Cycling Trip through North East Vietnam
6 Days Starting and ending in Hanoi
Visiting: Thái Nguyên, Ba Bể District, Cao Bằng, Lạng Sơn, Hanoi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
13034P65
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
Min age:18
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Cycling Trip through North East Vietnam 6 days 5 nights take you from the vast lakes and chalky karsts of Ba Be National Park to the wild and rugged landscapes of Cao Bang to visit the most spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam. You will be travelling through the remote areas in the north of Vietnam, brushing along the Chinese border and staying with local families to find out about the unique cultures and customs of Vietnam.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Bac Kan (L/D)
Location: Thái Nguyên
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
The guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Thai Nguyen by private bus/van. We then start our cycling with an easy ride to Bac Kan, surrounded by palm trees and ethnic villages of the Tay and Nung varieties the entire way.
Physical activity: Cycling of 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2 : Bac Kan - Ba Be National Park
Location: Ba Bể District
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We check-out after breakfast and cycle 20 kilometres from Bac Han, mostly uphill, turning off highway 3 for a quieter road with great views of small villages on the opposite side of the river. We’ll stop for lunch on the way.
Later in the afternoon we go for a boat cruise on Ba Be Lake, the central attraction of Ba Be National Park. We also visit Pac Ngoi Village, where we’ll stay for the night.
Physical activity: Cycling of 20 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 : Ba Be - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
Location: Cao Bằng
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the third day we ride through several passes in the Pia Oac mountain range, before reaching Nguyen Binh. Then we trade the bicycle for a bus to get us to Cao Bang, where the Hmong, Zao, Tho and Nung minorities all live in harmony. We’ll stay here in Cao Bang overnight.
Physical activity: Cycling of 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 : Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Falls - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
Location: Cao Bằng
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we’ll have well paved roads the whole way as we head to the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall. On the way we ride up and down Ma Phuc Pass, enjoying the beauty of the karst valley below, as well as the numerous Tay and Nung villages. We’ll have picnic lunch on arrival and then go for a swim in the shadow of the gargantuan falls that form part of the border between Vietnam and China. Afterwards we take a late afternoon bus back to Cao Bang where we’ll again stay the night.
Physical activity: Cycling of 60 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 : Cao Bang - Lang Son - Mau Son (B/L/D)
Location: Lạng Sơn
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We start with a 67km morning ride to That Khe, passing through 3 mountain passes and Dong Khe. We’ll have a lunch break in That Khe before transferring to Lang Son and Mau Son in the afternoon by bus. On arrival we’ll get to enjoy a nice sunset before staying overnight.
Physical activity: Cycling of 70 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 : Mau Son - Ha Noi (B/L/D)
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning is free to discover the nearby villages, before we set off on a down hill ride to Lang Son. This border town was all but destroyed in the recent Sino-Vietnamese war, but was rebuilt and has become an important trading centre in the time since. Once done here we take a bus back to Hanoi and enjoy a farewell dinner in the capital.
Physical activity: Cycling of 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals
5x Breakfast, 5x Lunch, 6x Dinner
What's Not Included
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International airfareTravel insuranceVisa and visa arrangementSurcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasonPeak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking)Tip for Guide and DriverPersonal expenses
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Available upon request with a supplement
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
Requirements
- It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat.
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