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Biking Hanoi to Luang Prabang Tour 11days
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Destinations:
This Vietnam and Laos biking tours start in Hanoi and finish in Luang Prabang, the World
Heritage town in Northern Laos. We cycle apporximately 475km. The road is a bit hilly but
we will be able to see the beautiful and peaceful mountains of Sapa, the historical Dien Bien
Phu, the Red River Delta and Hanoi. This biking tour has spectacular changing scenery as
you bike. Being mostly downhill, one can concentrate on the views, far more than the
pedaling. This tour includes a support vehicle, all meals and a professional guide.
Experience
* Peaceful cycling through minority villages, with friendly locals unused to the presence of
tourists.
* Ever changing scenery.
* Historical sites of Dien Bien Phu and Hanoi
* Crossing the quiet and less visited border at Tay Tran. Loas visa has to be obtained in
advance in order to cross the land border. Laos visa on arrival can be obtained only for
arrvial at the airport. We can assist to arrange the visa.
* Laos Biking along the Nam Ou river to experience the rural lives at its most authentic.
* Final destination is Luang Prabang, the World Heritage town
Itinerary
Rates
Map
Images
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi - Overnight train to Lao Cai
Arrive/ meet in Hanoi, afternoon brief walking tour to explore Hanoi and evening trip
briefing. Overnight on train to Lao Cai. Lao Cai is on the gateways to China, Lao Cai lies at
the end of the train line on the Chinese border. The border crossing slammed shut during
the 1979 war between China and Vietnam and remained closed until 1993. Lao Cai is now a
major hub for travellers journey between Haoi, Sapa (38km away) and Kunming. (D)
Day 2: Supan Valley afternoon ride (20km cycling)
Transfer to Sapa up the mountain side and have time to fit bikes before biking into the Sapa
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Valley. The Queen of Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty
mountains towering over the town on all sides. Sapa is the French hill station was built in
1922. Overnight in Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 3: Ta Phin Loop ride full day (30km cycling)
Cycling off road track to the village of Ta Phin, when the ride will be more challenging in a
loop across a steep and forested hillsides and minority villages. Overnight in Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 4:Sapa – Tam Duong (Phong Tho) – Pa So (80km cycling)
Cycling shortly uphill as warm up to the Tram Ton Pass, before starting a long descent ride
to Binh Lu and ride a truly off the beaten track (jeep track) mixed of hard pack gravel and
clay to Tam Duong and Pa So. Overnight in Pa So(B,L,D)
Day 5:Pa So – Sin Ho - Lai Chau (now Muong Lay) (45km cycling)
Take a brutal ride this day to Lai Chau and Sin Ho and get a reward of truly spectacular
views. The ride is on the main road, uphill and tarmac downhill, mixed of gravel and hard
pack clay. Overnight in Lai Chau(B,L,D)
Day 6: Lai Chau (Muong Lay) – Tuan Giao - Dien Bien Phu (90km cycling)
Take a hardest but challenging ride this day to Tuan Giao and Dien Bien Phu, on a rough
tarmac terrain all the way, but you will be rewarded with the stunningly beautiful scenery
and untouched remote villages. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)
Day 7: Dien Bien Phu – Muong Khoa (70km)
Early morning explore the historical sites of Dien Bien Phu. It used to be the big battle field
between the French and Vietnamese when Vietnam fought again the French to get
independence. Then we cycle 70km to Muang Khau by crossing Laos North-East border at
Tay Tran. You have to get Laos visa in advance in order to cross Laos land border. Laos visa
on arrival can be obtained only arrival at the airport. This northeast area has the least
population of Laos. In the afternoon, we continue cycling to Muang Khua along Nam Ou
river. Overnight in Muong Khoa.
Day 8: Muong Khoa to Oudomxai (75km)
After breakfast, we cycle 75km on the main road to Oudomxai. This is a scenic lightly
traveled road to bustling Oudomxai. During the second Indochina War, the provincial capital
became the center for Chinese troops supporting Pathet Laos. Today, it is the junction of
National Road 1, 2 and 4 has made its position a booming alos - China trade center. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Oudomxai to Pak Mong (60km)
After breakfast, we fill in the water and then do a bit expercise to warm up our musscles.
We begin to cycle with a tough climb with hill after hill but the scenery is magnificient. Then
take a break to enjoy snack, fresh fruits and drinks to get energy before continuing to cycle
to Pak Mong. Overnight in Pak Mong. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Pak Mong to Luang Prabang (105km)
Today is our longest bike ride. Early morning, we cycle on the main road passing Ban
Thabu. Then we cycle along Nam Ou river. It is an interesting to cycle along the river
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through villages to enjoy the rural lives. Enjoy picnic lunch on the river bank and take a
power nap before heading to Pak Ou. It has the famous tourist attraction, Pak Ou caves.
The end of the day, we finally arrive at Luang Prabang, the World Heritage town. Dinner and
overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 11: Free day to explore Luang Prabang
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Luang Prabang on your own. TOURENDS.
NOTE:
* Road Surface: Uphill/downhill, steep & forested hillsides, routes mixed of stone, gravel,
hard pack clay and paddy fields (jeep track).
* Cycling pace: Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to
make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as
you can.
* Cycling distance: 500 – 600km
Tour Duration: 11Day / 09Nights
Tour Operates: Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your
travel period and specific touring needs.
Inclusive:
* English Speaking tour leader (other languages upon requests)
* All accommodations base on twin-share at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.etc…
* Meals detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunches, D = Dinners)
* Train ticket from Hanoi – Lao Cai (Soft Sleeper air-condition)
* A/C transfers and transportation.
* Boat trip mention in itinerary
* Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike
* Mineral water drinking.
* Seasonal fruits.
* Snacks
Exclusive:
* International airfares
* Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
* Items of a personal nature
* Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
* Mineral water beyond that supplied
* Single Supplement
* Optional excursions
* Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
* Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
Website: www.greentrailtours..com.vn / www.vietnambiketours.asia
Email: greentrailtours@fpt.vn / info@greentrail-indochina.com / info@greentrailtours..com.vn
Hotline: +844-0-989069268 or 0915166466
Add: Suite 316 - B4 Building - Tran Dang Ninh Street - Cau Giay district - Hanoi - Vietnam
................................................................................................................................
“Our best advertisement comes from 'word-of-mouth'.” Please don’t keep me a
secret......I grow my business through referrals!
Tel: +844-3 7545268
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info@greentrail-indochina.com
A unique way to explore Vietnam
* Mountain bicycle (Bike Hire)
* Visa fees
* Departure taxes
* Tipping for guiding.
Creating Unique Touring Experiences:
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country
management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend.
However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as
each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom
design a Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar tour to your individual
specifications.
Travel Maps - Click here
Website: www.greentrailtours..com.vn / www.vietnambiketours.asia
Email: greentrailtours@fpt.vn / info@greentrail-indochina.com / info@greentrailtours..com.vn
Hotline: +844-0-989069268 or 0915166466
Add: Suite 316 - B4 Building - Tran Dang Ninh Street - Cau Giay district - Hanoi - Vietnam
................................................................................................................................
“Our best advertisement comes from 'word-of-mouth'.” Please don’t keep me a
secret......I grow my business through referrals!
Tel: +844-3 7545268
Fax: +844-3 75452778
info@greentrail-indochina.com
A unique way to explore Vietnam
Destinations: TRIP PROFILE:
This Vietnam and Laos biking tours start in Hanoi and finish in Luang Prabang, the World
Heritage town in Northern Laos. We cycle apporximately 475km. The road is a bit hilly but
we will be able to see the beautiful and peaceful mountains of Sapa, the historical Dien Bien
Phu, the Red River Delta and Hanoi. This biking tour has spectacular changing scenery as
you bike. Being mostly downhill, one can concentrate on the views, far more than the
pedaling. This tour includes a support vehicle, all meals and a professional guide.
Experience
* Peaceful cycling through minority villages, with friendly locals unused to the presence of
tourists.
* Ever changing scenery.
* Historical sites of Dien Bien Phu and Hanoi
* Crossing the quiet and less visited border at Tay Tran. Loas visa has to be obtained in
advance in order to cross the land border. Laos visa on arrival can be obtained only for
arrvial at the airport. We can assist to arrange the visa.
* Laos Biking along the Nam Ou river to experience the rural lives at its most authentic.
* Final destination is Luang Prabang, the World Heritage town
Itinerary
Rates
Map
Images
Website: www.greentrailtours..com.vn / www.vietnambiketours.asia
Email: greentrailtours@fpt.vn / info@greentrail-indochina.com / info@greentrailtours..com.vn
Hotline: +844-0-989069268 or 0915166466
Add: Suite 316 - B4 Building - Tran Dang Ninh Street - Cau Giay district - Hanoi - Vietnam
................................................................................................................................
“Our best advertisement comes from 'word-of-mouth'.” Please don’t keep me a
secret......I grow my business through referrals!
Tel: +844-3 7545268
Fax: +844-3 75452778
info@greentrail-indochina.com
A unique way to explore Vietnam
Detail Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi - Overnight train to Lao Cai
Arrive/ meet in Hanoi, afternoon brief walking tour to explore Hanoi and evening trip
briefing. Overnight on train to Lao Cai. Lao Cai is on the gateways to China, Lao Cai lies at
the end of the train line on the Chinese border. The border crossing slammed shut during
the 1979 war between China and Vietnam and remained closed until 1993. Lao Cai is now a
major hub for travellers journey between Haoi, Sapa (38km away) and Kunming. (D)
Day 2: Supan Valley afternoon ride (20km cycling)
Transfer to Sapa up the mountain side and have time to fit bikes before biking into the Sapa
Valley. The Queen of Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty
mountains towering over the town on all sides. Sapa is the French hill station was built in
1922. Overnight in Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 3: Ta Phin Loop ride full day (30km cycling)
Cycling off road track to the village of Ta Phin, when the ride will be more challenging in a
loop across a steep and forested hillsides and minority villages. Overnight in Sapa (B,L,D)
Day 4:Sapa – Tam Duong (Phong Tho) – Pa So (80km cycling)
Cycling shortly uphill as warm up to the Tram Ton Pass, before starting a long descent ride
to Binh Lu and ride a truly off the beaten track (jeep track) mixed of hard pack gravel and
clay to Tam Duong and Pa So. Overnight in Pa So(B,L,D)
Day 5:Pa So – Sin Ho - Lai Chau (now Muong Lay) (45km cycling)
Take a brutal ride this day to Lai Chau and Sin Ho and get a reward of truly spectacular
views. The ride is on the main road, uphill and tarmac downhill, mixed of gravel and hard
pack clay. Overnight in Lai Cha(B,L,D)
Day 6: Lai Chau (Muong Lay) – Tuan Giao - Dien Bien Phu (90km cycling)
Take a hardest but challenging ride this day to Tuan Giao and Dien Bien Phu, on a rough
tarmac terrain all the way, but you will be rewarded with the stunningly beautiful scenery
and untouched remote villages. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)
Day 7: Dien Bien Phu – Muang Khau (70km)
Early morning explore the historical sites of Dien Bien Phu. It used to be the big battle field
between the French and Vietnamese when Vietnam fought again the French to get
independence. Then we cycle 70km to Muang Khau by crossing Laos North-East border at
Tay Tran. You have to get Laos visa in advance in order to cross Laos land border. Laos visa
on arrival can be obtained only arrival at the airport. This northeast area has the least
population of Laos. In the afternoon, we continue cycling to Muang Khua along Nam Ou
river. Overnight in Muang Khau.
Day 8: Muang Khua to Oudomxai (75km)
After breakfast, we cycle 75km on the main road to Oudomxai. This is a scenic lightly
traveled road to bustling Oudomxai. During the second Indochina War, the provincial capital
became the center for Chinese troops supporting Pathet Laos. Today, it is the junction of
National Road 1, 2 and 4 has made its position a booming alos - China trade center. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Oudomxai to Pak Mong (60km)
After breakfast, we fill in the water and then do a bit expercise to warm up our musscles.
We begin to cycle with a tough climb with hill after hill but the scenery is magnificient. Then
take a break to enjoy snack, fresh fruits and drinks to get energy before continuing to cycle
to Pak Mong. Overnight in Pak Mong. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Pak Mong to Luang Prabang (105km)
Today is our longest bike ride. Early morning, we cycle on the main road passing Ban
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Email: greentrailtours@fpt.vn / info@greentrail-indochina.com / info@greentrailtours..com.vn
Hotline: +844-0-989069268 or 0915166466
Add: Suite 316 - B4 Building - Tran Dang Ninh Street - Cau Giay district - Hanoi - Vietnam
................................................................................................................................
“Our best advertisement comes from 'word-of-mouth'.” Please don’t keep me a
secret......I grow my business through referrals!
Tel: +844-3 7545268
Fax: +844-3 75452778
info@greentrail-indochina.com
A unique way to explore Vietnam
Thabu. Then we cycle along Nam Ou river. It is an interesting to cycle along the river
through villages to enjoy the rural lives. Enjoy picnic lunch on the river bank and take a
power nap before heading to Pak Ou. It has the famous tourist attraction, Pak Ou caves.
The end of the day, we finally arrive at Luang Prabang, the World Heritage town. Dinner and
overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 11: Free day to explore Luang Prabang
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Luang Prabang on your own. TOURENDS.
NOTE:
* Road Surface: Uphill/downhill, steep & forested hillsides, routes mixed of stone, gravel,
hard pack clay and paddy fields (jeep track).
* Cycling pace: Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to
make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as
you can.
* Cycling distance: 500 – 600km
Tour Duration: 11Day / 09Nights
Tour Operates: Year Round / On Demand
Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your
travel period and specific touring needs.
Inclusive:
* English Speaking tour leader (other languages upon requests)
* All accommodations base on twin-share at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay.etc…
* Meals detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunches, D = Dinners)
* Train ticket from Hanoi – Lao Cai (Soft Sleeper air-condition)
* A/C transfers and transportation.
* Boat trip mention in itinerary
* Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike
* Mineral water drinking.
* Seasonal fruits.
* Snacks
Exclusive:
* International airfares
* Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
* Items of a personal nature
* Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
* Mineral water beyond that supplied
* Single Supplement
* Optional excursions
* Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
* Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
* Mountain bicycle (Bike Hire)
* Visa fees
* Departure taxes
* Tipping for guiding.
Creating Unique Touring Experiences:
Website: www.greentrailtours..com.vn / www.vietnambiketours.asia
Email: greentrailtours@fpt.vn / info@greentrail-indochina.com / info@greentrailtours..com.vn
Hotline: +844-0-989069268 or 0915166466
Add: Suite 316 - B4 Building - Tran Dang Ninh Street - Cau Giay district - Hanoi - Vietnam
................................................................................................................................
“Our best advertisement comes from 'word-of-mouth'.” Please don’t keep me a
secret......I grow my business through referrals!
Tel: +844-3 7545268
Fax: +844-3 75452778
info@greentrail-indochina.com
A unique way to explore Vietnam
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country
management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend.
However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as
each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom
design a Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar tour to your individual
specifications.
Travel Maps - Click here
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................................................................................................................................
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