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BIKING & KAYAKING (9 days - 8 nights)

 

This itinerary takes you over the Tram Tom "Heaven's Gate" Pass (highest point of Sapa road to Lai Chau province, around 2,000 m)  to explore the other side of Mt. Fansipan (highest mountain in Indochina) and the Hoang Lien Mountain Range.

Often when Sa Pa is shrouded in cloud and fog, this side is clear and blue. Descend through one of ’s most picturesque and inspiring valleys. The partially rocky road meanders along the base of the mountain range past old growth forest and through the villages of Thai, H’Mong and Lu ethnic minority people.

This area sees few tourists, so expect plenty of curious faces and smiling children shouting “Hello".

And then relaxing in style at our island camp, you'll dine on tasty Vietnamese  food , and enjoy a paradise of glorious sunny days capped by fiery gold-and-crimson sunsets and a luminous sky ablaze with stars

 

Day 1: Hanoi (D )

Greeting and pick - up at Noi Bai airport. Transfer to Marco Polo travel, leisure time. Have free time. about 8PM, transfer to train station for Lao Cai. Overnight  on train

 

Day 2: Hanoi - Sapa  Cycling 30km (B,L,D)

5.30am or 6am - Arrive in Lao Cai. The bus ride uphill to Sa Pa takes a little over an hour, giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.  After breakfast take biking trip down to Ban Ho Village  Return to Sapa at afternoon. Overnight in Sapa Submit hotel

 

Day 3: Sapa -  Than Uyen (90km) (B,L,D)

After breakfast, gear up for your exciting ride.  It’s a tough climb out of Sa Pa to Heaven's Gate, so your support vehicle will transfer you to the starting point at the Silver Waterfall. A 13km climb (30-60 mins) over the stunning Tram Ton Pass (the highest in Indochina) provides great views of the Hoang Lien Valley before a free-wheeling 36km (1.5hrs) glide to Binh Lu. Heading off the main road, ride down 60km of occasionally rocky road to Than Uyen, a charming little tea town where you'll spend the night in Than Uyen local Hotel. (90 km cycling)

 

Day 4: Than Uyen - Tu le (110 Km) (B,L,D)

Breakfast in hotel and starting ride down to Mu Cang Chai - Tu Le  through valleys of old growth forest, tea plantations and rice paddies. After 110 km we arrived Tu le.

Driving by bus from Tu Le to Nghia Lo. Overnight in Nghia Lo Hotel

 

Day 5: Nghia Lo - Thanh son (70km) (B,L,D)

A 70 km ride  down other side of the spectacular  Khe thang Valley provides plenty of time to stop and take pictures of the local sights. Arrive in  Thanh Son  for a late lunch before taking Mini Bus to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long (B,L,D)

In the morning, drive from HaNoi to HaLong. On arrival, boat a boat for the cruise to BaMen Island. After instructions and safety procedures are covered, spend a full day kayaking through the grottos, caves, and quiet waters of HaLong Bay.
Overnigh on boat

 

Day 7: Kayaking - HaNoi  (B,L,D)

Full day Kayaking continues, exploring new waters near BaHam, NuiNgoc and BaTraiDao islands. And lunch, return to Boat , transfer to Cat Ba island

Overnight in Catba

 

Day 8: Cat ba islands - Hanoi  (B,L,D)

Morning take free time as leisure. Pm take hydrofoil boat to Hai phong city , driving back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi

 

Day 9: Hanoi - departure  (B)

Free time until transfer to airport for departure flight

 
   

What’s Included

  • English speaking local guide

  • accommodations as home stays and hotel

  • mother boat and sea kayaking arrangements

  • meals as noted (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) 

  • sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary

  • ground transportation

  • additional guides where necessary

  • entrance fees and permits

  • bikes as TREK 4300 from 16 to 22 inn size.

What’s Not

International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic medical  ; optional tipping to local guides and local staff; excess baggage charges; international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc..)

 

 

Duration:

9days

Accommodation:

Overnight at 2 star tourist hotel and traditional junk

Activity:

Easy sea kayaking and mountain biking

Best time to go

October,  November, December, March, April, May, June, August.

Price:

Group Size

 2

 4-6

7- 10

Price /person

1185 USD

 845USD

759 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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