Mountain Biking

3 Days/3 Nights - Can Cau & Bac Ha Markets

Explore hill tribe markets

 With its  towering mountains, sculpted rice terraces and plum orchards rising and falling as far as the eye can see, Bac Ha creates the perfect setting for a mountain biking adventure. The main roads winding along high mountain passes are sealed and see little traffic. With endless trails leading to local hill tribe villages, you'll be rewarded with great exercise and an unforgettable cultural experience! The area is home to the colorful Flower H’Mong, Phu La, Tay and Nung Hill Tribes. Experience two of their bustling weekly markets which play an important part in the social and economic aspects of hill tribe life here.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost                                Contact us for best offer

Tour code                                CYC5

 Bike Hire                               Included

Total Distance                        107 km

Number of Days                     3 days / 3 nights

Number of Cycling Days        2 half-days

Road Surface                          This tour follows not well-surfaced roads and down the hills

Support                                    One or two 16-seat air-conditioned buses converted to take bikes and bikers.

Group Size                                Minimum 4. Maximum 16.

Staff                                         All groups will be lead by a Vietnamese cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups.

Accommodation                         We have 1 nights  hotel, all rooms have a/c and private facilities as a minimum and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever possible.

Food                                           All meals are included except for the  Day 1

Biking Grade                            Moderate

Itinerary

Day 1. Fri. Night train to Lao Cai.

at 8.00pm - Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and leave for Ha Noi Railway Station to catch the night train (soft sleeper with air conditioning) to Lao Cai.

Day 2. Sat . Lao Cai_ Can Cau market_ Bac Ha . Cycling: 25km (B/L/D)

 6.am - Arrive in Lao Cai. After breakfast in a local restaurant, drive 90km (3.5 hours) through the steep Bac Ha Mountains to Can Cau. This colourful Flower H’Mong market is perched high on the mountain side with an amazing view of the local valley sculpted with rice terraces and plum trees. Glide 20km on tar road back to Bac Ha town to check in to your hotel. Lunch is followed by an 8km loop around Bac Ha and Ban Pho village on a single trail dirt road winding through plum gardens and rice fields where you'll visit local people.  Overnight in a Bac Ha hotel.

Day 3. Sun. Bac Ha market _ Lao Cai , night train to Hanoi. Cycling from 24km to 82km (B/L/D)

Get your camera ready for the famous Bac Ha market - A photographer’s dream. The sights, sounds and smells in this bustling hill tribe market are a barrage for the senses! Try the famous local corn whiskey! A short cycle through town visits the impressive house of the former H’Mong King. After lunch, check out and start riding out of town down the stunning mountain road along the Chay River valley back to Lao Cai. You can choose to ride 24km down the mountain then drive to Lao Cai, or ride the full 82km to Lao Cai.  Freshen up with a shower in Lao Cai before eating dinner. 8.20pm - Night train back to Ha Noi.

Mon: 5.30am - Tour ends at Ha Noi Railway Station.

Inclusion:

• All transportation and transfers and support vehicles
• Night train
• English or French speaking guide
• Mountain bike
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Twin shared hotel room
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snacks
• Entrance and Sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Tips
• Personal expenses

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