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Mai Chau- PuLuong cross-country
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Testimonials of this trip
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
A 3 day Off road Mountain Bike trip covering over
160 kilometers of fire road through pine forested hills and
rain forested valleys, single track and trails use by local people.
The best of
off road mountain biking trip , truly mountain off road biking
trip in Vietnam.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 |
HaNoi - MocChau -
Mai Chau (75km)
(Meal: L, D)
Transfer to Moc Chau . Start riding ,It’s a fascinating drive past many minority
villages as we climb onto a higher plateau. We ride pass coffee and tea
plantations before arriving in the
Bai Xang . Optional asphalt road riding to Mai Chau .
Over night home stay in Maichau
of Thai minority people
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Day 2 |
Mai
Chau- Pu Luong. (+- 80km )
(Meal: B, L, D)
After breakfast riding to Co Luong then
continue in the off road to Kho
Muong withour car stand by. ( +-36 km off road, single track ), making this a day not to be forgotten. We
cycle past rice fields and bananas plantations as we pass through small minority
villages of Muong and Thai. There are two hard climbs today the first starts
after 1 km with a 3 km ascent but the second, and most challenging comes at the
end of this stunning day, with an 5 km strength-sapping climb. We finish the day
with a stunning descend on a winding trail into Kho Muong village.
Dinner and
homestay in Kho Muong village of Thai minority people
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Day
3 |
KhoMuong-Pho
Doan- Canh Nang (+- 35km )
(Meal: B, L, D)
We Cycling down hill on the
single track ( +- 15km) to Pho Doan, one of the most beautiful terrace
rice field in Vietnam.
After a local lunch take to the bikes and ride along a mix of
dirt tracks and tarmac trails through Thai village and across rice paddies . The
biking follows a river gradually upstream, though the ride appears flat. Driving
to Hanoi, end of service in Hotel in Hanoi. |
Tour overview
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Tour Cost
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Group Size |
2-3 |
4-6 |
7-9 |
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Price
/person |
480USD |
420USD |
360 |
Book 6 people
pay only 5
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.
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Best Time to go |
From October to May |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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English speaking local guide
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Accommodations in hotels, home stays and local hotel around trip as mention |
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Meals as mention with B=
breakfast, L= Lunch, D= dinner |
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Sightseeing and activities as
noted in the itinerary |
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Ground transportation
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Additional guides where
necessary |
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Entrance fees and permits
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Basic medical |
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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.). |
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Bike Hire
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+ GIANT XTC including in tour
price.
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Cannondale F3, Cannondale RZ Twenty
3 full suspension pay 50 USD extra
Bikes suggest
: XC hardtail, XC full suspension , 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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Gears checklist |
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Total biking Distance
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+- 160 km
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Number of cycling days
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1
full days , 2 half day
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Average Daily Distance: |
60km |
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Off Road |
85% |
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Max. Altitude
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700 metres
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Road Surface
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This tour follows a mix of broken roads, fine
road, singletrack
, and rough tracks, so some off-road riding skills are
an advantage. You should be confident of your physical
condition and bike handling skills.
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Support
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One or two 8-seat air-conditioned transit vans converted
to take bikes and bikers.
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Group Size
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Minimum 2. Maximum 8.
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Staff
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Groups of 6 or more a Vietnamese cycling guide and
drivers and assistants. Groups of 4-5, an experienced
English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader plus guide
and support team.
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Accommodation
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2
nights in home stay. All accommodation in hotel has a/c
or fan, hot water and private facilities.
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Food
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All meals as mention
and snack every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles) for
tea break with water, coffee ,tea, juice, bread, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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*
Hammer Gel energy gels
are 100% pure complex carbohydrates |
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| * 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 " |
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Challenging

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Scenery
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Mountain
bike tours |
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A 3 day Off road Mountain Bike trip covering over
170 kilometers of fire road through pine forested hills and
rain forested valleys, single track and trails use by local people.
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challenging cross country mountain bike and a wonderful
opportunity to experience the traditional and varied lifestyles of the
people of this spectacular country. |
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people of this spectacular country. |
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