Red River Delta Cycle Tour Exploration - Our unique mountain biking trip in northeast Vietnam takes place against a backdrop of endless lush green paddy fields and irregular tree-covered limestone mountains. Providing a fleeting insight into the traditional lives, friendly tribes, and exotic landscapes of northwest and northeast Vietnam, our trip also delivers surprisingly good riding across the mountainous area of northern Vietnam. There are technical sections, easy hills, huge flowing descents, and some glorious single tracks.

Day 1 : Ha Noi-Mai Chau (Buoc Village) (L/D) (75 km)

Pick up from your hotel at 7:30 am for Mai Chau. Drive past Hoa Binh and drive southwest to Mai Chau, the gateway to the impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. See picturesque scenery with stunning mountain views along the way. Start cycling downhill from Thong Khe pass to Mai Chau at noon and have lunch in a local house, in a village of the Thai ethnic minority. After lunch, start biking on rural roads to Buoc, another Thai ethnic group village. Stay overnight in a traditional stilt-house (home-stay) of a Thai family
Summary
Biking:   75km
Meals:   Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

Day 2 : Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong National Park (B/L/D)
Breakfast in the home-stay stilt-house, start cycling or trekking on a beautiful country road through scenic Thai villages, and visit a local family in the morning. Enjoy a local meal at lunchtime with a Thai family before a transfer and cycle to Cuc Phuong Park in the late afternoon. Trekking to Mac lake in Cuc Phuong Park. Overnight in the park.

Summary
Biking:   80km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cuc Phuong National Guest House

Day 3: Cuc Phuong Park – Tam Coc  (B/L/D) (70 km)
A visit Endangered Primate Rescue Center then cycling along the forest road, riding through the jungle to the gate of the national park, continue biking to Tam Co via Hoa Lu Temple, and then cycling to Tam Coc. Overnight in Tam Coc.

Summary
Biking:   70km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Anh Dzung Hotel

Day 4: Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Thai Binh (B/L/D) (15 km)
Start cycling to Thai Vi temple and Bich Dong. Bich Dong is a pagoda on nearby Ngu Nhac mountain dating to 1428, comprising three structures: Ha, Trung, and Thuong Pagodas, in ascending order. Guided tours generally cover historical points and end with a pleasant view from the top and cycle to visit Thai Vi temple …After lunch enjoy a rowing boat trip through rice fields and limestone mountains to visit 3 caves in Tam Coc. continue your bike ride on rural roads through countryside villages to Thai Binh along the Red river banks. Overnight in Thai Binh.

Summary
Biking:   55km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Dream Hotel

Day 5: Thai Binh – Hai Phong: (B/L/D) (70 km)
Start to pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Hai Phong. You will have the opportunity to experience farming works by local farmers. In the afternoon, we will spend a short time driving to Hai Phong. Overnight in Hai Phong

Summary
Biking:   70km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bach Dang hotel

Day 6: Hai Phong – Ha Long: (B/L/D) (40 km)
Have breakfast at the hotel, then start pedaling to Ha Long Bay by bike in the morning. On the way will stop to visit some local markets and rice fields. Arrival at Halong bay is free for swimming and beach relaxation, dinner with seafood in a local restaurant. Overnight in Ha Long.

Summary
Biking:   40km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Halong bay hotel

Day 7: Ha Long cruise – Cat Ba: (B/L ) ( 18 km )
A short drive to the boat station for cruising, get on board, discover the World Heritage Site, visit the beautiful grottos, and fishing villages, and admire the scenery of the Bay from your boat. Drop anchor for swimming. Continue cruising, disembark from your boat, have lunch at the local restaurant, take a ferry from Tau Chau to Gia Luan and cycle from Gia Luan to Cat Ba town and stay a night on Cat Ba island.

Summary
Biking:   18km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cat Ba Sea Pearl hotel

Day 8: Cat Ba Island: (B ) (25 km)
Explore Cat Baby bicycle in the morning: cycle to the National Park, central market, and fishing port. Relax on the beach in the afternoon, explore lunch and dinner by yourself, and stay one more night in Cat Ba.

Summary
Biking:   25km
Meals:   Breakfast
Accommodation: Cat Ba Sea Pearl hotel

Day 9: Cat Ba – Hai Phong – Ha Noi (B/L/) ( 30 km)
Breakfast and In the morning start cycling from your hotel to Cat Hai island and then we take the public ferry to Hai Phong, then continue to drive back to Ha Noi with a stop for lunch at the restaurant for lunch on our way back.  Overnight in Ha Noi. End The Tour

Summary
Biking:   30km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None

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Join in group departure dates: On the 10th Monthly

Group size: Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists

Tour price: Contact us

Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C minivan or bus, truck for group

* Trek MTB &  helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits

* Entrance fees, Halong bay cruise tour, Ferry to Cat Ba island

* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary

* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels

*Accommodation in tour - 8 nights

* Experienced English speaking bike guides

Tour Exclusive :

* Travel insurance

* Other personal expenses

* Tips for guides and drivers

* Drinks at restaurants

* Accommodation in Hanoi

 

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