12 DAYS, TRIBAL TRAILS AND ROAD 4C

Itinerary

ITINERARY IN DETAILS:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL HANOI
Meet and greet upon arrival to Hanoi airport. Transfer to the hotel for check in. At leisure.
After noon embark on a cyclo ride for the city acquaintance and orientation. Overnight in Ha Noi.

DAY 2: HANOI - THAINGUYEN -BAC CAN (B, L, D, ~80km)
Breakfast and drive to Thai Nguyen. Continue our cycling ride to Bac Can.
First day pleasant ride up hill and down mountain with scenic view to surrounding
Tay & Nung villages perched on the edge of mountains and rice fields. Overnight in Baccan

DAY 3: BAC CAN - BA-BE NATIONAL PARK. (B, L, D, ~78km)
In the morning we  ride  over 20 km outside Bac Can and up hill, turn on highway 3 into a peaceful road,
with stunning view of little village of Tay and Thai on the other side of the river. Arrival Babe lake, we take a  boat cruise
on Ba Be lakes and walk around Pac Ngoi village, and Babe national park. Overnight in Ba-be national park

DAY 4: BABE -BAC ME (B, L, D, ~ 80km)
Morning boat ride on the lake with our bike to waterfalls,
from here we embark on a cycling adventure on a small trail through the mountains
and villages to  Bac Me. Overnight in Bacme

DAY 5: BACME -HAGIANG (B, L, D, ~ 65km)
Today we cycle along the Gam river to Bacma. Photos stops are
made in road to take good photos or to interact with tribale people.  Overnight in Hagiang

DAY 6: HAGIANG - HEAVEN GATE - HOANGSUPHI (B, L, D, ~106km)
Breakfast and embark on  45km ride down highway 2 to Ta Quang where we turn on the
small road  and up hill to the mountain again to Tanlap, Dzao Tapan minority people. We challenge
the HoangSuphi pass and Heaven gate to the town of  Hoangsu Phi.Diner and overnight
in Hoang Su PHi.

DAY 7: HOANGSUPHI -XINMAN -BACHA. (B, L, D, ~70km)
We have a scenic ride along the Hoangsuphi pass, river, and valley. Opportunity
to visit the hidden villages and meet with trible people. Arriving Bacha later in the afternoon.
Overnight at hotel in Bacha.

DAY 8: AROUND BACHA(B, L, D, ~ 20km) - Sunday
Morning visit the market of Bacha, a meeting Sunday place for
colorful minority people Tay, Nung, Dao, Flower H'Mong, Giay, and Phu La etc.
In the afternoon we ride around the H'mong minority village of Banpho.
Overnight in Bacha.

DAY 9: BACHA -LAOCAI - NIGHT TRAIN  TO HANOI(B, L, ~ 60km)
Today we embark on a  ride down hill and passing by the valley into
Baonhai  and onto Laocai along the Chay river. Tonight we board the
evening soft sleeper train back to Hanoi.

DAY 10: HANOI - KAYAKING TOUR (B, L, D)
Breakfast and depart for Halong bay through Red river Delta.
Arrival to Halong we embark on a lovely boat ride for an exploration of the legendary Halong Bay. Along the cruise  we will have opportunity to kayak to the lagoon and deserted beach. We begin our first kayaking experience to discover the limestone karst formations which are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves, and visit one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. At the end of afternoon we return to our escorted boat for relaxation and dinner. The night paddle is available for kayaking fervor. Overnight on boat.

DAY 11: HALONG BAY - HANOI (Brunch)
After breakfast  we continue our cruise amongst the  3,000 towering  limestone islands, islets  and outcrops
.Further kayaking to the outlaying beaches and caves. Return to our escorted boat for lunch and get back to Halong Pier.
Meet our awaiting vehicle for the journey back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 12: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B)
At leisure.
Transfer to airport for your departure flight