Overview
An exhilarating 04 days cycling tour that takes you from the city of Hanoi to the serene landscapes of Ninh Binh. This carefully crafted adventure combines scenic cycling routes with rich cultural experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the diverse beauty of Northern Vietnam indeed. Overall the course of four days, you’ll traverse through lush valleys, ancient villages, and stunning nature reserves, experiencing the rich cultural tapestry and diverse scenery that Vietnam has to offer.
Whether you’re an avid cyclist or an adventurous traveler looking to explore Vietnam in a unique and active way, this tour promises unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.
Highlights
- Unique Landscapes along the trip
- The Mai Chau Valley
- Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Riverine Landscape of Ninh Binh
Who is Suitable
- You are a cyclist or cycling lover.
- You are decent fit, able to cycle 60-80 km (even though we always have supported bus following but it is nice to be able to complete the ride).
- You are willing to challenge yourselves.
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- Mountain Bike Rental
- Helmet (Welcomed if you want to bring your own)
- Accommodation & Dinner as mentioned
- Lunch, water & snack as mentioned
- Tickets & Entrance fees as mentioned.
Price
01 Person – USD 1000
02-10 Pax Group – USD 600 per person
We only arrange private tour for this trip.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
- 30% of total cost will need to pay as deposit upon your booking confirmation.
- The rest of tour price needs to be paid 30 days before the departure day.
- 50% Refund for the cancellation 14 days before the departure day.
- All your deposit is non-refundable for the cancellation less than 14 days.
Please check below for the detail itinerary of this trip.
Tour Itinerary
We will be transferred out of Hanoi city around 1 hour then beginning our ride today. We will be climbing through the remote ethnic minority villages of the Muong people, all the while weaving through terraced rice paddies. Hosting both challenging cross country paths and quiet paved mountain roads, we will be rewarded with fabulous views of misty green karst formations and the massive Hoa Binh Reservoir. After several climbs and fast downhills, we enter the magical valley of Mai Chau where steep mountains ring an expanse of electric green rice fields. Enjoy the quite evening of this lovely little village.
Today's ride features two challenging climbs that pass by stunning vistas, remote traditional villages and some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Southeast Asia.
The first climb is a long uphill that will take us out of Mai Chau Valley and onto an elevated plateau in the mountainous part of the region. Following shaded paths beside crystal clear streams, we’ll then enter the Pu Luong Nature reserve and have a traditional lunch overlooking the village’s rice terraces.
After a breather of 10 kms cycling on flat terrain through green fields and ethnic minority villages, we make another short but steep climb to our Pu Luong homestay, where we can chill with a beer or relaxing walk around the village.
Today begins with a bang: a screaming downhill through the village’s steep rice terraces. Safely in the valley, we embark on a wonderfully scenic and remote x-country track for 15 Km. Riverside bamboo forests shade us as we roll on, completely alone in nature.
We’ll then take an hour-long van transfer before cycling towards Ninh Binh, a mesmerising area known locally as “Ha Long bay on land” thanks to its magical riverine landscape, with sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies We’ll pass by limestone formations on the way. We’ll finally reach the Ninh Binh Hotel in the evening.
On your final day, embark on a scenic cycling trip from Ninh Binh back to Hanoi. As you pedal through the picturesque countryside, take in the beautiful landscapes and charming local sights along the way. This route offers opportunities to explore rural Vietnamese life, including traditional villages and stunning natural scenery. Arrive back in Hanoi by late afternoon, concluding your memorable adventure with a sense of accomplishment and a deeper appreciation for Nothern Vietnam's diverse beauty.
