Day 1:        Overland to Mai Chau/Biking to Pu Luong (Hang Village)
Leave Hanoi at 8 am. We drive southwest to Ma Chau, the gateway to the impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive is very nice with stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon arrival in Mai Chau we have a lunch stop in Pom Coong, a village of Thai ethnic minority. We will have lunch in a local house. After lunch we embark on a biking on village road to Hin, a village of Thai minority group which is located within Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We will first bike on beautiful tar road through Mai Chau valley before jumping into undulating dirt paths. We reach Hang Village around 5 pm. We will have dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family.

Summary
Biking:   40km – unpaved bumpy road – Moderate grade
Meals:   Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

 

Day 2:        Climbing mountain slopes to Hin Village
Today is a tough day with long climb on mix of dirt paths and village roads. In the morning we climb mainly. In the afternoon we enjoy easier ride slightly downhill to Hin, a village of Thai minority. Great mountain view and scenic villages. Lunch in local house en route. Dinner and overnight in Hin village.

Summary
Biking:   30km – unpaved bumpy road – Challenging grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

 

Day 3:        Downhill ride to Canh Nang Town/Transfer to Mai Chau
After breakfast we say good bye to the villagers and ride toward Ma River passing expansive maize fields. Near the river we would see many water wheels which used by the local to water their farms. We cross the river on bridge and have lunch in Canh Nang town. After lunch we can continue biking along Ma River or take the bus back to Mai Chau. Dinner and overnight in Pom Coong Village.

Summary
Biking:   25km – unpaved bumpy road – Moderate grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

 

Day 4:        Drive back Hanoi
Breakfast at the home-stay and drive back to Hanoi. We reach Hanoi around noon time. Trip concludes.

Summary
Transfer:   2 hrs
Meals:   Breakfast

 

Price per person in US$

 

Group size	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 6 pax	7 - 9 pax	10 - 14 pax	Single Supp.
01 Jan 2010 - 30 Oct 2010
Home Stay	330	280	240	220	210	150

 

Inclusion

• AC vehicle

• High-end mountain bike

• English or French speaking guide

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary

• Home-stay permission

• Support crew

• First-aid kit

• Water & Snacks

• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion

• International airfares & airport taxes in/out Vietnam

• All drinks & Other meals does not indicate in the program

• Travel insurance

• Visa to Vietnam (We can arrange both visa approval letter and visa on arrival upon request)

• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)

• Tipping/ Gratuities