Randonnee Vietnam

Trip highlights: This extreme 9 day trip takes you to the very heart of the north Vietnam mountain . You will discover some of the finest cycling trails in Vietnam has to offer. Beginning in  Hanoi , take overnight train to Laocai we will cycle and climb five major passes from 1,500m to 2,000m.
This allows you to reach one of the most delightful parts of the Northern Top in Vietnam where you'll find big rolling hills, great views and speedy open descents with good sight lines.
A single track  in the middle reminds you what real mountain biking is all about.  At its end, it lands you on a steady climb that takes you over some grand hill tops and more amazing views for some excellent descending . 
With enough left in the legs the day can be rounded off by dragging yourself up and ripping down trails.  By that stage in the day they are usually are pretty empty.
This trip is 7/10 difficult mountain bike with off road ,terrain, dirttrails , single track, tough....

1^st night: 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 - Muong Khuong - Bac Ha.
(Cycling +/- 45 km. D+: 1250m D -: 500m, 10% off road.)
Arrive in Lao Cai. After breakfast , on road riding to Muong Khuong market (Sunday morning). We enjoy in the colorfull market and downhill section.
Overnight in Cong Phu hotel or same standard at Bac Ha.

Day 02: Bac Ha - Xin Man - Hoang Su Phi
(Cycling +/- 75 km. D+: 1100m   D-: 1600m, 20% off road)
Off road in the mountain providal beautiful views of surrounding mountains. Enjoyed the chalenge of riding to Hoang Su Phi. Dinner at first “Basic” hotel.
Overnight in Hoang Su Phi.

Day 03: Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang.
(Cycling +/- 50 km. D+: 1100m   D-: 1230m, single track, 100% off road)
It’ your favorit day , beautiful villages all a long the way
Night in hotel in Ha Giang.

Day 04: Ha Giang – Yen Minh.
(Cycling +/- 80 km. D+: 1500m   D-: 1330m, 10 % off road)
Lunch in local restaurant or support by our food assistant.
Night in very basic hotel in Yen Minh

Day 05: Yen Minh – Bac Me.
(Cycling +/- 85 km .  D+: 1500m.  D-: 1600m. 90% off road)
Overnight in Bac Me

Day 06: Bac Me - Ba Be lake
(Cycling +/- 55 km. D+: 600m, D-: 600m, 40% off road)
Overnight in Tay village in Ba Be

Day 07: Ba Be - Vinh Loc (Chiem Hoa).
(Cycling +/- 53 km (73 km if start riding in Ba Be Guest House). D+: 450m.   D-: 300m. 20 km off road, 20 km single track )
Dinner at local restaurant
Night at hotel in Vinh Loc.

Day 08: Vinh Loc -  Tuyen Quang.
(Cycling +/- 45 km.  D+: 300m.   D-: 350m. 100% off road , single track.)
Overnight in Tuyen Quang

Day 09:  Tuyen Quang - Hanoi.
(Cycling +/- 35 km.  D+: 200 m.   D-: 250m. 100% off road , fire-road.)
Am: off road biking, interesting to see sugar cane production. Pm: driving back to Hanoi.
Overnight in hotel in Hanoi.

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•        Extension tour to Halong bay please contact us for details

Price

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.

Services includes:
•        Accommodations in hotels in Hanoi for the last day, home stays and  local hotel around trip as mention ( some hotel very basic standard )
•        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 ... for tour
•        Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary
•        Additional guides where necessary.
•        Sight seeing for visiting per itinerary and permits.
•        Basic medical

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.