Mighty Red River Delta Cycling Tour – 7 Days

Mighty Red River Delta Cycling Tour – 7 Days
Tour Itinerary

Mighty Red River Delta Cycling Tour - Cycling to Red River Delta(RRD) in located in the western coastal zone of the Gulf of Tonkin . The Red River is second largest river in Vietnam and one of the five largest rivers on the of East Asia coast. Its catchment covers parts of China and Vietnam and its water and sediment discharges greatly influence the Gulf of Tonkin of these countries. By the rich natural resources and favorable natural conditions, RRE has become an area of active economic development and high population density. Out of 78 million Vietnam people, are over 24 million live in the Red River basin, including over 17 million people in its delta (data 2003). There are many great industrial zones in the Red River Basin such as Viet Tri, Thai Nguyen, Ha Noi, Hai Phong and Nam Dinh…

Day 01: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau  
7:30AM pick up at your hotel, check out and drive to Mai Chau through Hoa Binh province. Starting pedal from Luong Son to V- resort and Bai Chao village and continue cycling to Thong Khe Pass .Have lunch on the way then riding on single track through Thai minority villages. Ride past terraced fields and beautiful valleys.Afternoon cycling along Hoa Binh lake to Phu Cuong and then downhill to Mai Chau villages . Overnight in a stilt-house of Thai-tribe village.

Summary
Cycling Distance : 75 km cycling
Meals : Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Home-Stay

Day 2 : Mai Chau – Cuc Phuong national park ( Ninh Binh) 
Breakfast before transfer Up –hill to the Thong Ke pass and  starting cycling from Cho Lo market , pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Cuc Phuong National Park.On our journey there are some opportunities to see ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming. Overnight in Cuc Phuong Guest house .

Summary
Cycling Distance :  80 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Cuc Phuong National Park Guest house

Day 3 : Cuc Phuong park – Dinh Le Temple  – Ninh Binh 
Following breakfast , 7:30 Am  start cycle from the gate of Cuc Phuong Park to recharge your energy for 10km cycling to the centre of the park.make a couple of stops along the way to visit the Cave of Ancient Man. We continue cycle to Dinh Le temple and stop for lunch before we reach to Hoa Lu .We then start cycling to visit the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. (12km), just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies. We continues with a 1 hour cycle to Tam Coc to visit Thaivi temple and Bich Dong pagodas . O / N in Tam Coc Villiage.

Summary
Cycling Distance :  70 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Anh Dzung hotel

Day 4 : Tam Coc Cave – Keo pagoda – Thai Binh 
Breakfast and 8:00 we transfer to passing through the picturesque landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations with magnificent caves.Transfer by van to Tan De Bridge  and turn right and start cycling along the banks of the East dykes of the Red River to the most beautiful Keo pagodas complex from 11th century .After visiting we continue cycling to Thai Binh City and to another dykes of Tra Ly river for cycling 15 km off-road to Thai Hong Village ( Viet people ) for home-stay . Dinner with Viet family .

Summary
Cycling Distance : 65 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Home-Stay

Day 5 : Thai Binh – Hai Phong – Halong Bay
Breakfast and pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Vinh Bao village , stop to visit Diem Dien fishing market and cycling through the local villages to Hai Phong and then transfer by van about 90 km to Ha long bay city for check in hotel near-by the beach.Evening free for shopping at night market and swimming , seafood dinner at the local restaurant .

Summary
Cycling Distance : 70 km cycling
Meals : Breakfast ,Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Halong Bay White palace Hotel

Day 06: Halong Bay - Cruising  (B/L/D)
Breakfast , At leisure time this morning for shopping , swimming and some adventure activities at the Sun World park . 11:30 check out hotel and transfer to Tuan Chau island for check in on cruise and welcome by luxury cruise for seafood lunch and dinner on cruise. Afternoon some caves visiting , kayaking , swimming ...Cooking class  before seafood for dinner . Overnight on luxury cabin .

Summary

Cycling Distance : None
Meals:   Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Royal Palace Cruise

Day 07: Halong  – Ha Noi (B/L)
At leisure time to discover the scenery around. Tachi class maybe early this morning , cruising around the island and another beautiful caves visiting before lunch and then we take bus transfer to Pha Lai and starting cycling along Duong river to visit Dong Ho paiting villages and But Thap pagoda before loading bike to Hanoi city  for check in your hotel . End of tour.

Summary

Cycling Distance : 40 km cycling
Meals:   Brealfast , Lunch
Accommodation: None

Join in group departure dates : on 3rd and 23rd Monthly

Group sizes : Min from 2 to Max 16 cyclists

Tour price : Contact us

Inclusive of:

  • Support  air-con Van/Bus(carry bikes, bikers)
  • Truck(s) for carrying bikes for group
  • English speaking cum biking tour guide(s)
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Pick up & drop off at your hotel
  • Meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • Trek MTB and Helmet/Tool kit/First aid kit/Mechanic
  • Water, snacks, cold towers, soft drinks and fresh fruits
  • Accommodation in tour
  • Luxury Halong bay cruise

Exclusive of:

  • Personal expenses and what are not mentioned
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Accommodation in Hanoi
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