Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Overland to Mai Chau/Biking to Pu Luong (Hang Village)
Leave Hanoi at 8 am. We drive southwest to Ma Chau, the gateway to the impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive is very nice with stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon arrival in Mai Chau we have a lunch stop in Pom Coong, a village of Thai ethnic minority.
We will have lunch in a local house. After lunch we embark on a biking on village road to Hin, a village of Thai minority group which is located within Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We will first bike on beautiful tar road through Mai Chau valley before jumping into undulating dirt paths. We reach Hang Village around 5 pm. We will have dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family.
* Summary:
- Biking: 40km - unpaved bumpy road - Moderate grade
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Home stay
Day 2: Climbing mountain slopes to Hin Village
Today is a tough day with long climb on mix of dirt paths and village roads. In the morning we climb mainly. In the afternoon we enjoy easier ride slightly downhill to Hin, a village of Thai minority. Great mountain view and scenic villages. Lunch in local house en route. Dinner and overnight in Hin village.
* Summary:
- Biking: 30km - unpaved bumpy road - Challenging grade
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Home stay
Day 3: Downhill ride to Canh Nang Town/ Transfer to Mai Chau
After breakfast we say good bye to the villagers and ride toward Ma River passing expansive maize fields. Near the river we would see many water wheels which used by the local to water their farms. We cross the river on bridge and have lunch in Canh Nang town. After lunch we can continue biking along Ma River or take the bus back to Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in Pom Coong Village.
* Summary:
- Biking: 25km - unpaved bumpy road - Moderate grade
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Home stay
Day 4: Drive back Hanoi. Breakfast at the home-stay and drive back to Hanoi. We reach Hanoi around noon time. Trip concludes.
* Summary:
- Transfer: 2 hrs
- Meals: Breakfast
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
* English Speaking tour leader (other languages upon requests).
* All accommodations base on twin-share at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.
* Meals detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast , L = Lunches ,D = Dinners).
* A/C transfers and transportation.
* Boat trip mention in itinerary.
* Mountain bicycle 24 or 27Speed (LA bike or Trek bike).
* Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary.
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike.
* Cold water box, small fresh towel.
* Mineral water drinking.
* Seasonal fruits.
* Snacks.
Price Excludes:
* International airfares.
* Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory).
* Items of a personal nature.
* Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
* Mineral water beyond that supplied.
* Optional excursions.
* Additional transport required due to any emergency situation.
* Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills.
* Visa fees.
* Departure taxes.
* Tipping for guiding.
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