VIETNAM 10 DAY BICYCLE TOURS
If your party exceeds 5 guests, feel free to ask about discounts
This is a 10-day/9-night cycling tour in Vietnam with a total cost of USD $1755. The tour includes bike hire for an additional cost of $120 and a single supplement fee of $325. The tour starts and ends in Ha Noi and is designed for a small group of 4 people, The tour includes 7 cycling days covering an average distance of 47km per day, with a total cycling distance of 487km. The tour is open to people aged 18 and above and can accommodate a larger group of 15 people.
What’s Included
The cycling tour includes several amenities and services such as private air-conditioned transportation for both cyclists and luggage, a truck to carry all the bikes, and new Giant/Trek mountain bikes and hybrid bikes with hydraulic brakes. Helmets and bottles of water are also provided. The tour includes all entrance fees and boat rides, as well as breakfasts, lunches, and dinners throughout the tour. Accommodation is provided for 9 nights in double or twin rooms, with daily cold water, snacks, fresh fruits, and facial tissues. The tour also includes airport transfers, hotel pick-up, and drop-off, bike mechanic services, and an English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
What’s Not Included
The cycling tour does not include personal travel insurance, other personal expenses, and drinks during meals. The single supplement fee is also not included in the tour cost. The tour does not cover international flight tickets or visa fees to enter Vietnam.
Full Itinerary
– Day 1: Meet In Ha Noi
The cycling tour starts in Ha Noi, Vietnam’s capital city, where the group will meet on the first day. The tour is focused on mountain cycling in the North and East regions of Vietnam. The first evening, the group will have dinner together at a local restaurant, and the tour leader will provide a brief introduction to the tour.
– Day 2: Ha Noi – Xuan Giao – Biking To Ban Ho Village
On the second day, the tour will depart from Ha Noi at 7:00 AM and drive for three hours on the freeway to Xuan Giao farm market. After that, the group will ride on a minor road to start the first day of mountain biking. The tour will explore the Thanh Phu tribe village, which is home to the Tay and Red Dao people. The route will follow the river and offer views of green valleys, streams, forests, and buffalo trails through rice terraces. The group will continue cycling over Thanh Phu Bridge and along back roads to Ha Ho village, where they will spend the night at Sapa Orange Homestay.
– Day 3: Explore Hmong Villages – Muong Hoa Valleys
The third day of the tour is a challenging day as the group will be cycling in the hilly and windy paths of Sapa, which is more than 1000m above sea level. The tour will pass through several tribe villages, including Su Pan, Ta Van Village, and Lao Chai. There will be many stops at the tribe’s homes for tea breaks, where the group can experience local life and learn about each tribe’s culture. The group can enjoy the beautiful landscapes and peaceful scenery while having breakfast and coffee at their homestay. There will also be a stop at a Black Hmong village to view the amazing mountainous landscapes and terraced rice fields before continuing to Sapa town.
– Day 4: Sapa – Bao Thang – Coc Ly – Bac Ha
On the fourth day, the tour will have an early breakfast, check out, and transfer on a snack road down to Lao Cai. The group can enjoy spectacular mountain views and rice terraces during the 30 km ride to Lao Cai town. The tour will start in Bao Thang rural area, where the group will bike on a paved and mountainous road with some hills and farmland. The tour will discover the mountain hills, meet tribes at their farmland, view breathtaking landscapes, and learn about the rich ethnic culture at tribe local markets on the way to the Coc Ly market, which is open every Tuesday. The group will spend time at the market to see how ethnic people exchange goods, where locals bring their buffaloes, cows, dogs, horses, chickens, and cats to trade with each other. The group will then continue to ride on single tracks to Bao Nhai Bridge and turn off to Bac Ha town. Upon arriving at the hotel, the group can check in and explore the city on their own for the rest of the day.
– Day 5: Bac Ha – Lung Phin – Xin Man – Hoang Su Phi
On this day, the group will start with a short vehicle transfer to Lung Phin for an off-the-beaten-track mountain biking experience to Xin Man, a rural district located on the Vietnam and China border. The ride will take the group through some hills with picturesque landscapes between Ha Giang and Lao Cai provinces. The group will explore one of the most remote parts of Vietnam and get to know the local ethnic groups like the Nung, Flower Hmong, Tay, and Ha Nhi tribes. The ride will offer breathtaking views of the Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, which are a national heritage and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam. Afterward, the group will continue their mountain biking adventure along a quiet road that gently climbs and follows the river to the town of Hoang Su Phi.
– Day 6: Hoang Su Phi – Ha Giang
On this day, the group will start with a short vehicle transfer to Lung Phin for an off-the-beaten-track mountain biking experience to Xin Man, a rural district located on the Vietnam and China border. The ride will take the group through some hills with picturesque landscapes between Ha Giang and Lao Cai provinces. The group will explore one of the most remote parts of Vietnam and get to know the local ethnic groups like the Nung, Flower Hmong, Tay, and Ha Nhi tribes. The ride will offer breathtaking views of the Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, which are a national heritage and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam. Afterward, the group will continue their mountain biking adventure along a quiet road that gently climbs and follows the river to the town of Hoang Su Phi.
– Day 7: Ha Giang – Ba Me – Bao Lac
The day starts with a checkout from the hotel after breakfast, followed by a cycling journey to explore the natural beauty of Ba Me and Bao Lac. The route includes 10 km of gentle hills, and the rest of the distance to Ba Me is on undulating roads. After passing through villages and fascinating landscapes, we reach Bac Me Township, where we stop for lunch. We continue our ride on a tarmac road to Bao Lac, surrounded by impressive views of limestone formations, villages, farmlands, and mountain peaks. The journey follows the Gam River, and we stay the night in Bao Lac town.
– Day 8: Bao Lac – Nguyen Binh – Ba Be Lake
On the last day of the adventure trip, the group has breakfast and checks out before taking a short support vehicle transfer to the peak. From there, they start riding on undulating roads and enjoy beautiful mountain views and scenic villages. Lunch is in the town of Nguyen Binh. The guide will choose the best time to transfer to Ba Be Lake, and the adventure cycling will continue. The group will stay overnight in the beautiful village of Pac Ngoi.
– Day 9: Ba Ke Lake – Cho Ra – Ha Noi
On the last day, after breakfast at the homestay, the group takes a short walk to the pier to board a private boat and cruise on Ba Be Lake. They enjoy the peaceful landscapes and listen to the birds’ singing. The boat stops at Puong Cave, an impressive feature of the area, before reaching Cho Ra Town for lunch. After lunch, they relax for 4.5 hours in the private vehicle driving back to Hanoi with a coffee break on the way. The trip concludes with an overnight stay in Hanoi.
– Day 10: Ha Noi – Departure
The last day of the tour is dedicated to departure. After breakfast, there is time for shopping and relaxing until it is time to depart for the airport to catch the flight home. The tour ends here.
More Info
– Road Condition
The majority of northern Vietnam’s landscape consists of mountain ranges, tropical forests, remote hillsides, and valleys with sparse populations. Hill tribes are common in small towns and cities in the northwest and far north near the Laos and Chinese borders. Due to the peak mountain ranges, slopes, deep valleys, and sparse population, gravel roads and dirt tracks are the primary means of transportation for locals, and many roads are closed to traffic. Minor and high roads are less trafficked, and mountain biking tours in northern Vietnam can be on-road and off-road, with fewer off-roads in rural districts where rural roads can be unsafe and dangerous.
– Weather
The climate in Hanoi and northern Vietnam is characterized by two distinct seasons: winter and summer. The winter season, which is primarily dry, lasts from November to April and is characterized by temperatures ranging from 17-22°C, with the coldest months being December to February. The summer season, on the other hand, is hot and humid and lasts from May to October, with the highest rainfall occurring between May and August.
The rainy season in the Northeast region of Vietnam typically occurs from May to August, with low humidity and heat marking the end of the season. In the Far North region, the rainy season runs from June to August, and the cold winter season spans from December to February.
The agriculture in the North West and Far North Vietnam relies on the wet season, especially for the growth of rice crops on terraces. These crops require a lot of water for their development. The annual rice crop in these regions is typically a single crop and starts after the first rainy month, allowing the soil to become more suitable for seeding. Depending on the location, such as high or low terraces, and the amount of water available from rainfall or streams, the seeding of the rice plants may occur at different times, ranging from two weeks or more.
The best time to explore North West & Far North Vietnam is during the harvest season, which runs from early September to late October. This is a great time for travellers to witness the stunning and colorful rice terraced fields, lush country farms, green rainforests, waterfalls, and vast vegetation. During this season, travellers can also interact with the hill tribes who live in the area and learn about their farming practices and way of life. It is recommended to avoid travelling during the beginning of the wet season, which can be too rainy and not ideal for exploring the region.
Private Support Vehicles
– We offer cycling holidays, cycling adventure trips, and mountain biking tours that are flexible and supported by fully air-conditioned vehicles. The level of vehicle support depends on the number of riders in the group, with options for air-conditioned 16-seat van/minibuses to transport riders and a truck to carry bikes during the trip.
The cycling and mountain biking tours provided by the company include daily transfers out of the city to explore the countryside on bikes. After each day’s ride, the riders will be transported back to the city by fully air-conditioned vehicles to avoid traffic. This ensures a comfortable and safe journey for the riders.
The support vehicles will be available every 20-25 km on the main roadways to help cyclists who are tired or want to take a break. The guide will escort the cyclists to the air-conditioned van, which is on standby on the country back roads that are linked to the main roadways.
The support vehicles on the cycling tours are available every 20-25 km to provide rest for tired riders who can opt to relax on the air-conditioned van while the others continue cycling. The support vehicles are always nearby, waiting on the high road, and can easily be accessed as many country back roads are linked to main roadways. The riders who take the van can rejoin the group and continue riding at the next destination.
The drivers and the company’s team are responsible for keeping the luggage secure and well-organized on the support vehicles.
– 2 To 4 Riders In A Group
The company provides only one air-conditioned 16-seater van to transport all the riders, luggage, and bikes during the cycling tours. The van has four rows of seating for passengers, with two people sitting on each row. The third row is used for luggage and suitcases, and the last row is folded up to accommodate all the bikes.
– A Medium Group Tours : From 5 To 7 People
The cycling tour is supported by two vehicles – a 16-seater van for passengers and luggage, and a truck to transport all bikes, spare bikes, tool kits, iceboxes for drinks, and other necessary equipment.
– A Large Group Tour: 8 To 15 People
The tour company provides a minibus to transport all riders and their luggage, as well as a truck to carry all the bikes, spare bikes, water, cold drinks, snacks, and iceboxes. This ensures that riders have all the necessary supplies and support throughout their journey.
– A Group Has More Than 15 Riders And More Than 20 People
The cycling tour company provides two vans, one minibus, and one truck to support large groups of riders and ensure their safety. The professional guide will lead and motivate the team, and the support vehicles will provide the best services to the riders.
27.5 Giant MTB Bikes & Trek Hybrid Touring Bikes
- The company has 80 professional mountain bikes and hybrid mountain bikes available for all cycling tours. In addition, they offer MTB bikes for kids with a wheel size of 20″ or 24″ and a suspension seat post. These bikes are suitable for kids with heights of 120cm, 130cm, and 145cm.
Pro Giant Mountain Bike with 650B/27.5″ wheel size, which is used for off-road cycling on dirt tracks, hilly single tracks, narrow paths, and country back roads. The bike is made of good quality and lightweight Alloy MTB frames, with a 27.5″ Rockshox XC30 and 100mm travel, manual lockout, and a SR Gel saddle for a comfortable ride. It features a Deore Shimano Group set, Shimano hydraulic disc brake, Shimano Deore hubs, and 27.5″ Alexrims disc brake rims, along with Maxxis Cross Mark 27.5 x 1.95 tires suitable for both on and off-road riding. The bike also has soft grips, a FSA sealed bearing headset, and Cycle Track massive MTB flat pedals with sealed bearings. All bikes are well-maintained by the company’s team.
- The company has 25 Trek hybrid mountain bikes available in their store. These bikes are suitable for off-road cycling through the countryside and dirt tracks, as well as touring a long trip. They are easy to pedal uphill and provide a smooth ride on quiet concrete paths and country back roads. The hybrid bikes have a 700 x 38 tire size, which is a good choice for the Saigon to Hanoi and Hanoi to Saigon long trips. The bikes have a good quality and lightweight alloy hybrid frame, a 29″ Rockshox XC30 with 100mm travel and manual lockout, SR Gel saddle for comfort, Deore Shimano Group set, Shimano hydraulic disc brake, Shimano Deore hubs, 29″ Alexrims touring rims with disc brake, Schwalbe CX Comp 700 x 38 tires, soft grips, FSA sealed bearing headset, and Cycle Track massive MTB flat pedals with sealed bearings. All bikes are well-maintained by the company’s team.
BIKE TOURS HANOI/HANOI BICYCLE TOURS
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