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BIKING HIDDEN PATHS OF MAI CHAU & NINH BINH

Trip code:VFTNW-03

Duration:4Days/3Nights

Price:US$ 550.00 Pax

Group Size::Any Group Size

Extras:To Be Advised!

Highlight:Awesome scenery - Tam Coc - the "Halong Bay on the rice fields" - Homestay in Thai village & Traditional foot massage: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Hanoi - A 4-day tour with various terrains, interesting home-stay and awesome scenery.

This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty; the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking 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 ride in Mai Chau we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.

BIKE ON PATHS THAT MAKES YOU "WOW"

DAY 1: OVERLAND TO MAI CHAU/ BIKE TO BUOC VILLAGE

  •  Leave Hanoi at 8am. We drive southwest to Mai Chau, the gateway to the impressive mountainous area of northern Vietnam. The drive is very nice with stunning view of mountains, valleys, sugarcane farms and rice paddies. We would have a stop en route for refreshment. Upon arrival in Mai Chau we have a lunch stop in Pom Coong, a village of Thai ethnic minority. We will have lunch in a local house. After lunch we embark on a biking on village road to Buoc, a village of Thai minority group. We will have dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family.

Summary
Biking:   30km
Meals:   Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

DAY 2: BIKE ON BACK ROAD TO MAI CHAU

  • Breakfast in the home stay and then we start biking on beautiful country road through scenic villages of Thai minority. We will have lunch in a local house in Xo village. After lunch we continue riding to Pom Coong village. Dinner and overnight in Pom Coong Village.

Summary
Biking:   35km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay

DAY 3: BIKE/ DRIVE TO NINH BINH

  • Breakfast and free at leisure to cycle around in the Mai Chau valley or shopping for Thai handmade fabric. Lunch in Mai Chau. After lunch we drive to Ninh Binh. Stop on the way for a beautiful ride through country side. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Summary
Biking:   30km
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

DAY 4: BIKE/SIGHTSEEING OF"HA LONG BAY ON RICE FIELD"/DRIVE BACK TO HA NOI

  •  Biking from the hotel to Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam date back from 8th century. Visit the temples and climb some hundred steps to the top of a mountain for a great view over the “Halong Bay on the rice field”. After here we bike through an amazing area of limestone mountains uprising on rice paddies. After 1hr riding we reach Tam Coc. Lunch in local restaurant and then enjoy an interesting rowing boat trip on river to explore the Halong Bay on the rice paddies. Drive back to Hanoi. Trip concludes.

Summary
Biking:   22km
Boat trip:  2 hrs
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch

Note on client safety: We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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If none of our package tours satisfy you, let our travel experts tailor make a tour for you based on our answers for following questions:

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2. Length of your stay?
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6. Grade of adventure activities: Introductory / Moderate / Challenging
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  PACKAGE TOUR IN USD PER PAX AT:

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Price Per Person (in U.S Dollar)

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Rates are Valid Until December 30th, 2012

01 Person

1060.00

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02 Persons

715.00

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03 – 04 Persons

620.00

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05 – 06 Persons

577.00

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07 – 08 Persons

550.00

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Note: Rates are valid until December 30th, 2012 by VFamily Travel., JSC All rates are quoted per person in U.S Dollars.

* At the time of quotation, V-Family Travel reserves the right to adjust prices to take account of unusual movements in currency markets, hotel and transport costs as a result of inflationary price pressures in oil and other commodity markets.

* If, at the time of booking, any HOME STAY & HOTELS are fully booked, we will endeavour to find accommodation of a similar standard elsewhere. If the only available accommodation is of a higher or lower standard, we will revise the price accordingly and consult you immediately.

INCLUSION:

  • Support vehicle 
  • High-end Mountain bikes 
  • Helmet & biking gloves  
  • English or French speaking guide 
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary 
  • Hotel (twin shared room)  
  • Homestay permission 
  • First-aid kit 
  • Water & Snacks 
  • Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

EXCLUSION:

  • Travel insurance 
  • Visa 
  • Tips 
  • Personal expenses

Note: The price is subject to change according to each period of time. Please contact our travel consultants expert for the best price

Additional Information

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, Insect, Repellentand Original Passport...

HOW TO START:

  • Vietnam Family Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.
  • If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Vietnam Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival)

 

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DAY 1: OVERLAND TO MAI CHAU/ BIKE TO BUOC VILLAGE

DAY 2: BIKE ON BACK ROAD TO MAI CHAU

DAY 3: BIKE/ DRIVE TO NINH BINH

DAY 4: BIKE/SIGHTSEEING OF"HA LONG BAY ON RICE FIELD"/DRIVE BACK TO HA NOI

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