Vietnam Mountain Bike To Halong Bay - Cycling to the northern Vietnam ,Sapa has been becoming a major tourist destination of north Vietnam, a natural starting point for the unique experiences in the mountainous area, which includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Indochina’s highest peak of Fansipan (3,143m) and 5 different hill-tribes, each one colourful, distinct, and with its own language and cultural values. Some of the villages, especially the more remote ones, are still largely untouched by modern ways of life. The main attraction in Sapa is to visit the hill tribe’s villages. There are many unique opportunities to experience the hidden trails, breathtaking sceneries, unmixed culture and way of life.  Hạ Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high density of 775 islets…

Day 1 : Hanoi cycle to Yen Bai ( L ,D )

Pick up at your hotel at 7:30 and transfer by vehicle to Son Tay , Trung Ha bridge and start cycling to Yen Bai along the Red River banks . Arrive late afternoon. Stay 1 night.

Summary

Accommodation : Hao Gia Hotel
Cycling distance : 80 km
Meals : Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 : Yen Bai cycle to Sapa ( B ,L )

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. Explore dinner by your own .

Summary

Accommodation : Sunny Mountain Sapa Hotel
Cycling distance : 80 km
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch

Day 3 : Sapa Biking and Trekking to Village ( B )

Cycling from your hotel to Lao Chai , Ta Van villages to explore Sa Pa an old French hill-station, in a spectacular location close to the Chinese border. This morning we will cycling to visit to Village , Lao Chai and Ta Van village ( Red Dzao and H’mong people ) and cycling uphill back to Sapa .

Summary

Accomodation : Sunny Mountain Sapa Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Cycling distance : 22 km
Meals : Breakfast

Day 4 : Sapa Cycle to Lai Chau ( B ,L ,D )

Buffet breakfast and retrace our route back over the Tram Ton pass to Binh Lu junction and follow the road 4D north west to Tam Duong and to Lai Chau . Have lunch at the local restaurant in Tam Duong town . O / N in Muong Thanh hotel .

Summary

Distance: 90 km
Cycling distance : 80 km on good quality asphalt road
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation: Muong Thanh Hotel

Day 5 : Lai Chau Cycle to Muong Lay ( Old Lai Chau ) ( B,L ,D )

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

Distance: 130 km
Cycling distance : 90 km on good quality asphalt road, transfer 40 km.
Meals: Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = dinner
Accommodation: Hoa Binh Hotel

Day 6 : Muong Lay Cycle to Dien Bien Phu ( B, L , D )

Our full day cycle to Dien Bien Phu – 120kms. Dien Bien Phu was the scene of the historic French defeat in 1954. Stay 1 night. O / N in Him Lam Hotel .

Summary

Distance: 120 km
Cycling distance : 90 km on good quality asphalt road, transfer 30 km.
Meals: Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = dinner
Accommodation: Him Lam hotel & resort

Day 7 : Dien Bien Phu Cycle to Son La ( B ,L ,D )

Cycle to Son La 170 km , along the mountain and river range culminating with the ascent of the spectacular , Today we will cycle up to the hill and long day for cycle . O / N in Son La .

Summary

Distance: 170 km
Cycling distance : 90 km on good quality asphalt road, transfer 80 km.
Meals: Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Hanoi Hotel

Day 8 : Son La – Mai Chau ( B , L , D )

Cycle to Mai Chau village around 130 km , along the mountain range culminating , Arrival in Mai Chau village . Homestay in Thai house . O / N in Mai Chau .

Summary

Accommodation : Home-stay
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 90 Km

Day 9 : Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong National Park ( B, L, D) ( 130 km )

Transfer to Man Duc - Cho Lo market and start to pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta and we reach Nho Quan via Vu Ban villages and Ho Chi Minh trails on our bicycles. just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies. and if time permit we will visit recuse central before check in .  O / N in Cuc Phuong National Park

Summary

Accommodation : Cuc Phuong National Park Guest House
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : 90 Km

Day 10 : Cuc Phuong - Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Halong (B,L,D ) ( 170km )

An early morning start from the park to pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Tam Coc  and transfer to Hai Phong - Halong .The journey is long but road conditions ameliorated will allow you have more time at every stops. Today is a long day visit farmers at work and local homes. We continue our journey to Ha Long Bay by car . Views of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and out crops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. Overnight in Ha Long.

Summary

Accommodation : Ha Long Bay hotel
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance  : 65 Km

Day 11 . Ha Long Bay Cruise and Kayaking ( B , L , D )

After breakfast, Free for swimming on Bai Chay beach . Check out hotel and leaving for Halong cruise. Board a traditional wooden junk and begin your exploration of magical Halong Bay, one of Southeast Asia’s premier tourist destinations. An excellent, Afternoon kayaking around fishing villages , cave .fresh seafood lunch and dinner will be served on the boat. Overnight onboard the comfortable and charming junk cruise . Royal Junk Cruise

Summary

Accommodation : Royal Deluxe  Junk cruise
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cycling distance : None

Day 12 . Halong – Hanoi ( B , L )

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine water of the bay at its best with kayaking. After breakfast and a swim, the junk will cruise quietly through spectacular limestone formations to Bai Tu Long. Enjoy this more isolated bay’s spectacular and unique islands and pay a visit to the Pelican and Surprise caves. Return to Halong harbour after lunch for transfer back to Hanoi and overnight in Hanoi. End The Tour

Summary

Accommodation : None
Meals : Breakfast , Lunch
Cycling distance : None