Randonnee Vietnam

Trip highlights: This unique mountain biking holiday, a cross country from Sapa to Hanoi, is full of fantastic contrasts along its route. Beginning in the Sapa and finishing in national park of Pu Luong. the tracks of the old  road number 06 wind their way along the beautiful valley and  a spectacular of undiscovered mountain bike route which takes us to Mai Chau. The brand new biking adventure in Vietnam.
This unique mountain bike tour will take you through somefantastically remote wilderness steeped in ancient of H'mong, Thai hill tribe history.
There are three very long hard days riding on badly broken roads, off road so participants should be fit and experienced riders.
We ride just over 650 kilometers. There are some long, grueling climbs and some scintillating descents. The rewards are empty roads and incomparable views. If you enjoy hill climbing and riding in the mountains, this tour is a dream.

Night 1: Ha Noi meeting – Night train to Lao Cai
Meet at Hanoi hotel, day free for sightseeing. Evening, catch the overnight train to Lao Cai.
Night on board

Day 01: Lao Cai - Sapa (Cycling +/- 65 km, mountain road) - (B,L,D)
Arrive in Lao Cai, after breakfast. Back road riding to Sapa. Afternoon rest and free time for visiting Sapa.

Overnight in Sapa .

Day 02 : Sapa – Than Uyen: Ride over Tram Ton Pass and downhill to  Than Uyen. (Cycling +/- 80 km, mountain road) - (B,L,D)
Riding over Indochina is highest peak .
Overnight in Than Uyen.

Day 03: Than Uyen - Tuan Giao (Cycling +/- 86 km, mountain road) – (B,L,D)
There are two hard climbs today the first starts after 5 km with a 12 km ascent but the second, and most challenging comes at the end of this stunning day, with an 18km strength-sapping climb.
Overnight in Tuan Giao.

Day 04: Tuan Giao - Son La (Cycling +/- 90 km, mountain road) - (B,L,D)
The ride begins with is a 15km off road up hill, climb into the beautiful surrounding countryside of Pha Din  mountain range  pass and ride down. We finish the day with a thrilling 5 km decent before we reach the town of  Son La.
Overnight in Son La.

Day 05: Son La - Yen Chau -  Moc Chau (Cycling +/- 67 km, mountain road) - (B,L,D)
Continue cycling to Yen Chau. Virtually we go through an active market. Everything is brought in fresh daily. The larger markets serve as distribution points for smaller markets. End of cycling after 80km and driving to hotel in Moc Chau.
Overnight in Moc Chau hotel

Day 06: Moc Chau -  Mai Chau (Cycling +/- 72 km, mountain road) - (B,L,D)
Back road cycling to Mai Chau. Virtually we go through an active off road.
Overnight in Mai Chau homestay

Day 07: Mai Chau -  Pu Luong (Cycling +/- 53 km, mountain road) - (B,L,D)
Off road biking to Pu Luong. After breakfast riding to Co Luong then continue in the off road to  Kho Muong withour car stand by (+/-26 km off road ). Making this a day not to be forgotten, dinner and home stay in Black Thai villages.
Overnight in Pu Luong

Day 08: Pu Luong - Hanoi (Cycling +/- 37 km, mountain road) - (B,L )
Off-road riding to Canh Nang. Lunch and driving back to Hanoi by minivan.

Services end at hotel in Hanoi,

Price

Services includes:
•        Accommodations in  home stays and  local hotel around trip as mention
•        Transfer and transportation with private vehicle. Click here to have more information
•        English speaking local cycling tour guide Sightseeing and entrance fee
•        Meals as indicated (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Diner)
•        Cold drink: water, tea, coffee, juice, fruit  with banana , mango, apple ...
•        Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary

•        Train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai: Cabin with 04 soft sleepers and with Air-con (Shared cabin). Click here to have more information
•        Additional guides where necessary.
•        Sight seeing for visiting per itinerary and permits.
•        Basic medical
•        Bike as TREK4300 hybrid with maintenance

Services excludes:
•        Meals and drink not mentioned
•        Option tour
•        Vietnam visa
•        Tip and personal expenses
•        Travel Insurance
•        Guide and local staff
•        Excess baggage charges
•        International airport taxe
•        Cost of medical immunizations
•        Items of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc…)
•        All the others not mentioned in the program

Bikes:
Trek4500, Giant Yukon  including in tour price, Cannondale F3 pay 180 USD, Giant XTC team 110 USD.
Bikes suggest :  XC hardtail, Freeride , All mountain

If you bring your bike please ensure that you bike is in good working order before you leave on tour. If you are not the most mechanically minded we suggest that you get your bike looked at by a professional bike mechanic. In particularly we would suggest looking and adjusting all wheel spokes, greasing all your bearings, checking your brakes/gears cable, tighten all nuts and bolts, check chain, quick release clamps, tires and put in new inner tubes and check wheel rims are not worn. In addition make sure the bike is well serviced and ride it with as much care and attention as possible.