Biking Northern Vietnam

This tour uncovers the finest highlights of Northern Vietnam as you spin through lush Red River Delta, Tam Coc and Cuc Phuong National Park. Here you will enjoy an exceptional opportunity to see the diversified local lives along the less travelled path. What is more, feast your eyes on the striking beauty scapes and ignite your sense with a more authentic feeling of the country.

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1 | Arrive Hanoi
Picked up at Noi Bai Airport and transferred to hotel. If time permits, a visit to Temple of Literature, Fine Art Museum and a pedicab ride around Hanoi’s old Quarter will be arranged. Check your bike and prepare the essential things for your trip.

Day 2 | Hanoi / Tho Ha Traditional Village
Today we drive to Bac Ninh and cycle to Tho Ha Village. We visit a local family and socialize with the villagers while listening to traditional “Quan ho” folk songs. Take a short stroll in the village and continue cycling round this area before transferring back to Hanoi.

Day 3 | Hanoi / Cuc Phuong National park
Leave Hanoi on our support vehicle. Approach our starting point in Phu Ly and we cycle 40 km to lunch stop. Afternoon continue 20km bike ride and transfer to Cuc Phuong National Park for overnight stay.

Day 4 | Cuc Phuong / Ninh Binh
We ride 20km through the dense forest to the park center, tea break, then trek for 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.

Day 5 | Ninh Binh / Hanoi
Morning ride through villages, rivers, rock formation to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s old capital and Tam Coc which is regarded as Halong Bay on Land. After a rowing boat trip through magnificent waterways, we have lunch and return to Hanoi by bus.

Day 6 | Depart Hanoi
Spend your time relaxing or take a short walk to the Old Quarter to do your last minute shopping. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
 

Inclusion

  • 05-night accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing tours, transfers and all services as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
  • Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
  • Bottled drinking water for cycling day as itinerary
  • Snack and fresh fruit and refresh towels for cycling day
  • Trek/Giant mountain bike and cycling helmet
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary with (L,D)

Exclusion

  • International/Domestic airfare and airport taxes
  • Vietnam visa (Visa is compulsory and must be arranged in advance)
  • Meals if not specified in the itinerary.
  • Travel Insurances (We highly recommend that you purchase an adequate insurance)
  • Gratuities for guides and driver
  • Personal expenses are such as laundry, telephone, drinks etc...
  • Other services which are not specified in the itinerary

Biking Northern Vietnam

No Start Finish Availability (Max 16 pax) Price in USD (Double/Twin) Registration deadline
1 04/06/2011 09/06/2011 2 900 04/05/2011
2 07/05/2011 12/05/2011 0 900 07/04/2011
3 09/07/2011 14/07/2011 16 900 09/06/2011
4 28/04/2011 03/05/2011 2 900 28/03/2011
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