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Hi Joe
I
got yesterday praising comments from the American
clients...( The trip continued to be wonderful with
the tours of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and a tour of
Hanoi, overnight on a junk in Halong Bay and Saigon.
The travel agents and hotels that they found for us
in Cambodia and Vietnam were some of the best times
we have ever had. The guides spoke English
very well and were informative and entertaining.
We enjoyed many "off the tour" experiences". Candy &
Ron Dammon, Door County, USA “)
Very good Joe, thanks for this. Regards,
Jos |
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Itineraries >> Detailed >>
NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS
BIKING
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This
is the ultimate mountain ride, a cycle-journey through
so most spectacular mountain range.
Starting in Hanoi,
take the night train to Sapa
Discover the amazing mountain trails around Fansipan,
Indochina’s highest peak before riding over high mountain
pass .
This
tour goes to a part of Vietnam few foreigner's ever venture.
The stunning Lai Chau and
Fansipan valleys are as remote as they are beautiful.
Colorful Hmong, Dzao and other tribal people live in a land that
has still not yet been touched by the modern world and we
constantly ride through just incredible scenery!
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TRIP
PROFILE
This
is a tough mountain tour. There are three very long hard days
riding on badly broken roads so participants should be fit and
experienced riders.
We
ride just over 450 kilometers. There are some long, grueling
climbs and some scintillating descents.
The
rewards are empty roads and incomparable views. If you enjoy
hill climbing and riding in the mountains, this tour is a dream.
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Itinerary
8days/
7nights starting and finishing in Hanoi.
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Ha noi arrived
Meet at Hanoi hotel, day free for
sightseeing. Evening, catch the overnight train
to Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa.
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Hanoi-Sapa
Arrive in Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa.
Afternoon ride to Ban Ho , visiting Tay, Dzao,
H'mong hill tribe village, return to Sapa.
Overnight in Sapa ( 45 km )
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Sapa-TamDuong (new Lai Chau ): Ride over Tram Ton Pass and
downhill to Tam Duong.
(80 km )
Today is the highlight for many; as we cycle up
to the Tram Ton Pass (1,900 m; 6,230 ft) the
highest mountain pass in Vietnam, on our way to
Tam Duong. We start with a relatively easy 7km
ride before we hit the first of two major down
hill. As we start the down hill, we slowly start
to witness the beauty of Mt. Fan Si Pan,
Indochina is highest peak.
Overnight in Tam
duong
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TamDuong-Laichau( new Laichau- MuongLay ): Cycling to Lai chau
( old Laichau ).(
106 km)
After we leave TamDuong we cross Black Dao
villages. The Dao worship spirits and ritually
sacrifice pigs and chickens. The women clothes
are covered with intricate weaving and silver
colored beads and coins. It is said the wealth a
woman can be judge by the weight of the coins
she carries. We finish this long day with a 15km
follow the Na River passing through spectacular
gorges and the Hang Tom suspension bridge and
ascent followed by a gentle 10km ride down to
Lai chau .
Overnight in Lai Chau
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Lai Chau( Old Lai Chau )-Tuan Giao ( 98 km)
Once out of Laichau the road deteriorates as we
take a spectacular back road to TuanGiao . This
road isn’t well traveled, you first notice this
by the increased curiosity and smiling faces and
of the people, making this a day not to be
forgotten. We cycle past rice fields and bananas
plantations as we pass through small minority
villages of Red Hmong and Kho Mu. There are two
hard climbs today the first starts after 5 km
with a 22 km ascent but the second, and most
challenging comes at the end of this stunning
day, with an 18km strength-sapping climb. All
this hard work is easily forgotten as we finish
the day with a stunning descend of 18km on a
winding road into this lush valley of Tuan Giao.
Overnight in TuanGiao
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Tuan Giao-Son La ( 90 km)
The ride begins with is a 15km off road ,climb into the
beautiful surrounding countryside
of Pha din mountain range pass and ride down
. We pass through a patchwork of rice
fields and plum orchards. After the 25 km mark
we have a 12km off road . The
scenery makes up for the hard work as the
rolling land erupts into stunning karts rock
outcrops bristling with trees. The land is home
to the Black Thai who originated in southern
China. The women can be glimpsed working the
fields in brightly colored dresses and hats, the
children riding water buffalo and the men
speeding along on noisy motor cycles. We finish
the day with a thrilling 5 km decent before we
reach the town of
Son La.
Overnight in Son La.
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Son La-Yen chau ( 67 km)
Continue cycling to Yen
Chau. Virtually we go through an active market.
Everything is brought in fresh daily. The larger
markets serve as distribution points for smaller
markets.
Overnight in Yen Chau hotel (B,L,D)
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Day 8 |
Morning transfer back to Hanoi by Van. Services
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Tour overview
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Tour Cost
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Group Size |
2 |
4-6 |
7-10 |
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Price/person |
700 USD |
650 USD |
580 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.
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Best
Time to go |
From
October to May.
Depart: 22nd
Dec 2008, 19th Apr 2009
Small
group , maximum 6 person Book now !
get special gift's biking T-shirt
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WHAT'S
INCLUDED |
- English speaking local guide
- accommodations in hotels in
Hanoi, home stays and local hotel around trip as mention
- meals as noted
- sightseeing and activities as
noted in the itinerary
- ground transportation
- additional guides where
necessary
- entrance fees and permits
- 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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USD 50
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Gears checklist |
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Total Distance
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450 km
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Number of cycling days
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5 full days and one half-day
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Average Daily Distance: |
90km |
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Off Road |
16% |
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Max. Altitude
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1.900 metres
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Road Surface
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This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads, broken
roads, vehicle-width dirt roads, and rough
tracks.
A lot of up hill with 10 to 12% with
3 or 4 climb per day
You should be confident of your
physical condition and bike handling skills.
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Support
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One or two 15-seat air-conditioned transit vans
converted to take bikes and bikers.
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Group Size
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Minimum 2. Maximum 12.
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Staff
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Groups of 6 or more 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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1 night in sleeper train. 3 nights in
comfortable tourist class hotels, 2 nights
in basic tourist class hotels. All
accommodation has a/c or fan, hot water and
private facilities.
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Food
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All meals are included except lunch on day 1 ,
and dinners on Day 8.
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)
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Challenging
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Scenery
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