HANOI, MAI CHAU, SONLA, DIEN BIEN PHU, PHONG THO, SAPA
Duration:
9
Hanoi - Mai Chau - Son La - Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau - Phong Tho - Sapa - Hanoi Discover Vietnam rugged and scenic northwest and its multicoloured people on bicycles. A cycling journey from Hanoi to the remote areas of the Northwest will help you see life as it truly is for the Vietnamese. Our fleet of multi-terrain bikes ensures you get the most out of the trip in terms of comfort and enjoyment. Along the way we encounter dramatic landscapes and sweeping panoramas, highlights include historic battlefields of Dien Bien Phu and the terraced valleys of Sapa .
Day 1:
HANOI - MAI CHAU
Day 2:
MAI CHAU SON LA
Day 3:
SON LA - DIEN BIEN PHU
Day 4:
DIEN BIEN PHU
Day 5:
DIEN BIEN PHU - LAI CHAU
Day 6:
LAI CHAU - PHONG THO
Day 7:
PHONG THO - SAPA
Day 8:
SAPA
Day 9:
SAPA - HANOI
Day 1:HANOI - MAI CHAU
Leave Hanoi on our support vehicle, drive 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, 35 km before Hoa Binh town on tortuous quited road to Bai Lang to Bai Chao then to High way No 6, get on bus and drive to Man Duc. Lunch in Man Duc. Continue cycling another 50 km to Mai Chau valley passing Thung Khe pass andThung Nhuoi pass. Arrive Mai Chau late afternoon. Overnight on Thai's house on stilts. (Lunch, dinner) Cycling distance: 85 km
Day 2:MAI CHAU SON LA
Today we head north to the town of Son La. Son La is located in a scenic valley, inhabited by Thai, Muong and H'mong minority people. This area is historically important for its involvement in the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France during the first half the 20th century. We drive out of Mai Chau about 20km to our starting point and set the bike to ride to Moc Chau plateau for tea break and lunch. Moc Chau is very famous forits tea plantations. After lunch we continue to Son La. Overnight in hotel. Cycling distance: 80 km
Day 3:SON LA - DIEN BIEN PHU
Today we drive the first 120km to Tuan Giao town before we take to our bicycles and ride the 80km toward Dien Bien town. Today is our most challenging day as we have a chance to passthe longest pass in VietNam,the 24-km-long Pha Din pass. When we get to the top of this pass, we will stop for a picnic lunch and taking photos of the magnificent mountain view. Drive 20km to Dien Bien. Overnight at Hotel. Cycling distance: 80 km
Day 4:DIEN BIEN PHU
It was at Dien Bien Phu in1954 that the French planned to lure the Viet Minh led by Ho Chi Minh into thevalley by sending 16,000 French troops as bait. The French however did notcount on the brilliant leadership of General Vo Nguyen Giap who somehow managedto place the Vietnamese artillery on the surrounding ridges and by the time thebattle was ready to start. From March until May 1954 the Viet Minh pounded theFrench positions until the French capitulated. The following day the Frenchgovernment announced that it intended to withdraw from Vietnam.
08 00 am, after breakfast we set out on our bikes to explore the historicallyimportant area around Dien Bien such as Dien Bien History Museum, A1 Hill , Semitary,De Catri bunker…. In the evening we return to our hotel in Dien Bien town. Cycling distance: 80 km
Day 5:DIEN BIEN PHU - LAI CHAU
Today we cycle along the windy roads that snake through the beautiful countryside that characterizes this part of the country. At times the roads are steep but the stunning panoramas afforded us more than compensate for any hard ships. Overnight in Lan Anh 2 Hotel. The best hotel between Dien Bien to Sapa town. Cycling distance: 100 km
Day 6:LAI CHAU - PHONG THO
Following breakfast we cycle through more super mountain roads en route to Phong Tho. Along the way we pass through several different minority villages and are able to see how people go about their daily lives. Stop for visiting some local markets enroute. rrive Phong Tho late afternoon. Overnight at Hotel. Cycling distance: 100 km
Day 7:PHONG THO - SAPA
To day we continue winding our way through the scenic hills and valleys. We stop at Binh Lu to visit the Binh Lu Market. Transfer by van to top of Tram Ton pass (2,000 m above sea level). From here, we cycle down hill to Sapa, passing the Silver Waterfall. Overnight in Sapa. Cycling distance: 50 km
Day 8:SAPA
Morning, we have a shortride to the Red Dao village of Ta Phin. Transfer backto Sapa for lunch. Afternoon, we have the option of doing a short trek to Cat Cat village of Black Hmong. Cycling distance: 20 km
Day 9:SAPA - HANOI
HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!
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Travel insurance All transportation and transfers Professional Bikes English speaking guide Accommodation Meals as indicated in the itinerary All admission fees and permits Reasonable supply of drinking water during the trip.
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