Ride from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, witnessing Vietnam’s beauty unfold and interacting with the friendly local people
Cycle from electric Ho Chi Minh City to the thrilling capital of Hanoi, going beyond the guidebook to experience the true Vietnam.
On this immersive adventure, we ride through fishing villages, folding
rice terraces and jungle-cloaked mountains, while also climbing the
twisting coastal roads of the famed Hai Van Pass. Off-the-bike
adventures include an overnight cruise among the spectacular limestone
karsts of Ha Long Bay, a two-night stay on the tropical Whale Island and
countless interactions with smiling local people.
Highlights
Discover the best of Biking Vietnam by bike – the most immersive way to experience the country
Cycle the famed Hai Van Pass, a challenging climb rewarded with incredible views on the way down
Crawl underground through the Cu Chi war tunnels, a poignant reminder of the recent past
Relax with two nights at a tropical beachside resort on Whale Island
Cruise among the magnificent limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay –a spectacular end to the trip!
Key Information
Accommodation: 4 Superior nights (hotels), 8 Classic nights (7 hotel, 1 boat), 1 Simple night (sleeper train)
Nine days cycling (including one optional ride) with 90 percent vehicle support
Roads nearly all well paved
The route is generally flat with some undulation with the exception of Dalat and the Hai Van Pass
Group normally five to 18, plus local leaders
Angkor Wat Extension (from Siem Reap) available to book pre tour
Limited number of e-bikes available for an additional cost
Countries visited: Vietnam
What's Included
All breakfasts, nine lunches and one dinner
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Local bike hire
What's Not Included
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request – hotel nights only)
We offers North East Vietnam challenging
road cycling to Ha Giang- Cao Bang through a stunning unexplored area
rich with cultural and geographical wonders that call is Dong Van Karst
Plateau Geographical boundaries to the west of the Northeast . Mainly
due to the lack of consensus among the geography of Vietnam on the
boundary between the Northwest and Northeast to the red river or should
the Hoang Lien Son . The Northeast is limited to the north and east by
Vietnam-China border. Southeast overlooking the gulf of Ton Kin . The
southern limit by Tam Dao mountain range and the Red river delta.
Your dreams, your cycling
So in order to fit in the best bits of
cycling and to miss out some of the busier urban sections, This trip
HaGiang- CaoBang Plateu cycling holiday in Vietnam uses transfers to get
us out of the cities and onto the quieter back roads. Don’t let this
put you off however – it just means you can save your energy for the
great riding that can be found off the beaten track.
Meet in hotel, transfer to train station at 20h30. Take overnight train to Lao Kai. Sleep on train.
Day 1:Lao Cai- Ha Giang ( cycling 90km )
Arrival Lao cai around 6:00 Am , after breakfast transfer to 60km
then we start cycling to Ha giang . Overnight in Ha Giang. ( 7-8hours
cycling, 2/5 hard climb ). ( B )
We cycle uphill to Quan Ba for the first route before a descent of
around 10km and then relatively flat terrain for the next 10km. It’s a
challenging up and down terrain to an altitude of 1.025m before we make a
final descent for the last 15km into Yen Minh.
Day3: Yen Minh Climb over the Rocky Plateau to Dong Van, and Meo Vac. 68 km
Today we cycle on semi-surfaced quiet roads as we undertake a
challenging uphill ride out of dense cedar forest onto the rocky Dong
Van plateau. A registered UNESCO Global Geopark, 80% of the terrain is
covered by rock and it is said to contain fossils from 400-600million
years ago. Nestled in a valley in the heart of the Rock Plateau, is the
isolated town of Dong Van, very close to the Chinese border and
surrounded by mountain forest and multi-coloured orchids. Meaning
‘sharing culture’ Dong Van is occupied by Chinese Hoa, and H’mong, Tay
and Kinh People. The houses are built in Chinese style. As we cycle on
the modest road from Dong Van to Meo Vac alongside a vast gorge, the
views are spectacular. This is a winding and undulating road with the
sight of the Nho Que River below. From the Ma Phi Leng Pass we look down
from an altitude of around 1500m into the valley. We stay tonight in
the small town of Meo Vac.
Day 4: Meo Vac to Bao Lac: 75km
There is a market daily in the town centre of Meo Vac used mainly by
the White Hmong, Tay and Lo Lo hill tribes. Women dressed in their
brightly coloured traditional clothing walk into the town carrying their
bamboo woven baskets laden with corn and vegetables. Today we follow a
remote mountain road to Bao Lac. After a 5km uphill cycle we make a 20km
descent the follow a fairly flat road for the next 10km. The
surrounding landscape with predominantly limestone formations is a
surreal vista of peaks, troughs, towers and caves. The crops and
dwellings seem to perch precariously on the hillsides. There’s a
relatively gentle uphill climb of 250m before we descend for the final
30km along flat terrain. We will pass people from the local minority
communities along the way dressed in their vibrant tribal costumes. We
stay tonight in Bao Lac
Day 5: Bao Lac- Cao Bangcycling 98km
Even in this isolated mountain town there is a busy morning market.
We set off for a full day of cycling along challenging terrain but the
road is quiet . We cycle through a pretty valley of limestone mountain
to the Thong Nong , heading on to Cao Bang we continue along challenging
terrain, but the unparalleled beauty of our surroundings more than
compensates for the challenges of the cycling. Overnight in Cao Bang.
Day 6: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc water fall ( no cycling – relax day)
After breakfast in hotel , driving to Ban Gioc, visit Ban Gioc
waterfall is the largest and most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam,
located in the northeastern province of Cao Bang.
The water rumbles down 3 levels and is 30 meters high and 300 meters
wide. This also makes the Ban Gioc waterfall the widest waterfall in
Vietnam. Overnight in homestay in Ban Gioc
Day7: Ban Gioc water fall – Dong Khe: 90km
We set off for a full day of cycling along challenging terrain but
the road is quiet and well surfaced. We cycle through a pretty valley to
the Cao Bang. We continue riding along rough terrain, but the
unparalleled beauty of our surroundings more than compensates for the
challenges of the cycling. Overnight in Dong Khe
Day8: Dong Khe -Bac Son : 84 km
Cycling full day cycling from Dong Khe to Bac Son . Overnight in Bac Son ( B)
Day9: Bac Son- Hanoi
This morning we cycling back road from Bac Son to Hanoi, finish after
4 hours in small town then pack up our bikes and have a transfer back
to Hanoi. We can relax this afternoon and enjoy the bustle and lively
pace of Hanoi after our journey through the remote mountains.
Drop off in Hanoi Hotel ( around 17:00 )(B) end of services
