Sandwiched  between magical limestone forest of Cuc Phuong  and magnificent scenic beauty of Pu Luong. Nature conservation areas Ngoc Son - Ngo Luong boasts stunningly primitive scenery and longstanding culture of Muong  tribe. Visiting Ngoc Son - Ngo Luong, you will feel the rustic beauty of the majestic scenery, experience the simple life, but no less interesting with the indigenous people. With the goal of developing sustainable tourism, we offer the opportunity to help you to enjoy a peaceful life with wild nature in hygienic conditions and the best service. Guest is an important part of helping us preserve the cultural values, natural here, helping people improve their lives even more needy. Live with the people, experience a completely different life, a deeper understanding of the local culture and the richness of their daily work. Cycling along scenic trail to observe spectacular natural views. Go through the crystal clear springs, enjoy the  beauty of the  water falls Mo and Mu. Having the opportunity to observe your plants: Plants  gnashing, ebony and many orchids in particular, the animals you like fiddling with the birds ...Biking along the sanctuary to see nature, forests and picturesque villages (solf adventure tours or hard  ones). Rowing a raft  along the Buoi river to listen  the sound diversity of birds, observing the work of local fishermen. Participate in activities with indigenous peoples such as the rice was harvested, weaving, cooking lessons

Day 1: Hanoi – Wetland Van Long – Cuc Phuong bicycle tours

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 Cuc Phuong National Park.  Have dinner and stay in Cuc phuong Resort.
Summary:
Activties: Transferring and cycling
Accommodation:Cuc phuong Resort****
Meals:L/D
Cycling distance: 76 Km

Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Trekking to Khanh Village

Waking up in the sound of gibbons, you will have breakfast and start to visit the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where human skeletons and stone tools dated to some 7.500 years old have been found. Leaving the cave, the car will bring you to the park center where you start trekking through green forest to a Khanh village, the peaceful home of the friendly Muong ethnic community. Today you will enjoy a picnic
Tonight you will enjoy delicious home-cooked dinner with homestay owners and stay overninght in a cozy traditional stilt house.
Summary:
Activities: Trekking through kastic Limestone mountain  Cuc Phuong.
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Hiking/ Cycling distance: 17 km

Day 3: Khanh Village – Ngoc Son Ngo Luong cycling trip

Being awaken by the sound of school kid, local people and the smell of food in village in early morning. You actually want to wander around village to observe the daily life and scenery in nature Reserve. Come back to homestay or Ecolodge for having breakfast.  After recharging energy for new active day. We commence our trip from village, cycling through rustic village on grave road lead to Tan My (along Buoi river), go across Chum bridge in Vu Ban town to  Mountain Flower Home stay. Have lunch in Mountain Flower Home stay with special food is made by local people.
Following to lunch meal, we hop up our bike to cycle from village to village, admire stunning scenery and traditional Architecture of Muong Ethnic Minority. Leave bicycles at car parking area and visit Mu waterfall in Mu Village. We will cycle the last stage from Mu Water Fall to Mon Village for overnight stay. Upon arriving of village we do check in and relax by yourself. Have dinner and enjoy alive music performance in homestay or Bungalow.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Ecohomestsy  or Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 30 – 65 km

Day 4: Ngoc Son Ngo Luong –Pu Luong bicycle tours

Getting up early and spending time walking in fresh air of this Nature Reserve, we will then taste your breakfast with locals at the stilt house or at simple bungalows next to the stream before cycling to Coi Cao Hamlet that is deeply located in the core area of Ngoc Son Nature Reserve. On cycling way, we will pass through the most remote houses, observe hard-working women with their looms and catch bright and innocent smiles of children. After that we’ll leave our bike and start a 2-hour-stream-hiking trip on a hidden trail along the streams inside the primeval jungle and enjoy totally different experiences.  
Reaching Thai’s villages – home to many water-wheels providing water from stream to households - and exploring the Thai’s cultural values at Pu Luong Nature Reserve at the end of the trail we’ll get our bike back and continue cycling on the pristine path with many palm trees along the roadsides to reach the peaceful Hieu Waterfall where we will enjoy your lunch and spend the night at the traditional Thai’s stilt house. After lunch, you are free to discover the daily life of the locals, take nice photos of peaceful terraced fields on gentle slopes of the mountain or find a quiet corner to read a favorite book. You will spend your night at the stilt house. If you want to enjoy your private space, you can request overnight at the isolated well-furnished bungalows
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Village - Village
Accommodation:Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 – 80 Km

Day 5: Pu Luong -  Mai Chau cycling tours

Wake up early morning to enjoy pristine nature and fresh air in the core of Phu Luong Nature Reserve. You can wander around Thai Village to observe  the daily life  of local people  and  interact with them to further understanding their longstanding culture. Have local style breakfast with host and  say good bye them. We commence new cycling day from Homestay on paved road through fabulous rice terrace paddy and picturesque Thai villages to Mai Chau. On the way you will admire the hidden charm of Phu Luong  and Mai Chau scenic area. Have lunch en route. After lunch we will continue to ride on legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail to Mai Chau.  Upon arriving Sol bungalow, do check in and have relax by your own.  Have dinner and enjoy live music performance with local homestay. 
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Ecohomestsy  or Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 30 – 65 km

Day 6: Mai Chau  cycle tour Hanoi

Waking up you early in the morning by birds and chicken sounding, you will be treated by Thai traditional cake for breakfast with hot coffee and tea. After light breakfast, we cycle through different villages on a mix of good single track paths  link from villages to anothers, the view are stunning as the ride passes and cross lush rice paddies./ Unique to this area are fan palms, grown specifically to use for roofing.We pass hot springs, cycle cross suspension bridges and follow the contours around beautiful terraced rice fields. We stop for lunch en route in local family. After lunch, we cycle back road, single tracks, buffalo trails through rice terraced fields
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Ecohomestsy  or Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 30 – 65 km

Note: Hotels  are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose equivalent  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 ( 5 breakfast,5 lunches, 5 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 Van Long Wetland Conservation
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