Day 1: Hanoi – Tam Dao – Tuyen Quang – Luc Yen – Lam Thuong
After a filling breakfast at the hotel and a quick escape from the busy city, our shuttle bus delivers us to a cycling destination. We will arrive at Tam Dao after a one and a half hour ride through beautiful landscape, where our support staff and truck will be setting up our bikes and filling up water for the group.
We repair our bike and become knowledgeable about Vietnamese riding regulations. We start riding through the lush, beautiful countryside of central North Vietnam. Images of rural communities, cows and buffalo laboring on farms and teaching children as they travel back to their homes, mixed with craggy limestone mountain ranges, would instantly bring to mind the country of Vietnam. We're going to ride through a quiet village and admire the beauty of the plantations of farm trees and tea farms. Eat lunch along the way, and then we pedal to the village of Vu Linh on a paved road.
After lunch, we rode from the countryside to Luc Yen Town, which is noted for its rubies and other precious stones in North Vietnam. We'll use our time to explore the market and see how wonderful Rubi goods are made. We proceed on our journey to Lam Thuong Ecohome village across a jungle of cinnamon trees and luxuriant gum trees. The Dao Hill tribe has lived in Lam Thuong, a small, tranquil village, for a hundred years, forming a distinct culture and identity.We ride from town to village on single-track trails and village roads, taking in the breathtaking surroundings.We will trek to a beautiful waterfall-side village if time permits. Spend the evening and overnight among locals.
Summary: 
Activity: Transferring
Accommodation: Village
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 84 km

Day 2: Lam Thuong – Bao Ha – Xuan Giao – Thanh Phu – Sin Chai Village
After enjoying hot coffee and pancakes for breakfast with our host, we dismount our bikes and head to Sapa Valley from the ecohome community. Riding along the narrow route, passing through numerous tranquil hill tribe villages and being welcomed by friendly locals as we made our way to Pho Rang town.
We will cycle on a twisting and hilly route that leads to the Ban Ho eco house village after turning off onto the paved road in the Xuan Giao T area.
The Tay Minority, who have been residing in the Sapa valley to cultivate wet rice and corn on the hillsides, call Ban Ho home. Stay at their home to gain greater insight into their customs and culture.
We will reach Ban Ho village after 45 kilometers of winding cycling. Dinner will start to be served at 7:30 p.m. Songs, dances, and flute music will greet you warmly as you partake in live traditional music and dance with the hill tribe villagers after dinner.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling
Accommodation: Village
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 90 km/ 125 km
 
Day 3: Sin Chai Village – Nam Cang – Ban Ho – Sapa
This is actually the most difficult day of our vacation as we pedal uphill from the eco homestay to the top of the hill.We rapidly drop down to an asphalt road, and the winding route leads to Ban Ho Village. En route, you have opportunity to practice your photography skills while taking pictures of the verdant rice terraces and the adoring local children. After arriving in Ban Ho, have lunch at a local homestay. We bike a single-track way on a remote road to reach Sapa town after lunch.You are free to take the day off. You go around the Sapa Tourist Market and strike up conversations with locals. Red Dao Restaurant for dinner and Spend the night at Sapa Town.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 45 Km

Day 4: Giang Ta Chai - Hau Thao -- Hang Da - Sau Chua - Ta Phin - Ma Tra 
Following breakfast, we ride uphill to the Hmong tribe's villages of Hau Chu Ngai and Thao Hong Den. This is your finest opportunity to get a bird's-eye perspective of Muong Hoa Valley below. After circling the village and turning onto Sau Chua to reach the major road 4D, bike to Ta Phin, which is a Red Dao village along the route. We travel the local route through Ma Tra and Suoi Ho to return to Sapa town after our visit to Ta Phin. Lunch for a picnic is on its way. Car returning to Sapa center via the asphalted route or picking it up.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/ L/D
Cycling distance: Km

Day 5: Sapa – Muong Hum – Yty
Y Ty is situated at an elevation of more than 2,000 meters, sloping back into the mountains that are covered in clouds nearly all year round. Its summit is 2,660 meters high. The sun may only shine for 12 hours of the day in one small area. The mansion in the towering skies is Y Ty, the path that leads through zigzag lines and sinks into the leaves of the forest. Is it true that many individuals get the impression that the next Y Ty will be like traveling to a another planet entirely?
Eat a substantial breakfast at the hotel. We started traveling on a single track trail and asphalt road to get to Yty. Beginning at the hotel, we cycle through the catholic church and turn onto a rural road that leads to farms growing flowers and vegetables. Take in the stunning surroundings and the Fanxipang mountain range to the left. After reaching the T junction, reassemble and proceed to O Quy Ho via tarmac road riding. We keep overcoming the difficult ascent to Ban Khoang. While cycling downhill to Muong Hum, you will be rewarded by outstanding scenic splendor, dense forest, and a charming hill tribe town in the slope. Take some time to visit Muong Hum's Sunday market. We decelerate once more to confront one further foggy pass. Riding through Den Sang, Nhieu Co san, Ngai Tro, and Y Ty while cycling demonstrates your remarkable ability to appreciate both pristine and primitive environment. Additionally, you have a great chance of seeing beautiful rice terraces on hillsides and cloud hunting.Along the route, stop and chat with interested locals. as the Yty town ship arrived. Savor a cup of hot tea with honey while gazing at the clouds above your head. Spend the night at a homestay or guest house.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/ L/D
Cycling distance: 71 Km

Day 6: Yty – U Mu Sung – Lung Po – Bat Xat – Lao Cai
In the morning, enjoy pan cake with the host. We then bike from the guest house, ride through the town, and descend Ngai Thau, A lu, Ngai Tro, A Mu Sung, and Lung Po. Take a journey along the border between China and Vietnam to take in the stunning surroundings. Terraces of rice beside the road. You also spend time at Lung Po, which is the point where the Red River enters Vietnam. We ride on to Trinh Tuong Commune along the Red River, where we can see the traditional architecture of the Ha Nhi Hill tribe's home.Visit Lung Pho Commune for lunch. We continue riding along the river to Bat Xat and Lao Cai city after lunch.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling 
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/ L/D
Cycling distance: 88 km

Day 7: Lao Cai – Muong Khuong – Bac Ha
After enjoying a filling breakfast at the hotel, we head early to the Muong Khuong Sunday Market. The bulk of the 14 distinct hill tribal peoples who call Muong Khuong, a frontier district of Lao Cai province, home are the Hmong. The region shares a border with Yunnan province. Exploring the pristine landscapes and long-standing culture of the Hmong people is made distinctive and spectacular by cycling and visiting the vibrant Sunday Muong khuong market. On the route to the market, you can also take pictures of colorful individuals and intriguing sceneries. Following our visit to the market, we ride our bikes to the villages, where you can stroll around, engage in conversation with locals, or show the children your photo. We climb for 7 kilometers to reach the summit, then descend to the Chay River and face a 35 km battle to reach the summit. We all have a difficult and demanding day ahead of us today. We travel to Bac Ha town via the border route that separates China and Vietnam. Along the way, we take in the Chay River's stunning scenery and the rice terraces that line the hillsides.  After lunch, have lunch on the way. We make our way down to Bac Ha Town after conquering the final pass.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling 
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: B/ l/D
Cycling distance: 124 Km

Day 8: Bac Ha Sunday Market  - Nam Khanh – Tan Duong – Hanoi.
You will be able to go to the market in Bac Ha. The vast market, with its assortment of ethnic peoples, is constantly a riot of color. Just a handful of the tribes in attendance are the Flower Hmong, Phu La, and Dao Tuyen. They've all assembled here to trade and purchase goods. We begin cycling on a solitary dirt road and trodden path to Trung Do after leaving Bac Ha town. Make a left turn on the village road and take in the immaculate scenery, quiet settlements, and dense rain forest as you bike along the Chay River's edge to Pho Lu. when you cross the finish line. You are driven back to Hanoi along the new highway by our shuttle bus. We will check in and enjoy a goodbye dinner with our colleagues after arriving in Hanoi at 7:00 p.m.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling andTransferring
Accommodation: By Yourself
Meals: B/ l/D
Cycling distance: 67 Km

Tour included in:
Bicycling guide who speaks English (other languages by request).
The lodging is based on two or three people sharing.
Itineraries include information about meals (7 breakfasts, 08 lunches, 07 dinners).
Transportation and A/C transfer.
Bus or van assistance is provided during cycling hours.
Truck supported for groups larger than six.
Trek mountain bikes equipped with helmets and disc brakes.
excursions for sightseeing according to the itineraries.
Bike tour pump, tools, tubes, and extra bikes.
first aid package.
Box of cold water, little towel.
Drinkable mineral water.
Fruit and a snack on days when you cycle.

Tour excluded in:
International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
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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