Tour highlights: Ha Long Bay Situated in the Gulf of Tonkin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Descending Dragon Bay' or Ha Long Bay, is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Approximately 1,553 km2, it includes numerous islets, most of which are limestone and schist. The karst rock formations have developed over 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate. There is huge geographical diversity here, which has led to biodiversity, with ecosystems of salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests hosting thousands of species of animal and plant life. Evidence suggests the presence of pre-historical human beings in this area tens of thousands years ago. Most of the islets are uninhabited due to the nature of the karst structures. The bay has the aura of an ancient forgotten world; as you journey around the bay seeing the stones from different vantage points their formations appear to change. Spanning the coastline of Bai Chay Beach, the best way to enjoy the bay is to travel out on a junk-styled boat from which you can swim, dive, fish and explore the endless caves and grottoes. This 15 day southeast asian bicycle tour explores the mountainous regions of two magical countries: Vietnam and Laos. Our adventure begins in Vietnam, a land of shimmering rice fields, lush jungles, and radiant beaches. Beginning in Hanoi, we spend our trip exploring the lesser known northwestern region of Vietnam, home to spectacular mountains and valleys. We ride amidst the crests of Indochina’s highest peak, Mount Fansipan, and along the fascinating hill station of Sapa, a colonial retreat created by the French. Crossing into Laos, we cycle riverside where we venture into remote villages far from the tourist track.
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We meet in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi. You have time to explore the city before we gather for dinner and a trip briefing.
* Church Boutique Hotel
🍴 Dinner
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* Cruise 4****
🍴Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have a guided city tour in Hanoi before going to the train station to catch the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai near Sapa. Hanoi is a unique city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and Oriental temples. The Vietnamese capital has many cultural and historic sites, and we will have a half day guided sightseeing tour to some of the many highlights. We start with a visit to the nearby mausoleum complex of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (viewed from outside), and walk through the former president’s gardens, including a visit to his house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969. After this, depending on time, we will visit one or two of the many pagodas found around the central Hoan Kiem Lake. We take lunch in the old quarter, after which you have the afternoon to explore this bustling area. After an early evening meal, we go to the train station to board the sleeper tain. The train is a very civilized affair with compartments sleeping 4 and a refreshment carriage serving food and drink.
* Overnight Train.
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On arrival in Lao Cai around 07.00 hrs, we meet our support vehicle and make the short 50-min transfer up to the former hill station of Sapa (1,450 m), where we have breakfast at our hotel. Late morning, we ride to get those legs moving. We cycle from the hotel for 4 km on a tarmac road and branch off at Lao Chai junction to cycle downhill on jeep track to a Black Hmong village. We ride 2 km of single track past rice paddies. When we reach Ta Van village, home to the Red Dzao people, we can stroll around the village and learn about their unique culture and building style before having lunch. We continue our cycle journey to Thanh Kim village, riding on gentle hills and a tarmac road. The village is situated in a high mountain area, and from the Thanh Kim, we have panoramic views of the Ban Ho valley. Depending on time and energy levels, we can ride back up to Sapa or transfer back
* Sapa Reluxe Hotel 3***
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 40km
⏩+860m
We cycle 4 km on a tarmac road, then turn left, and enjoy a 3-km off-road ride along a hillside. The undulating ride along a dirt track has a few short challenging hills but with beautiful mountain scenery. We cycle downhill to Ma Tra village, home to the Black Hmong. Here we have lunch, before we continue cycling on a rough track looping to Ta Phin village and will experience dramatic mountain scenery. We take a break in Ta Phin village, which is one of the most beautiful villages in Sapa, and our guide will take you around and introduce you to the culture and customs of the Red Dzao people. From Ta Phin, there are several alternative tracks that loop and drop down to the main Lao Chai road. Depending on weather conditions, these can be muddy and slippery but are great fun to ride. Once we get to the main road, we can transfer back to Sapa or cycle the extra 15 km. Due to the nature of the trail, the ride cannot be supported the whole way by jeep, but there will be spots along the trail where we can rendezvous with the support vehicle. Late afternoon can be spent exploring Sapa before we meet up for dinner.
* Sapa Reluxe Hotel 3***
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 50km
⏩+860m
We ride out of Sapa and complete the 15-km road climb up to Tram Ton Pass – the highest road pass in Vietnam at 2,000 m. We then have a superb 25-km descent into a beautiful valley. The countryside is truly wonderful as we pass tea plantations, and all inhabitants are from minority tribes. The weather always seems to get clearer this side of the mountains, and if we look back, we should get views of Fansipan (3,143 m), the highest mountain in Indochina. At the small town of Tam Duong, we have lunch and then turn left off the main road to cycle 28 km on a lovely country lane through the remote villages of Ban Hon and Ban Giang. We have now left any sign of other western tourists and are in a land of rice paddies, small coffee plantations, and sharp limestone cliffs. We finish in the new city of Lai Chau.
* Muong Thanh Lai Chau Hotel 3***
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 73km
⏩+1188m
We start the day with an easy pedal from the sleepy town of Lai Chau, but things pick up after 10 km, where there is a climb, but soon there will be a long, sweeping downhill. The first half of the road is amid mountains and rice terraces; the second one is along the Nam Na River with towering mountains on both sides of the road. The afternoon ride to Muong Lay is overall flat with a few slight dips and rises to keep things interesting, The town is at the confluence of the Nam Na River, the Nam Lay River, and the Da River.
* Lan Anh 1 Hotel
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 107km
⏩+1178m
Another hilly day, but we start nice and easy following a river for 15 km before starting our first climb of the day. Over a further 19 km, we reach a pass at 860 m. At the top, we take a break at a well-located tea shop for refreshments. The average gradient of the pass is relatively easy, averaging around 6-8%. Dropping down to a plateau around 400 m, we stop regularly at some of the last hilltribe villages and have lunch in a local restaurant, where our guide can introduce you to the local customs. There is another short final climb up to a 650-m pass before we prepare a broad smile to greet the kids as we cycle through paddy fields on the final flat stretch into the historic town of Dien Bien Phu.
* Muong Thanh Hotel 4****
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 103km
⏩+1629m
We explore war history in Dien Bien Phu. Our first stops will be the excellent new war museum, which offers good insight into the climactic battle in 1954 when the Viet Minh communist revolutionary forces defeated the French Union forces in the Dien Bien Phu, leading to Vietnam gaining its independence from colonial rule. Other stops on the bikes will include de Castries’ bunker and Glory Statue before we stop for lunch. We then head out of town and cycle towards Muong Phang Commune to visit the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Headquarters. Shortly into our ride the climbing begins, which lasts for about 15 km, but there is a transfer option. Then, our route takes us among forests and a large reservoir, which provides water to two hydroelectric projects. We cycle back down to Dien Bien Phu, and you are free to explore the city. Dinner is on your own tonight giving you the chance to venture out and try new food and local drinks!
* Muong Thanh Hotel 4****
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch
Ride 50km
⏩+1081m
We say goodbye to Vietnam and hello to Laos. We start the day with a 20-km transfer to a quiet border crossing where it takes between 1-2 hrs to complete immigration formalities. We swap crews, pick up new hire bikes, and begin the journey to the riverside town of Muang Khoua. The ride is beautiful as we descend at first on a recently built but very quiet road, cycling through remote villages mainly comprised of Red or Black Thai ethnic tribes. After lunch, there is a short climb for 10 km, before dropping down to Tat Muang Khoua (390 m) a small sleepy market town built on a steep hillside at the confluence of two rivers, offering plenty of great views.
* Sinaly Hotel 3***
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 69km
⏩+952m
No journey through the emerald lands of Laos is complete without a traditional long boat journey. Today, we kick back and relax as we have a day off the bikes and voyage to one of Laos prettiest riverside villages, Muang Ngoy. Inaccessible by road, our 4-hour boat trip provides a unique experience to watch the daily life on the river as we greet fisherman, traders, and cheeky children along the way. After 2.5 hrs, we stop off at a local village and go for a short 2-km hike to another riverside village that is a centre for local handicrafts and excellent for souvenirs. Lunch by the water and then re-join our boats for the final cruise to Muang Ngoy. Surrounded by jungle, sheer limestone cliffs carpeted in vegetation, and looking down onto the river, this is an excellent spot to chill out. It has only recently been hooked up to electricity and some small restaurants and bars have opened, the first real coffee machine only just arrived! On arrival, we check into a small bungalow complex where the rest of the afternoon is free to spend at your leisure. Hike to nearby ethnic Lao villages, explore caves where locals lived during the "secret war", or just relax on the river. We meet up for a riverside dinner.
* Rattanavongsa Guesthouse
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a short 15 min boat transfer to the western side of the river, we re-join our bikes and ride down to Nong Kiau, primarily on dirt tracks. This section will have no support vehicle. We cycle through some ethnic Hmong villages, giving you plenty to see along the way. This undulating route will be jeep-width initially, but narrows to single track in sections. It is not very technical, but fast flowing hard pack with some shallow stream crossings, and should be well within the capabilities of anyone on this trip. The last 6 km are on tarmac into the tourist town of Nong Kiau, where we have lunch and check into our comfortable and charming guesthouse that overlooks the Nam Ou River. Anyone who wishes to jump on the boat instead of cycling is welcome to do so, it will be bringing the luggage down anyway. In the afternoon, there is a chance to cycle to the fascinating limestone caves where villages sheltered from the US carpet bombings in the “secret war”
* Phaxang Resort
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ide 24km
⏩+424m
The last long ride of the bike tour! Cycling a relatively quiet undulating road, we head west along the Nam Ou River, which makes for a very scenic ride. The road undulates the whole way with some short climbs that never ascend more than 50 m at a time. It makes for a fast pace, and although it is a reasonable distance, it is satisfying to cycle into the beautiful and historic town of Luang Prabang to end our epic journey. Situated on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers, Luang Prabang is well-known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. Every morning, hundreds of monks from various monasteries walk through the streets collecting alms. Once we reach this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, we head to our hotel and freshen up for our farewell dinner.
* Sanakeo Boutique Hotel 3***
🍴 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ride 143km
⏩+923m
This morning is free to explore the historic and beautiful Luang Prabang before your onward travel. Those looking to extend their stay can take a day trip to the waterfalls around Luang Prabang, venture to northern Laos, or return to Vietnam to visit the picturesque coastal area Nha Trang!
Answer some simple questions to start building a lifeline that celebrates a life. See how your answers create an entirely unique shape that will live on in digital memorial. Explore the story that we create and discover new insights into their life. Every lifeline is unique, inspired by the people, interests and achievements that have shaped someone's life. During this experience, we will help you remember and celebrate all these things, beginning with a few simple questions. We will guide you through the experience, step by step, and basing on what story we will create a unique page accompanied with the music resonating with the life.
Answer some simple questions to start building a lifeline that celebrates a life. See how your answers create an entirely unique shape that will live on in digital memorial. Explore the story that we create and discover new insights into their life. Every lifeline is unique, inspired by the people, interests and achievements that have shaped someone's life. During this experience, we will help you remember and celebrate all these things, beginning with a few simple questions. We will guide you through the experience, step by step, and basing on what story we will create a unique page accompanied with the music resonating with the life.
Answer some simple questions to start building a lifeline that celebrates a life. See how your answers create an entirely unique shape that will live on in digital memorial. Explore the story that we create and discover new insights into their life. Every lifeline is unique, inspired by the people, interests and achievements that have shaped someone's life. During this experience, we will help you remember and celebrate all these things, beginning with a few simple questions. We will guide you through the experience, step by step, and basing on what story we will create a unique page accompanied with the music resonating with the life.
These four majestic mountain ranges make up the Kootenays of British Columbia, and are home to some of the finest, gnarliest and most fun trails we’ve ever experienced. Inspired by our epic 13-day Ultimate B.C. ride (only available for private groups) but wanting to offer a shorter package, this masterfully-crafted itinerary hits all the high notes and hot spots we could cram in a week. From Rossland we’ll head north to Revelstoke, then east through Golden and Alberta’s famous Bow Valley, discovering five funky little towns along the way where mountain biking isn’t just a hobby, it’s a way of life. Along the way, we’ll show you the goods as you witness some of the most striking mountain scenery these two provinces have to offer and ride some of the most heavenly singletrack that’s blessed this Earth. Post-ride, you’ll enjoy our careful selection of mountain lodges and plush cabins, equipped with hot tubs and well-stocked fridges. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Tour highlights:Northern Vietnam has long attracted adventurers in awe of its vistas, but vastly improved roads have caught the attention of the cycling adventurers. And it's not hard to see why road cycling in Asia is developing: an endless green expanse of climbs and descents, ribbon roads through forests, rice paddies to peaks and cloud-skimming mountain passes. Our road cycling Northern Vietnam trip from Hanoi to Sapa takes riders through the very best of Southeast Asia's next cycling paradise, for a truly unforgettable cycle tour.
Meet at the group hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. A group transfer from Hanoi Airport is provided. We will aim to do the bike fitting before lunch and then, in the afternoon, we will head out with our guide on a walking tour of the Old Quarter. The Old Quarter, a maze of 35 streets, is essentially the original pre-20th century Hanoi. The names of the streets tell a fascinating story about the history of the city, prior to the modern age each street was named for the particular trade for which it was (and sometimes still is) known; look out for Hang Gai (Silk Street) and Hang Bac (Silver Street). We'll also make a stop at Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword), the epicentre of old Hanoi. We will also stop at a shop where we can learn about traditional medicine and at an authentic Hanoian house, where we can enjoy a cup of local tea. Afterwards we head to a local restaurant where we can enjoy a welcome dinner to celebrate the start of our holiday. Our first chance to sample the deliciously fragrant Vietnamese cuisine and test out our chopstick skills!
Tour highlights: Challenging the mountain biking in Vietnam to conquer the mountainside of fanxipang. Spectacular landscapes and wild nature of the Hoang Lien mountain range and nature reserve.
Biking from Ha Noi to Luong Prabang 15 days
(Ha Noi - Ha Long By - Sapa - Lai Chau - Dien Bien phu - Luong Prabang)
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What's Included ✔️ SpiceRoads jersey ✔️ Water bottle ✔️ Support vehicle ✔️ Guide(s) ✔️ Meals (as indicated) ✔️ Accommodation ✔️ Snacks and drinks |
What's Excluded ❌ International flights ❌ Domestic flights ❌ Airport pick up ❌ Airport drop off ❌ Visa fees ❌ Alcohol ❌ Tips |
NUTS & BOLTS
🔔 Bikes
Because some people can't imagine going on a trip without their own beloved bicycle, we do not provide them as part of this tour. However, you can hire bikes locally for the price listed in the tour pricing section. The bikes are well-known makes of mountain bikes with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes, and Shimano components and front suspension. If you bring your own bike, please make sure it is a mountain bike, Trek X-Caliber7, preferably with front suspension, in good mechanical order.
🔔 Bike Repairs
Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee having spares for every conceivable problem. Carrying a basic tool kit, a spare tube and a pump while riding is recommended.
🔔 Safety
Wearing a helmet is required on all our biking adventures and is non negotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.
🔔 Guides
You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route.
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LAOS
💧 Passports and Visas
All nationalities require a visa for Laos. You have two options to get a single-entry tourist visa (max 30 days): 1) E-Visa or 2) Visa on Arrival. Both are very straightforward processes, though we suggest procuring an E-Visa in advance as it will save you time on arrival in Laos. Apply via this website. If you prefer to do a Visa On Arrival, make sure you have the required documents prepared (including 2 passport-sized photographs and the exact amount for the visa fee in USD). See here for more information.
Please Note: While E-Visa and Visa on Arrival are available for all international airports and major land borders, some border posts do not yet accept them. Therefore, if your tour crosses into Laos from Vietnam through a more remote border post, obtaining your visa through a Laotian Embassy or Consulate in advance may be required. If that is the case, we will let you know at the time of booking.
💧 Health
We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.
💧 Weather
Laos has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. There are three seasons: from March to June it is hot and dry, with temperatures between 27C and 40C (80-104F), with night temperatures in the 20C/75F). The rainy season is from June to October. The cooler season, is from November to February, with average temperatures between 20C and 30C (70- 86F). It can get a little cold at night at higher elevations year round so bring a light fleece for the evenings.
💧 Food
Meals are included as per the itinerary where B = breakfast, L = lunch, D =dinner. Most meals are local Laos food and feature noodles, curries and soups. Lao cuisine is very similar to Thai food and we make sure you sample as much variety as possible. Any special dietary requirements can also be catered for as well. Please let us know at the time of booking.
💧 Drink
Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. Cold water, some energy-restoring local fruit and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere, but is NOT included in the price.
💧 Solo Travelers
SpiceRoads does not require you to pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.
💧 Extra Expenses
We recommend that you tuck away a few extra dollars, perhaps US$10, for incidentals. It is customary to tip local tour guides and drivers, however, the amount you give should be dependent on the level of service you receive. As a general guide we suggest US$3-4 per person per day is appropriate.
💧 Money
The official national currency in Laos is the kip, however, Thai baht and US dollars are also used, especially in larger cities and towns. In smaller towns and villages, kip is usually preferred. There are now a few ATMs in Laos, but they are not widespread and are operational only sporadically. The best overall exchange rates are those offered at the BCEL (Banque pour le Commerce Extérieur Lao). Licensed moneychangers rates are similar to banks Spend all your kip before you leave as no one will exchange it for you once you leave the country!
VIETNAM
💧 Passports and Visas
Vietnam e-Visa is available to 80 nationalities. Please check this link to determine if your country is on the list. To apply for an e-visa please visit the official government website here and follow the required steps and make payment. You can apply for a single entry visa up to 30 days. Multiple entry e-visas are not currently available. For peace of mind, we suggest applying for your e-visa as early as possible, and no later than 2 weeks before your expected arrival in Vietnam. While processing time is generally no more than 1-3 working days (not including weekends and Vietnamese holidays), it is wise to give yourself some buffer time in case there are any issues.
If your nationality is not on the list for e-visa eligibility, or you need options for longer stays or multiple entries, then you may consider Visa on Arrival. The process for this is more complicated than e-visa and requires the acquisition of a visa letter prior to arrival. Please see here for a detailed overview.
If you are joining our "Saigon to Bangkok" or "Saigon to Siem Reap" tour, when you are applying for your e-visa, please select Song Tien Landport as the exit point. This refers to the river crossing at Chao Doc.
💧 Health
Recommended vaccinations are typhoid, polio, tetanus and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infecte
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For those who have been on several long tours with us, we reward customer loyalty by offering repeat customers a special discount off the tour price (excludes single supplement and bike rental). If this is your fourth scheduled tour or more you will receive a 5% discount. If this is your eighth scheduled tour or more we will extend a 10% discount. The discount will be reflected in your online booking, but please contact us if any questions. Loyalty discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Note: Only tours of 7 days or more will be applicable for a loyalty discount.
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International flights, to and from the start and finish points are not included in the tour price. Once your tour is Guaranteed to Depart you can book your flight. Please contact us for advice before arranging flights for the best arrival and departure times. We would only cancel a trip for an extreme circumstance, but in that case, where we cancel your trip, we cannot be liable for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made. Please claim any losses from your travel insurance that you acquired when you booked your holiday.
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Mountion Biking Adventure
TRIP PROFILE
Our tour is the ultimate mountain bike adventure. After an overnight train ride from Hanoi, we ride up to 633 km through Indochina’s most spectacular mountain scenery. Although the riding is tough, it is very enjoyable, and anyone who enjoys hill riding and remote valleys will love this tour. The views are really fantastic, and the people are extraordinarily colourful and friendly.
This trip will have support from a mix of jeeps, motorbikes, and air-con buses. Due to the nature of some of the trails, the jeep cannot follow, then we will have motorbike support, and during these motor bike sections, we will have rendezvous points with the support vehicle.
Suitability: This trip is tough due to the nature of the area. It is a very mountainous region, and we must cross many valleys and mountains to get to Dien Bien Phu and then onwards to Luang Prabang. The tour starts with some easier rides but builds up to some tough all-day riding. This trip should only be attempted by fit and experienced cyclists.
Biking Conditions: The roads are a mixture of good asphalt, broken or potholed roads, and some off-road cycling tracks. While the off-road riding is not that technical, some experience will help. Support is always available when required.
Four seasons of travel:
The Northwest climate has subtropical and temperate climates, so it is cool all year round, the average annual air temperature is 15ºC. Summer is not as hot as the coastal plain, the temperature is about 13ºC - 15°C (night) and 20ºC - 25°C (daytime). Winter is usually cloudy and very cold, the temperature sometimes drops below 0°C, sometimes it snows.
From May to August in Sapa, there is a lot of rain. The average annual rainfall reaches 1,800 - 2,200mm.
Weather in Vietnam a day has four seasons: the morning is spring weather; at noon the weather is like summer, usually with light sunshine, cool climate; Clouds and dew fall in the afternoon, creating a cool feeling like autumn and the night is the cold of
Intermediate, Singletrack, Local road, Main road
MODERATE TO STRENUOUS: Suitable for very active cyclists with an excellent level of fitness looking for more demanding and challenging cycling. Moderate to strenuous itineraries involve extended steep ascents and descents along routes. Cycling distance is typically between 65 and 100 km per day.
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