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Cycling Mai Chau
3 Days / 2 Nights
Trip Code: IB-NOR-BT43
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From $320/ per person
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Private Tour
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Cycling in the North West highlands of Mai Chau is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries.
As we cycle, we encounter Muong and White Thai ethnic minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses, allowing us to see firsthand how they live.
Our modern lightweight European bikes make exploring this part of the country an enjoyable and relatively easy experience, and there is a support vehicle on hand if necessary.
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Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau (40km)
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In the morning, we transfer by support vehicle to Hoa Binh town. From here we are introduced to our bikes and start our ride to visit a village of Muong people. After lunch we get back on our bikes and head up to Mai Chau. As the road becomes very steep in parts we combine cycling with the support vehicle. Our final destination today is the White Thai village of Lac. Here we spend the night as guests of the Thai people in a traditional home stay built on stilts. (L, D)
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Day 2: Lac village – Van village (35km)
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We leave Lac and cycle through some beautiful countryside en route to the village of Van. Along the way we pass through several Thai and Muong hamlets. In the afternoon, we cycle along the valley floor and are constantly surrounded by stunning scenery, arriving at Van village by late afternoon. Here there is time to explore this charming little village before dinner. The village is also home to the White Thai people, but unlike Lac it has remained completely unchanged by the advent of tourism. Tonight we will be their guests in one of their traditional stilt houses. (B,L,D)
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Day 3: Van village - Hanoi (35km)
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Although we return to Lac we take a totally different route. Today’s cycling will probably be the hardest so far as we climb hills and descend into valleys. As before we will pass through many Thai and Muong villages, where we will be greeted with smiles and quite possibly a degree of fascination! Arriving in Lac around midday we once again take a well-earned lunch in the village. There will be time for a little rest before we join our support vehicle for the return drive to Hanoi. (B,L)
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Includes:
- English speaking tour leader through out
- All hotel accommodation using home stay
- Meals detailed in the itinerary
- All transfers and transport
- Use of mountain bicycle
- Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary
- Reasonable supply of bottled water in ice box on vehicle
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Excludes:
- International flights
- International departure tax
- Visas and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Helmet
- Personal expenses
- Pre and post trip accommodation in Hanoi
- Tips and gratuities
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Other:
- The Bicycles: For this trip we use the ‘Matts Cruise 5.7’ and ‘Kalahari 500’ performance bicycles made by German cycle specialists Merida. The bicycles have 24 speeds and a lightweight steel alloy frame designed for road cycling. Other features include LRS (Low Ratio Suspension) and excellent damping capacity, both of which help to absorb vibration and shocks for a smoother, more comfortable and enjoyable ride. The bicycles are available in a number of sizes.
- Hotel Information: Standard guesthouse and home stay
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Tour valid from
5/1/2006 - 12/31/2009
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Tour Price (per person) in USD
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1 Person
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$499
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2 People
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$320
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3 People
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$305
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4 People
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$256
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5 People
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$235
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6 People
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$230
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7 People
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$225
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8 People
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$215
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9 People
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$205
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10 People
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$195
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