Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL

Greetings from Vietnam. When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, your driver and guide will meet you, take you to your hotel in the center of Hanoi, and then drive you home. Vietnam's vibrant and ancient city of Hanoi is home to some of the most remarkable colonial buildings in Asia as well as a distinct old world charm. You will have time to rest after checking in before going on a tour and receiving an itinerary briefing from our guide for the next few days. You will get the chance to ride through the Old Quarter's busy streets and take in Hanoi's both historic and contemporary charm. Enjoy a special welcome meal in a traditional Vietnamese restaurant following the tour. Spend the night in Hanoi

Summary:

Activity: transferring

Accommodation: The Flower Boutique Hotel ***

Meals: /D

Day 2: HANOI – THAI NGUYEN – BAC SON

Distance: 80km

Check out of the hotel after a filling breakfast and get ready for our bike challenge. You will be taken by the guide to Thai Nguyen Province, away from the busy metropolis. You will visit the fascinating museum dedicated to hill tribal tribes upon your arrival in Thai Nguyen, where you may discover more about Vietnam's 54 ethnic minorities. In the next days, when you cycle, you'll be able to tell the difference thanks to this knowledge. The trip will start today in Thai Nguyen and travel to Bac Son Town in the province of Lang Son, which is rugged in the north. You will be encircled by breathtaking mountains and picturesque valleys, making for an incredibly romantic scene. Spend the night in a hotel or Homestay.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Homestay

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 80 Km

Day 3: BAC SON – QUANG UYEN

Distance: 90 – 127km

We get going early today so you may spend the morning exploring the quiet villages and learning about locals' daily lives on . You get the chance to sample the local pan cake at breakfast. We begin our cycling tour across a breathtaking valley en route to the historical landmark of the Bac Son Museum. Through documents, photos, and relics, you may learn about the 1940 revolution against the French here. We resume our long ascent to the That Khe intersection, where we will have a picnic for lunch. We continue cycling on Route 3 in the direction of Cao Bang after lunch. We travel to Dong Khe, from which we will catch a shuttle bus to the hotel. After dinner, spend the night at the DUY HUONG HOTEL.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Hung Dung Hotel

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 80 Km

Day 4: QUANG UYEN – BAN GIOC

Distance: 76km

After a filling breakfast at your hotel, we'll head to a nearby market to discover what local producers are up to, or you can get some photos taken with the locals. We will ride across the Gam River and then turn east to reach the Ban Gioc Waterfall once we get going.Today's route passes through spectacular kast mountain ranges, interspersed with hill tribe villages, and beautifully scenic asphalt roads. We will cross a mountainous pass that is 7 kilometers long along the route before arriving at Quang Uyen town. We will bike on winding roads via many hill tribe settlements en route to Quang Uyen, stopping for lunch along the way. We'll carry on riding after lunch to see the stunning Ban Gioc waterfall. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Sai Gon Ban Gioc Resort

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Lan Rung Ecolodge

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 76 Km

Day 5: BAN GIOC – PACPO – CAO BANG

Distance: 105 – 165km

We get up early today so you may enjoy the stunning natural stroll that leads to Vietnam's 9th-largest water fall. After spending almost 30 years overseas, we return to the hotel for breakfast before beginning our journey today, which takes us along a frontier route to Pac Bo, the former home and workplace of President Ho Chi Minh from 1940 to 1943. You will have the chance to stop at historical Hochiminh locations along the route, like Caremark Mountain, Lenin Spring Water, and Coc Bo Cave. We ride the Ho Chi Minh Route back to Cao Bang, stopping along the way for lunch.You will have time to tour the city and surrounding villages once you arrive in Cao Bang. Dinner and overnight in the Sunny Hotel.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Bao Ngoc Diamond Hotel***

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 90 Km

Day 6: CAO BANG – BAO LAC

Distance: 90 – 136km

On our bicycle tour, it is a long and difficult day. We go through a lengthy, steep pass around halfway through, but the breathtaking scenery makes the ascent worthwhile. We get up early and travel west, taking our time for the first twenty-five kilometers on the tarmac road. Then, in order to confront the difficult pass up ahead, we will pick up speed on the second stage. We're going to pause on the slope for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we make our slow way down to Bao Lac, stopping along the route to see the breathtaking scenery and rice terraces and to chat with locals.Additionally, you will get to see and investigate the neighborhood market.We check in late in the afternoon, have supper, and leave for the hotel.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Duc Tai Hotel**

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 80 Km

Day 7: BAO LAC – MEO VAC

Distance: 77km

We leave the hotel today and take a leisurely ride along the Gam River, giving you a chance to take in the stunning scenery. This is a fantastic chance to enjoy the view and take some beautiful pictures. We begin the lengthy ascent to Meo Vac after traversing the Gam River bridge. We will stop for lunch along the way and then make our way up the slope and pass. Once you cross the pass, you are rewarded with breathtaking views of the Nho Que River below and panoramas of limestone. We descend into the village of Meo Vac with the wind to finish the day and spend the night there. Dinner and stay overnight in Hoa Cuong Hotel.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Hoa Cuong Hotel***

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 77 Km

Day 8: MEO VAC – DONG VAN-YENMINH

Distance: 82km

Today is a fantastic ride when we get to see the amazing Ma Phi Leng Pass. It is endowed with amazing panoramic splendor, exquisite coin terraces, and picturesque mountain vistas. You will get the chance to learn about the customs and way of life of the Dao Hill tribes of Hamong. Today's itinerary will take you through unexplored locations, and at the Vietnamese National Flag Tower, you will learn about the landmark that unites China and Vietnam. The journey continues along the border to Vuong Palace, the Hâmong king palace, where visitors may see the family's business, daily activities, and architecture. Before arriving in the town of Yen Minh, the journey continues as we ascend along a route that is lined with hill tribe villages and coin terraces.

Dinner and overnight in Thao Nguyen Hotel.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Phuong Dong Hotel***

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 82 Km

Day 9: YEN MINH – HA GIANG

Distance: 100km

Get up early today to see the vibrant hill tribe market close to the accommodation, and then get back to the accommodation for breakfast. The ride today is tough since there are two major climbs that must be completed before descending to Ha Giang by way of the river. Your reward will be the breathtaking Ha Giang Global Ecological Park in the Quan Ba Twin Mountains, with its unspoiled natural splendor. Our ride starts at the hotel today with a warm-up that takes us for the first 17 km up a slope through pine forests, then downhill beside the river, across the bridge, and then up again over another pass. We'll take a break for lunch midway through the second pass. We go to conquer the remaining portion of the pass after lunch. We will pause when we reach the summit to enjoy the breathtaking views across the town of Quan, where you can take some amazing pictures. The journey descends the hill toward the city of Ha Giang. After checking in, unwind before supper. Stay the night in Ha Giang after dinner.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Wings Ha Giang Loop Bungalow

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 80 Km

Day 10: HA GIANG – HOANG SU PHI

Distance: 87km

Today's ride starts at the hotel and travels over an undulating route to Tan Quang town before we pull off the road to cross a lengthy pass. You will encounter breathtaking rice terraces, verdant woodlands, and a surreal setting along the route. Lunch will be our pit stop along the route.

Following lunch, we continue riding through the heavenly gate and descend to Thong Nguyen. From there, we ride through peaceful tribal communities to the second heavenly gate and ascend to Hoang Su Phi Town. After dinner, spend the night.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: HOang Su Phi Green Hotel

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 87 Km

Day 11: HOANG SU PHI – BAC HA

Distance: 78km

It's a challenging day on the saddle as we travel Highway 4 to Bac Ha across mixed, single-track, and off-road terrain. We begin from the hotel and ride through the township to the amazing pass that divides the provinces of Ha Giang and Lao Cai. We'll take a picnic lunch break once we reach the summit. Following lunch, we take a single-track path that leads to Lung Cai Commune and then descends to the village of Bac Ha. You are welcome to unwind and savor the remaining amount on your own. After dinner, spend the night at Bac Ha.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Sao Mai Hotel

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 78 Km

Day 12: BAC HA – LUC YEN

Distance: 140km

You get the chance to visit the Bac Ha Colorful Market on a Sunday morning, and the native coin wine, water pipe tobacco, and pancakes from Thang Co Hot Pot will leave you impressed. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for you to view local animals in the animal corner, including dogs, pigs, cows, buffaloes, and chickens. Additionally, a variety of fashion outlets will be visible to you, featuring colorful loin cloths and matrix pans. Return to the hotel thereafter for breakfast. After breakfast, we will ride out of Bac Ha and turn off the single-track trail. Along the way, we will pass numerous hill tribal settlements, breathtaking scenery, and enticing rice terrace paddy fields. Finally, we will join Route 70 to Pho Bang Township, where we will stop for tea and coffee. Following the break, we bike over the recently paved Route 279 to Luc Yen, where we will have a lunch stop along route. We continue cycling on the tarmac road to Luc Yen, where we will spend the night.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: Xoi Farm lodge

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 80 Km

Day 13: LUC YEN – VU LINH

Distance: 81km

YTo visit the local gem stone market, Luc Yen which is open from 5 am to 7 am, you should get up early today. After a filling breakfast, we ride on a small, rolling country road that passes by numerous breathtakingly beautiful and verdant valleys before arriving at Thac Ba Lake. We will spend the night at the La Vie Vu Linh Resort, which is located next to the lake, where the Dao people live. You can unwind, go for a stroll through some of the nearby villages, or take a boat ride to see the intriguing Ba Be Lake in the afternoon. Stay at La Vie Vu Linh Resort and have dinner.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: La Vie Vu Linh Eco-Resort

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 - 81 Km

Day 14: VU LINH – SON DUONG – HN

Distance: 80km

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the lake this morning from your window; the stunning lakeside vista will wow you. We start our journey to Son Duong today on a single track. You will get to see how the hill tribe people live their everyday lives and visit the roadside morning markets where you may snap some travel photos. We will pass numerous green tea plantations, gum tree plantations, and palm gardens that are situated on hillside along the route. We make a stop at a neighborhood restaurant for lunch when we get to Son Duong. We continue cycling to Tam Dao after lunch on a recently surfaced road with plenty of room to spare. Arriving in Dai Dinh, the shuttle bus will transfer you to Hanoi city.

We will have a farewell dinner in a local restaurant and stay overnight in Hotel.

Summary:

Activity: Cycling and transferring

Accommodation: The Flower Boutique Hotel***

Meals: B/L/D

Cycling distance: 50 -80 Km

Day 15: HANOI DEPARTURE

Before your scheduled departure time to the airport, take pleasure in a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and unwind. After meeting you, our staff will transport you to the international airport so you may catch your journey home. Finalize our bicycle tour across Northeastern Vietnam. We really appreciate you sharing this cycling experience with us.

Summary:

Activity: transferring Airport

Meals: B