Day 01: Arrival Luang Prabang
Reach the airport in Luang Prabang, a tiny town in Northern Laos. Following arrival, a local guide is met by clear immigration, and a 15-minute transfer is made to the hotel. Following hotel check-in, you are free to unwind or explore the area before supper and a trip to the night market.
*Upon arrival, the Laotian visa is processed with two passport-size pictures and $35–40 in cash.
Important note: Make sure your passport will remain valid for at least half a year after the day you depart Laos. If your passport expires in less than six months, you might not be able to enter Laos.
Summary:
Activity: Picking up and Transferring Hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Cycling Ditstance:  No

Day 02: LuangPrabang city tour
After breakfast on the first day, go on a 15-day bicycle tour from Luang Prabang to Hanoi to discover the wonders of this magnificent world heritage town. Rising early to see the customary monastic alms procession making its way through the town, return to the hotel for dinner before venturing out on a bicycle tour of the town, stopping along the way to explore major 15th-century Buddhist temples like Wat Xieng Thong, a masterwork of the architectural style, as well as buildings from the Royal Palace and the French colonial era. Other stops on the tour include the vibrant Phosi local market and sites of interest like weaving and handicraft paper villages. Savor the evening at one of Southeast Asia's most fascinating outdoor night markets.
Prior to the fourteenth century, Luang Prabang served as the capital of the realm of a million elephants, which is now known as Laos. The town has been exquisitely maintained, and it was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.
Summary:
Activity: Cycking to Water Fall
Accommodation: Hotel
Cycling Ditstance: 45 Km

Day 03: LuangPrabang – Kiukacham
After leaving town, we ride onto route 13 and travel south. The elevation gain for today's ride will be about 1000 meters. Almost as soon as we leave town, the climbing begins. Following the Khan river, we ride out of the Mekong valley and into the mountains. We split out, continuing on route 13, and begin a strenuous upward sequence. We are rewarded with a 14 km downhill to Nam ming (350 m above sea level) where we halt for lunch after 15 km of rising (1005 m above sea level). We have one last 20-kilometer ascent into the mountains to reach Phou Dam after lunch, and then we descend to Kiew Kacham (1340 meters above sea level). Basic lodging is provided, but there's delicious food for dinner.
Summary: 
Cycling ditstance: : 82 km
Meals: (B / L / D)
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 04: Kiukacham - Phoukhuon
Our journey today will see us rise around 1000 meters in height; the climbs begin nearly immediately after we leave town. We will pass numerous villages and break for refreshments approximately every 15 to 20 kilometers as we ride along the mountain ridge for 20 km. We begin our first climb of the day at 22 km and go up 8 km before beginning a string of challenging climbs. The crossroads leading to the capital of Vientiane is reached after the final ascent to the little settlement of Phoukhoun. The night we spent in Phoukhoun.
Summary:
Cycling Distance: 78 km 
Meal:  B, L, D
Accommodation: 
 
Day 05:  Phoukhoun – Phonsavan (the plain of jars) 
Our guide will prepare breakfast. This area is the coldest place in our trip especially in the morning; we drive on route 7 to the plain of jars. After 75 km driving we reach Phonsavan where we stay overnight. Phonsavanh used to be the battled field between the communist government and anti-communist government in 1964 – 1973.
Altitude: Phoukhoun = 1250 m. 
Cycling  Distance:  76 km/ Transferring
Meal: B, L, D 
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 06:  Phonsavan – Muangkham 
We leave town after breakfast and go eight kilometers to see the Jar Plain. There are around 60 sites, arranged in various groups over the plateau, and the origins of the stone jars are still unknown. There are just three groups that have received surveys and registrations. Since the areas are covered in dense vegetation and tainted with numerous unexploded ordinance remnants from the Indo-China conflict, the other groupings have not yet been inspected. Over three meters is the highest jar height. The function of the jars, which are thought to be between two and three thousand years old, is the subject of various different ideas. They were built, so the local tradition goes, by King Khoun Chuang to store wine for the great celebration of his triumph in the sixth century. After having lunch on our bicycles in the town, we ride east to the small village of Muangkham in Vietnam.
Summary:
Cycing Distance: 65 km
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 07: Muangkham – Namneuan 
Following breakfast at the neighborhood restaurant, we head north at the intersection to the Vietnam border. The road is calm today, and after 5 km of rolling hills from our guesthouse, we begin the challenging 15 km ascent that ends at a water stop at 1500 meters above sea level. From there, we cycle downwards to the next, shorter climb. Our guide will bring a picnic lunch, and we will pause for lunch along the way if we are hungry. We ride downhill for the final 20 km, from an elevation of 1400 m to 500 m above sea level, to Namneuan village, where we spend the night.
Summary:
Cycling Distance: 86 km 
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation:  Hotel

Day 08: Namneuan – Samnua 
Today is a long day with lots of climbs, so our guide makes breakfast for us at the local restaurant. After breakfast, we leave Namnuean and begin the first big climb, which is 7 km long and ranges from 600 to 1000 meters. There is an optional transfer through the big climb. At the junction, we turn right to head towards Vietnam and cycle along a quiet, winding route that passes through a few villages. It is late afternoon when we arrive in Xamnua province.
Small Samnua province is located in northern Laos. During the Indochina War, it was one of two provinces under communist administration prior to 1975 and was brutally attacked.
Summary:
Cycling Distance:  95 km
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 09: Samnua – Viengxai
Following breakfast, we'll take a short bike ride to Viengxai, where we'll stop to take in the breathtaking scenery and peaceful surroundings. One of Laos' most isolated and underdeveloped areas is this one. This morning, after a leisurely start, we're going to explore the well-known network of caves nearby that the Pathet Lao used to live in during the Vietnam War. During the war, Pathet Lao in Vieng Xai created and utilized a number of large caves, both man-made and natural. These included Khayson Cave, which served as the chief's office and residence during the conflict, and Souphanouvong Cave, also known as Red Prince Cave, which was once home to royal Prince Souphanouvong. The town's main draw is its cave system. Situated in a remarkable region of lush hills and limestone cliffs teeming with caverns, the former Pathet Lao (Lao communist) Revolutionary headquarters at Vieng Xai served as a haven for communist officers during the second Indochina War. The Pathet Lao built a "hidden city" in these caves that could house about 20,000 people. They sought sanctuary in nearby caves and the jungle throughout the nearly nonstop bombing that lasted for nine years. They lived most of their days in the shadow of night. Hidden among the caves were government ministries, schools, hospitals, theaters, radio stations, and military camps.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling and visiting
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 30 Km

Day 10;  Viengxai – Nameo border  Say good bye Laos Team, Welcome Vietnam team.
After fueling up for a new day of adventure, we left the hotel in search of the Na Meo Border and rode on National Route 217, cycling uphill and then over rolling hills towards the Nameo border on paved roads encircled by limestone mountains. Along the way, we passed several local villages and hill tribes, including Thai Dam, Thai Dang, Meuy, and Kmu, and we stopped for snacks. Once you cross the border and complete the immigration procedures, bid farewell to your Lao guide and driver and meet the Vietnamese guide and driver at Vietnamese immigration.
We set out on the picturesque path towards Quan Son.We travel to Town via a beautiful town and a bammo forest.To go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, use the transfer.
The Pu Luong limestone landscape, which stretches from Mai Chau in the north to Cuc Phuong national park in the southeast, is a region of exceptional beauty, cultural significance, and high biodiversity value. Rich forests, views of limestone vistas, exquisite rice terraces, and stunning scenery are its many blessings.
Travelers like visiting numerous charming tiny villages and cycling through the area. The two mountain ranges on either side form a lush, green valley in the center, which is filled with quaint villages, making for a breathtaking scene. These people are some of the friendliest in all of Vietnam. They will always extend an invitation to stop by and have a cup of tea. The native way of life is vibrant and genuine. The villagers live in their traditional stilt-style homes in little communities tucked into the valley bottoms. Dancing with someone after supper is always a memorable event.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling From Hotel – Border – Crossing and transferring to Pu Luong
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 95 Km

Day 11: Pu Luong exploring 
Following breakfast, we get on our bikes and ride the picturesque path surrounding Pu Luong, passing through towns and verdant rice farms while mingling with the amiable locals. You will cycle reach the dirt road by riding upward on the village way. Although the road is in poor condition, this section provides stunning views of the valley's terraced rice fields and Thai villages. Riding the single track downwards, you arrive in Ban Lanh, where the villagers still make traditional cloth by weaving. We proceed to Pho Doan via a single track path that passes by breathtaking green tea and rice paddies.
If we get in Pho Doan Village at the appropriate time on Sunday, we stop to see the local market. We continue riding down the river's sloping path, taking in the breathtaking scenery on both sides of the nature reserve as we approach Nua Village. lunch at the village of Nua. We return to Pu Luong Retreat after lunch and continue to tour the hamlet. You can rest and unwind for the remainder of the day. Spend the evening and overnight in Pu Luong.
Summary
Activitiy: Cycling
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals: B/L/D
Total Cycling  distance: 35 – 60  Km

Day 12:  Pu Luong Retreat– Pho Doan – Cam Luong – Cuc Phuong 
After breakfast at the resort, we bid them farewell and set out early to ride the back roads to Pho Doan, the township of Pu Luong Natural Reserve. If we're lucky, we might be able to stop and snap pictures at the vibrant tribal market before crossing the bridge. We then ride the corridor path of Natural Reserve, passing through cornfields and sugarcane fields interspersed with the villages of the Thai and Muong Tribes, leading to Cam Luong, where we are rewarded with breathtaking scenery and the opportunity to interact with the kind locals. At midday, we arrive at the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Lunch is at a neighborhood eatery in Kim Tan town. We ride 45 km farther on a combination of smooth single track and rolling roads after lunch. The views are breathtaking as the rider goes by communities, rice paddies, sugarcane, and cassava plantations. After arriving in the late afternoon in Cuc Phuong National Park, settle in and relax until dinnertime.
Summary
Activitiy: Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation:  Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Total Cycling  distance: 40 - 55 Km

Day 13: Cuc Phuong National Park – Trang An – Tam Coc
Our minibus transports us into the heart of the forest after breakfast. We will bike through primitive rainforest and along canopied forest trails from the park's core, taking us all the way to the national park's gate without any tourists. We visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center after stopping for refreshments. The bicycle tour continues to Dong Giao, a pineapple plantation where you may purchase fresh pineapple on the side roads from nearby farmers. After leaving the plantation, we travel to Tam Diep Township and then to Tam Coc for lunch. We bike through breathtaking limestone mountains after lunch. ascend magnificently from the verdant rice fields and streams to Trang An Heritage Site. Here, we may unwind or explore the area to see a variety of species.
Summary
Activitiy: Cycling 
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Total Cycling  distance:  30 - 55 Km

Day 14: Tam Coc – Ha long Bay
Head out of Tam Coc into Halong Bay, which is home to some of the world's most breathtaking scenery. This enormous bay, which spans 577 square miles, is home to nearly 3,000 limestone "peaks," or karsts, that protrude as far as the eye can see from the rich blue ocean. We'll spend a day and a half seeing this vast seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat, which includes an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast onboard. Your boat's handcrafted wooden interiors, which include a dining area and cozy air-conditioned bedrooms with private bathrooms, make it cozy and intimate. We'll be able to see some of the most stunning locations in Ha Long Bay, including swimming holes and some of the biggest caverns and rock formations, because we'll be spending the night on the ocean. This is going to be one of the most amazing trips you've taken in Asia. Spend the night on a boat.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring and Exploring Halong Bay
Accommodation: Cruise
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 

Day 15: Halong – Hanoi.
On board, the day begins early with a Tai Chi class on the sundeck. Slow, soft motions are combined with deep breathing and relaxation in tai chi, also known as tai chi chuan.Breakfast is served in the dining area, which has a view of the bay in the morning, along with coffee, tea, and pastries.
Transport to Sung Sot Cave by tender. To reach the cave entrance, climb around 100 steps. A visit to a cave takes about forty-five minutes. Explore Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay's largest caves with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Take a tender back to the boat. Appropriate footwear is strongly advised. Return to Halong Cruise Pelican. At reception, check out and pay for your purchase.
Savor a brunch buffet as you return by boat to Tuan Chau Wharf. strolling toward the wharf while unwinding on the sundeck or while taking in the view of the bay from the dining room.
Arrive to Tuan Chau Wharf by boat. Bid farewell to the crew.Travel by shuttle bus back to Hanoi. Take a 30-minute break in the middle to visit a traditional workshop and have some refreshments.Reach Hanoi.
Summary:
Activities:  Transferring
Accommodation:
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: No

Tour included in:
Bicycling guide who speaks English (other languages by request).
The lodging is based on two or three people sharing.
Meal information (14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, and 14 dinners) are included in itineraries.
Transportation and A/C transfer.
Bus or van assistance is provided during cycling hours.
Truck supported for groups larger than six.
mountain bikes from Rek that have disc brakes and helmets.
Boat ride through Halong Bay and Tam Coc.
excursions for sightseeing according to the itineraries.Bike tour pump, tools, tubes, and extra bikes.
first aid package.
Box of cold water, little towel.
Fruit and a snack on days when you cycle.
Drinkable mineral water.

Tour excluded in:
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal natur
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide

Availability
Tours and services may not be available on public holidays, or may be available at an additional surcharge.

Pick-up location
Most of our trips begin from our bike garage (both private and group tours), so transportation from your hotel to our bike shop (or v.v) is not included in the quote. We can arrange the service (with extra charge), and reservation needs to be made in advance.

Itinerary
Occasionally our tour itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travelers’ comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the service proposal. It’s very important that you print and review a final copy of your itinerary prior to travel. If you have any queries, please contact us.

Please note that while we operate successful cycling holidays in Vietnam throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.

Price
Negotiating prices is a common practice in Vietnam, particularly in open-air markets, street shops, and rural areas. However, we are not good at bargaining and do not prefer this practice. Instead, we focus our time and efforts on tour arrangements, and our prices are fixed.

Safety
Wearing a helmet is compulsory on all our biking adventures. Our tour guide often carry first aid kit while riding. Please follow your guide while biking, and much attention is required while you cross streets.

Difficulty levels
To assist you visualize how our bike trip is difficult, we have graded our Vietnam cycling tours into three categories, easy, moderate, and challenging. We group many factors into consideration into this grading, including distant covered, terrain, altitude, and vehicle support.

Easy
Involves cycling for up to two to three hours a day at easy pace and usually, less than 3 days in duration. The cycling distances is around 15 – 30 km per day. There are likely to be no steep and sustained descents as well as demand for technical riding. We will normally ride on flat roads. Suitable for bikers who enjoy occasional weekend riding on trails at home. Push bikes are sometimes used for these itineraries.

Moderate
Involves biking for up to six hours a day at a steady pace and are usually between three to five days in duration. The cycling distance is about 35 – 55 km per day. Sometimes it can be long flat rides or medium ride with few up and downhill climbs. The support vehicle will not always be available. We will need a good level of fitness. We use either mountain bikes or road bikes for these itineraries.

Challenging
Involves biking in mountainous areas with big climbs for up to seven or eight hours a day and usually more than a week in duration. Cycling distance is about 60 – 80 km per day. There will be steep and sustained ascents and descents. The support vehicle will not always be available. These trips will provide a real sustained workout even for fit and experienced mountain bikers.

Accommodation
When cycling we mostly stay in small hotel, guesthouse or homestay. Some are more basic than others! Bear in mind that some of the places we overnight in are not on the standard tourist trail. In larger cities and towns, our hotels are generally more western style and are three or four star hotels (price option).

Camping is not available on cycling tours in Vietnam unless it is required and this should be booked months in advance. Camping is only available in a limited number of places such as Cat Ba island beach, Cuc Phuong national park…Please see the details on the quote.

Tour guide
Most of our tour guides speak English. Some other speak French. Few speak other language such as German, Russian, Spanish. All our guides have great knowledge of history, local culture, and religions of the area where you are cycling. Our guides have been trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding.

Bike mechanic
We arrange a bike mechanic only for large groups or when it is required (with surcharge). When there is no mechanic, our guide will take care of problem which may occur during the bike ride.

Transportation
Depending on the nature of the tour, our cycle journeys will be accompanied by an air-conditioned car/minibus cover the larger overland sections. We often use mini bus or bus for transfer and back up (guided tours).
1 – 2 travelers: we use minivan to support and carry bikes. Sometimes we use a car for passengers and a truck for transport of the bikes.
3 – 6 people: we use one minivan for passengers and one truck for the bikes.
7 – 12 people: we use one bus (coach) for passengers and one truck for the bikes.
We provide bike rental and truck for self-guided bike tours.

We sometimes use local push-bikes (single-speed bicycles) where possible or when it is required. In this case, our cars will be arranged as follows.
1 – 2 passengers (with a tour guide): 4 seat car.
3 – 6 passengers (with a tour guide): 15/16 seat minivan.
7 – 12 passengers (with a tour guide): 29 seat coach/bus.

Bikes repairs
Basic spares and tools kit are generally carried by our guide or bike mechanic or on the support vehicle, although we can not guarantee having spares for every conceivable problem.

Food and drinks
All the meals which, are mentioned in itinerary (B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner), are included in the tour price. Most of meals are Vietnamese local food. Vegetarians are certainly welcome and are always accommodated, please let us know of any dietary concerns at time of booking. Beverage and alcoholic drinks are not included at mealtime or in restaurants.

Snacks and water
When we transfer, ride by minibus (no cycling day), our bottled waters are always available for you in the car/van. When we have cycling days, we will offer cold water (summer) plus fresh tropical fruits, soft drinks are also available in the car/van. Please take a look at the “Inclusions” section on our our service proposal to see whether the service is included in the price. Please note drinks are not included at mealtime or in restaurant.

Packing
Comfortable lightweight clothing in natural fabrics such as cotton is most suitable for traveling in Vietnam. The dress code is fairly casual as in most parts of the tropics but it is advisable to cover arms and legs in the evenings against biting insects. A lightweight raincoat is a good idea in the rainy season. During the winter months warm clothing is needed for visiting the north of Vietnam. Visitors should not wear shorts, short skirts or other skimpy clothing when visiting religious buildings such as pagoda, temple and shoes should be removed before entering a private home.
What you take will naturally depend upon where you are traveling and the style of journey you are undertaking, and it can often be difficult to decide what to pack. Nevertheless, the following should act as a useful checklist of essential items worth thinking about taking.

Clothing
2 pairs of riding shorts
2 riding jerseys (quick-dry)
2 pairs of quick dry socks for cycling
Comfortable shoes for biking and walking
Riding gloves
2-3 t-shirts or casual shirts
Trousers or jeans
1-2 pairs of casual socks for non-cycling activities
3-5 sets of underwear (quick-dry)
Cool-weather jacket or rain jacket
Extra layers and gloves for cooler season or climate (thin, thermal, water-wicking)
Bathing suit
Sandals

Toiletries
Tooth brush and tooth paste
Razor
Hair brush
Shampoo
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer

Miscellaneous
Passport, wallet and ID
Health insurance card
Travel insurance card
Cash and/or credit cards
Camera (with spare battery)
Plastic bags (for dirty laundry, wet clothes)
Electronic chargers (for camera, e-reader, cell phone)
Adaptors or convertors

Tipping
Tipping for good services is always appreciated. It is customary, though not compulsory, to tip tour guides and drivers at the end of the tour. Hotels and station porters should also be tipped a small amount for.
We recommend about 4-6 USD/traveler/day for the tour guide, about 2-3 USD/traveler/day for the driver (or the mechanic). Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality, the length and the difficulty of your trip.

Community
Prior to our tours, we contact and work with local community leaders to make sure we are welcome and in a manner that minimizes negative social and cultural impacts. We visit local development and community projects specific to the region, encouraging customers to donate and assist such a projects in appropriate and sustainable manner.
Where make sure that where and whenever possible our tours positively benefit the local community. We stayed at locally owned accommodation and visit cottage industries for local handicraft souvenir, generating income for local business. We often employ, hire support team such as local guide, motor-taxi drivers, cook assistants on all trips to ensure that the local community benefit not only short term but with increased employment opportunities for the future.

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