TRIP HIGHTLIGHT Our route is designed to take us off the main roads as much as possible, and we explore scenic back roads. We spend time on mountain road, cycling only on the quiet and particularly scenic sections instead. Support will be supplied by an air-conditioned support 4WD car or mini bus behind the group at all times.

Itinerary

Day 1	Hanoi - Arrival. You are met and transferred to hotel.  O/N in Ha Noi
Day 2	Hanoi - City tour -  night train to Sapa. (Meal: B, L, D). This morning we enjoy a half day city tour. The reminder of the day is free for your own exploration of Ha Noi until transferring to the rail way station for a night train to Lao Cai. The train conditions are very basic however we will travel in soft sleeper class which is compartment for 4 passengers. O/N on train.
Day 3	Lao Cai - Sa Pa : +- 60 km (Meal: B, L, D). Pick up at Lao Cai station then breakfast , Off road riding to Sapa. Overnight in hotel in Sapa
Day 4	Sa Pa -   Pho lu: +-65 km (Meal: B, L, D). A long but fantastic days biking, mixing single-track paths  . Our hotel at  Pho Lu
Day 5	Pho Lu - Bac Ha: +- 60km (Meal: B, L, D).  Overnight in Bac Ha.
Day 6	Bac Ha - Hoang Su Phi: +- 78 km (Meal: B, L, D). Riding into a very remote area in the morning . The afternoon follows the river to Hoang Su Phi. Over night local hotel.
Day 7	Hoang Si Phi - Ha Giang: +- 60 km (Meal: B, L, D). Only a select few have ridden this section following remote tracks over the mountains . Transfer to our comfortable hotel, Ha Giang.
Day 8	Ha Giang - Yenminh: +- 70 km (Meal: B, L, D). Overnight local hostel.
Day 9	Yen Minh-Bac Me: +- 60 km (Meal: B, L, D). Off road riding to Bac Me. Overnight in BacMe
Day 10	Bac Me- Babe Lake:+- 45 km (Meal: B, L, D). Some skills are required on this road.  Dinner  and overnight in Babe Hotel
Day 11	Ba Be - whole day relax , take boat trip  belong river, visit Babe national park, cave, lake, waterfall. Dinner and  Homestay  in PacNgoi of Tay minority village
Day 12	Ba be lake - Cao Bang+- 90 km (Meal: B, L, D).  After breakfast, we are cycling through the most beautiful road up to  Cao Bang.  Dinner and over night  in Cao Bang Town.
Day 13	Cao Bang-That khe: +- 75km (Meal: B, L, D). We are cycling through beautiful road up to Dong Khe , arrive in  That Khe  at the end of the day. Dinner and over nigh in That Khe.
Day 14	That Khe - DongMo: +- 75 km (Meal: B, L, D). From That Khe, we follow back road to DongMo. End of riding, driving back to Hanoi. Over night at the hotel in Hanoi.
Day15	Hanoi Departure (Meal: B). Free until transfer to the airport for flight out. End of trip

Tour Cost	Group Size  2  4-6 7-10 Price /person 1,895 USD  1,659 USD 1,490 USD Note: Prices are based per person, double occupancy, with a separate cost for solo travelers. If you are traveling in a group but prefer single accommodations, a single supplement fee applies. Triple accommodations are not available in many of the destinations we visit.
Best time to go	From October to May
WHAT'S INCLUDED	English speaking local guide Accommodations in 3*** hotels in Hanoi, home stays and  local hotel around trip as mention Meals as mention with B= breakfast, L= Lunch, D= dinner. Drink with cola, water, coffee, tea, energy drink ...when you cycling. Airport transfers Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary Ground transportation and 100% vehicle stand by. Additional guides where necessary Entrance fees and permits Basic medical
WHAT NOT	International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic medical ; optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges; international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Bike Hire	Trek4500, Giant Yukon  including in tour price, Cannondale F3 pay 220 USD, Giant XTC team 170 USD. Bikes suggest :  XC hardtail, Freeride , All mountain  If you bring your bike please ensure that you bike is in good working order before you leave on tour. If you are not the most mechanically minded we suggest that you get your bike looked at by a professional bike mechanic. In particularly we would suggest looking and adjusting all wheel spokes, greasing all your bearings, checking your brakes/gears cable, tighten all nuts and bolts, check chain, quick release clamps, tires and put in new inner tubes and check wheel rims are not worn. In addition make sure the bike is well serviced and ride it with as much care and attention as possible.
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Total Distance	1,000 km
Number of cycling days	13  full days
Average Daily Distance:	70km
Off Road	18-20%
Max. Altitude	2,000 metres
Road Surface	This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads, broken roads,  and rough tracks, so some long cycling mountain road riding skills are an advantage. You should be confident of your physical condition and bike handling skills.
Support	One or two 16-seat air-conditioned transit vans converted to take bikes and bikers.
Group Size	Minimum 2 person. Maximum  group 10 person.
Staff	Drivers and an experienced English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader plus guide and support team.
Accommodation	01 night on train,14 nights in basic tourist class  hotels. All accommodation in hotel has a/c or fan, hot water and private facilities.
Food	All meals are included except  dinners on Day 16.  Break every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles)  for tea break with water, coffee ,tea, juice, bread, tuna ,banana, apple... including: nutritional ( 3 Clif Bar MoJo energy bars /per day) During the " BikingVietnam.com"  the main meals are breakfast and the evening meal. Thus, breakfast should be large and substantial (and include cereals). We recommend that all participants should bring a supply of their favorite cereals as many of the hotels where we stay don't yet have cereal on offer at breakfast. For lunch (picnic) you will need to make sandwiches in the morning, and take some fruit. We recommend you also bring along some of your favorite energy bars. The evening meal will be in a restaurant, and precooked by the Organizers. We will make sure there are always plenty of carbohydrates and protein on the menu. Don't forget adequate hydration is as important as a good meal and so you should make sure you carry enough water with you. In some stages there is no where to “top up” along the way. Follow your guides instructions for each stage. We recommend you use a hydration pack with at least 2l capacity, rather than water bottles. The water bottles don't carry as much water, plus it will get warm during the day, they are not as hygienic and the water bottle cage can get in the way when you may have to carry your bike. NUTRITION We recommend you should bring nutrition  as  details:   * Hammer Gel energy gels are 100% pure complex carbohydrates * Clif Bar energy bars are a great-tasting, convenient source of energy for any activity. Made with 70% organic ingredients Mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber promote steady increase in blood sugar levels followed by a gradual decline for sustained energy 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein; excellent for post workout recovery "
Biking Grade	Extreme
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