NORTH-WEST VIETNAM CYCLING TOUR - Mai Chau - Pu Luong
NORTH-WEST VIETNAM CYCLING TOUR - Mai Chau - Pu Luong
NORTH-WEST VIETNAM CYCLING TOUR - Mai Chau - Pu Luong
5 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi, Hoà n Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Visiting: Mai Châu District, Hanoi, Pu Luông Natura, Ninh Bình
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MBSmcpl
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This intermediate-level tour is short but sweet, showing off some of the most beautiful nature Northern Vietnam has to offer in just 4 days. You’ll start in the Mai Chau Valley, which is awe-inspiringly beautiful with its rust-colored dirt roads and its electric green rice paddies. You’ll continue to Pu Luong nature reserve, an exotic locale that will deliver a true jungle adventure. Then you’ll go to the snaking rivers of Ninh Binh, a natural wonder that is many Vietnamese people’s favorite place in the country. The tour is an exciting cycling experience due to its highly varied terrain, but it’s also a totally unique cultural journey; the minority hill tribes of the area and their lifestyle is unlike anything else in Vietnam. The combination of the two is perfect for those who are serious about cycling and won’t shy away from a challenge but also want to spend some of their excursion taking it easy while enjoying the local atmosphere.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi - Mai Chau
Location: Mai Châu District, Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mai Chau Eco Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 60-70 km
Elevation gain: 800-1000 m
In the morning, a van will transfer riders outside of town where they will be treated to a hearty breakfast and a bike fitting.
We then begin our adventure by climbing through the remote ethnic minority villages of the Muong people, all the while weaving through terraced rice paddies. Hosting both challenging cross country paths and quiet paved mountain roads, we will be rewarded with fabulous views of misty green karst formations and the massive Hoa Binh Reservoir. After several climbs and fast downhills, we enter the magical valley of Mai Chau where steep mountains ring an expanse of electric green rice fields.
Relax with a fabulous home cooked meal.
Day 2 : Mai Chau – Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Location: Pu Luông Natura
Accommodation: Homestay, Homestay
Accommodation Name: Pu Luong Treehouse
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 60-70 km
Elevation gain: 1000-1200 m
Today's ride features two challenging climbs that pass by stunning vistas, remote traditional villages and some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Southeast Asia.
The first climb is a long uphill that will take us out of Mai Chau Valley and onto an elevated plateau in the mountainous part of the region. Following shaded paths beside crystal clear streams, we’ll then enter the Pu Luong Nature reserve and have a traditional lunch overlooking the village’s rice terraces.
After a breather of 10 kms cycling on flat terrain through green fields and ethnic minority villages, we make another short but steep climb to our Pu Luong homestay, where we can chill with a beer in the cool waters of their natural spring before a fantastic BBQ dinner outdoors.
Day 3 : Pu Luong – Ninh Binh
Location: Ninh Bình
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cycling distance: 60 km
Elevation: 500m
Today begins with a bang: a screaming downhill through the village’s steep rice terraces. Safely in the valley, we embark on a wonderfully scenic and remote x-country track for 15 Km. Riverside bamboo forests shade us as we roll on, completely alone in nature.
We’ll then take an hour-long van transfer before cycling towards Ninh Binh, a UNESCO world heritage site. We’ll pass by limestone formations on the way. We’ll finally reach the Ninh Binh homestay in the evening.
Day 4 : Ninh Binh – Ha Noi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cycling distance: 25 km
After a hearty buffet breakfast, we take a leisurely ride through the stunning natural beauty and historic sites of Ninh Binh, stopping often for stories and photos. We trade in our bikes for boats and will be paddled by a local guide for a 3 hours tour through pitch black river caves and hidden lagoons while learning more about Vietnam’s history.
After lunch, we transfer to Ha Noi and arrive in the capital before 6pm. Check-in at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and dress up for our farewell dinner!
Day 5 : Hanoi Departure
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast is provided, but you will have a chance to make new culinary and cultural discoveries on your own in Ha Noi. You may also choose to take a city tour with a local guide. If you need to extend your holiday (eg. to visit Ha Long Bay), we are happy to assist.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Accommodations at 3 star hotels/homestay with daily breakfast (twin/double sharing)
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Drinks with Meals
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Fully Guided
Yes
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Yes
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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Mountain bike all sizes available
Yes
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Airport Transfers at Destination
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Tour exclusive of:
Airport transfer Visa International airfares Hotel early check-in / late check-out Overweight luggage Personal expenses Travel insurance Tipping
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Optional add-ons (at added cost):
? E-bike (instead of MTB): $60 ? Single room surcharge: $140
Accommodation
Day1 : Mai Chau Eco House
Day2: Mr Ba’s Homestay
Day3: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm
Day4: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture or Similar
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks are recommended in small spaces like elevators
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All changes/rebook needed to be communicated via email. We will book you the night day and update you if there is a surcharge applied if the hotels we booked are fully booked on the changed day.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Not at the moment
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All our tours are private, for special enquirery, please contact us.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have operated since 2016
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
all our tours are private, for special enquirery, please contact us.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Sorry, all our tours are private, for special enquirery, please contact us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Tour confirmation, waiver form, visa instruction or visa letter if requested. GPX or mapmyride files will be sent via email before you travel
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