This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two areas of outstanding nature beauty: (1) the North West highlands of Mai Chau and (2) the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a
great way to experience these fascinating and visually stunning areas of Vietnam.
Day 1: HANOI
ARRIVAL (D)
Welcome by Binhtours upon arrival Noi Bai Airport and transfer to hotel. Depends
on your arrival time, a city tour including Temple of Literature, Museum of
Ethnology and a pedicab ride around Hanoi’s old Quarter will be arranged. Welcome
dinner and overnight in Hanoi
after Water Puppet Show.
Summary
Biking: No
Meals:
Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: HANOI
– HOA BINH – MAI CHAU (160km) (B, L, D)
Leave Hanoi
on our support vehicle, to Hoa Binh for our starting point, this really depends
on how fit you are so we can choose the best terrain that suite you, 20 km
before Hoa Binh town, and 50 km before Mai Chau valley. Dinner and overnight in
Thai’s house on stilts.
Summary
Biking: 20 –
70km depends on your ability
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Home stay in a long house on stilts of Thai people
Day 3: MAI CHAU – CUC
PHUONG NATIONAL
PARK (120 km) (B, L, D)
Breakfast and ride about 20 km small trails around Thai and Muong villages.
Lunch break in Mai Chau. Afternoon, get on your own vehicle as we travel to Lac
Son, and we will then cycle 40 km to Cuc Phuong National Park. Dinner and overnight
in Cuc Phuong national park.
Summary
Biking: 60
km
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared room at the Head Quarter of Cuc Phuong national park.
Day 4: CUC PHUONG – NINH BINH (~ 60 km) (B, L, D)
Morning visit the Primate Rescue center where you could have much joy
with funny languor species and admire the eco-loved scientists working here. We
then ride 20km through Cuc Phuong forest to the park center, tea break, then
trek in 3 hours round trip to the Tetrameles nudiflora (Sequoia) 1,000 years
tree. Transfer out of Cuc Phuong in the afternoon then ride through rice fields,
limestone rocks to Ninh Binh. Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.
Summary
Biking: 35km
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared room at the hotel in Ninh Binh
Day 5: NINH BINH - HANOI
(~ 100km) (B, L)
Biking from the hotel to Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam date
back from 8th century. Visit the temples and climb some hundred
steps to the top of a mountain for a great view over the “Halong Bay
on the rice field”. After here we bike through an amazing area of limestone
mountains uprising on rice paddies. After 1 hours riding we reach Tam Coc.
Lunch in local restaurant and then enjoy an interesting rowing boat trip on
river to explore the Halong
Bay on the rice paddies.
After that, we head back to Hanoi
for your leisure evening. Arrive your hotel in Hanoi late afternoon. Free at leisure for
your own dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Summary
Biking: 35km
Boat trip: 1
hour
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotel in Hanoi
Day 6: HANOI
DEPARTURE (B)
Free at leisure for last minute shopping or relaxation until being transferred
to the airport to take your flight to the next destination. End of services.
Summary
Biking: No
Meals:
Breakfast
INCLUDE:
+ English or French speaking guide (Other languages available upon
request)
+ Support vehicle
+ High-end Mountain bikes
+ Helmet & biking gloves
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Home stay permission
+ Accommodation on Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotels in big cities/town
or equivalent.
+ First-aid kit
+ Water & Snacks
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
EXCLUDE:
+ International flight to/from Vietnam and airport tax.
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips
+ Personal expenses
What to bring
Sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag
(optional), rain coat, toiletries, original passport.