TOUR OVERVIEW
This three-day cycling tour takes us to Mai Chau and Tam Coc, two beautiful destinations clos to Hanoi. The first is a picturesque valley and the latter a spectacular waterscape. We will cycle through the light traffic on back roads, to get into closer contact with local people and explore places that few tourists venture to.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
- Cycle to explore the ethnic villages in the northeastern hill region of Vietnam
- Seemountainous landscape and enjoy the fresh and pure atmosphere
Day 01: Hanoi – Mai Chau
Day 02: Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong
Day 03: Cuc Phuong – Tam Coc
Day 04: Tam Coc – Hanoi
DETAILED PROGRAM
Day 01:
Drive to Hoa Binh, where we start our bicycle ride to Mai Chau. This is a fantastic ride with stops at numeroushill tribe villages on the way. The scenery is spectacular, a verdant valley surrounded by karst mountains and tropical forest.
We will pass coffee and tea plantations before arriving in Mai Chau in the late afternoon to spend the night with and ethnic Thai family. Overnight at a beautiful eco-lodge.
Day 02:
After breakfast you will be taken to Man Duc, for a full day cycling from Man Duc to Bo on local roads. Take time to admire the picturesque mountain scenery of Hoa Binh.
Overnight at the guest-house in Cuc Phuong National Park.
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Day 03:
After breakfast, we will visit the Cuc Phuong Endangered Primate Rescue Center and meet the enthusiastic German who has sacrificed his life to primate conservation in Vietnam. We then cycle along the forest trails across lush jungle to the park gate and continue to Ria. Relax on a boat trip in Tam Coc, transfer to Ninh Binh. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Day 04:
Depart from Ninh Binh to visit Kenh Ga floating village with its unique scenery and eco-system. Take a boat trip to visit the fishing village. Lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Hanoi.
HOTELS LIST
Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.
Cities | Hotels | Star | Night |
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| Mai Chau | Mai Chau Lodge Resort (Mai Chau, Hoa Binh) | | 1 |
| Ninh Binh | Legend (Tien Dong, Ninh Khanh, Ninh Binh) | | 1 |
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Tour price:
This trip is organised for private group only. The tariff depends on the number of participants and the tourist season of the year. Please click “Customize this trip” to get the price of your group and your travel date.
Note: Please note that due to cost efficiency, we only organize tour for at least two people.
Services included (applied for this tour, subject to change)
- Accommodation based on two persons/room including daily breakfast
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Transfer by the private car as mentioned in the program
- Support vehicles
- The private English local guideEntrance & Sightseeing fees
- Bike/Helmet/Tool kit/First aid kit/Mechanic
- Water, snacks, cool towers, soft drinks and fresh fruits for cycling days
Services excluded (applied for this tour, subject to change)
- International & Domestic airfares
- Personal travel insurance
- Check in early & check out late
- Visa to Vietnam
- Personal expenses & tips
- Things not mentioned in the “Included” part
SEE AND DO Below are all things to see & do in this tour
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Hanoi
Situated on the bank of Red River, Hanoi is considered a pearl of Southeast Asia. With historic temples and pagodas, well-preserved colonial structures and exquisite cuisine, Hanoi offers its guests a unique and charming experience to be found nowhere else.
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Mai Chau
Mai Chau is a westernmost district of Hoa Binh Province, around 135km from Hanoi.
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Ninh Binh
About 100km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is an increasingly popular destination in the North of Vietnam. Ninh Binh’s appeal is a blend of endearing history and fairy-tale nature. It is blissfully created with spectacular mountains, rivers, grottos and primitive forests. Ninh Binh is also proudly to be the first imperial capital of Vietnam.
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