Sipping a cup of wine and enjoying wonderful cuisine, made with love by the family, is certainly an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Full day cycling – Muang Hoa Valley – Seo My Ty Water Reservoir
We'll start the day with a hearty breakfast before getting your luggage ready for the three-day Sapa cycling tours you've been waiting for!
At 8:30, you'll be whisked away on an exhilarating uphill journey to the breathtaking Heaven's Gate (Tram Ton Pass), the highest pass in Vietnam! Get ready to be blown away by the absolutely breathtaking view over the Muong Hoa Valley! You'll have the chance to soak it all in during your cycling adventure. Then it's time for the best part: you get on your bike and start descending into the Sapa Valley, taking in the incredible scenery of mountains and rice paddy fields along the way. After leaving the charming town of Sapa behind for a while, you'll make a turn and follow a dirt road to the fascinating Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. From there, the road will take you to an incredible village inhabited by the Giay tribe! You'll have the chance to stop in a local house for a coffee and tea break, as well as some time to explore the village!
We then continue our journey on asphalt and concrete roads, which lead us to the incredible Seo My Ty. We will sometimes cycle on dirt and broken roads, which will test our endurance as we challenge some steep hills. However, the scenery is absolutely fantastic and truly incredible. We will reach Seo My Ty at noon, where we will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and admire the stunning crystal-clear waters of the lake.
Once we've recharged our energy, we'll kick off our pedals to cycle along the lake to our amazing campsite for tonight. Leave your bikes on land, and we'll start jumping in the cool water to wash away the tiredness and hardness. You can also join in our awesome kayaking activity on the tranquil lake.
Summary:
Activity: Transferring and cycling tours
Accommodation: In Campsite or homestay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 46 Km
Day 02: Seo My Ty – Thanh Phu – Nam Cang
Wake up to the sound of nature! Start your day with a warm welcome from the sun as it rises over the mountains, reflected in the calm waters of the lake below. Enjoy a cup of soothing coffee or a refreshing ginger tea with honey while you soak in the beauty of the landscape.
After breakfast, we're ready to hit the road again! We gear up and cycle on back roads and single track trails back to Ta Van village. Upon arriving in the village, we keep riding on the concrete road that leads to the suspension bridge. The challenge of the steep pass that leads to the main road is an amazing experience that lasts for over 1 km. We cycle on the main road that leads to Thanh Phu section, where we turn into the village that leads to Lech village of the Red Dao minority. The magnificent valley view that we observe on the way is simply incredible! You'll get to have lunch in a local family's home!
Next, you'll leave your bikes and embark on a short but sweet walk on a dirt road. Along the way, you'll visit a traditional Red Dao family. Get ready to experience the culture of the minority villagers who have lived the same life as their ancestors for hundreds of years! Back at the parking place, you'll get to take another ride to the new Lech village! You'll have a longer break there to learn how the women embroider, which is really cool. And you'll get to combine that with tourism! The last stage of cycling today is a descent to Nam Cang village, where you'll find an eco home stay and dinner waiting for you tonight!
Summary:
Activity: Cycling from village - Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 46 Km
Day 03: Nam cang - Sin Chai – Suoi Thau – Gia Phu - Hanoi
Get up bright and early to take part in some amazing local activities or just walk around the village to soak up the incredible natural beauty and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding villages.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast of traditional pancakes and banana cake, followed by a relaxing herbal tea with your host. Then, it's time to hit the road!
We'll be cycling from our homestay, passing through villages and rice terraces, streams, and even buffalo roads that lead to Nam Cang, Nam Sai, and Suoi Thau. After a day of cycling, we'll have lunch in Suoi Thau.
We continue on our undulating route, taking in the incredible scenery and awe-inspiring limestone mountains along the way. We'll also get to explore the fascinating hill tribe villages. When we reach the finish line, we'll load up our bikes and transfer back to Hanoi via the new highway. Our service will end right after we arrive at your hotel. Thanks for joining us on this amazing bicycle tour in Sapa!
Activities: Cycling
Accommodation: By Your self
Meals:B/L/
Cycling distance: 55 Km
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 ( 3 breakfast, 03lunches, 02 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Echomestay with private mat, share Wc and bathroom.
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
Single Train Ticket Hanoi – Lao cai
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.
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.
POLICY OF BOOKING TRIP.
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.
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
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
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
Booking 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
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 $ Zero 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 $ Zero 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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