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15 Days Best Vietnam Cycling Northeast Tour

Ha Giang
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Duration

15 Days

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Up to 1 day

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, Vietnamese

Vietnam is a country brimming with historical landmarks and stunning landscapes, offering a unique blend of vibrant cities and peaceful rural towns where time seems to stand still. This two-week journey invites you to explore the country in your own distinctive way. Cycling is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience the beauty of Vietnam, allowing you to enjoy exhilarating activities and awe-inspiring views of the surrounding scenery. Admire the breathtaking limestone mountains and formations in Northern Vietnam while dining at local eateries offering fresh seafood.

As you cycle through the stunning landscapes and nearby fields, you’ll immerse yourself in the region’s rich customs and cultures. The adventure begins in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, before we cycle through Thai Nguyen in the Cao Bang region, traveling along the China-Vietnam border to Ha Giang. Ride along the famous Happiness Road, crossing the majestic Ma Phi Lang Pass, and discover panoramic views of the limestone peaks. We then descend to the Dong Van karst plateau and visit the Lung Cu flagpole to take in the incredible surroundings.

Along the way, you’ll have the chance to explore hidden areas, engage with locals, and even stay with families to learn more about their way of life. The journey from Hoang Su Phi to Bac Ha offers beautiful views as we cycle through picturesque landscapes. We’ll also visit the stunning Thac Ba Lake, traveling along village roads and buffalo trails, where you’ll stay in a local house and enjoy the magnificent scenery surrounding the lake.

Highlights

  • Vietnam North East Cycling Adventure Tour is a country with captivating scenery and majestic monuments of time gone by. Vietnam reflects the contrasts of bustling, vibrant cities and peaceful and quaint rural villages where time seems to have stood still. Enjoy this two-week adventure to explore this fascinating country your own way. Without a doubt, cycling is definitely one of the best ways to explore this alluring country. You will have the opportunity to experience exciting activities and outstanding natural scenery. Take in the picturesque outcrops and Limestone Mountains in North Vietnam and taste fresh seafood in local restaurants.

DAY 1 HANOI ARRIVAL
DAY 1 HANOI ARRIVAL

Greetings from Vietnam. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, your driver and guide Vietnam 17 will meet you, take you to your hotel in the center of Hanoi, and then drive you home. Vietnam's vibrant and ancient city of Hanoi is home to some of the most remarkable colonial buildings in Asia as well as a distinct old world charm. You will have time to rest after checking in before going on a tour and receiving an itinerary briefing from our guide for the next few days. You will get the chance to ride through the Old Quarter's busy streets and take in Hanoi's both historic and contemporary charm. Enjoy a special welcome meal in a traditional Vietnamese restaurant following the tour. Spend the night in Hanoi

DAY 2 HANOI – THAI NGUYEN – BAC SON
DAY 2 HANOI – THAI NGUYEN – BAC SON

Distance: 80km Check out of the hotel after a filling breakfast and get ready for our bike challenge. You will be taken by the guide to Thai Nguyen Province, away from the busy metropolis. You will visit the fascinating museum dedicated to hill tribal tribes upon your arrival in Thai Nguyen, where you may discover more about Vietnam's 54 distinct ethnic minorities. In the next days, when you cycle, you'll be able to tell the difference thanks to this knowledge. The trip will start today in Thai Nguyen and travel to Bac Son Town in the province of Lang Son, which is rugged in the north. You will be encircled by breathtaking mountains and picturesque valleys, making for an incredibly romantic scene. Spend the night in a hotel or Homestay.

DAY 3 BAC SON – QUANG UYEN
DAY 3 BAC SON – QUANG UYEN

Distance: 90 – 127km We get going early today so you may spend the morning exploring the quiet villages and learning about locals' daily lives on Vietnam 27. You get the chance to sample the local pan cake at breakfast. We begin our cycling tour across a breathtaking valley en route to the historical landmark of the Bac Son Museum. Through documents, photos, and relics, you may learn about the 1940 revolution against the French here. We resume our long ascent to the That Khe intersection, where we will have a picnic for lunch. We continue cycling on Route 3 in the direction of Cao Bang after lunch. We travel to Dong Khe, from which we will catch a shuttle bus to the hotel. After dinner, spend the night at the DUY HUONG HOTEL.

DAY 4 QUANG UYEN – BAN GIOC
DAY 4 QUANG UYEN – BAN GIOC

Distance: 76km After a filling breakfast at your hotel, we'll head to a nearby market to discover what local producers are up to, or you can get some photos taken with the locals. We will ride across the Gam River and then turn east to reach the Ban Gioc Waterfall once we get going.Today's route passes through spectacular kast mountain ranges, interspersed with hill tribe villages, and beautifully scenic asphalt roads. We will cross a mountainous pass that is 7 kilometers long along the route before arriving at Quang Uyen town. We will bike on winding roads via many hill tribe settlements en route to Quang Uyen, stopping for lunch along the way. We'll carry on riding after lunch to see the stunning Ban Gioc waterfall. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Sai Gon Ban Gioc Resort

DAY 5 BAN GIOC – PACPO – CAO BANG
DAY 5 BAN GIOC – PACPO – CAO BANG

Distance: 105 – 165km We get up early today so you may enjoy the stunning natural stroll that leads to Vietnam's 9th-largest water fall. After spending almost 30 years overseas, we return to the hotel for breakfast before beginning our journey today, which takes us along a frontier route to Pac Bo, the former home and workplace of President Ho Chi Minh from 1940 to 1943. You will have the chance to stop at historical Hochiminh locations along the route, like Caremark Mountain, Lenin Spring Water, and Coc Bo Cave. We ride the Ho Chi Minh Route back to Cao Bang, stopping along the way for lunch.You will have time to tour the city and surrounding villages once you arrive in Cao Bang. Dinner and overnight in the Sunny Hotel.

DAY 6 CAO BANG – BAO LAC
DAY 6 CAO BANG – BAO LAC

Distance: 90 – 136km On our bicycle tour, it is a long and difficult day. We go through a lengthy, steep pass around halfway through, but the breathtaking scenery makes the ascent worthwhile. We get up early and travel west, taking our time for the first twenty-five kilometers on the tarmac road. Then, in order to confront the difficult pass up ahead, we will pick up speed on the second stage. We're going to pause on the slope for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we make our slow way down to Bao Lac, stopping along the route to see the breathtaking scenery and rice terraces and to chat with locals.Additionally, you will get to see and investigate the neighborhood market.We check in late in the afternoon, have supper, and leave for the hotel.

DAY 7 BAO LAC – MEO VAC
DAY 7 BAO LAC – MEO VAC

Distance: 77km We leave the hotel today and take a leisurely ride along the Gam River, giving you a chance to take in the stunning scenery. This is a fantastic chance to enjoy the view and take some beautiful pictures. We begin the lengthy ascent to Meo Vac after traversing the Gam River bridge. We will stop for lunch along the way and then make our way up the slope and pass. Once you cross the pass, you are rewarded with breathtaking views of the Nho Que River below and panoramas of limestone. We descend into the village of Meo Vac with the wind to finish the day and spend the night there. Dinner and stay overnight in Hoa Cuong Hotel.

DAY 8 MEO VAC – DONG VAN-YENMINH
DAY 8 MEO VAC – DONG VAN-YENMINH

Distance: 82km Today is a fantastic ride when we get to see the amazing Ma Phi Leng Pass. It is endowed with amazing panoramic splendor, exquisite coin terraces, and picturesque mountain vistas. You will get the chance to learn about the customs and way of life of the Dao Hill tribes of Hamong. Today's itinerary will take you through unexplored locations, and at the Vietnamese National Flag Tower, you will learn about the landmark that unites China and Vietnam. The journey continues along the border to Vuong Palace, the Hâmong king palace, where visitors may see the family's business, daily activities, and architecture. Before arriving in the town of Yen Minh, the journey continues as we ascend along a route that is lined with hill tribe villages and coin terraces. Dinner and overnight in Thao Nguyen Hotel.

DAY 9 YEN MINH – HA GIANG
DAY 9 YEN MINH – HA GIANG

Distance: 100km Get up early today to see the vibrant hill tribe market close to the accommodation, and then Vietnam 12 get back to the accommodation for breakfast. The ride today is tough since there are two major climbs that must be completed before descending to Ha Giang by way of the river. Your reward will be the breathtaking Ha Giang Global Ecological Park in the Quan Ba Twin Mountains, with its unspoiled natural splendor. Our ride starts at the hotel today with a warm-up that takes us for the first 17 km up a slope through pine forests, then downhill beside the river, across the bridge, and then up again over another pass. We'll take a break for lunch midway through the second pass. We go to conquer the remaining portion of the pass after lunch. We will pause when we reach the summit to enjoy the breathtaking views across the town of Quan, where you can take some amazing pictures. The journey descends the hill toward the city of Ha Giang. After checking in, unwind before supper. Stay the night in Ha Giang after dinner.

DAY 10 HA GIANG – HOANGSUPHI
DAY 10 HA GIANG – HOANGSUPHI

Distance: 87km Today's ride starts at the hotel and travels over an undulating route to Tan Quang town before we pull off the road to cross a lengthy pass. You will encounter breathtaking rice terraces, verdant woodlands, and a surreal setting along the route. Lunch will be our pit stop along the route. Following lunch, we continue riding through the heavenly gate and descend to Thong Nguyen. From there, we ride through peaceful tribal communities to the second heavenly gate and ascend to Hoang Su Phi Town. After dinner, spend the night at Pan Hou Resort.

DAY 11 HOANGSUPHI – BAC HA
DAY 11 HOANGSUPHI – BAC HA

Distance: 78km It's a challenging day on the saddle as we travel Highway 4 to Bac Ha across mixed, single-track, and off-road terrain. We begin from the hotel and ride through the township to the amazing pass that divides the provinces of Ha Giang and Lao Cai. We'll take a picnic lunch break once we reach the summit. Following lunch, we take a single-track path that leads to Lung Cai Commune and then descends to the village of Bac Ha. You are welcome to unwind and savor the remaining amount on your own. After dinner, spend the night at Bac Ha.

DAY 12 BAC HA – LUC YEN
DAY 12 BAC HA – LUC YEN

Distance: 140km You get the chance to visit the Bac Ha Colorful Market on a Sunday morning, and the native coin wine, water pipe tobacco, and pancakes from Thang Co Hot Pot will leave you impressed. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for you to view local animals in the animal corner, including dogs, pigs, cows, buffaloes, and chickens. Additionally, a variety of fashion outlets will be visible to you, featuring colorful loin cloths and matrix pans. Return to the hotel thereafter for breakfast. After breakfast, we will ride out of Bac Ha and turn off the single-track trail. Along the way, we will pass numerous hill tribal settlements, breathtaking scenery, and enticing rice terrace paddy fields. Finally, we will join Route 70 to Pho Bang Township, where we will stop for tea and coffee. Following the break, we bike over the recently paved Route 279 to Luc Yen, where we will have a lunch stop along route. We continue cycling on the tarmac road to Luc Yen, where we will spend the night.

DAY 13 LUC YEN – VU LINH
DAY 13 LUC YEN – VU LINH

Distance: 81km YTo visit the local gem stone market, Luc Yen, Vietnam 25, which is open from 5 am to 7 am, you should get up early today. After a filling breakfast, we ride on a small, rolling country road that passes by numerous breathtakingly beautiful and verdant valleys before arriving at Thac Ba Lake. We will spend the night at the La Vie Vu Linh Resort, which is located next to the lake, where the Dao people live. You can unwind, go for a stroll through some of the nearby villages, or take a boat ride to see the intriguing Ba Be Lake in the afternoon. Stay at La Vie Vu Linh Resort and have dinner.

DAY 14 VU LINH – SON DUONG – HN
DAY 14 VU LINH – SON DUONG – HN

Distance: 80km Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the lake this morning from your window; the stunning lakeside vista will wow you. We start our journey to Son Duong today on a single track. You will get to see how the hill tribe people live their everyday lives and visit the roadside morning markets where you may snap some travel photos. We will pass numerous green tea plantations, gum tree plantations, and palm gardens that are situated on hillside along the route. We make a stop at a neighborhood restaurant for lunch when we get to Son Duong. We continue cycling to Tam Dao after lunch on a recently surfaced road with plenty of room to spare. Arriving in Dai Dinh, the shuttle bus will transfer you to Hanoi city. We will have a farewell dinner in a local restaurant and stay overnight in Hotel.

DAY 15 HANOI DEPARTURE
DAY 15 HANOI DEPARTURE

Before your scheduled departure time to the airport, take pleasure in a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and unwind. After meeting you, our staff will transport you to the international airport so you may catch your journey home. Finalize our bicycle tour across Northeastern Vietnam. We really appreciate you sharing this cycling experience with us.

  • Tour Cost includes:
  • Trek MTB and helmet
  • All hotels , homestay.. (twin share ) and meals specified
  • Cycle support by a/c vehicles ( to take care bike & rider and luggages)
  • Permit tickets to villages and home stay
  • All water, fruits and snacks whilst riding
  • All entrances fee and sites mentioned
  • English speaking guide
  • All meals mentioned ( B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner )
  • Tour Cost excludes:
  • International Flights to Hanoi and Departure from Hanoi
  • Departure Tax
  • Visa Fees
  • Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
  • Tips for guides and driver
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Any services not mentioned in itinerary
  • Things to be prepared:
  • 1. Hat
  • 2. Small backpack
  • 3. Shoes and shorts for cycling
  • 4. Sunglasses
  • 5. Gloves

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Tour guide

Most of our tour guides speak English. Some other speak French. Few speak other language such as German, Russian, Spanish. All our guides have great knowledge of history, local culture, and religions of the area where you are cycling. Our guides have been trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding.

Bicycle Available for Tours

Discover a cycling adventure like no other! Conquer rugged terrains on the Hybrid bicycles, Road bikes, Mountain bikes, Single-speed bikes, Children bikes, Electric-assisted bikes provides effortless exploration. Join us and experience the thrill of adrenaline-filled trails and scenic routes with our perfect biking companions.

Accommodation

When cycling we mostly stay in small hotel, guesthouse or homestay. Some are more basic than others! Bear in mind that some of the places we overnight in are not on the standard tourist trail. In larger cities and towns, our hotels are generally more western style and are three or four star hotels (price option). Camping is not available on cycling tours in Vietnam unless it is required and this should be booked months in advance. Camping is only available in a limited number of places such as Cat Ba island beach, Cuc Phuong national park.

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