Cycling Trip through North East Vietnam 6 days 5 nights

Cycling Trip through North East Vietnam 6 days 5 nights take you from the vast lakes and chalky karsts of Ba Be National Park to the wild and rugged landscapes of Cao Bang to visit the most spectacular Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam. You will be travelling through the remote areas in the north of Vietnam, brushing along the Chinese border and staying with local families to find out about the unique cultures and customs of Vietnam.

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Tour code: CCL02E
Duration: 6 days 5 nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Bac Kan (B/L/D)
- The guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Thai Nguyen by private bus/van. We then start our cycling with an easy ride to Bac Kan, surrounded by palm trees and ethnic villages of the Tay and Nung varieties the entire way.
  
  - 50 Km cycling.
Day 2: Bac Kan - Ba Be National Park (B/L/D)
- We check-out after breakfast and cycle 20 kilometres from Bac Han, mostly uphill, turning off highway 3 for a quieter road with great views of small villages on the opposite side of the river. We’ll stop for lunch on the way.
  Later in the afternoon we go for a boat cruise on Ba Be Lake, the central attraction of Ba Be National Park. We also visit Pac Ngoi Village, where we’ll stay for the night.
  
  - 20 km cycling.
Day 3: Ba Be - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
- On the third day we ride through several passes in the Pia Oac mountain range, before reaching Nguyen Binh. Then we trade the bicycle for a bus to get us to Cao Bang, where the Hmong, Zao, Tho and Nung minorities all live in harmony. We’ll stay here in Cao Bang overnight.
  
  - 40 km cycling.
Day 4: Cao Bang - Ban Gioc Falls - Cao Bang (B/L/D)
- Today we’ll have well paved roads the whole way as we head to the famous Ban Gioc Waterfall. On the way we ride up and down Ma Phuc Pass, enjoying the beauty of the karst valley below, as well as the numerous Tay and Nung villages. We’ll have picnic lunch on arrival and then go for a swim in the shadow of the gargantuan falls that form part of the border between Vietnam and China. Afterwards we take a late afternoon bus back to Cao Bang where we’ll again stay the night.
  
  - 60 km cycling.
Day 5: Cao Bang - Lang Son - Mau Son (B/L/D)
- We start with a 67km morning ride to That Khe, passing through 3 mountain passes and Dong Khe. We’ll have a lunch break in That Khe before transferring to Lang Son and Mau Son in the afternoon by bus. On arrival we’ll get to enjoy a nice sunset before staying overnight.
  
  - 70 km cycling.
Day 6: Mau Son - Ha Noi (B/L/D)
- Early morning is free to discover the nearby villages, before we set off on a down hill ride to Lang Son. This border town was all but destroyed in the recent Sino-Vietnamese war, but was rebuilt and has become an important trading centre in the time since. Once done here we take a bus back to Hanoi and enjoy a farewell dinner in the capital.
  
  - 50 km cycling.

RATE: The rate quoted is in USD per person, based on Double/Twin sharing rooms. Valid until December 2021.

Group size

Price/pp

1204

3-4p

970

5-6p

954

7-8p

875

9-10p

786

11-15p

726

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Tour price includes:
• Private tours with English-speaking Cycling Tour Guide
• Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites
• Accomodation in twins/double rooms
• Support van and first aid kit during the tour
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Snacks, local fruits and bottled water during the tour
• Professional bikes (Giant, Trek or Cannondale)
• Government tax and services charge
• Cold water, Coca, 7up, Sprite, and towel during the tour

Tour price excludes:
• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Visa and visa arrangement
• Surcharges for compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons
• Peak season surcharges (which will be advised at time of booking)
• Tip Guide and Driver
• Personal expenses

What to take:
• It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Cycling Trip through North East Vietnam 6 days 5 nights

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