4-Day Cycling Tour: Mai Chau – Pu Luong – Cuc Phuong – Tam Coc: White Thai Villages, Terraced Fields, and Ninh Binh Karsts
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Destination
Hanoi, Vietnam
Mai Chau
Pu Luong
Ninh Binh
4N3Đ (Participation Duration)
Car,Bicycle (Transportation)
English, Vietnamese (Language)
Number of participants 0/14
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Tour description
A cycling tour through the most scenic regions southwest of Hanoi. From Xuan Mai, cycle past limestone mountains, rice fields, and deep valleys to Mai Chau, staying overnight in a stilt house in Lac Village.
The next day, explore Lac Village and Pom Coong, then cycle along winding backroads bordering Pu Luong, crossing the Ma River and traveling via the Ho Chi Minh Highway to Cuc Phuong. The last two days take you through Tam Diep to Tam Coc, exploring Trang An and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu before returning to Hanoi.
The next day, explore Lac Village and Pom Coong, then cycle along winding backroads bordering Pu Luong, crossing the Ma River and traveling via the Ho Chi Minh Highway to Cuc Phuong. The last two days take you through Tam Diep to Tam Coc, exploring Trang An and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu before returning to Hanoi.
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Đón tại khách sạn trong khu Phố Cổ Hà Nội
Hướng dẫn viên đón tại sảnh khách sạn khu Phố Cổ và trả khách về khách sạn khi kết thúc tour. Khách ở ngoài Phố Cổ vui lòng báo trước để sắp xếp điểm đón.
Detailed itinerary
Vehicle transfer to a village near Xuan Mai, then cycle along country roads and limestone mountains to Cao Ram village, cross the Boi River, and pass through terraced rice valleys to Bo town for lunch (about 30 km). In the afternoon, transfer to Thung Khe, then continue cycling along Route 432B through forested mountains to Lac village.
Cycle to visit Lac village, Pom Coong village, and a White Thai family. Transfer to Thanh Son, cycle along small paths through villages bordering Pu Luong, cross the Cham River and Ma River, and follow the Ho Chi Minh Road past rice paddies and stilt houses to Cuc Phuong.
Visit Cuc Phuong National Park, cycle through Tam Diep and the Ninh Binh countryside to Tam Coc, and take a boat trip to admire the limestone mountains.
Cycle around Trang An and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le; have lunch, then transfer back to Hanoi.
Tour price includes
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for passengers and luggage, support truck for bicycles
• New Giant mountain bikes (hydraulic disc brakes), helmets, water bottles, and tool kit
• English-speaking tour guide and accompanying bike mechanic
• Hotel/homestay accommodation in double or twin rooms
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Sightseeing and boat/ferry tickets included in the program
• Cold water, snacks, and fresh fruit daily
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi
• New Giant mountain bikes (hydraulic disc brakes), helmets, water bottles, and tool kit
• English-speaking tour guide and accompanying bike mechanic
• Hotel/homestay accommodation in double or twin rooms
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Sightseeing and boat/ferry tickets included in the program
• Cold water, snacks, and fresh fruit daily
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi
Tour price excludes
• Personal travel insurance
• Single room supplement
• Beverages during meals and personal expenses
• International airfare, Vietnam visa fees
• Tips and gratuities
• Single room supplement
• Beverages during meals and personal expenses
• International airfare, Vietnam visa fees
• Tips and gratuities
Cancellation policy
Cancellations at least 30 days prior: 100% deposit refund. Cancellations between 15 and 29 days prior: 50% refund. Cancellations within 14 days before departure: non-refundable. In cases of natural disasters, storms, floods, or landslides rendering routes unsafe, the itinerary will be adjusted or rescheduled.
Other notes
This tour is suitable for participants aged 18 and older, in good health and accustomed to long-distance cycling; a support vehicle accompanies the group throughout so you can rest at any time. Small group size from 2 guests, maximum 14–15 guests. Discounts available for groups of more than 5 people. Total distance is approximately 215 km. Single supplement: 90 USD.
Illustrative photos from Wikimedia Commons: Mai Chau rice field – Shyamal (CC BY-SA 4.0); Pu Luong National Reserve (15179778663) – Staffan Scherz from Ho Chi Minh City, Vi (CC BY 2.0); Cuc.Phuong.National.Park – No machine-readable author provided. Rav (Public domain); Tam Coc 20170624 – Haigom (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Illustrative photos from Wikimedia Commons: Mai Chau rice field – Shyamal (CC BY-SA 4.0); Pu Luong National Reserve (15179778663) – Staffan Scherz from Ho Chi Minh City, Vi (CC BY 2.0); Cuc.Phuong.National.Park – No machine-readable author provided. Rav (Public domain); Tam Coc 20170624 – Haigom (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $745 |
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