Day 1 : Hanoi to Suoi Giang – Nghia Lo ( B , L , D )

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive north from Hanoi to Thu Cuc. At Thanh Son, we have a refreshment break before our first bike ride, which is a reasonably easy 40–50 km and a good warm-up. We stop for lunch back in Thu Cuc, and in the afternoon we have the option of cycling up to another 60 km towards Nghia Lo, a small town in a big valley inhabited by ethnic Thai people. There are no single trail options today, but your guide can take you on quiet dirt roads through some small villages. We overnight in a simple but comfortable guesthouse in the hills at Nghia Lo

Summary

Accommodation : Nghia Lo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 85 km

Day 2: Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai - Than Uyen ( B , L , D ) 

There are several riding options today which your guide will discuss with you in advance. After breakfast we suggest you cycle the winding dirt roads past several villages, before traveling in the backup vehicle to peaceful TuLe. From here, it is 80 km to Than Uyen, in Vietnam’s least populated province, Lai Chau.  You can choose to cycle or ride part way in the vehicle. This is one of the most beautiful stretches of road in North Vietnam, with imposing mountains and rice terraces. It is also home to the colourful Hmong, Dzao and Tay hill tribes, who we’ll meet along the way.

Summary

Accommodation : Duc Huy Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 85km

Day 3: Than Uyen – Sapa ( B , L , D ) 

We warm up on a single trail around Than Uyen before driving through mountainous countryside to Than Thuoc for lunch. As we approach Hoang Lien Son peak, Vietnam’s tallest, we cycle on the main road between 1000–3000 m mountains, finally reaching Vietnam’s highest pass (1900 m). You can, of course, choose to ride in the support vehicle. We then descend to the beautiful mountain town of SaPa (at 1600 m). The deeper into the mountains we go, the more hill tribes we will see, wearing amazingly elaborate and colourful costumes with huge earrings.

Summary

Accommodation : Sapa Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 65km

Day 4 : Sapa – Muong Bo – Sapa ( B , L  ) 

Today offers a half-day trip on dirt roads and single trails, plus a steep downhill (1000 m). We will be walking and/or cycling from village to village, meeting Hmong and Tay hill tribes. Trails sometimes pass through locals’ backyards(don’t worry, they don’t mind!) and they will often gather excitedly to watch cyclists as they pass. After our picnic lunch at a waterfall, there’s time for a refreshing swim before we drive back uphill to SaPa. The rest of the day is free explore this beautiful mountain town of about 140,000 people near the Chinese border. back to Sapa and explore dinner by your own .

Summary

Accommodation : Sapa Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Biking: 55km

Day 5 : Sapa – Ban Khoang – Lao Cai  ( B , L , D ) 

We are normally surrounded by deep blue skies and fluffy white clouds as we leave Sa Pa, travelling through the beautiful village of Ban Khoang. We’ll wind our way up higher and higher into the mountains on a country road. We will be cycling at high altitude for half a day at 1400–1600 m, followed by a long descent to the city of Lao Cai on the Chinese border.take a cycling to visit the border before check in hotel in Lao Cai border city and we’ll overnight at a hotel here.

Summary

Accommodation : Lao Cai Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 75km

 Day 6 : Lao Cai - Yen Bai ( B , L , D ) 

Visit local market here is a great opportunity to view local lifestyles and meet the people. Make sure you bring your camera! The scenery and the ornate clothing is amazing. Around midday we’ll cycle on trails through villages for up to 4 hours, admiring beautiful mountains , river and forest. The main tribe we will see today is the Flower HMong, one of the most colourful and richly dressed in Vietnam. We’ll be a major focus of attention wherever we go. Even seemingly in the middle of nowhere, people will suddenly appear from the hills.

Summary

Accommodation : Hoa Mai Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Biking: 75km

Day 7: Yen Bai – Hanoi ( B , L ) 

Breakfast and last day cycling in the northern Vietnam with a amazing single trail riding is the order of the day along Red river dykes . You’ll travel along ridges through evergreen forests and past ancient hill tribes. Lunch is likely to be at a small local restaurant in Phu Tho. At the end of the ride we’ll have earned a snack and a cold beer. After packing up our bikes we drive to Hanoi for a refreshing shower in Hanoi .

Summary

Accommodation : Mayde Villa Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Biking: 75km

Day 8 : Hanoi Flight to Da Lat  ( B  ) 

An morning we will take flight from Hanoi to Dalat ,  Da Lat, home of flowers, coffee plantations and mountain lakes. We will be met at Lien Khuong Airport by our new guide, who will transfer us to the hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for exploring this attractive mountain city

Summary

Accommodation : Dai Loi Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Biking: No biking

Day 9 : Da Lat Cycling Tour ( B , L  ) 

Today’s ‘Skid Tracks’ ride starts from the hotel and follows single trails through farmland and pine-forested hills — a great challenge for most. This agricultural highland has some of Vietnam’s best mountain biking trails. After a picnic lunch we can visit one of the many flower farms, and ride back to DaLat. We can stop at Golden Valley (a 10 ha public park) and the unique and beautiful Railway Station building. There may be time for a visit to the XQ Embroidery village, housing some of the country’s finest embroidery. Tonight: a hard-earned and lovely meal at a local restaurant.

Summary

Accommodation : Dai Loi Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Biking: 45km

Day 10 : Da Lat  cycling tour ( B, L  ) 

Again we have another day of great riding in this beautiful area as we start from the Hotel and bike the ‘northern 8’ tracks. Today is all about fantastic scenery and a good mixture of terrain in this region of lakes, forest and farmland. On the way we can stop to visit the beautiful Domaine De Marie Church, the gothic-style DaLat Church, and the Crazy House, built by DaLat’s Crazy Lady (you’ll have to see it to believe it!). There are options for shorter or longer rides before returning to DaLat, Explore dinner tonight by your own .

Summary

Accommodation : Dai Loi Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Biking: 35 km

Day 11 : Da Lat – Di Linh – Mui Ne Beach ( B , L )

An early start today sees us descending from DaLat to TaNung village, and then to NamBan on 15 km of single trail. Next, a 1.5 hour transfer to DiLinh town passing numerous coffee, tea, banana and rubber plantations. The Central Highlands produces some of the world’s finest tea and coffee, so we take time out for a taste. After a short 10 km transfer, we bike to a picnic spot (at 1224 m). Our undulating ride continues through the villages of GiaBac before a fast 10 km downhill on a steep track to MaLam Town. An easy flat road (or a ride in the support vehicle) takes us MuiNe Beach.

Summary

Accommodation : Hon Rom 1 resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Biking: options up to 100km

Day 12 : Mui Ne Rest Day On Beach  ( B )

A free day to explore in the popular coastal resort area of MuiNe. Take time out to relax by the hotel pool, or at the sandy surfing beach. Rest those weary cycling legs or perhaps explore the shops and many restaurants.

Summary

Accommodation : Hon Rom 1 resort

Meals: Breakfast

Biking: No biking

Day 13 : Mui Ne – Sai Gon ( B , L )

This morning last day cycling from your hotel through the beach to reach Phan Thien city and then cycling along long beach with beautiful coastline , passing to see Dragon fruits garden and reach highway one we’ll drive 3 hours to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) where it is time to say goodbye to your fellow group members.End The Tour

Summary

Accommodation : Liberty Hotel

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch

Biking: 65 biking

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