Cycling To Mai Chau And Ninh Binh

Destinations: Phan Thiet, Mui Ne Beach - Binh Thuan, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Dalat, Chau Doc

Starts Phan Thiet

+ 4 Destinations Mui Ne Beach - Binh Thuan, Can Tho...

Ends Phan Thiet

Trip overview

This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty; the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we ride in Mai Chau we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.…

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Trip Inclusion

Support transport by A/C mini van or bus, truck for group
Trek bike & helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits
Entrance fees
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour
Itinerary For daily cycling only
Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels
Accommodation in twin room Experienced English speaking bike guides

Trip Exclusions

Travel insurance
Other personal expenses
Drinks at restaurants
Accommodation in Saigon

Thing To Carry

Track pants and cotton T-shirt
Extra pair of clothes
Sunscreen/cap
Rain coat/Poncho in monsoons
Moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days prior: free cancellation
From 7 to 30 days prior: 50% of total rates.
Less than 7 days prior: 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates.

Refund Policy

More than 30 days prior: free cancellation
From 7 to 30 days prior: 50% of total rates.
Less than 7 days prior: 100% of total rates.
No-Show: 100% of total rates.

Confirmation Policy

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking and a full refund will be processed.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Overland To Mai Chau/bike To Buoc Village

Leave Hanoi at 7:30 am from your hotel . We drive southwest to Mai Chau, the gateway to the impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive is very nice with stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon arrival in Mai Chau we have a lunch stop in Pom Coong, a village of Thai ethnic minority. We will have lunch in a local house. After lunch we embark on a biking on village road to Buoc, a village of Thai minority group. We will have dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family .

Day 2: Bike On Back Road To Mai Chau (B)

Breakfast in the home stay and then we start biking on beautiful country road through scenic villages of Thai minority. We will have lunch in a local house in Xo village. After lunch we continue riding to Pom Coong village. Dinner and overnight in Pom Coong Village.

Day 3: Bike/drive To Ninh Binh (B)

Breakfast and free at leisure to cycle around in the Mai Chau valley or shopping for Thai handmade fabric. Transfer to Lo market and start cycling to Ho Chi Minh trails for lunch and then cycle a beautiful ride through country side . Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 4: Bike/sightseeing Of “Halong Bay On The Rice Field”/Drive Back To Hanoi (B)

Biking from the hotel to Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam date back from 8th century. Visit the temples and climb some hundred steps to the top of a mountain for a great view over the “Halong Bay on the rice field”. After here we bike through an amazing area of limestone mountains uprising on rice paddies. After 1hr riding we reach Tam Coc. Lunch in local restaurant and then enjoy an interesting rowing boat trip on river to explore the Halong Bay on the rice paddies. Drive back to Hanoi. Trip concludes.

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Trip code BT0449

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