Day 01: Hanoi – Van Long – Trang An – Tam Coc

After hearty breakfast in hotel. Our cycling guide and shuttle bus will pick you up  at 7:30 a.m in hotel. Leaving the hustle and bustle of city behind. The shuttle bus transfer us to Xuan Mai,   southwest of Hanoi.   Upon arriving in Cycling point. We learn how to control the bike and gear, the rule on the road and safety ride  in this trip. We commence  riding  on tarmac road, passing many peaceful villages, local market, temples and pagodas,  vast green rice paddies. Arriving in Duc Khe, Stop for lunch meal and take some awesome pictures of Huong Son scenic beauty. After lunch meal. We continue riding back road cross the bridge and cycle on paved road passing rice paddy and countryside village to Van Long Wet land Nature Reserve. Admire magnificent limestone mountains and quaint villages in afternoon. Transfer the rest of distance to Tam Coc. Have dinner and stay overnight in Tam Coc.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and visiting
Accommodation: La montagne Resort
Meals: /L/D
Cycling distance: 75 Km

Day 02: Tam coc – Trang an – Hoa Lu – Bai Dinh – Tam Coc

Get up early to take boat trip and admire incredible scenery and rare birds inside protected area. You are impressive on fascinating scenery and enjoy pristine nature.  Come back to eolodge for checking out.start riding on back road and passing quaint villages to Trang An scenic beauty – world natural and cultural heritage site. You will ride on potholes and broken road to admire magnificent limestone mountain range mixed with lush green rice paddy. Spending two hour boat trip to explore the outstanding beauty, cultural interest and high biodiversity of Trang An world Heritage Site. Our boat returns to wharf, we continue cycling to local restaurant. Enjoy Vietnamese delicious food. 
Following to lunch meal, we kick off our pedal to Hoa Lu ancient capital  of Vietnam since ten century. Take the time to visit and learn about Vietnamese history as well as the  two great initial  kings who laid the ground for Vietnamese unification and freedom from China after thousand years domination. We turn off to the tarmac road lead to giant Bai Dinh  Buddhist Temple – Vietnam pilgrimage center in 21 century that built to satisfy Vietnamese spiritual life. We keep riding through stunning rice field and rustic village back to Hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and visiting
Accommodation: La montagne Resort
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 65 Km
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Day 03: Tam Coc – Tam Diep – Phat Diem – Dong Bien

Have breakfast in resort, taking short transfer from Tam Coc - Tam Diep to avoid crowded traffic on highway. upon cycling point, setting off on scenic road, we cycle on lakeside through rice paddy fields,  peannut farms, cross some cannals and estuaries like cobweb to Phat Diem Cathedral  church. 
After visiting and exploring the history of the foundation of Church. We contiues our cycling trip on village road lead to Do Muoi Boat wharf where we take public boat to cross into Nam Dinh Province.
Landing on Nam Dinh region, we take second public boat in Trai Cau to Hai Anh tile roofed bridge. one of unique building of Vietnam traditional architecture.
we keep going on small road, winding through villages, rice padied fields and cannals to Dong Bien Commune for lunch.
14h30: we will cycle  to visit Pham Phao church by bicycle (15km/2 pm) - a work with unique western Gothic architecture, visit the traditional Hai Minh brass trumpet craft village. Learn about the Tile Bridge built in the 16th century with unique architecture, considered one of the five most amazing tile bridges in Vietnam. Explore the daily life of the locals and understand the local customs.
we continue to move to Co Le Pagoda - visit one of the unique temples with a mixture of Catholic and Buddhist architecture, learn about the legend of the Temple and take photos -  One of the interesting experiences when you arrive in Nam Dinh land is "Rach village water puppet" - or the famous Nam Tran water puppetry ward. You will learn about the history of formation and development of the water puppetry industry here, discover the process of shaping a puppet from chiseling, shaping, to assembling colored paints into puppets. live buffalo, visit the village's Thuy Dinh and learn about the tradition of the craft.
Continue the journey About Ecohost Hai Hau, where you will enjoy local specialties where you will spend time resting and feel the peace of Dong Bien old town.
Summary:
Activities: Short transfer and cycle
Accommodation: Dong Bien Ecohost or Dong Chau Villa
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 76 Km

Day 04 : Dong Bien – Hai Ly Ruin Church – Ninh Cuong Holy temple – Hanh Thien Ancient 

05h00 : setting off our cycling day  to Van Ly Beach (15km) to visit and take photos of Hai Ly church- Watch the sunrise, Learn about the climate change of tides leading to the submergence of a fishing village. Today there are only vestiges of the ruined church - it may fall down at any time ... on the way, we visit the field of literary salt.
08h00: Have breakfast at Ecohost with famous banh cuon – enjoy the taste of the village
09h30: we visit the fish sauce factory and visit Ninh Cuong citadel temple - which is considered the original pilgrimage land of Catholicism first introduced into Vietnam in 1533 - listen to the legend of the magic well and the tree of faith, which marks the historical milestones of the development of the good news in Vietnam.
12h00: we will be  back to Ecohost Have lunch and rest – check out.

14h00:  You continue the journey to visit Hanh Thien village - The road to discover the Red River civilization with a landscape of rice fields, lotus ponds on one side, the legendary Red River on the other - Hanh Thien Village is one of the famous temples. A beautiful old village in the shape of a carp and very famous for its land of study, the village of science and technology. Visit the nearly 1,000-year-old Acacia practicum pagoda where worshiping the famous Zen master in Buddhist history "Zen Master Khong Lo" who cured the disease into a tiger for the King and learn about the people who have contributed to the construction of the temple. build and defend the country in the village.

16h00 our supported vehicle transfer  to Nam Dinh City to experience the holy street food tours program on the land of Thanh Nam - with delicious dishes known by many people, enjoy the irresistible wonderful street food. Or the group goes to Giao Cu village to enjoy the famous Vietnamese traditional pho that everyone is eager for
18h00 we will  back to Hanoi - end of the tour and see you again
Summary:
Activities: Cycle and transfer to Hanoi
Accommodation: By yourself
Meals:B/L
Cycling distance: 54 Km

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 ( 3 breakfast, 4lunches, 4 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 Tam Coc
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 restricted area

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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