BikingVietnam

A trip from November 24, 2009 to December 10, 2009
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This extreme 8 day trip takes you to the very heart of the north Vietnam mountain . You will discover some of the finest cycling the world has to offer. Beginning in Hanoi , we will cycle and climb five major passes from 1,500m to 2,000m.

We are supported by a sturdy transit van, which is perfectly equipped for the terrain but not an entirely comfortable passenger vehicle and participants should sign up expecting to ride as much of the tour as they can.

Grading: This trip is REAL mountain bike for every cyclist who love mountain biking, off road, single track .
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Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi- Night train

Meet at the hotel collecting bike from cyclist . Dinner and transfer to train station for night train to Laocai at 8 :30 PM. Overnight on train )

Day 2

Laocai- Muong Khuong-Bac Ha. Distance ride : +- 45 Km. D+: 1250m   D -: 500m, 10% off road

Overnight in Sao mai or same standard.

Day 3

Bac ha-  Hoangsuphi . Distance ride : +- 75 Km. D+: 1100m   D-: 1600m, 20% off road


Overnight in Suphi. Dinner at first “Basic” Hotel.

Day 4

Hoang Su phi - Ha Giang. Distance ride : +- 50Km. D+: 1100m   D-: 1230m, single track, 100% off road
 Night in Hotel in HaGiang

Day 5

Hagiang - Bac Me. Distance: +-60Km. D+: 700m   D-: 530m, 10 % off road
Night in very basic hotel in Bac Me.

-     Lunch in local restaurant or support by our food assistant.

Day 6

 

Bac Me - Ba Be. Distance: 55 Km .  D+: 1500m.  D-: 1600m. 40% off road
Overnight in Babe

Day 7

Ba Be - Vinh Loc( Chiem hoa ). Distance: 43 Km (73 Km if start riding in Ba Be Guest House). D+: 450m.   D-: 300m. 20 km off road, 20 km single track
 . Night at hotel and dinner at restaurant.

Day8 Vinh Loc -  Tuyen Quang.

Distance: 45 Km.  D+: 300 m.   D-: 350m. 100% off road , single track

Day9

 Tuyen Quang- Hanoi.
Distance: 35 Km.  D+: 200 m.   D-: 250m. 100% off road , fire-road.

Best time to go

From October to May

Departure: 10th Nov 2009, booked 3people, available : 5 people

 WHAT'S INCLUDED

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English speaking local guide

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Accommodations in hotels in Hanoi, home stays and  local hotel around trip as mention ( some hotel very basic standard )

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 All Meals including , except day1 and dinner at day9

All drink as: cold drink like cola,juice,water, energy. Hot drink like coffe, tea...

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Airport transfers

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Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary

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Ground transportation

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Additional guides where necessary

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Entrance fees and permits

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Basic medical

WHAT NOT

International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic medical ; optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges; international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).

Bike Hire

USD 90

 

Gears checklist

Total Distance

+- 450 km

Number of cycling days

6 full days and one half-day

Average Daily Distance:

57km

Off Road

62%

Max. Altitude

1,700 metres

Road Surface

This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and  off road onto single track, and rough tracks, so some off-road riding skills are an advantage.

Support

One or two 15-seat air-conditioned transit vans converted to take bikes and bikers.

Group Size

Minimum 2. Maximum 8.

Staff

Groups of 6 or more  Vietnamese cycling guide and drivers and assistants. Groups of 2-5, an experienced English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader plus guide and support team.

Accommodation

1 night in sleeper train. 3 nights in comfortable tourist class hotels, 3 nights in basic tourist class  hotels. All accommodation has a/c or fan, hot water and private facilities.

Food

All meals are included except lunch on day 1 .

Break every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles)  for tea break with water, coffee ,tea, juice, bread, tuna ,banana, apple... including: nutritional ( 3 Clif Bar MoJo energy bars /per day)

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This extreme 8 day trip takes you to the very heart of the north Vietnam mountain . You will discover some of the finest cycling the world has to offer. Beginning in Hanoi , we will cycle and climb five major passes from 1,500m to 2,000m.

We are supported by a sturdy transit van, which is perfectly equipped for the terrain but not an entirely comfortable passenger vehicle and participants should sign up expecting to ride as much of the tour as they can.

Grading: This trip is REAL mountain bike for every cyclist who love mountain biking, off road, single track .
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Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi- Night train

Meet at the hotel collecting bike from cyclist . Dinner and transfer to train station for night train to Laocai at 8 :30 PM. Overnight on train )

Day 2
Laocai- Muong Khuong-Bac Ha. Distance ride : +- 45 Km. D+: 1250m D -: 500m, 10% off road

Overnight in Sao mai or same standard.

Day 3
Bac ha- Hoangsuphi . Distance ride : +- 75 Km. D+: 1100m D-: 1600m, 20% off road



Overnight in Suphi. Dinner at first “Basic” Hotel.

Day 4
Hoang Su phi - Ha Giang. Distance ride : +- 50Km. D+: 1100m D-: 1230m, single track, 100% off road
Night in Hotel in HaGiang

Day 5
Hagiang - Bac Me. Distance: +-60Km. D+: 700m D-: 530m, 10 % off road
Night in very basic hotel in Bac Me.

- Lunch in local restaurant or support by our food assistant.

Day 6



Bac Me - Ba Be. Distance: 55 Km . D+: 1500m. D-: 1600m. 40% off road
Overnight in Babe

Day 7
Ba Be - Vinh Loc( Chiem hoa ). Distance: 43 Km (73 Km if start riding in Ba Be Guest House). D+: 450m. D-: 300m. 20 km off road, 20 km single track
. Night at hotel and dinner at restaurant.

Day8 Vinh Loc - Tuyen Quang.
Distance: 45 Km. D+: 300 m. D-: 350m. 100% off road , single track

Day9 Tuyen Quang- Hanoi.
Distance: 35 Km. D+: 200 m. D-: 250m. 100% off road , fire-road.
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