There's no doubt about it: Vietnam is the place to be for outdoor adventures in the 21st century! It is blessed with vibrant and stunning green jungle, colourful hill tribe people, diverse ecosystems and wildlife, abundant natural resources, lush and endless national parks, remote and secluded hill trails, rustic villages, nature reserves and friendly eco homestay families.
There is so much to see and do in this incredible country!
The 7-day Ba Be – Cao Bang Cycling Loop is an absolute must for any cycling enthusiast! It offers some of the best cycling terrain in Vietnam. Our Ba Be - Cao Bang cycle route is a hidden gem! It's virtually free of tourists and avoids Vietnam's notorious highways, making it the perfect choice for those looking to explore the country's natural beauty in peace. The Vietnamese landscape is absolutely stunning, featuring the most amazing karstic rock formations, the most incredible stilted houses with thatched roofs, and mountains nestled between the most breathtaking limestone outcrops. This region is home to the highest concentration of hill tribe people in Vietnam, which is really exciting!
Our Ba Be – Cao Bang Cycling Loop kicks off in the amazing city of Hanoi, where we'll be whisked away to the stunning Thai Nguyen Province.
We set off on a new cycling day from Thai Nguyen, and what a day it is! We cycle on a scenic road, wind our way along lush scenery and canopy forest to Ba Be Lake. Ba Be Lake is well-known for being an over 50-hectare freshwater lake at an altitude of 145m above the sea level, created by the confluence of three river tributaries after earthquakes tens of millions of years ago.
 Our cycling adventure continues  Tour on a challenging but rewarding route through the national park to the charming Son Dong village. We'll pedal along rolling hills along the riverside to Bao Lac town.
The following days are going to be incredible! We'll tackle some challenging hills as we cycle through the stunning Cao Bang region, surrounded by mountains and valleys.

Cao Bang is located in north-east Vietnam and is an absolute must-see! It boasts incredible natural beauty, a magnificent Ban Gioc waterfall, a range of limestone mountains surrounded by colourful ethnic minority villages, a jag Quay Son river bent towards a lush rice paddy field, and so much more! And let's not forget the vibrant traditional culture of the ethnic minority!
As you journey along the 280km road from Hanoi, the incredible Cao Bang will come into view! Winding along the mountainside, the road is flanked by stunning scenery and traditional stilts houses belonging to the area's ethnic minorities. Tay, Nung!

During the cycling loop, you are free to explore the magnificent but equally poetic beauty of the limestone mountains mingled with the cloudy mountains. Climb to the top of the mountain to see the panoramic view of the winding Quay Son river, drifting along the Ngoc. It's an incredible sight! You can even explore the rice fields or join the kayaking on the Quay Son stream to the Ban Gioc waterfall!
Cycling on dirt roads, rugged and rocky, you can cycle along lush green rice fields or concrete village roads to feel the simple beauty and everyday life of the ethnic people here.

Day 01; Hanoi – Ba Be

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we'll bid the city a fond farewell and hop on a shuttle bus for an exhilarating two-hour transfer on the new highway in Thai Nguyen. Once we get to the cycling point, we'll start our journey on a lovely tarmac road, taking us through to the beautiful, untouched region of ATK (safety zones) – a former Vietminh revolutionary base. Get ready for an amazing ride!  We can't wait to cycle through a peaceful village and enjoy the stunning scenery on our way to the far north of Vietnam!
We're so thrilled to give you the incredible opportunity to visit a village that makes paper! After lunch in a lovely local restaurant, we'll recharge our batteries before heading back on our bikes for another incredible scenic route, this time through a forest with trees overhead and mountains in the distance. We'll be climbing up some hills, following the river, passing through some lovely little villages, and then descending into the beautiful lakeside area where our cosy lakeside bungalow will be waiting for us. It's going to be an amazing day!
Summary:
Activity:Transferring and cycling
Accommodation; Ba Be Lakeside Bungalow
Meals:l/D
Cycling Distance:76 Km

Day 02: Ba Be – Bao Lac

Get ready for the most incredible experience of your life! Ba Be is an absolutely amazing place! It's one of the largest freshwater lakes in Vietnam and is listed as one of the 28th largest freshwater lakes on a slope of limestone mountains. Guess what! Ba Be Lake is even a World Heritage Site, and we'll be cruising through it on our trip!
Once we'd had a chance to recharge our energy at the bungalow, we were raring to go on a new cycling day on a scenic route to explore the incredible Ba Be Lake! The absolute highlight of our trip is cycling on tarmac road, passing many hill tribe villages and experiencing some incredible passes along the way! We start our journey from the hotel and cycle up the hillside, which is dotted with quaint hill tribes and rice terraces, to the Son Lo Section (75 km). And then, we stop for lunch on the summit! After lunch, we're off again! We're cycling up and down rolling hills and slopes of mountains to Bao Lac. Then it's time for the rest transfer back to the hotel!
Summary:
Activity:Transferring and cycling
Accommodation; Thuy Duong Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 87 Km

Day 03: Bao Lac –Khau Coc Tra – Na Tenh – Thong Nong – Cao Bang

Get ready for an incredible cycling day on our trip! We'll be treated to some truly outstanding scenery and breathtaking sights along the way!
Start your day with a delicious breakfast of Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant – it's the perfect way to start your day! Then it's time to hit the road! Get ready for an incredible cycling adventure! We'll be cycling 12 km up a challenging steep pass, wind our way through the slopes and rugged mountains, and capture the stunning views along the way. We'll stop often to admire the incredible views we can capture in the deep valleys or on the rice terraces along the hillsides. We ride on quickly to the very top of the mountain, and then – whoosh! – we're in a peaceful village.
From here, we'll tackle some long and challenging hilly passes, and then wind our way through some rugged and breathtaking mountains, with peaks reaching from three to 15 storeys high. After that, we'll descend into a dreamlike valley for a picnic lunch.
Once we've recharged our energy, we're ready to gear up our bikes and tackle the last pass before descending to Thong Nong town! Then we turn onto the secondary road and ride on an undulating road that leads to Cao Bang city – it's an amazing route!
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Pac Po Eco Lodge
Cycling 93 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42374275
Distance:    93.3 km
Elevation:    + 2191 / - 2212 m

Day 04: Cao Bang – Pac Po  - Nam Tra – Magic Eyes  Mountain -  Tra Linh  

Today is the first day of the Cao Bang Cycling Loop, and we couldn't be more thrilled! We'll be setting off on our bikes from the hotel after recharging our energy and raring to go! Let's get this party started! We're setting off on our bikes and getting ready to pedal our way to Pac Po! We'll be spinning on tarmac roads, wind our way along rugged limestone mountains and lush tobacco farms, and enjoy the incredible views along the way. Get ready for an amazing challenge as we ride up the gentle slope to the Pac Po monument!
The absolutely incredible Pac Po is nestled between towering mountain ranges and a sparkling stream, river, and border with China at the 108th milestone! The incredible Hochiminh made the brilliant decision to set up this area for the initial Vietnam Revolutionary – what a great idea that was!  A visit to this historical relic is an absolutely fantastic way to learn more about the Post-Vietnamese Revolution and Hochiminh's life!
Once we've paid our respects to the predecessors and Ho Chi Minh, we'll get back on our bikes for another amazing ride! This time, we'll cycle through a rustic hill tribal village and meander along the border belt to Nam Nhung commune for refreshment.
And there's more! Our cycling adventure continues on a fantastic variety of terrain, including gravel roads, hidden paths and village roads, which will take us to the incredible Luu Ngoc Commune for a delicious picnic lunch.
Once we've had a chance to recharge our energy, it's time to hop back on our bikes and embark on another incredible journey! We'll be taking in some truly breathtaking scenery as we wind our way through magnificent limestone mountains, lush rice paddy fields and idyllic rivers. And now for the best bit… our destination! And now for something truly magical! Nam Tra village and the incredible Eyes Mountain!
Get ready to be immersed in a fairyland of majestic nature! As the sun sets over the mountains, you'll be treated to a truly magical and magnificent landscape! It's an experience you'll never forget!
Then, it's time to leave the tranquil setting behind and embark on an exhilarating single-track trail! Then, you'll get to wind your way through some truly incredible scenery, with rugged limestone mountains and streams along the way, until you reach Cao Chuong village. And now for the next part of your adventure! You'll be taken off the beaten track and onto the tarmac road, which will lead you to the vibrant Tra Linh town.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and cycling to Hotel
Accommodations: Duc Long Hotel**
Meals:B/L/D

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46969875
Distance:    67 km
Elevation:    + 1741 / - 1394 m

Day 05: Tra Linh – Trung Khanh – Ban Gioc 

Get ready for the best day ever! On the second day, we'll embark on our Cao Bang cycling loop, which is going to be amazing! Make sure you fuel up with a hearty breakfast because we're going to have an incredible day of exploring! It's going to be amazing!
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! We're setting off from the hotel on an amazing cycling journey. We'll be riding on a smooth tarmac road through the town, all the way to an intersection where we'll turn off onto a lovely secondary road. Get ready for a truly amazing ride! Then, it's time for the best part: a truly enchanting journey through a gently rolling hill road, surrounded by the beauty of a canopy forest and a tranquil ambience.
Get ready to be amazed by the incredible scenery and breathtaking landscapes as we ride through the heart of Vietnam's Global Geopark!
Before we reach Trung Khanh Town, we'll take a detour off the main road and onto a dirt road and single track trail. Get ready for a truly incredible journey! We'll wind our way through rustic villages, past majestic limestone mountains, and enjoy breathtaking vistas and lush rice fields and green corn fields along the way. And the best part? We'll end our journey at the jade-coloured Quay Son River!
Get ready to be amazed by the incredible sights and lush rice paddy fields as we ride along the border, cross a bamboo bridge, and cycle through some truly charming villages and rice paddy fields!
We'll be having lunch at an amazing eco homestay, and after that, we'll cycle along the river to the breathtaking Ban Gioc waterfall or go kayaking along the Quay Son river – it's going to be incredible! We'll be having dinner and staying overnight at the incredible Ban Gioc Resort – it's going to be amazing!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42097080
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodations: Lan Rung Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distances: 72 Km
Elevation:    + 1060 / - 1326 m

Day 06: Ban Gioc – Quang Uyen

Hey there! If you're looking for a truly breathtaking experience, make sure to rise early and catch a glimpse of the spectacular Ban Gioc Waterfall! You simply have to see Ban Gioc! It's the fourth biggest border-crossing waterfall in the world and it's absolutely stunning! The blue sky, the magnificent limestone mountains and the incredible rice fields are an absolute delight for the eyes! And if that's not enough, you can even experience the daily life of the lovely locals!  After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we're all set to hit the road again! We're going to follow the border to Hanh Lang town together!
Guess what! Today is another fantastic day for us! We're going to conquer some hilly passes and switchbacks on the way, and it's going to be amazing! However, we will be rewarded by some truly wonderful sights and marvellous landscapes!
The first stage is an undulating route along a river and rice paddied fields, peaceful villages. The second stage is really challenging when we conquer three steep passes – but we can do it! We will stop on the third stop for a picnic lunch. Following lunch, we descend on a newly paved road that leads to Quang Uyen Town. Upon arrival, check in and relax for dinner time.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodations: Hung Dzung Hotel**
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distances: 72 Km

Day 07: Quang Uyen – Phi Ha – Pia Thap – Tu Do  – That Khe - Hanoi

Get ready for another absolutely amazing day in Cao Bang! We're so excited to take you on an unforgettable morning ride to uncover the magical landscapes and enchanting realm of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark!
After a tasty breakfast at a lovely local restaurant, it's time to set off on another fantastic Cao Bang cycling tour from the hotel! We'll cycle through a vibrant morning market on our way to the beautiful Phi Hai village, where you'll get to see the local people going about their daily lives. The first steep pass will take you out of the town and plunge you into a dreamlike valley that is well worth the wait! You'll be so glad you came along!
Get ready to be totally blown away by the incredible, poetic scenery as we cycle along a single path, taking in some truly magnificent sights and charming, rustic villages.
We'll also have the chance to explore the amazing Lan Duoi village, where you'll get to see baskets being made and even try making one yourself!
And now for something really special! We're off to the lovely Pia Thap Village, where you'll get to learn all about the traditional way of making stick incense.
Once we've had a great time exploring the village, we'll get back on our bikes to tackle the incredible pass that will take us to the other side of the mountain! I'm so excited for you to see it! Once you reach the top of the limestone mountain behind the village, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of Phia Thap village and its surrounding mountains. It's a truly magical moment!
Our lovely cycling trip follows a concrete path across a gorgeous meadow that offers absolutely breathtaking views of lush maize fields and a fairy-tale landscape of limestone pinnacles covered in vibrant green vegetation. This takes us to the charming Tu Do and Hanh Phuc communes. Once we meet the main road again, we'll stop for a delicious picnic lunch! Once we've had a chance to recharge our energy, we'll be ready to cycle on a hilly road that will take us to the amazing Dong Dang Town! Once we get to the town, we'll hop on a transfer to avoid all that congested traffic on the way to Hanoi City.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations:  By yourself
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance; 56 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 include in

English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries ( 6 breakfast, 7 lunches, 7dinners)
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 dist 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.
Fruit and snack for cycling days
Mineral water for drinking

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
Visa fee in Vietnam ( 25 USD per person upon arrival + 02 passport pictures
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide

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