Itinerary
Cycling Route: Hanoi –Cao Bang – Pac Po – Tra Linh – Trung Khanh – Ban Gioc – Hanh Lang –Thanh Nhat – Quang Uyen – Phia Thap – Cao Bang – Hanoi.
Cao Bang located in Northeast Vietnam, possesses the incredible natural beauty, a magnificent Ban Gioc waterfall, a range of limestone mountain surrounded the colorful ethnic minority villages, a jag Quay Son river bent toward a lush rice paddy fields etc., and the vibrant traditional culture of the ethnic minority.
If you are nature lover or passinate about exploration, Definitely, Cao Bang Cycling & Kayaking Tours is worth your times.
Being inspected and crafted by our experienced adventure crew, Cao Bang Cycling & KayakingTours will promise to bring you a very interesting and rewarding experience.
Along the 280km long road from Hanoi capital, a picture of Cao Bang appears in front of visitors with a road winding along the mountainside, flickering on both sides, typical stilts house of ethnic minorities. Tay, Nung.
During the cycling & Kayaking Tour, 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 Con rice fields or join the kayaking on the Quay Son stream to the Ban Gioc waterfall.
cycling on dirt roads, rugged and rocky, cycle along lush green rice fields or concrete village roads to feel the simple beauty, everyday life of the ethnic people here.
Furthermore, it would be regret not to mention local delicacies. Surely you can not only taste one dish but also can try many dishes made from many kinds of ethnic minorities. At each stop of the tour, you will stay at eco homestay, guest house or hotels where you sleep and enjoy local dishes such as sticky rice, smoked sausage, noodles ... In this Cao Bang Cycling & Kayaking tour, you can enjoy the picturesque landscape, breathe fresh air and live like the locals. In short, joining this tour is worth your effort as well as your time. What a wonderful Cao Bang Cycling & Kayaking Tours!
Day 1: Hanoi – Cao Bang
After hearty breakfast in hotel, leaving the hustling and bustling city behind, we set off our way to North East Vietnam. It takes 5 hours transfer on scenic route and brilliant landscapes to remoted mountainous province. You will be contemplating lush scenic beauty of endless green rice fields and quaint hill tribes villages, palm trees, tea plantation and rustic daily local markets.
We will spend our time to visit Ethnic Minority Museum in Thai Nguyen to study about 53 Ethnic Minorities of Vietnam before jumbing on our vehicle again to depart Cao Bang. Having lunch enroute. After lunch meal, we continues our trip to Cao Bang City. Upon arraval of Hotel, do check in and relx. You can walk around the city to observe the changing. Dinner and stay over night in Hotel
Summary:
Activities: Transferring Visiting
Accommodations: Sunny Hotel***
Meals:/L/D
Transfer distances: 289 Km
Day 2: Cao Bang – Pac Po – Tra Linh 95 km
Hearty breakfast in hotel, we kick off our pedal from hotel to Pac Po. Enjoy pristine nature and stunning scenery as we ride on tarmac road through peaceful villages. interact with hill tribe people on the way or school kids go or from school. We keep our way to Pacor Vietnamese people – the cradle of Vietnam Revolutionary from 1930 -1945, where President Hochiminh was the first time set his feet to Viet Nam fartherland after 30 Years living and working in abroad.
Pac Po is located at between high mountain ranges and stream, river, share border with China at milestone 108 Km. Hochiminh decided himself to set up this area for initialy Vietnam Revolutionary.
Visiting this historical relic, the traveller understand about Post Vietnamese Revolution and Hochiminh Life as well.
Upon arrival of Pac Po, we spend our time to pay tribute to the predecessors and Hochiminh, who led Vietnamese people to revote against Japanese Troop and French military expedition to gain independence in 1945.After Visiting, we gear up our bike to ascendingly ride to Gate of Heaven. Having picnic lunch on peak. After lunch meals, we challenge our abilities on the top before descendly ride to Tra Linh Town ship.
Summary:
Activities: cycling and Visiting
Accommodations: Ngoc Long Hotel**
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distances: 94 Km
Day 3: Tra Linh – Trung Khanh – Ban Gioc Waterfall
Breakfast in Hotel, we commence our cycling day from Hotel ascendingly ride out of the town then rolling down to Trung Khanh town. Admire brilliant scenery and breathtaking landscapes as we ride through the core of world Global Geopark in Vietnam.
Upon arrival of Trung Khanh , regroup and refreshment for while. We continue out trip to turn off the single track to Quay Son River. Admire stunning sightseeing and lush rice paddy fields as we ride along border belt , cross bamboo bridge then we cycle through quaint villages and rice paddy fields.Having lunch in Eco Homestay. After lunch, we cycle along the river to Ban Gioc water fall or Kayaking along Quay Son river. Dinner and stay overnight in Ban Gioc Resort
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and Visiting
Accommodations: Sai Ggon - Ban Gioc Resort***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distances: 72 Km
Day 4: Quay Son Cycling and Kayaking
Get up early to contemplate Ban Gioc - the world’s fourth biggest border-crossing waterfalls is attractive for its picturesque painting of blue sky, great limestone mountains and stunning rice fields together with the daily life.
You will be rewarded by pristine nature an crystal water fall, outstanding landscapes of World Geopark.
Come back hotel for breakfast, we start our new multi adventure tours from Hotel, cycling on tarmac road lead to Dam Thuy Commune the turn off the single track to kayaking point. Meeting our support teams and learn about the safety method how to use kayaking safely. Afterward, we commence paddling kayaking along the Quay Son River down to Ban Gioc Water Fall. Depend on your abilities and you experiences, we will decide how long we will paddle.
After experiencing kakaying on picturesque Quay Son River, we continue our cycling trip through lush green rice paddy and quaint villages to Hotel. Having lunch in hotel, following lunch meal, we cycle to visit Nguom Ngao Cave nearby hotel.
Nguom Ngao is incredible and mysterious cave in Cao Bang province. Through million years of formation, the hand of creator formed world of labyrinth. Depend on your imagination, the stalagmile and stalagtile turns into vivid scenery. After 2 hours expedition of Cave, we cycle back to hotel for relax. Having dinner and over night in sai Gon Ban Gioc.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling , Kayaking and cave Exploring
Accommodations: Sai Gon Ban Gioc***
Meals: B/L/D.
Cycling distances: 32 Km
Day 5: Ban Gioc – Ha Lang - Quang Uyen
Get up early to admire spectcular Ban Gioc Water fall. Ban Gioc - the world’s fourth biggest border-crossing waterfalls is attractive for its picturesque painting of blue sky, great limestone mountains and stunning rice fields together with the daily life. Having beakfast in hotel, we commence our new cycling day from hotel, follow the border belt to Hanh Lang town.
Today is another great day for us when we conquer some hilly passes and sharp turns on the way. However, we will be rewarded by wonderful sightseeing and marverlous landscapes.
The first stage, we cycle on undulaing route along river and rice paddied fields, peaceful villages. the second stage is really challenging when we conquer three steep passes. We will stop on the third stop for picnic lunch. Following to lunch meal, we cycle descendly on newly paved road lead to Quang Uyen Town. Upon arrival, do check in and relax for dinner time.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling
Accommodations: Hung Dung Hotel***
Meals: B/L/D.
Cycling distances: 72 Km
Day 6: Quang Uyen Loop 64 km
Breakfast in hotel, we depart to cycle on single track trails from Quang Uyen to Eco villages to observer stunning scenery and lush green rice fields. Cycling through quaint villages and villages, cross stream, river and hillside to Hong Dai , Thoi Nhang – Dong Trieu. Meet the main road then turn off the Tu Do Commune to cycle to Phia Thap village.
it’s time to really stretch those legs with the Phia Thap Epic Loop. This 40km ride along dirt and sealed roads (with a small section of single track) will take in a local basket-weaving village where you will not only see baskets being made, but also have a go at making one yourself. We then continue along the southern half of the loop and stop at a fresh spring where you can cool off with a quick swim after lunch. After everyone has refuelled we’ll head north along a sealed road towards Quang Uyen.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and visiting
Accommodations: Hung Dung Hotel**
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distances: 64 km
Day 7: Quang Uyen - Phia Thap – Trung Vuong - Cao Bang
Following to hearty breakfast, we commene our tip to Cao Bang city. Cycling soms distance on main road then we turn off villages road lead to a paper-making village, where you’ll be able to have a go at making your own paper using a process that locals have been using for generations. Wen ride through villages to admire peaceful atmosphere and wondeful landscapes. We continue riding on single track lead to Phia Thap then Tu Do Commune – Ha Tri and Trung Vuong Commune. You will opportunity to experience different colorfull hill tribes villages on the way . meet and talk with local people to understand their life.
Meet our support vehicle for filling up water and refreshment. We continue cycle on tarmac road lead to Cao Bang city. Dinner and stay over night in Cao Bang city .
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and Visiting
Accommodations: Sunny Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D.
Cycling distances: 54 Km.
Day 8: Cao Bang – Hanoi
Enjoy hearty breakfast in hotel, we takes 5 and half hour to transfer back to Hanoi. Stop on the way for refresment and having lunch. We will arrive in Hanoi city mid afternoon check in and relax by your self. Having farewell dinner in luxury restaurant. our services end. Thanks for joining multi adventure tour with us.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring
Accommodations: Arranged by your self
Meals:B/L/D
Transferring distance: 287 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 ( 7 breakfast, 8 lunches, 7 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 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.
Mineral water for drinking
Fruit and snack for cycling days
Permission Paper in Ban Gioc Waterfall
Kayaking day in Quay Son River.
Tour excluded in:
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal expense
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
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 free fee of 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 free fee of 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
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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