| TOUR SUMMARY |
| This is a real off-the-beaten-track cycle tour to a part of Asia
few foreigners ever venture. Starting in Hanoi, we take the
train to the hill-station of Sapa and discover the mountain
trails around Fansipan, Indochina’s highest peak. Riding over a
2000 metre high mountain into the remote Lai Chao Valley we
visit a land known by the local Hmong people as "beyond the
clouds." Our ride ends in Dien Bien Phu, the site of the
Viet Minh's historic and decisive victory over the French. After
visiting the battlefields and learning how Ho Chi Minh defeated
the French, we fly back to Hanoi. |
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RIDING PROFILE |
| This is a We ride just over 350 kilometres on a mixture of trails
that range form dirt tracks to asphalt. This is a mountain tour with
some tough climbs and participants should be fit and experienced
riders. The reward for riding in remote areas is empty roads and
incomparable views. For those that enjoy riding in the mountains, this
tour is the ultimate cycling adventure and highly recommended.
Accommodation is in standard tourist class hotels and the riders are
supported by sturdy passenger vans. |
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| ITINERARY |
| Day 1 |
Hanoi
Pick up from the airport or meet at Dan Chu Hotel, Hanoi. Time to
explore city before transfer to railway station to catch Tulico
Express. |
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| Day 2 |
Lao Cai – Sapa 40 km [B,L]
Arrive in Lao Cai, Unload bikes and meet support vehicle. Transfer
to Sapa and have breakfast. Ride down Sapa valley. Continue to
black Hmong village of Supan. Option: ride back or catch support
vehicle. |
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| Day 3 |
Sapa 35 km [B, L, D]
Ride to Silver waterfalls. Pass through valley and reach Red Zao
village of Ban Khoang. Looping back to track head home. Dinner at
local restaurant. |
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| Day 4 |
Sapa – Tam Doung 85 km [B,L,D]
Climb to Tram Ton Pass to 2000 metres. Ride downhill to Lai Chao
province. Reach Tam Doung. |
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| Day 5 |
Tam Doung – Lai Chao 90 km [B,L,D]
Cross mountains to beautiful valley and pass tribal villages.
Lunch in large Vietnamese village. Ride into Lai Chau valley.
Following river all afternoon to Lai Chao |
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| Day 6 |
Lai Chao – Dien Bien Phu 85 km [B,L,D]
Ride out of Lai Chao. Visit remote tribal people. Cross mountain
passes to Dien Bien Phu. |
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| Day 7 |
Dien Bien Phu - Hanoi [B]
Early breakfast. Take tour of historic Dien Bien Phu, Visit
museum, cemetery, French war bunkers and battle sites. Transfer to
airport to catch the lunchtime flight back to Hanoi. |
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| ** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D -
Dinner |
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| TOUR INFORMATION |
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| Total Distance |
335 km |
| Number of cycling days |
Four full days and one half-day |
| Road Surface |
This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads, broken
roads, vehicle-width dirt roads, and rough tracks, so some
off-road riding skills are an advantage. You should be confident
of your physical condition and bike handling skills. |
| Support |
Several sturdy jeeps able to take bikes and
bikers. |
| Group |
Minimum 4. Maximum 16. |
| Staff |
Groups of 7 or more a SpiceRoads cycling leader
plus a Vietnamese cycling guide and drivers and assistants. Groups
of 4-5, an experienced English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader
plus guide and support team. |
| Food |
All meals are included from Breakfast on day 2 to
breakfast on day 7, except for dinner on day 2. |
| Children |
Children under sixteen-years-old are not allowed
to join this tour. |
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| ACCOMMODATION ON SCHEDULED TOURS
(STANDARD ACCOMMODATION) |
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| CITY |
HOTEL |
STANDARD |
| Sapa |
Gold Sea |
2 Star |
| Lao Cai |
Lan Han Hotel |
2 Star |
| Dien Bien Phu |
Hin Lam Hotel |
2 Star |
| All Other |
Best available tourist class hotels
and one time in sleeper train |
2 Star or below |
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| NET
RATES PER PERSON IN THAI BAHT |
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| SCHEDULED TOURS |
| TOUR CODE |
TOUR DATES |
PRICE |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
BIKE HIRE |
| START |
FINISH |
| VNW-241107 |
24 Nov 07 |
30 Nov 07 |
32,500 |
3,500 |
3,850 |
| VNW-100208 |
10 Feb 08 |
16 Feb 08 |
32,500 |
3,500 |
3,850 |
| VNW-300308 |
30 Mar 08 |
05 Apr 08 |
32,500 |
3,500 |
3,850 |
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| * Minimun 4 pax |
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| PRIVATE GROUPS |
| Validity |
2 Pax |
3 Pax |
4-6 Pax |
7-9 Pax |
10-12 Pax |
13-16 Pax |
SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT |
| 01/11/07 - 31/12/08 |
42,500 |
36,600 |
31,500 |
28,500 |
25,000 |
22,900 |
3,500 |
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Tour Price Includes
• All hotels (twin share or dorm ) and meals specified
• Cycle support by a/c vehicles
• All water and snacks whilst riding
• All entrances to museums and sites mentioned
• Vietnamese English speaking guide
• English speaking SpiceRoads Tour Leader (for 6 pax or more)
• All meals mentioned |
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Tour Price Excludes
• International Flights
• Departure Tax
• Visa Fees
• Bike hire or spares
• Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
• Tips for guides.
• Personal travel insurance
• Any services not mentioned in itinerary |
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BOOKING/INQUIRIES |
| For reservation or inquiries please contact:
info@traveller2000.com |
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