Vietnam Northwest Cycling Tour | Vietnam Cycling Holidays

Vietnam Northwest Cycling Tour – 9 Days

May 28, 2021 Cycle 8 -11 days

Vietnam Northwest Cycling Tour – Starting in Hanoi, Cycling to the scenic hill-station of Sapa and ride the amazing mountain trails around Fansipan, Indochina’s highest peak .Taking the long road through the North West traverlleres enter a remote land of mountains and colorful tribes people whose songs of love ring out about the din of the weekend market. The northwest loop is a fantastic route for cyclist.Views are outstanding throughout with beautiful pine forested hills, Dankia Lake and picturesqu and some glorious single tracks.

Day 1 : Hanoi cycle to Yen Bai

Pick up at your hotel at 7:30 and transfer by vehicle to Trung Ha bridge and start cycling to Yen Bai on the banks of Red River . Picnic lunch on the way . Arrive late afternoon. Stay 1 night.

Summary
Cycling Distance : 90 km cycling
Meals : Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Hoa Mai Hotel

Day 2 : Yen Bai cycle to Sapa

After breakfast. A demanding, hilly, day along the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular , visiting the Vietnam & China border gate if time permitting. Stay 2 nights.

Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Sapa Hotel

Day 3 : Sapa Cycling to Village

Start from your hotel at 8 Am , bikes to explore Sa Pa an old French hill-station, in a spectacular location close to the Chinese border. This morning we will cycling down hill to Village , Lao Chai and Ta Van village ( Red Dzao and H’mong people ) . car pick you back to Sapa ,lunch and dinner by your self.

Summary
Cycling Distance : 20 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Sapa Hotel

Day 4 : Sapa Cycle to Lai Chau

Retrace our route back over the Tram Ton pass to Binh Lu junction and follow the road 4D north west to Tam Duong and today cycle to the scenic hill-station of Sapa and ride the amazing mountain trails around Fansipan, Indochina’s highest peak, before riding over a 2 km high mountain pass, the first of many. This tour goes to a part of Vietnam where few foreigners ever venture and you’ll be amazed at the colourful clothing of the many ethnic tribes as you ride through valleys and river gorges to Lai Chau.

Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 5 : Lai Chau Cycle to Muong Lay ( Old Lai Chau )

Cycle to old Lai Chau via the Hang Tom suspension bridge, following the Nam Na through spectacular gorges and Black Dao villages. A long day with some climbs. Stay 1 night. Hoa Binh Hotel ,

Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Hoa Binh Hotel

Day 6 : Muong Lay Cycle to Dien Bien Phu

Our full day in Vietnam. Cycle to Dien Bien Phu – 104 kms. Dien Bien Phu was the scene of the historic French defeat in 1954. you’ll be amazed at the colourful clothing of the many ethnic tribes as you ride through valleys and river gorges to Dien Bien Phu. Here we’ll visit battlefields and learn how Ho Chi Minh defeated the colonial French.

Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Him Lam Resort & hotel

Day 7 : Dien Bien Phu Cycle to Son La

Cycle to Son La 150 km , along the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular , visiting the Son La prison . O / N in Son La .

Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation : Hanoi Hotel

Day 8 :Son La – Mai Chau

Cycle to Mai Chau village around 120 km , along the mountain range culminating ,long days of riding will be rewarded by a stay at the charming Mai Chau valley . Arrival in Mai Chau village . Homestay in Thai house . O / N in Mai Chau .

Summary
Cycling Distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation : Home -Stay

Day 9 : Mai Chau – Hanoi
Transfer to Doc Cun pass and starting cycling to Bai Chao villages , Kim Boi cycle to Luong Son before heading back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi ( Your account )

Summary
Cycling Distance : 50 km
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch
Accommodation : None

Departure dates join in group on 2nd monthly

Group size : from 2 to 18 cyclists

Tour Price : Contact us

Tour Package Includes
– Accommodation based on twin sharing occupancy at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.etc…
– Meals as indicated in program,B=Breakfast , L=Lunches ,D=Dinner
– Professional English speaking guide
– Support van or bus , truck for group
– Boat and cruise trip mention in itinerary
– Pump, bike tools, spares tubes, Spare bike , Mountain Bicycle ( Trek bike ) and helmet
– Cold water box, mineral water ,small fresh towel , bike helmet
– All entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the program
– Service charges, rooms tax and handling fees

Tour Package Excludes

– Travel assurance ,Visa stamping fee
– Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
– Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
– Tips and gratuity
– Personal expenses and other services which are not mentioned in the program.
– Accommodation in Hanoi
– Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
– Optional excursions

Special offers :
– Mineral water drinking.
– Seasonal fruits.
– Snacks
– Fresh tissue and some fruits while touring !