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Northern Cultural Road Bicycle Tour

Indochina Explorer Tour

Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Tour route: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, Halong, Ha Tay
Transportation type: Bicycle, Car, Cruise
Tour code: IET - VN 4. 25

Day 1: Hanoi - Kim Boi - (cycling around 60km) (L, D)
Today, after breakfast, we drive out of Hanoi then gear up for our first day of riding. We will also meet our additional cycling crew. One vehicle is our bus, which will act as a support vehicle and carry our luggage. The other is a truck for carrying the bikes. We are also introduced to our bicycles, each designated bike then being adjusted and fitted with our own equipment as required. We will receive a briefing on how to ride the bikes and how to handle the traffic in Vietnam. We will then set out for our first ride in Vietnam through the valley of sugarcane and rice fields along Highway 6 until we reach the biggest hydropower station in Vietnam. After lunch we keep riding on Highway 6 and the first challenge is up to the top of Doc Kun. The pass is open to Hoa Binh town and the Black River. Tonight we stay in one of the best resorts in the northwest with its own hot spring.

Day 2: Kim Boi - Perfume pagoda - (cycling around 60km) (B, L, D)
Today's part - cycle is on an excellent Road through many Muong and Viet villages with rice fields and children who will no doubt try to do hi-fives with you. Stay in guesthouse.

Day 3: Perfume pagoda - Ninh Binh - (cycling around 60km) (B, L, D)
Following breakfast we cycle through more superb mountain country en route to Phu Ly. Along the way we pass through several different villages and are able to see at close quarters how people go about their daily lives.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - (cycling around 40km) (B, L)
After early breakfast we transfer to Dong Dao plantation, where we start cycling. Today we cycle about 30 km on the panoramic Road to Cuc Phuong National Park. We will go through the pineapple plantations, valleys, villages, and meet friendly locals along the way. We arrive at Cuc Phuong National Park at around noon, and enjoy our packed lunch here. Afterwards, we cycle about 2 hours through the National Park and make a couple of stops to visit the Cave of Ancient Men, and take a walk before heading back to Ninh Binh.

Day 5: Ninh Binh - Hai Phong - (cycling around 80km) (B, L, D)
Leaving Ninh Binh after breakfast, we head northeast by bus and bike through the spectacular villages and landscapes to Hai Phong on Highway 10. Overnight in Hai Phong.

Day 6: Hai Phong - Cat Ba - (cycling around 40km) (B, L, D)
Leaving Hai Phong on bike for the final day’s riding, we board 2 ferries which take about 3 hours to get to Cat Ba island, which looks toward the the largest seaport in North Vietnam. After a picnic lunch at the entrance of the National Park, we will trek through the Park to the top of the mountain, where you can see the excellent view. We continue on biking to Cat Ba town where the view is so beautiful and the Road open to the ocean. Overnight stay in Cat Ba.

Day 7: Cat Ba Island (B)
Free day at your leisure

Day 8: Cat Ba - Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Today is a free day during which you can relax completely on the boat to Halong bay. This is the big chance to enjoy the World Natural Heritage site and the seafood dishes served on board. If the weather is nice we will have time to kayak and explore the tranquil Bay with its open caves. Tonight we stay on board and at anchor in the bay.

Day 09: Halong - Hanoi (B, L)
As the sun rises, another wonderful day starts. After breakfast, we will continue on kayaking or take a bamboo boat to visit a floating village on HaLong bay and see how the people live between a thousand islands and ocean. After one hour we return to our boat to cruise to Bai Tu Long bay, where we will see Turtle islet, Human Head islet, Teapot Islet, Bai Tho Mountain as well as the other side of Halong city. At 11:00AM we have our last lunch on board before taking the bus back to Hanoi. Tour Ends.

INCLUDING
* English Speaking Tour leader (other languages upon requests)
* All accommodations base on twin-share at hotel, guesthouse and Home stay. etc…
* Meals detailed in the itinerary (B = Breakfast , L = Lunches , D = Dinners)
* A/C transfers and transportation.
* Boat trip mention in itinerary
* Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike
* Mineral water drinking.
* Seasonal fruits.
* Snacks


NOT INCLUDING
* International airfares
* Travel insurance and bike helmet (compulsory)
* Items of a personal nature
* Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
* Mineral water beyond that supplied
* Single Supplement
* Optional excursions
* Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
* Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills
* Mountain Bicycle (Bike Hire US$15/per day)
* Visa fees
* Departure taxes
* Tipping for guiding

E-pasts: info@indochinaexplorertour.com
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