Biking adventure the north west loops
7days 6nights
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: HANOI-BACHA TOWN
Start early in the morning on Friday and head out of Hanoi towards the north-west mountain. today’ journey is to Bac Ha town, its far away 300km from Hanoi capital. we will pass through many towns and cities. stop for lunch at yen Bai town, after lunch drive by car for one and half hours before put the bikes down for about and half hours riding through stunning mountainous landscape. Following the last distances will be transferring by car to BAC Ha town, upon arrival, check in the local hotel, dinner will be served in the hotel. (30km cycling) ( L, D)
DAY2: BACHA MARKET- SAPA TOWN
After breakfast, take a short walk to visit BAC Ha market, one of the most colorful markets on the northwest mountains of Viet Nam. The market is just open on everysunday, when villagers of the Tay, dao, nung, giay and above all flower H’mong ethnic minorities trek in for the dawn-to-dusk market. check out the hotel and start our riding just few kilometers in the town to visit the H’mong king’ palace built by French in 1932.from here start our cycling heading for Sapa town .the first 25km is just going down the pass and then starts an undulated road until to lao cai town, a major crossing point into china. At early afternoon we will be reached Lao Cai town. Stop over here for lunch. Next is transferred by car for one hour up the hills to Sapa town, check in the hotel, free time at leisure for your own exploration Sapa town. (60km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY3: SAPA-PASO HOTSPRING
In the morning .transferred by car to the “heaven gate” it’s marked the altitude of 1900m.The top of Sapa pass”, around 12km far away from town. From the top. Start our cycling descending to Binh valley. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Phong Tho Township. After lunch, transferred by car to Paso village. On arrival, check in a local guesthouse, free on your own goes for swimming in a hot spring near the guesthouse. Following is dinner. (80km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY4: PASO VILLAGE-DIENBIENPHU CITY
Following breakfast in the guesthouse. We continue winding our way through the scenic hills and valleys; you will have many more opportunities to visit the minority villages and to take the best photos along this route. Arrive at former lai Chau Township in early afternoon for our lunch. After the lunch. We will cycle for another one and half hours more. For the remaining distance will be transferred by the support vehicle. Upon arrival into the former battlefield of Dien Bien Phu, check in hotel. Free until dinner will be served in the hotel. (80km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY5: DIENBIENPHU-SONLA TOWN
After breakfast, check out the hotel. start our cycle from hotel to visit this historically battlefield .it was here in 1954 that French lost the battle after 56 days and nights of fierce combat. Some 10,000 French troops were captured. After city tour to visit the museum, A1 hill, de Castries’ bunker then to continue cycling for Tuan giao. Will be transferred by the support vehicle up the pass en route to save time for lunch, after lunch drive by car to the top of pha din pass, riding down hill then pick up by the support vehicle to transfer to son la town. Check in hotel, dinner will be served in the hotel. (70km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY6: SONLA-MAICHAU VILLAGE
Following breakfast we cycle through more super mountains and pass many more ethnic villages ,having lunch en route, for the remaining 80km we take the support vehicle .tonight we stay overnight on a Thai ethnic family’s house on stilts of lac village. After dinner we enjoy a music show by a young local village band. (80km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY7: MAICHAU-HANOI
After breakfast, free at leisure to walk or cycle around the village for your own exploration. A farewell lunch will be served before we drive back to Hanoi on our support vehicle, transfer to hotel for check in. End of services. (B, L)
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION
All Private A/C transportation and transfers
English speaking guide and group medical kit
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Professional Mountain bicycles
Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
Spare bikes & equipments
Reasonable supply of drinking water, small fresh towel
Seasonal fruits while cycling
Snacks while cycling
Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION
International airfares & International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Meals & beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
Other meals not indicated in the tour
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Tour Cost : 1120 USD/ per person
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Facts and Information
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Style
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fully supported cycling
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Group Size
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minimum 4, maximum 16
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Days Cycling
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From 50 to 70km
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Kilometres Cycled
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1000 Km
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Biking Grade
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customer rating: 4 out of 5 - the hardest being 5
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Road Conditions
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We cycle on well not made main national road, mountain roads most of the time. some hard cycle cross the Pass such as hoang lien son, Pha Din, Mai Chau..
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Bike Conditions
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Our professional bicycles designed with 24 speeds for all kinds of terrain. The bicycles are available in a number of sizes.
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Support
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Russian Jeep support vehicles and where required motorbike support.
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Tour Guide
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The biking guides are very well-trained by VietnamPathfinder and licensed by the government of VN, as well as drivers and assistants. For groups of 8 or more, an additional 1 more local guide to support the tour
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Food
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All meals are included on trip at best local restaurants
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Accommodation
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All hotels are well inspected and good tourist class ranging from 1-2 star, some guesthouses. Hotels have a/c and private facilities as a minimum and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever possible.
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Trip Schedules 2008
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From
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To
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5th December 2008
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11th December 2008 ( Guaranteed 4booked)
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| 4 th April 2009 |
10th April 2009 ( Available ) |
| 1st May 2009 |
7th May 2009 ( Great discount ) |
Hotel list:
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City
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Superior
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Dien Bien phu
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Muong Thanh
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Son La
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Cong Doan
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Lai chau
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Lan Anh
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Sapa
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Royal view
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Bac Ha
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Sao mai
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Note: The terrain in Vietnam can be hilly so a regular conditioning program beginning at least two months prior to departure is strongly recommended. Cycling, walking/running and a daily stretching regimen are all great ways to prepare for this adventure. Some of the most important qualifications for any trip without standard tourist facilities are a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude.
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++ Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours. All clients MUST be insured to cover personal accident, medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation. It is also very important that your insurance policy is relevant to the Vietnam Pathfinder style of travel. Vietnam Pathfinder offers a specially negotiated insurance policy specifically tailored to adventure travel. As well as providing substantial cover for medical emergency, cancellation and curtailment, personal luggage, money and valuables and legal expenses, this insurance will also provide cover for the adventure activities you may choose to undertake whilst on tour.
No client will be allowed on tours without suitable insurance. If you have already arranged insurance elsewhere, please ensure that you are covered on your policy for any optional activities you may wish to join. If you plan on doing any activities which may not be covered, please purchase additional insurance.
At the start of your tour you will be asked to present your original policy document and complete an insurance information form. We recommend that you have a photocopy of this document, which you keep separate from the original.
Please note: you will not be permitted to join a Vietnam Pathfinder Tour without travel insurance.
++ Personal First Aid Kit
We advise that all passengers bring along their own personal first aid kit. Below is a list of some recommended items:
Band Aids/Bandages, Laxatives, Upset stomach remedy, Anti-diarrhoea remedy, Panadol/Aspirin, Rehydration remedy, Antiseptic cream/powder, Sterile dressing, Any relevant course of medication such as contraceptive pills.
A complete Travellers Medical Pack can be purchased for approximately US$25 at most Vaccination Centres, Chemists and outdoor travel shops.
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