Hanoi Cycling To Hagiang Challenge Tour - 6 Days

Hanoi Cycling To Hagiang Challenge Tour - 6 Days
Tour Itinerary

Hanoi Cycling To Hagiang Challenge Tour - Ha Giang is the final frontier in northern Vietnam an amazing landscape of limestone pinnacles and granite outcrops. The far north of the province has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, and the trip between Yen Minh and Dong Van, and then across the Mai Pi Leng Pass to Meo Vac is quite mind-blowing. Ha Giang should be one of the most popular destinations in this region, but its proximity to the Chinese border still keeps visitor numbers at a low level.

Day 1: Hanoi – Transfer to Tuyen Quang and Cycle to Ha Giang

7:00 AM pick up from your hotel and leaving the hustling and bustling city behind, our shuttle bus take two hours to cycling point. Upon cycling point, we kick off our bikes and cycle on scenic road, passing cozy villages and  stunning farmlands to Son Duong town for lunch.Following to lunch meals, we hop up our bike on tarmac road and marvelous scenery to Tuyen Quang then turn off on Nartional road No 2 to Vi Xuyen Town. Transferrring the rest distance to Ha Giang for check in .Chek in hotel and  have dinner in local restaurant.
Summary:
Activity: Transferring from Hanoi – Ha giang
Accommodation: Huy Hoan Hotel
Meals: /L/D
Transfer distance: 165 Km . Cycling 115 Km

Day 2 :Ha Giang – Quang Ba – Yen Minh

After breakfast we setting off this morning we head out of town cycling for the first 25km on relatively flat road through the landscape of terraced rice paddy fields. Passing through minority villages we cycle the next 25km up winding roads into the vast limestone mountain range with its perpendicular walls of rock, climbing 800m towards the mountain road pass “Heaven gate 1”. As we pass through mountain villages sometimes covered by cloud, we will receive a friendly greeting from the local communities. From the pass we can look down at amazing views, including the famous vista of the Tam Son valley with the ‘Twin Hills and can spy Quan Ba town,  Have lunch on summit and enjoy picturesque scenery. After lunch meal we set off our bike to descend to river and ride along to Gam river until we meet another pass again. We cycle uphill for the first few km before a descent of around 10km and then relatively flat terrain for the next 10km. It’s a challenging up and down terrain to an altitude of 1.025m before we make a final descent for the last 15km into Yenh Minh. We will have the chance to see the traditional homes of the local hill tribes. The communities in this area are Chinese.
Summary:
Activity;Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Thao Nguyen Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 93Km
 

Day 3:Yen Minh  – Lung Cu -   Dong Van

Today is great and incredible day with us whilst cycling in the heart of world listed Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Have hearty breakfast in hotel and take a quick visit colourful hill tribe market nearby hotel and then commence   cycling on the way of Happiness road to Dong Van. You are rewarded by pristine nature and magnificent karsk Plateau scenery while cycling ascending to summit. Stop to visit and explore Hmong King Palace ( Vuong Chi Sinh Palace)  and then we continue cycling to Lung Cu Pole Flag Tower. Have lunch enroute. After lunch we keep riding on back road to Dong Van Town. Upon arriving, do check in and have relax by your own.
Summary:
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Huy Hoang Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 87 Km

 Day 4 : Dong Van – Meo Vac –  Mau Due  - Du Gia

There is a market daily in the town centre of  Dong Van and Meo Vac used mainly by the White Hmong, Tay and Lo Lo hill tribes. Women dressed in their brightly coloured traditional clothing walk into the town carrying their bamboo woven baskets laden with corn and vegetables. Today we follow a remote mountain road to conque incredible pass – Ma Phi Leng – Link between in two towns Dong Van and Meo Vac.It is  terrific and amazing scenery when we cycle on slope of mountain to admire extraordinerary sightseeing, reflecting crystal water from Nho Que River .Enjoy the first two km on flat road lead out of Dong Van Town then we challenge 7 km ascendingly ride on winding road with sharp turn to the top.Cycling descendingly  16 Km along the hillsideand winding routeto Meo Vac Town. Upon arriving Meo Vac, regroup and refreshment before cycling on slope , through the Core of Dong Van Geopark . We also ride through authentic hill tribers villages, rocky mountain ranges and picturesque sighgtseeing to Mau Due – Lung Ho summit where our picnic lunch will be available.Following to healthy meal, we hop off our bike to cycle descendingly to Du Gia village.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Du Gia Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 92Km

 Day 5: Du Gia – Bac Me – Ha Giang

Enjoy delicious pancake and hot coffee for breakfast in homestay. Contemplating sunrise over the mysterious valley and dreamlike landscapes in villages.
Saying good bye our host, we commence our excited cycling day from village, setting our way to ride ascendingly to summit for 10 km then rolling down to Minh Son and Minh Ngoc Commune for picnic lunch. After filling up our energy, we commence our cycling trip to Ha Giang Town. Upon arriving hotel, do check in and relax by your self. Exploring city and try local beer is highlight in our second day in Ha Giang city .. Dinner and stay overnight in Ha Giang.
Summary:
Activity: Cycling  from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Huy Hoan Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 70Km

Day 6: Ha Giang –Hanoi

Having hearty breakfast and leaving the bustling city behind, we sett off our way to Tuyen Quang a quickly passing city to countryside route where you cycle on scenic route, through village and village. Contemplate distinct scenery and rural landscapes of lowland and riverview. We will be impressive on stunning farmland, replant forest and lush rice paddy fields. Peaceful villge life along hillside.  We will have lunch enroute, after lunch meal, commence cycling descendingly to Phu Tho and loading the bikes back to Hanoi . Arrival Hanoi check in your hotel . End The Tour .
Summary:
Activity: Cycling from Tuyen Quang - Along river to Phu Tho
Accommodation: None
Meals:B/L/
Cycling distance: 42Km

 

 

Join in group departure dates :  on 16th Monthly

Group sizes : Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists

Tour price : Contact us

Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C mini van, bus, truck

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

* Entrance fees , Permition for visit border area .

* 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 - 5 nights

* Experienced English speaking bike guides

Tour Exclusive :

* Travel insurance

* Other personal expenses,tips

* Drinks at restaurants and tip for guide and driver

* Accommodation in Hanoi .

 
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