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Vietnam Trekking And Cycling Holiday

Ha Noi - Son La - Dien Bien Phu - Lai Chau- Sapa - Yen Bai - Ha Noi - Ha Long
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Tour Code: VNPK-116
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Duration: 16 days
Price: $$$$
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“… Vietnam Trekking And Cycling Holiday is one of the most memorable trip of my life, over 16 days we passed through and stayed in a number of mountainous areas. Each stop was accompanied by an educational tour through museums, military sites, palaces or down a river into bay with fantastic escorting by our bilingual and informative tour guide, who helped us a lot during the trip. My trip was one to remember, suited to riders of all abilities, was well organised by Viet Prestige travel’s team. It was superbly Vietnam!….”

Brief Itinerary

Date Destinations Activities
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Pick up at the airport, check in hotel and free to relax
Day 2 Hanoi City Tour Biking around Hanoi for exploration
Day 3 Hanoi - Moc Chau Leave Hanoi for Son La by minivan, cycle down the Moc Chau valley
Day 4 Son La - Tuan Giao Climb into the beautiful surrounding countryside, pass through the landscape and enjoy the people daily life
Day 5 Tuan Giao - Dien Bien Phu Leave Tuan Chau and head directly to Dien Bien Phu, pass through many small villages
Day 6 Dien Bien Phu - Muong Lay Biking along winding valleys, pedal down to Muong Lay town
Day 7 Muong Lay - Lai Chau Cycling from Muong Lay to Lai Chau, experience the ethnic minority in Lai Chau
Day 8 Lai Chau - Sapa Climb up to Tram Ton Pass, arrive Sapa and overnight in Sapa
Day 9 Sapa Exploration Discover Sapa Valley and learn about their customs
Day 10 Sapa - Than Uyen Visit Silver waterfall, continue to Hoang Lien Son mountain range and pedal down Than Uyen
Day 11 Than Uyen - Tu Le Follow the valley out of Than Uyen, enjoy the dense vegetation and end at Tu Le
Day 12 Tu Le - Nghia Lo Cycle along the meandering roads to Nghia Lo, the home of some ethnic minorities
Day 13 Nghia Lo - Hanoi Transfer back Hanoi by minivan, relax for Halonng Bay trip
Day 14 Hanoi - Halong Bay Depart for Halong Bay, embark on boat and sail on the Bay
Day 15 Halong Bay - Hanoi Continue to discover the beauty of Halong Bay, check out the cabin and get back Hanoi
Day 16 Hanoi - Departure Bid farewell, transfer to the airport for the next destination

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Full Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Hanoi

ActivitiesPick up at the airport, check in hotel and free to relax

Meal

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, ground transportation, tour guide

On arrival in Hanoi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the old quarter for check in. Free at your leisure in the rest of the day.

 

DAY 2 Hanoi City Tour

ActivitiesBiking around Hanoi for exploration

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, ground transportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

Vietnam’s beautiful and tranquil capital lies at the heart of the northern Red River Delta. Hanoi is a city of lakes and leafy boulevards that still retains an air of French colonial elegance. Its fine coffee and perfect baguettes have led some to call it the ‘Paris of the East’, but Hanoi dates all the way back to AD 1010. It is a charming place to either unwind or visit some the many attractions, such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar pagoda, Temple of Literature. Cycling around the Old Quarter and then enter to Thang Long Theater to enjoy the Water Puppet Show. Over night in Hanoi.

 

DAY 3 Hanoi - Moc Chau

ActivitiesLeave Hanoi for Son La by minivan, cycle down the Moc Chau valley

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

After an early breakfast, transfer to Son La. This is a fascinating drive through many minority villages, as we climb onto a higher plateau. Along the way, stop en route in Moc Chau and then cycle down the Moc Chau valley passing coffee and tea plantations. Transfer by vehicle into the busy Son La city centre, arriving late afternoon. Son La was once the site of a French penal colony where radicals and revolutionaries were incarcerated during French rule. The prison was destroyed by American planes during the Vietnam War (or as the Vietnamese sensibly call it the American war) all that remained was a lone peach tree planted by an inmate in the 1940s. Since then the prison has been partially rebuilt and a museum opened.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 45 kilometres
DAY 4 Son La - Tuan Giao

ActivitiesClimb into the beautiful surrounding countryside, pass through the landscape and enjoy the people daily life

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide,sightseeing ticket

Today begins with a 5km climb into the beautiful surrounding countryside. We pass through a patchwork of rice fields and plum orchards. After the 50km mark we have a 12km, 900m lung busting ascent. The scenery compensates for the tough cycling as we travel through a rolling landscape with stunning karst rock outcrops and trees. The area is home to the Black Thai who originated in southern China. Women work in the fields in brightly coloured dresses and hats, children ride water buffalo and men speed along on noisy motor cycles. We finish the day with a thrilling 11km descent into the town of Tuan Giao.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 81 kilometres
DAY 5 Tuan Giao - Dien Bien Phu

ActivitiesLeave Tuan Chau and head directly to Dien Bien Phu, pass through many small villages

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

Today, cycle out of Tuan Giao and head directly west towards Dien Bien Phu. This is a stunning day passing through many small villages that are home to Black Thai and H’mong communities. The open curiosity and smiling faces of the people we pass along this road make a lasting impression and are testimony to the fact that this route is hardly used by travelers. We pass through a landscape of rice fields and banana plantations.
In 1954, Vietnamese achieved the impossible carrying heavy artillery into the mountains to defeat the French Garrison at Dien Bien Phu. As you ride along the route you will marvel at how this was ever accomplished. The surrender at Dien Bien Phu marked the end of French Indochina. It is not widely known that the US had developed a plan to aid the French by using tactical nuclear weapons at here. In the late afternoon, we have time to acquaint ourselves with Dien Biên Phu – the city is well known throughout the world as a battle field in the first Indochina War.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 72 kilometres
DAY 6 Dien Bien Phu - Muong Lay

ActivitiesBiking along winding valleys, pedal down to Muong Lay town

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation,ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

Today, cycle along winding valleys on roads that snake through the beautiful countryside, surrounded by rice fields and jungles. Climb to an elevation of over 1000 m and are rewarded once again with stunning views before descending (20km) to Muong Lay town.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 100 kilometres

 

DAY 7 Muong Lay - Lai Chau

ActivitiesCycling from Muong Lay to Lai Chau, experience the ethnic minority in Lai Chau

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee, sightseeing ticket

After breakfast, leaving Muong Lay,cross back over the Hang Tom suspension bridge and follow the Na River passing through spectacular gorges and Black Dao villages. Some of our route will be on rough roads. The Dao worship spirits and ritually sacrifice pigs and chickens. The Dao women’s clothes are covered with intricate weaving and silver coloured beads and coins. It is said the wealth of a woman can be judged by the weight of the coins she carries. We finish the day with stunning descents on winding roads into this lush valley of Lai Chau.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 106 kilometres
DAY 8 Lai Chau - Sapa

ActivitiesClimb up to Tram Ton Pass, arrive Sapa and overnight in Sapa

MealBreakfast/ Lunch

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

Today is the highlight for many; as we cycle up to the Tram Ton Pass (1,900m; 6,230 ft) the highest mountain pass in Vietnam, on our way to Sa Pa. We start with a relatively easy 7km ride before we hit the first of two major climbs. An 8km tough ride sets us up for the 26km monster climb later in the day. As we start the second climb we gradually witness the beauty of Mt. Fan Si Pan, South East Asia’s highest peak. Although often cloaked in a veil of moving mist and fog, we will hopefully get a glimpse of its lofty peaks.
Sa Pa is an old French hill station perched in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains near the Chinese border. Its position offers some of the best vantage points from which to enjoy the views of surrounding mountain peaks.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 72 kilometres
DAY 9 Sapa Exploration

ActivitiesDiscover Sapa Valley and learn about their customs

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

A well deserved rest day. High in the mountains, often shrouded in cloud Sa Pa is an old French hill station perched at 1,600m in the Hoang Lien Son range near the Chinese border. Its location boasts some of the best views of the surrounding peaks. Sa Pa holds one of the main markets in the area, where ethnic minority groups such as Hmong, Dao (Yao), Giáy, Pho Lu and Giay gather to trade their wares,  wearing their intricately embroidered traditional dress. It is no wonder French colonialists saw Sapa as the perfect summer retreat.

DAY 10 Sapa - Than Uyen

ActivitiesVisit Silver waterfall, continue to Hoang Lien Son mountain range and pedal down Than Uyen

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

From Sa Pa we start the day’s ride with a 15km climb to the top of the Tram Ton Pass, stopping en route to visit the “silver waterfall”. Then it’s a 26km plunge down to Binh Lu junction. From here we continue along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range; there are a number of hard climbs but the magnificent landscape makes the challenge all worthwhile. We finish with a 20km descent to Than Uyen.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 95 kilometres

 

DAY 11 Than Uyen - Tu Le

ActivitiesFollow the valley out of Than Uyen, enjoy the dense vegetation and end at Tu Le

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

We follow the valley out of Than Uyen and the winding road leads us up into the hills. This rugged terrain with its dense vegetation is home to Black Hmong and the mysterious White Tay people, famed for their folk music, poems and songs. We end the day at Tu Le.

DAY 12 Tu Le - Nghia Lo

ActivitiesCycle along the meandering roads to Nghia Lo, the home of some ethnic minorities

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

Today we pass large white limestone mountains as we explore the “real Vietnam”. We cycle along meandering roads to Nghia Lo. Perched on a mountain ridge overlooking the Red and Black River, Nghia Lo is home to the Thai, Nung, H’mong, La Ha and Ma people.
Our total cycling distance today is approximately 55 kilometres
DAY 13 Nghia Lo - Hanoi

ActivitiesTransfer back Hanoi by minivan, relax for Halonng Bay trip

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, sightseeing ticket

Following breakfast, this morning will transfer you to Hanoi. No cycling to day, free at your leisure and relax before tomorrow’s visit to Ha Long Bay.

 

DAY 14 Hanoi - Halong Bay

ActivitiesDepart for Halong Bay, embark on boat and sail on the Bay

MealB/L/D

IncludedCabin on ship, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

After an early breakfast we will be transferred by bus to Ha Long Bay. This spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest marine limestone ‘karst’ landscape. Embark on the wooden junk, traditional Vietnamese court sailing boats, visit some of the Heritage areas and quieter grottoes and caves. In the afternoon, swim, fish and take a walk up hill for an unforgettable view over the bay. All meals will be provided on board (mainly seafood based).

DAY 15 Halong Bay - Hanoi

ActivitiesContinue to discover the beauty of Halong Bay, check out the cabin and get back Hanoi

MealBreakfast/ Lunch

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

This morning we will cruise Ha Long Bay and enjoy a late brunch. The boat trip finishes around midday and you will be transferred back to Hanoi to arrive late afternoon.

DAY 16 Hanoi - Departure

ActivitiesBid farewell, transfer to the airport for the next destination

MealBreakfast

IncludedBid farewell, transfer to the airport for the next destination

Today is free at your leisure until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
NOTE: An itinerary may at times be altered by our guides due to local conditions, the skill of participants and other unexpected circumstances. Our priority is always the experience and safety of our clients.

Hotels and Resorts

Hanoi: 4 Nights/ Deluxe Room


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Essence Palace Hotel
27-29 Gia Ngu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Superior, Deluxe, Suite, Family Connecting Room

614 Reviews | 6 of 648 hotels in Hanoi

http://www.essencehanoihotel.com

Hotel offers: central location, buffet breakfast, boutique amenities, friendly local staff, nice Vietnamese restaurant and free wifi.

Mai Chau: 1 Night/ Deluxe Room


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Mai Chau Lodge
Mai Chau Town, Hoa Binh Province, Mai Chau (Hoa Binh), Vietnam
Junior Suite, Deluxe Pool View, Deluxe Mountain View

 264 Reviews | 02 of 5 Hotels in Mai Chau

http://www.maichaulodge.com

Mai Chau Lodge offers: Superb facilities, excellent location, hot tub, sauna, outdoor pool, massage, garden, incorporate natural elements

Dien Bien: 1 Night/ Deluxe Bungalow


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Muong Thanh Dien Bien Hotel
514 Vo Nguyen Giap, Him Lam, Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam
Deluxe King/Twin/Triple, Executive Suite, Royal Suite

91 Reviews | 1 of 05 hotels in Dien Bien Phu

http://holidaydienbienphu.muongthanh.com

Hotel offers: Well-position, mountain views, great breakfast, clean and comfortable hotel room, friendly staff, free wifi and outdoor pool

Halong Bay: 1 Night/ Deluxe Cabin


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Aclas Stellar Cruise
33C Pham Ngu Lao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Superior Cabin, Deluxe Cabin, Family Cabin

309 Reviews | 25 of 178 Water Sports and Boat Tours in Halong Bay

http://www.aclassoperacruise.com

Cruise offers: traditional oriental-style boat, 2 days/1 night cruise tour in Halong Bay, 2 lunches and 1 dinner onboard, kayaking and Morning Tai Chi are available.

Flight Schedule

There is no internal flight in this program.

 

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions
Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
Experienced English speaking guide
Domestic flights & Entrance fees according the above program
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
2 days 1 night on board cruise in Halong Bay
Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter
Services charges and government tax
All biking gear (bike, helmet, tool kit, water cage), No extra charge after confirmation
Water on cycling days, 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Exclusions
All the International flight
International departures taxes,Travel insurance
Surcharge for early check in and late check out the hotel
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
Vietnam visa stamp fee
Other services not mentioned above

Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers, and our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

RATING SUMMARY

Accommodations
4.4
Itinerary
4.6
Meals
4.5
Sales Executive
4.5
Value
4.6
Overall Quality
5

Striving for Excellence

Overall Trip Excellence
89%
Trip Leader Excellence
88%
Sally Jackson
Wellington, New Zealand
20 March 2016

Great cycling trip in Vietnam
– 6 of us recently had a  great 16 day biking trip in the North of Vietnam.
– The trip was arranged with Viet Prestige Travel and they did a first class job of designing a tour around our abilities and areas of interest.
– Our guides were excellent providing us with the wonderful opportunity to get off the beaten track
– The pace, and amount of cycling in the heat and location of the support van was well judged.
– The accommodation and the cafes/restaurants were excellent
– I enthusiastically recommend this tour company – They did a great job.

Accommodations
4.5
Itinerary
4.7
Meals
4.5
Sales Executive
4.5
Value
4.5
Overall Quality
4.5
Don Jansen
Sydney, Australia
20 July 2016

North Vietnam Mountain Bike Tour and Experience
– We landed in Hanoi, and Viet Prestige Travel arranged everything for us.
– Our trip was middle-July 2016, North Vietnam was quite hot but we were lucky with not much rain while riding.
– The mountain biking was a very enjoyable way to see North Vietnam and the country villages.
– Our guide kept a good pace on the bikes, stopped occassionally and got us banana’s, or dragonfruit, and was there for the local lunches and dinners.
– A very enjoyable trip that both my brother and I really enjoyed and would recommend to anyone who wants to see other parts of Vietnam, and get some good exercise in at the same time.

Accommodations
4
Itinerary
4.5
Meals
4
Sales Executive
4.5
Value
4.5
Overall Quality
4.5
Karin
Netherlands
20 June 2016

Great experience, we loved it!
– Our family of 4 took this tour and it was super fun and yummy.
– The guides were great.
– … they spoke English, had great energy… Interesting!
– The entire experience was very professionally run.
– The food was excellent.
– Lai Chau was attractive. Riding here was a great experience we had.
 Yes, I recommend this adventure.

Accommodations
4.7
Itinerary
4.9
Meals
4.8
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.7
Overall Quality
4.9
Romford
London
15 November 2016

A definite highlight!
– Exceptional!
– No wonder they’re rated one of the best travel agency in Hanoi.
– The combination of great guides, great food and cruising in Halong bay.
– The food was absolutely amazing.
– Met real local people and tasted their delicious food.
– All were well explained by the guide.
– Highly recommend if you want to do the tour in Vietnam.

Accommodations
4.5
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.6
Overall Quality
4.7
Abwebster
Thailand
11 July 2016

Viet Prestige Trave gave me an exciting tour!
– There are plenty things to di and see in Vietnam.
– It was the most fun way to experience the food and culture of Northern Vietnam.
– The guides were friendly and eager to share their country with you.
– The biking was fun and safe.
– We cycled in Hanoi, Moc Chau valley, Muong Lay town, Sapa.
– In few words: I loved it and highly recommend.

Accommodations
4.5
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.7
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.7
Overall Quality
4.8
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