Cycle Dien Bien Phu to Hanoi
8 Days/ 7 Nights
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/D)
Upon arrival in Hanoi, transfer to a local hotel to drop off your
bags and freshen up. Take a tour of the dynamic capital visiting
places such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Pagoda, the famous Old Quarter
and the 11th century Temple of Literature. The rest of the afternoon
is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the buzz of this quickly changing
city.
Meet up in the early evening for an introduction into Vietnamese
cuisine at one of the cities best restaurants.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi to Dien Bien Phu (B/L/D)
After a leisurely breakfast transfer to the airport for the mid
morning flight to Dien Bien Phu. This region along the border with
Laos was made famous for the final battle between the French and
Vietnamese in 1954. Upon your arrival in DBP transfer to the hotel
to drop your luggage and enjoy lunch. After lunch head out on a
warm up ride around the town to prepare for the big ride back to
Hanoi.
Overnight in Dien Bien Phu. (Cycling distance: 20-30km)
Day 3: Dien Bien - Tuan Giao (B/L/D)
After a hearty breakfast prepare of a captivating adventure. Today's
ride undulates through quite back roads, picturesque gorges, and
ends with a gradual downhill toward the town of Tuan Giao. The mountains
are a spectacular backdrop as you cycling through the valleys and
see local ethnic minorities of the H'mong and Tay going about their
daily lives. Be prepared for a cacophony of hellos and children
run out to wave as you pass them by.
Overnight in Tuan Giao. (Cycling distance: 81km)
Day 4: Tuan Giao - Son La (B/L/D)
Today's fantastic ride features the most breathtaking scenery of
the entire journey.
Following a short warm up, there is a challenging 12 kilometer
climb followed by a coasting 14 kilometer descent. As you pedal
onwards, pass through Thuan Chau town, home to the White Hmong hill
tribe people whose customary black headdress and pink tassels are
still worn today.
Overnight in Son La. (Cycling distance: 90km with some transfers
necessary)
Day 5: Son La - Moc Chau (B/L/D)
This morning start from the hotel by bike with a gradually uphill
through lush, terraced rice paddies against a backdrop of jagged
limestone cliffs. The ride is less hilly than yesterdays, but no
less spectacular. Stop for lunch in the town of Yen Chau before
continuing on to Moc Chau, your final destination today. This town
is situated at an elevation of 1000m and is renowned for its banh
sua (milk cake) and tea products.
Overnight in Moc Chau. (Cycling distance: 121km)
Day 6: Moc Chau - Mai Chau (B/L/D)
Another spectacular day of cycling awaits, the majority of which
is downhill! Enjoy an easy morning riding across a plateau of tea
plantations and peach orchards and cycle on narrow, quiet back roads
as you ride into a region predominantly populated by Thai minority
cultures. This beautiful valley, home to the village of Pom Coong,
will be your home for the night. Experience the traditional culture
and way of life of these hilltribe people with an overnight homestay.
Enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner, taste some of the country's
finest rice wine and be entertained by a local dance performance.
Overnight in Mai Chau. (Cycling distance: 67km)
Day 7: Mai Chau - Hoa Binh - Hanoi (B/L/D)
This final day of cycling is one of the most memorable. Start with
an 800m ascent before cruising down into the town of Muongkhen.
Continue to pedal along on the way to Hoa Binh City, the ending
point of your cycling journey. After a local lunch, trade in your
bike for a 2.5 drive back to Hanoi where the afternoon is at your
leisure until heading to a fabulous restaurant for a farewell dinner.
Overnight in Hanoi. (Cycling distance: 66km)
Day 8: Depart Hanoi (B/-/-)
This morning is at your leisure before your onward journey.
"This itinerary may alter due to local conditions, the strength
of the group and other unexpected circumstances. We will do our
very best to adhere to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held
responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. In all
such circumstances, your biking or trekking guide will have the
final say."
*****END OF SERVICES*****
RATES & CONDITIONS
ACCOMMODATION:
Option 1:
City Hotel Room type
Hanoi Hilton Deluxe
Dien Bien Him Lam 1st class
Tuan Giao Local hotel 1st class
Son La Hanoi Superior
Moc Chau Cong Doan Guest House 1st class
Mai Chau Mai Chau Lodge Deluxe Mountain view
Option 2:
City Hotel Room type
Hanoi Flower or similar Classic
Dien Bien Him Lam 1st class
Tuan Giao Local hotel 1st class
Son La Hanoi Superior
Moc Chau Cong Doan Guest House 1st class
Mai Chau Homestay Dormitory
Cost are per person for shared twin/double
Rates are valid until 30 September 2011.
Option 1:
Number of People 5-6 7-11 12-16 Single Room Supplement
Price per Person £965 £904 £840 £182
Option 2:
Number of People 5-6 7-11 12-16 Single Room Supplement
Price per Person £808 £752 £688 £94
ADDITIONAL AIRFARES
ROUTE AIRLINE Cost per person
Ha Noi - Dien Bien Phu Vietnam Airlines £45
Note: * All airfares are subject to change by the airline.
Our Services Include:
" Experienced English speaking biking guide(s) (two guides
for group from 8 people up).
" Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfer and back up
as itinerary
" Truck for transfer bike for group from 4 people up
" Welcome gift: 01 Vietnam Eco map per person.
" Local bike hire (Trek 4500 Front suspension mountain bikes)
" 01 Silk sleeping sheet per person.
" Drinking water for riding day from day 2 to day 7.
" Snack, soft drinks, local fruits and fresh tissues for cycling
days from day 2 to 7.
" Meal as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch,
D= Dinner). Welcome dinner in fancy Wild Lotus Restaurant in Hanoi.
Note that we will supplement some breakfast for some simple hotels
in the mountain including some baguette, coffee, tea milk, cheese
and butter)
" Sightseeing entrance fees where mentioned in the itinerary
" Accommodation in twin sharing room with daily breakfast (some
of the hotel/guest house in the mountain area are simple)
Our Services do not Include:
" International air ticket to/from Vietnam and international
airport departure tax (15.4USD)
" Visa to Vietnam.
" Tips to drivers, driver assistants, local people, porters
at boat station, hotels and airports, guides. Recommended tip: $2-
3 per day per pax for driver, $4-5 per day per pax for guide, 10
000 VND per pax for hotel porters.
" Alcoholic drinks and drinks during meals
" Personal travel insurance.
" Personal expenditure (telephone, laundry, shopping, camera
film and so on…)
" Any other services not clearly stated in the itinerary and
trip inclusive portion
A. IMPORTANT NOTES:
" We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance
(covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam and
Cambodia.
B. CONFIRMATIONS:
" Please note that all the above services & package tours
have not been booked yet, they are proposed for your information
only. We will not launch any reservation before we receive your
confirmation.
" If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available
at the moment of booking, we will try to find out other possibility/options
or other similar service(s) in order to avoid as many important
changes as possible.
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