14 Days Explore Northern Vietnam Adventure
per person
Discover Northern Vietnam over 14 days of biking, hiking, and kayaking, with daily adventures ranging from 30 to 70 km. Start your journey in Hanoi, then cycle through the scenic countryside, reaching Halong where you’ll kayak among breathtaking bay and emerald waters. Continue cycling to Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, and Pu Luong, each offering unique landscapes and experiences. The final leg of the adventure takes you hiking through the stunning terrain of Sapa. Enjoy stays in charming boutique hotels and local homestays, blending active exploration with authentic cultural immersion in Vietnam’s beauty and traditions. Throughout the journey, you’ll be escorted by our expert biking tour guide with over ten years of experience- a skilled biker who will ensure a smooth, enriching experience as you explore Vietnam’s beauty and culture. We also provide a support vehicle and gear to ensure your safety and handle your luggage throughout the journey.
INCLUSIVE
- Accommodation with daily breakfast

- Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers

- Meals as per itinerary

- Expert biking tour guide fluent in English

- A van support that follows throughout the trip and carries all belongings

- Bike with helmet

- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary

- Mineral water is available as complementary

EXCLUSIVE
- International & Domestic flight tickets

- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.

- All other services not specified in the itinerary

- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary

- Tips for guides and drivers

- Vietnam visa approval letter

- Gratuities for guides and drivers

- Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)

- Surcharge for holiday and peak season:

– Christmas & New Year
– Vietnamese Lunar New Year
– Reunification Day and Labor Day
– National Day (Vietnam)

HANOI ARRIVAL - HALFDAY CITY TOUR
Hanoi or “River-bound City” as its name literally means is Vietnam’s capital with a thousand-year-old history dating back to 1010. The city’s fascinating beauty, which is characterized by unique cultural relics, ancient streets of antique houses, elegant French colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and romantic lakes has made it one of the most charming cities of Asia.
Afternoon, take half day city to visit outside Ho Chi Minh complex included Ba Dinh square, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, then transfer to visit Temple of Literature, then head to Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Experience a one-hour cyclo ride around the Old-Quarter. Finish your day off at Thang Long Opera Theatre for a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Afterthat, have dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

HANOI - HALONG CITY
Today, we cycle through the fertile farmlands of the Red River Delta before transfer by car to Halong City. The Red River, which originates in Yunnan Province, flows across the Tonkin region, passes through Hanoi, and empties into the Gulf of Tonkin. Along the route, we criss-cross the river and ride over numerous bridges, offering scenic views of this vital waterway.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Ha Long

CAT BA ISLAND
In the morning, after breakfast, a quick ferry ride through breathtaking limestone mountain scenery takes us to Cat Ba Island. After lunch, we will hop on our bikes for a loop around the island, enjoying the stunning sunset over the limestone formations.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Cat Ba

CAT BA - NINH BINH
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh

CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, take a short cycling ride along the river to Trang An, often referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” The landscape is dominated by limestone mountains, rivers, caves, and pagodas. Here, we will enjoy a boat ride to experience the magical scenery adorned with natural and cultural wonders.
We will take a break at the ancient city of Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries during the Dinh and Le dynasties. This historic site is home to well-preserved temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and Emperor Le Dai Hanh. After exploring the temples, continue riding toward Cuc Phuong National Park through the stunning landscape.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Cuc Phuong

CUC PHUONG - PU LUONG
In the early morning, we will visit Cuc Phuong National Park, an important site for biodiversity in Vietnam. Afterwards, begin with a 90-minute transfer to the starting point for our ride. After unloading the bikes, we will cycle along largely undulating paths, passing acacia plantations, sugarcane fields, and corn farms dotted with Thai and Muong tribes’ villages.
Arrive in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, check in hotel and relax.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Pu Luong

PU LUONG - MAI CHAU
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and begin today’s ride, passing through a spectacular mountain range characterized by karst cliffs, terraced rice fields, and a typical agricultural landscape, ultimately reaching the beautiful valleys of Mai Chau. This experience offers a unique opportunity to witness a significant change in landscape. Mai Chau comprises a collection of villages, providing a genuine rural cycling experience.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Mai Chau

MAI CHAU - HANOI
The initial stretch involves a moderate climb before descending into the foothills of the mountains, where the landscape is adorned with timber and fern trees. After approximately 45 km of cycling, we stop for lunch by the scenic Da Reservoir. Following lunch, we transfer to Ky Son and continue cycling along rivers and lakes. The ride takes us through to Yen Trung, after which we take a shuttle transfer back to Hanoi. Check in hotel and relax.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

HANOI - OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight on train

SAPA
Continue downhill to Chu Va village, inhabited by the Red H’mong. Walk for an hour to this picturesque village situated near the river at the foot of the pass, and then proceed 8 km to Binh Lu. The hike rewards you with enchanting views of terraced rice fields, tea plantations, and numerous streams. After lunch, take a short 2 km shuttle through lush Binh Lu Valley to Pa Pe village, home to the Lu ethnic group, known for their beautiful traditional costumes and blackened teeth.
Spend the afternoon exploring nearby villages of various tribal peoples, including the Black Zao and Zao Tien (Zao with coins), and enjoy a peaceful walk to a tea farm in the Lai Chau suburb. Later, return to Sapa for overnight.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Sapa

FULL DAY SAPA TREKKING TOUR
Visit the largest valley, known for offering the best views of golden rice terrace fields in Vietnam. After exploring Lao Chai, continue walking to Ta Van village, home to the Giay people, a small ethnic group with a rich culture and beautiful houses situated amidst rice paddy fields. The scenery throughout the day is breathtaking, providing ample opportunities for landscape photography. Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a local homestay.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at a homestay in Sapa

BAN HO VILLAGE
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at a homestay in Sapa

SAPA - HANOI
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

HANOI
Meal: Breakfast
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