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| North West Cycling
-(9 days/ 8 nights)
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Hoa Binh
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Son La
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Sapa |
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Explore the Vietnam's centre highland by the hilltribes and elephants tour program, you will have chance up to pleiku for drinking "Can wine", transfer to Kontum and Buon Ma Thuot to communicate with Bahnar local people, sitting inside the Rzong house. It is so marvellous to ride an elephant to explore the Lak lake before enjoy the local performace show of Cong Chieng. |
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Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Leave Hanoi on our support vehicle, drive to Hoa Binh for our starting point, this really depends on how fit you are so we can choose the best terrain that suite you, 20 km before Hoa Binh town, and 50 km before Mai Chau valley (this is a mountain challenge). Oveight in Thai's house on stilts.
Day 2: Mai Chau Son La
Today we head north to the town of Son La. Son La is located in a scenic valley, inhabited by Thai, Muong and H'mong minority people. This area is historically important for its involvement in the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France during the first half the 20th century.
Day 3: Son La - Dien Bien Phu (cycling distance 70km)
Today we drive the first 80km as far as Tuan Giao before we take to our bicycles and ride the 80km to the town of Dien Bien.
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu (60km)
After breakfast we set out on our bikes to explore the historically important area around Dien Bien. It was here in 1954 that the French planned to lure the Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh into the valley by sending 16,000 French troops as bait. The French however did not count on the brilliant leadership of General Vo Nguyen Giap who somehow managed to place the Vietnamese artillery on the surrounding ridges. From March until May 1954 the Viet Minh pounded the French positions until the French capitulated. In the evening we retu to our hotel in Dien Bien town.
Day 5: Dien Bien - Lai Chau (120km)
Today we cycle along the windy roads that snake trough the beautiful countryside that characterizes this part of the country. At times the roads are steep but the stunning panoramas afforded us more than compensate for any hardships.
Day 6: Lai Chau - Phong Tho (120km)
Following breakfast we cycle through more superb mountain country en route to Phong Tho. Along the way we pass through several different minority villages and are able to see at close quarters how people go about their daily lives.
Day 7: Phong Tho - Sapa (50km)
Today we continue winding our way through the scenic hills and valleys. We stop at To Binh Lu and for the remaining 50km we take the support vehicle as we sake our way up to the celebrated former hill station of Sapa.
Day 8: Sapa
We have a full day to see some of Sapa most colorful and interesting sights by bicycle. These include the Red Dao village of Ta Phin, nestled on the floor of a beautiful valley and the picturesque Tay village of Ta Van.
Day 9: Sapa - Hanoi
Following breakfast we embark on the retu drive to the capital. Along the way we will make numerous photo stops as we pass through different hill tribe villages. |
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Depart from: Hanoi
Retu to: Hanoi
Grade: Easy to moderate
Activities: Cycling, soft trekking
Highlights: Homestay at village of Thai people, Cuc Phuong national park, Tamcoc - Dry Halong bay, Hoa Lu ancient capital |
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Inclusions
All transportation and transfers, Bikes
English speaking guide, local Park guide.
Accommodation with 3 star hotels
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
All admission fees and permits
Reasonable supply of drinking water during the trip.
Exclusions
Pre & Post trip accommodation in Ho Chi Minh
Personal expenses
Tips and Gratuities
Additional Info
This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking.
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