Mai Chau Biking & Trekking Tour– 2days
Activity Level: Moderate & Adventure
Group size: Private
Tour date: Daily
Brief Description:
Just 160 kilometers from Hanoi, Mai Chau offers you a balance of cultural interest and physical activity in the form of cycling, set amidst some of northern Vietnam’s most stunning scenery. On this biking tour, you will discover Vietnam’s village life in a remote setting. Mountain bikers will love this biking trip for the variety of trails, from good single track paths and undulating rough jeep trails to some climbs that end with amazing descents.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Pong Cong Village (25km biking)B,L
Picking up at your hotel lobby at 08:00 A.M then we take a drive West toward Mai Chau with one stop in Hoa Binh City for refreshments and coffee. You will continue driving toward Mai Chau Valley, about another 1.5 hours away, stopping on the way to take in the spectacular scenery. You will start cycling from Tong Dau to Lac Village in the Thai Minority region (10km). Following lunch, you will begin a ride of 15 km through Pong Cong, Van Mai, Xo and Xam Khoe villages in this beautiful valley, going from one village to another and having a chance to get in touch with local villagers going about their daily business tilling the fields, logging or herding buffalo. Our driver will meet you at Khoe Village for transfer back to Lac Village for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Homestay or Lodge
Day 2 : Lac Village – Hang Kia Village – Cao Phong Village – Giang Mo Village (20km biking) B,L
Following breakfast, you will drive up to Hang Kia Pa Co to visit the Flowers and Black Hmong hill tribes. You will have your very own personal guide, with a private vehicle and chauffeur, exclusively for your party and no one else. This simply translates into greater flexibility, better comfort and personalized service, so you can cycle where you want to. Leaving Hang Kia Village, the rewards continue with a mostly downhill ride to Hoa Binh Town where you will have lunch. Next, you will drive to Cao Phong and from there cycle to Giang Mo village, home of the Muong Minority (2 hours). You will visit Giang Mo Village before transferring back to Hanoi.
About Price:
Since this is a private tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
The service is inclusive of:
• Private pick up & drop off service
• All transportation and transfers along the trip
• Good mountain bike with helmet
• English speaking guide (other luggage upon request)
• Meals as listed in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
• All entranced and permission
• Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
• Homestay or Mai Chau Lodge
The service is excluded:
• Visa to Vietnam
• Airfare
• Other meals and drinks
• Other optional and activities not on the package
• Travel insurance, personal expense
What to take:
Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, hiking shoes and small day pack, warm clothes in the winter time in the north of Vietnam(from November to March).
We also recommend packing: personal articles, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat, sun-hat….