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Northwest Troop Biking
Hanoi - Sapa - Tuan Giao - Lai Chau - Son La - Hanoi
08 Days - 07Nights

Day 1: Ha noi arrived
Meet at Hanoi hotel, day free for sightseeing. Evening, catch the overnight train to Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa.

Day 2: Hanoi-Sapa
Arrive in Lao Cai and transfer to Sapa. Afternoon ride to  Ban Ho , visiting Tay, Dzao, H'mong hill tribe village, return to Sapa. Overnight in Sapa ( 45 km )

Day 3: Sapa-TamDuong: Ride over Tram Ton Pass and downhill to  Tam Duong. (80 km )
Today is the highlight for many; as we cycle up to the Tram Ton Pass (1,900 m; 6,230 ft) the highest mountain pass in Vietnam, on our way to Tam Duong. We start with a relatively easy 7km ride before we hit the first of two major down hill. As we start the down hill, we slowly start to witness the beauty of Mt. Fan Si Pan, Indochina is highest peak. Overnight in Tam Duong.

Day 4: TamDuong-Laichau: Cycling to Lai chau.( 106 km)
After we leave TamDuong we cross  Black Dao villages. The Dao worship spirits and ritually sacrifice pigs and chickens. The women clothes are covered with intricate weaving and silver colored beads and coins. It is said the wealth a woman can be judge by the weight of the coins she carries. We finish this long day with a 15km follow the Na River passing through spectacular gorges and the Hang Tom suspension bridge and ascent followed by a gentle 10km ride down to Lai chau . Overnight in Lai Chau

Day 5: Lai Chau-Tuan Giao ( 98 km)
Once out of Laichau the road deteriorates as we take a spectacular back road to TuanGiao . This road isn’t well traveled, you first notice this by the increased curiosity and smiling faces and of the people, making this a day not to be forgotten. We cycle past rice fields and bananas plantations as we pass through small minority villages of Red Hmong and Kho Mu. There are two hard climbs today the first starts after 5 km with a 22 km ascent but the second, and most challenging comes at the end of this stunning day, with an 18km strength-sapping climb. All this hard work is easily forgotten as we finish the day with a stunning descend of 18km on a winding road into this lush valley of Tuan Giao. Overnight in TuanGiao 

Day 6: Tuan Giao-Son La ( 90 km)
The ride begins with is a 25km climb into the beautiful surrounding countryside of Pha din  mountain range  pass and ride down . We pass through a patchwork of rice fields and plum orchards. After the 25 km mark we have a 12km, 900m lung busting ascent. The scenery makes up for the hard work as the rolling land erupts into stunning karts rock outcrops bristling with trees. The land is home to the Black Thai who originated in southern China. The women can be glimpsed working the fields in brightly colored dresses and hats, the children riding water buffalo and the men speeding along on noisy motor cycles. We finish the day with a thrilling 5 km decent before we reach the town of  Son La. Overnight in Son La.

Day 7: Son La-Yen Chau ( 67 km)
Continue cycling to Yen Chau. Virtually we go through an active market. Everything is brought in fresh daily. The larger markets serve as distribution points for smaller markets.
Overnight in Yen Chau hotel (B,L,D)

Day 8: Yen Chau - Hanoi
Morning transfer back to Hanoi by Van. Services end at Hanoi hotel.

Best time to go: From October to May yearly

Total Distance: 450 km

Number of cycling days: 06 full days

Average Daily Distance: 50 km/day

Notices:
- This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads,  so some off-road riding skills are an advantage. You should be confident of your physical condition and bike handling skills.
Support
- One or two 16-seat air-conditioned transit vans converted to take bikes and bikers.

Group Size: Minimum 4. Maximum 12.

Staff:  Groups of 6 or more a  Vietnamese cycling guide and drivers and assistants. Groups of 4-5, an experienced English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader plus guide and support team.
 
Accommodation: Nights in comfortable tourist class hotels. All accommodation has a/c or fan, hot water and private facilities.

Meals: Meals are included as 14 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner. Break every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles)  for tea break with water, coffee ,tea, juice, bread, tuna ,banana, apple... including

Note:
This itinerary allows for 15 field days on the cycling section. You will be able to decide for yourself at any time during each of these days how far you want to cycle. Average daily cycling distances are approximately 60 -100 km. These distances may vary according to weather, road conditions and group fitness and preferences. This is a sightseeing cycle tour, not a marathon or time trial.

What to bring:
1. Bike Helmet
2. Small backpack
3. Shoes and shorts for cycling
4. Sunglasses
5. Gloves
6. Professional Pedal
7. Sun block
8. Camera + Film
9. Insect repellent
10. Original Passport
11. Wide brim hat
12. Bike water bottle.

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