* Historical sites of Dien Bien Phu and Hanoi 

TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi - Overnight train to Lao Cai
Arrive/ meet in Hanoi, afternoon brief walking tour to explore Hanoi and evening trip briefing. Overnight on train to Lao Cai. Lao Cai is on the gateways to China, Lao Cai lies at the end of the train line on the Chinese border. The border crossing slammed shut during the 1979 war between China and Vietnam and remained closed until 1993. Lao Cai is now a major hub for travellers journey between Haoi, Sapa (38km away) and Kunming. (D)

Day 2: Supan Valley afternoon ride (20km cycling)
Transfer to Sapa up the mountain side and have time to fit bikes before riding into the Sapa Valley. The Queen of Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides. Sapa is the French hill station was built in 1922. Overnight in Sapa (B,L,D)

Day 3: Ta Phin Loop ride full day (30km cycling)
Cycle off road track to the village of Ta Phin, when the ride will be more challenging in a loop across a steep and forested hillsides and minority villages. Overnight in Sapa (B,L,D)

Day 4:Sapa – Tam Duong (Phong Tho) – Pa So (80km cycling)
Cycle shortly uphill as warm up to the Tram Ton Pass, before starting a long descent ride to Binh Lu and ride a truly off the beaten track (jeep track) mixed of hard pack gravel and clay to Tam Duong and Pa So. Overnight in Pa So(B,L,D) 

Day 5:Pa So – Sin Ho - Lai Chau (now Muong Lay) (45km cycling)
Take a brutal ride this day to Lai Chau and Sin Ho and get a reward of truly spectacular views. The ride is on the main road, uphill and tarmac downhill, mixed of gravel and hard pack clay. Overnight in Lai Cha(B,L,D) 

Day 7:Dien Bien Phu – Hanoi (no cycling)
Take a half morning tour exploring the historical sites of Dien Bien Phu. Late morning flight to Hanoi and transfer into town. (B) 

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour Cost 1         USD675 Per Person based on sharing room (2* stars hotel)

Tour Cost 2 USD812 Per Person based on 2 people in sharing room (3* stars hotel) Departure Dates Guaranteed departures everyday with a minimum group of 2 adults. Total Distance 265+ kilometers Number of cycling days 4 full-days and 1 half-day  Bike Rental USD70 (Trek or Giant) Road Surface Uphill/downhill, steep & forested hillsides, routes mixed of stone, gravel, hard pack clay and paddy fields (jeep track). Support All buses with A/C and experienced Driver, one 16 seats regarding group size of less 6; one 25 seats of less 12 or two 16 seats regarding group size of less 12; and one 25 seats plus a luggage van for group size of up to 24. Group Size Minimum 2. Maximum 15. Biking guide Experienced English speaking-biking guides with enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Biking guides are first aid qualified and can maintain bikes. Their role is to deliver a safe and enjoyable tour to the clients, they manage the group, co-ordinate the driver and support vehicle, buy snacks and fruit along the way, look out for clients needs. They are cultural guides as well as pure biking… Accommodation Hotels range from standard to superior classes, including simple guesthouse and local Thai homestay (big room with partition off) in some remote areas. Food Included (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Entrance fees Included Boat & ferry No boat Snacks, fresh fruits, water Provided (daily) Safety Our people take the best cares & safety for your trip.The first aid kits are provided, one doctor for group size of 16 paxes up. Photo taking You can stop wherever you want for 'Kodak moment'! Cycling pace Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as you can. Climate Biking all year-round What is not included Travel insurance, personal expenses, alcoholic drinks, flight ticket to/from Vietnam, visa to Vietnam...and what is not mentioned as above itinerary Notice: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations. Please advise us of your passport details for visa processing at least 15 days working days in advance. The tour price does not include personal insurance so we highly you to take your own insurance before your departure for our cycling trip covering the cost of medical evacuation by air. And you will need a passport valid for six month and appropriate visas to enter our countries. View feedback for this trip: Names: Rick and Lily Whitehouse (2pax) Australia Dates: 07 to 13 April 2010  Trip was fantastic! Guide was great. Thank-you Rick and Lily View more feedbacks in our Guestbook>>