Cycle Northern Vietnam
Price- $1,269
8 Days | An unforgettable cycling and cultural tour of vibrant and verdant Northern Vietnam.
More than 30 million Vietnamese can't be wrong - handle-bar height gives you the best view of Vietnam! Our one week cycling tour through the north of this beautiful country provides opportunities to meet the locals and experience their culture in a way that wouldn't otherwise be possible. So come with us and get active as we cycle from Hanoi to Halong Bay, down country lanes and through spectacular mountain scenery. And, of course, all the exercise gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Trip overview
StartHanoi, Vietnam
EndHanoi, Vietnam
DestinationsVietnam
StyleOriginal
AgesMin 15
Group SizeMin 1 - Max 16
ThemeCycling
Trip CodeTVXS
Itinerary
Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm tonight. You can arrive at any time during the day, as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
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This morning you’ll get the chance to explore the Vietnamese capital by bike on a guided ride through the city (approx. 22kms).
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Saddle up this morning as your cycling adventure kicks into first gear. Leave Hanoi behind and travel by bus to Hoa Binh (approx. 2 hrs). When you arrive you’ll jump on your bike and cycle 40 kms to Cao Phong, through small ethnic Thai villages, enjoying the tranquility of the paddy fields and interacting with the local people. Limestone peaks climb in the background and banks of green line the road, and you’ll take regular stops to admire the view across the lush valleys. After arriving you’ll take a short 30-minute bus ride for the next section, stopping for lunch at Man Duc.
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This morning you farewell your homestay hosts and cycle from Mai Chau to Mai Hai, and then on to Pu Luong National Park (approx 46kms). You’ll ride through more paddy fields and test you riding skills (or suspension) with the shallow potholes that can be found on the road. Pass pineapple farms and farmers riding atop their load drawn by lumbering water buffalo. Ride through small towns and wave to friendly locals on your way through picture-perfect Vietnam – lush green fields, towering limestone mountains, tranquil waterways and charming historic sites. This is a wonderful chance to see everyday rural life in action as well as take in the beautiful countryside.
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Today - over 2 rides - you’ll cycle from Pu Luong to Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam’s first and largest national park, opened by Ho Chi Minh himself, one of the most important conservation sites in the country, and home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
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Enjoy one final early morning ride through the beautiful green scenery of the Ninh Binh Province, riding (approx. 30kms) through the verdant rice field paddy scenery and along the banks of the duck-filled Hoang Long river to the opulent Bai Ding Buddhist Temple.
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After an amazing night on Halong Bay enjoy the cruise back to the mainland before heading back to Hanoi (approx. 5 hours travel time), arriving in the early evening.
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Your Cycle Vietnam adventure comes to an end today. There are no activities planned and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. If you are sticking around then there are plenty of things to see and do in and around Hanoi.
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Meals 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
Transport Bicycle (e-bike option available), Support vehicle, Boat, Kayak, TaxiAccommodation
Accommodation Hotel (4 nights), homestay (2 nights), overnight boat (1 night)
Activities
- Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Guided Hanoi city bike ride
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling in Mai Chau
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling in Pu Luong National Park
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling in Cuc Phuong National Park
- Guided & vehicle-supported cycling near Ninh Binh
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
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- Hanoi - Army Museum - VND20000
- Hanoi - Women's Museum - VND30000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
- Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
- Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD40
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