Tour by bicycle from Sapa to Hagiang and Halong 15 Days

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Tour by bicycle from Sapa to Hagiang and Halong 15 Days

CODE: GDT086

Private Tour

Duration: 13 - 16 days

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Overview

Overview
Some of Vietnam's best cycling terrain is available on the 15-day cycling tours across northeastern Vietnam. Our bicycle route stays away from Vietnam's renowned highways and sees very few visitors. With its breathtaking karstic rock formations, thatched roof stilted homes, and mountains tucked between limestone outcrops, the Vietnamese environment is truly breathtaking. The majority of Vietnam's hill tribes are concentrated in this area.
The final province in the nation to welcome tourists in recent years is Ha Giang, which boasts stunning landscapes, ancient forests, and towering mountains. Fascinating rock passageways split the rocky plateaus like a natural fortification cut into a ladder. The H Mong people have lived in this magnificent setting for many years.
The Ha Giang rocky plateau has several breathtaking and treacherous routes that are not only challenging for adventurers and thrill seekers but also "heartbreaking" for many due to their breathtaking beauty. The verdant vegetation along those roadways is ever-green and vibrant, presenting a striking view that evokes a range of feelings that are difficult to put into words.
Cycling in Far North Vietnam is a singular and exceptional method to get a sense of Vietnamese daily life, learn about the ancient culture and vibrant tribal people, explore global cultural and natural heritage sites, and interact with warm and welcoming locals.Savor one of the world's most delectable cuisines. Vietnam North East tours offer fantastic opportunities to see breathtaking scenery, sultry emerald beaches, rich traditional cuisine, and stay on a cruise to experience Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Highlighted landmarks include Hanoi, Bac Ha, Hoang Su Phi, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Bai Tu Long crystal sand beach, and Halong.

Tailor-made trip
Vietnam Cycling Tours is a reputable local bike tour company with a committed staff of knowledgeable cycling tour consultants, competent bike mechanics, experienced bicycling guides, and enthusiastic bicycle specialists. We are aware that every traveler has particular needs and preferences. We therefore provide customized travel experiences that are tailored to your individual requirements, whether you are traveling alone, in a group, or with family and friends.

The itinerary that is supplied is only an example; you can alter it further to make it exactly suit your needs and budget. We are open to suggestions and can add or remove items to tailor a certain schedule or construct a brand-new program just for you. To discuss your needs and start organizing your amazing bicycle trip around Vietnam with us, click Contact Us.

Service

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.
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.
Authorization Ha Giang and Ban Gioc paper.
Ha Long Bay Night Cruise.

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

Itinerary

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Day 01: Hanoi Arrival

Greetings from Vietnam. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, a driver and guide from Golden Trail Travel will meet you and take you to the hotel located in the center of Hanoi. Hanoi, the historic and vibrant capital of Vietnam, is home to some of Asia's most remarkable colonial buildings as well as a distinct old world charm. Following check-in, unwind on your own and go over the plan for your 15 days of cycling in Far North Vietnam with our guide. Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's busy streets to explore Hanoi's blend of modern and historical charm. You will be greeted with a special welcome meal at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant following the trip. Spend the night in Hanoi.Summary: Activity: TransferringAccommodation: HotelMeals: DCycling distance: No

Day 02: Hanoi - Transfer to Lao Cai & Sapa

We'll welcome you and help with the currency exchange with our driver and team. We shall travel the new roadway to Lao Cai. Through the window, you can take in the breathtaking scenery of North Vietnam. Eat lunch on the way. We proceed to the border city of Lao Cai after lunch. Before climbing to Sapa Hill Station, take a brief pause to explore the area and take pictures of the border gate and city. Check in when you arrive in Sapa. eat dinner at a nearby restaurant.Summary:Activity: Picking up andTransferring Accommodation: Onernight on TrainMeals:L/DTransferring distance: 380 Km

Day 03: Sa Pa Cycling Tours - Lao Cai – Bac Ha

We start riding early from the hotel, descending 38 kilometers on paved roads to Lao Cai city after filling up on energy for breakfast. We stop to snap pictures at the Lao Cai International Border Gate, which separates Vietnam and China. We continue riding on the village road to Phong Hai Village, from whence a transfer to the Can Cau Saturday morning market will be organized for our supported vehicle.Now is the moment for a unique market encounter: the Can Cau market. Although hilly, the drive between Bac Ha and Can Cau is breathtaking. You will need about 1.5 hours to get there by car. The market is a unique experience because of the various things on offer and the wide representation of ethnic minority groups. You will stroll through the market all morning, taking in its amazing bustle. Before cycling back to Bac Ha in the afternoon, you will get the chance to tour a small Flower Hmong community.Summary:Activity: Cycling and transferringAccommodation: Hotel/HomestayMeals:B/L/DCycling distance: 76 Km

Day 4: Bike Tours Bac Ha – Coc Pai - Hoang Su Phi – Thong Nguyen

We leave the hotel early in the morning, cycle to Lung Phing, then take a detour along a single track to Sin Man. En route, we stop for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we ride downhill to Coc Phai Town and then pass through the "Heaven Gate Pass2" before riding downhill to Hoang Su Phi Town.The view today is quite amazing and breathtaking, with H'Mong, Tay, Nung, and Dao Phu La..villages scattered with flowers.Dine and spend the night at the Panhou villages.Summary: Activity: Cycling Accommodation: Homestay/EcolodgeMeals: B/L/DCycling distance: 81Km

Day 5: Hoang Su Phi – Ha Giang Cycling tours

Ha Giang is the northernmost province of Vietnam, bordered by the provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, and Cao Bang and sharing a 270-kilometer border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Its 7945.8 square kilometer area is mostly made up of limestone peaks and outcrops that contribute to the creation of breathtakingly stunning vistas. Its 705,100 inhabitants, who come from 23 different ethnic groups, have developed a vibrant culture and heritage. Vietnam Expedition In addition to the National Rice Terrace Heritage in Mu Cang Chai, the Rice Terrace Beauty in Hoang Su Phi is listed as a National Heritage of Northeast Vietnam. Cycling on the road between Hoang Su Phi and Ha Giang offers travelers one of the most breathtaking views of limestone mountains and rice terrace scenery. We also stop briefly to visit tribal villages along the side roads, conquer some large hills before descending to Viet Quang, and finally transfer to a hotel in Ha Giang. Stay at the hotel and have dinner.Summary: Activity: CyclingAccommodation: HotelMeals: B/L/DCycling distance: 86 Km

Day 6: Bicycle Tours Ha Giang – Quang Ba – Yen Minh

We cycle the first 25 kilometers out of town on a comparatively level road, passing past terraced rice paddies. We set off this morning. We ride for the following 25 km, passing past minority communities and up winding roads into the massive limestone mountain range with its vertical rock walls. We climb 800 meters towards the mountain road pass known as "Heaven gate 1." The people in the mountain villages we pass through, often shrouded in clouds, will greet us warmly. From the pass, we have breathtaking views all around, including the well-known scene of the Tam Son valley with the "Twin Hills" and the ability to see Quan Ba town.Lunch on the summit while taking in the gorgeous surroundings. Following lunch, we rode our bikes down to the river and continued to the Gam River till we came to another pass. The first few kilometers of our ride are uphill, followed by a roughly 10-kilometer descent and the next 10-kilometer stretch of mostly level ground. We have a strenuous ascent and descend to a height of 1.025 meters before making our last 15-kilometer descent into Yenh Minh. The local hill tribes' traditional dwellings will be open for us to view. Chinese people live in these communities.Summary: Activity;Cycling and TransferringAccommodation: HotelMeals:B/L/DCycling distance: 97 Km Day 7: Yen Minh – Lung Cu - Dong Van cycling holiday
We are having a fantastic and amazing day riding through the world-renowned Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.
After a filling breakfast at the hotel, head to the vibrant hill tribal market next door, and start cycling along Happiness Road to Dong Van. Riding your bike to the summit rewards you with stunning views of the Karsk Plateau and unspoiled environment. After making a stop to see and explore the Hmong King Palace (also known as Vuong Chi Sinh Palace), we will cycle on to the Lung Cu Pole Flag Tower. Eat lunch on the way. We continue cycling on back roads to Dong Van Town after lunch. Once you've arrived, check in and enjoy some alone time.
Summary:
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 87 Km

Day 8: Bike tours Dong Van – Meo Vac – Bao Lac

Every day, the White Hmong, Tay, and Lo Lo hill tribes primarily use the market in Meo Vac's town center. Ladies clad in their vibrant traditional attire enter the town with baskets made of bamboo that are filled with vegetables and corn. Today, we travel along the Gam River on a descending road that leads to Bac Me via an isolated mountain road. We cycle uphill for 5 km, then descend for 30 km on a very flat road for the next 10 miles. With its mostly limestone formations, the surrounding terrain provides a surreal view of peaks, valleys, towers, and caverns. Homes and crops appear to balance perilously on the hillsides. After a somewhat easy ascent, we make the last 30 kilometers of our journey on level ground. Along the route, we will see members of the minority communities in the area, all decked out in colorful tribal garb. Take a detour to explore the local market or the way of life of the hill tribesmen. Eat lunch on the way. After lunch, we ride along the Gam River's bank, crossing a challenging pass before dropping down to BaoLac town.Summary: Activity: Cycling Accommodation: HotelMeals:B/L/DCycling distance: 94 Km

Day 09: Mountain Bike tours Bao Lac – Cao Bang

This is going to be our hardest cycling day so far. when we climb Pia Hoac's summit for 38 kilometers in a half-day and then travel down a paved road to Cao Bang City. While riding, we will see the breathtaking limestone mountain range and discover the unspoiled territory on the border.While traveling, have lunch. We continue on to Cao Bang city after lunch. Dinner and an overnight stay in a hotelSummary: Activity: Cycling and TransferringAccommodation: HotelMeals:B/L/DCycling distance: 87km / 124km

Day 10: Cao Bang Cycling loop– Tra Linh

After a filling breakfast at the motel, we begin our ride to Pac Po. Savor the unspoiled environment and breathtaking views as traveling through tranquil villages on a tarmac road. converse with members of the hill tribe as children travel to and from school. We continue on the newly undulating route toward Pac Po. Pac Po, the birthplace of the Vietnamese Revolution from 1930 to 1945, is revered by the Vietnamese people as the place where President Hieu Thiỿn first set foot in Vietnam after thirty years of living and working overseas. At 108 kilometers, Pac Po is situated between two major mountain ranges, a river, and a stream that share a border with China. Hochiminh made the decision to establish this location for the first Vietnamese Revolution. By visiting this historical site, tourists can learn about Hochiminh life and the Post-Vietnam Revolution.When Pac Po arrives, we take some time to honor the forerunners and Hochiminh, who rallied the Vietnamese people to vote in opposition to Japanese troops and a French military campaign in 1945 in order to achieve independence.We prepare our bike for an ascent to the Gate of Heaven after our visit. Eating a picnic meal at the top. Following lunch, we test our mettle on the summit before descending to board the Tra Linh Town ship.Summary:Activities: cycling and VisitingAccommodations: HotelMeals:B/L/DCycling distances: 94 Km

Day 11: Tra Linh Bike Ride Ban Gioc

rolling into the town of Trung Khanh. Experience the vibrant sights and striking vistas while traveling through Vietnam's Global Geopark, the center of the earth.After Trung Khanh arrives, reassemble and take a short break for refreshments. We carry on traveling till we leave the single track and arrive at Quay Son River. As we ride along the border strip, cross a bamboo bridge, and pedal through charming towns and rice paddies, we can take in the breathtaking scenery. Lunching at the Eco Homestay. Following lunch, we go kayaking down the Quay Son River or cycling to the Ban Gioc Waterfall. After dinner, spend the night in Ban Gioc.Summary:Activities: Cycling and VisitingAccommodations: HotelMeals:B/L/DCycling distances: 72 Km

Day 12: Ban Gioc cycle to Quang Uyen

Rise early to explore the enthralling natural surroundings and go towards the stunning Ban Gioc Water Fall. One of Vietnam's most magnificent waterfalls, Ban Gioc Water Fall shares a half river with China. return to the hotel and have a hearty breakfast. Following breakfast, we ride the new frontier road from the hotel to Quang Uyen Town, where we can see the stunning limestone mountain ranges and several hill tribal villages of the Tay and Nung hill tribes. Visit their home, engage in conversation with the villagers, or watch one of their original plays to learn more about their way of life. Eat lunch on the way. We ride the country road and undulating route to Quang Uyen Town after lunch. As soon as you get to the hotel, check in and unwind on your own. Eat dinner at a nearby restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.Summary: Activity; CyclingAccommodation: HotelMeals: B/L/DCycling distance: 76 km

Day 13: Quang Uyen - Lang Son - cycling route

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our new cycling day by traveling through That Khe and Dong Khe town on the historic National Route 4D to Lang Son. Cycling gives you the chance to see the border between the previous battlegrounds of Dong Khe and That Khe, which saw French troops arrive in 1950 and start a new fight of aid against them that would last until 1954, when Vietnam was liberated. In addition, cyclists take in the breathtaking mountain ranges, unique landscapes, and charming rice terraces. Eat lunch while traveling. Following lunch, we traverse the steep pass to That khe before taking the winding road that leads to Lang Son City.Enjoy dinner and satyver in the hotel overnight.Summary: Activity: Cycling and Transferring Accommodation: HotelMeals: B/L/DCycling distance: 76km/ 132Km

Day 14: Lang Son – Halong transfer

Get up early to visit the bustling frontier city of Lang Son, or take a stroll through the local market to witness the variety of agricultural products that China and Vietnam exchange every day. Return to the hotel so you may eat breakfast. Check out of the lodging.Go from Lang Son to Halong Bay, which is home to some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. 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 BayAccommodation: Overnight on CruiseMeals:B/L/DCycling distance: No

Day 15: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Onward

We wake up to the sound of the bay rushing by, and we have time for an early swim before breakfast. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the rocky islands rising out of the bay's emerald water while lounging on the upper deck. Explore the Sung Sot cave, go swimming, and unwind after breakfast. Brunch is served as you cruise around the bay and take in more of the amazing formations before returning to the jetty. Cruise departure. Meet our van and head straight to the airport in Noi Bai so you can board the Wards flight.We have completed our service.Summary: Activity; Transferring OnlyAccommodation: On WardsMeals:B/LCycling distance: No

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