Gear up and hit the road for a challenging but rewarding Vietnam biking adventure. Head to the rugged north where miles of quiet roads await. Pedal over imposing mountains, passing through vibrant countryside and stay in hilltribe homestays. After the difficult biking days, relax with an overnight Halong Bay cruise.
Itinerary
📍 Transfer:45 mins
Upon arrival to Hanoi, our guide and driver will be waiting at Noi Bai Airport to provide transport to the hotel for check in. There will be a brief bike fitting in the afternoon, followed by (time permitting) a walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the best local restaurants in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusions:
🍗 Dinner
📍 Transfer: 2 hrs Cycling distance up to 80km Difficulty: Medium
Day 2 begins with a transfer about 2 hours outside the city. Cycle Route 313 up to Ha Hoa Bridge, passing the red river and reaching the homestay, which sits on the border of Thac Ba Lake, the biggest lake in the north. A vehicle will be available throughout the cycle.
Overnight in Vu Linh
Note: The homestay has hot shower, but there is no air-conditioning
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Transfer: 2 hrs Cycling distance up to 100 km Difficulty: Hard
Begin the long day’s cycle from Lavie Vulinh to Tuyen Quang, riding a new tarmac road linking Tuyen Quang about 31 kilometres into the trip. From there, continue cycling toward Chiem Hoa, cruising on quiet, scenic roads toward Bang Lung. The route is comprised of rolling hills and some fairly decent ascents.
Note: This area is home of a variety of minorities including the Tay, Red Dao, Coin Dao, and White H’mong.
Overnight in Ba Be.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Transfer: 30 mins Cycling distance up to 100 km Difficulty: Hard
Depart early from the homestay cycling along Route 257 to Bac Kan, and continuing the route to Phu Thong – Na Phac on National Route 3. The cycle runs along on small, quiet routes with several manageable climbs. Expect beautiful, sweeping views across the mountains in the area of the Nui Pia Oac Nature Reserve. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Transfer: 2 hrs Cycling distance up to 90 km Difficulty: Hard
Begin the day with a cycle up the road to the famous Ban Gioc waterfalls, located on the border between Vietnam and China in the province of Cao Bang.
En route to Ban Gioc Waterfall, take note of the many terraced rice paddies dotted with quaint houses creating a peaceful, poetic landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the waterfalls, followed by a transfer back Cao Bang.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Transfer: 1.5 hrs Cycling distance up to 130 km Difficulty: Very Hard
Day 6, begin the cycle from Cao Bang along route 4A toward That Khe, riding three mountain passes to Dong Khe. En route, enjoy some beautiful scenery of forested mountain ranges, lush fertile valleys, and traditional minority villages, with the road weaving and twisting through the mountains. The ride heads mostly downhill from Dong Khe to Lang Son.
Overnight in Lang Son.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
📍 Transfer: 4-5 hrs Cycling distance up to 50 km Difficulty: Medium
Take the quieter, old Highway 1 towards Hanoi until reaching the new road. Transfer 4-5 hours to Halong for the overnight stay.
Overnight in Halong.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
This morning is free at leisure until the transfer to the pier (around noon) for the cruise check-in. After being welcomed aboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations; dinner will be served on board.
Overnight on Halong Bay.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner
Soak in the mystical Halong morning with a sun rise over the middle of the Bay. Breakfast is served while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards the port.
Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: This tour to Halong Bay may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast
📍 Transfer:45 mins
Free at leisure until transport (provided) for the departing flight.
Inclusions:
☕ Breakfast
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