The Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty,
cultural interest and biodiversity. Biking in Pu Luong is one of the best ways
to discover the natural beauty of the region and exotic culture of the minority
groups.
Day 1: HANOI – MAI CHAU/Biking to Pu
Luong (Hang Village) (L, D)
The private vehicle and tour guide of Binhtours will pick up you from
your hotel this morning. We drive southwest to Ma Chau, the gateway to the
impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive is very nice
with stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We
would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon arrival in Mai Chau we have a
lunch stop in Pom Coong, a village
of Thai ethnic minority.
We will have lunch in a local house.
After lunch we embark on a biking on
village road to Hin, a village
of Thai minority group
which is located within Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We will first bike on beautiful
tar road through Mai Chau valley before jumping into undulating dirt paths. We
reach Hang Village around 5 pm. We will have dinner
and overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family.
Summary
Biking: 40km – unpaved bumpy road – Moderate grade
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Home stay
Day 2: HANG VILLAGE – HIN
VILLAGE (B, L, D)
Today is a tough day with long climb on mix of dirt paths and village
roads. In the morning we climb mainly. In the afternoon we enjoy easier ride
slightly downhill to Hin, a village
of Thai minority. Great mountain view and scenic
villages. Lunch in local house en route. Dinner and overnight in Hin village.
Summary
Biking: 30km – unpaved bumpy road – Challenging
grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Home stay
Day 3: HIN VILLAGE – CANH
NANG TOWN
– MAI CHAU (B, L, D)
After breakfast we say good bye to the villagers and ride toward Ma
River passing expansive maize fields. Near the river we would see many water
wheels which used by the local to water their farms. We cross the river on
bridge and have lunch in Canh Nang town. After lunch we can continue biking
along Ma River or take the bus back to Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in Pom Coong
Village.
Summary
Biking: 25km – unpaved bumpy
road – Moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 4: MAI CHAU – HANOI
(B)
Breakfast at the home-stay and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive your hotel in Hanoi around noon. End of services.
Summary
Transfer: 2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDE:
+ English or French speaking guide (Other languages available upon
request)
+ Support vehicle
+ High-end mountain bike
+ Helmet & biking gloves
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Homestay permission
+ Support crew
+ First-aid kit
+ Water & Snacks
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
EXCLUDE:
+ Accommodation in Hanoi
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses
What to
bring:
Trekking boots, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses,
sleeping bag (optional), rain coat, flashlight, toiletries, original passport.