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Cycle Northern Vietnam
8 days • 5
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Bicycle (e-bike option available), Support vehicle, Boat, Kayak, Taxi
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Hotel (4 nights), homestay (2 nights), overnight boat (1 night)
From £955(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Cycle through Vietnam’s wildlife-filled natural landscapes, small villages and ancient ruins – the best way to see the country is on a bike!
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Ride through the spectacularly lush landscapes of Pu Luong and on to Cuc Phuong National Park (one of the most important conservation sites in the country) – cycling alongside the rice paddies, you’ll pass local farmers, limestone karsts and diverse flora and fauna.
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Work up an appetite cycling around Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi – after wandering the Old Quarter on two legs and two wheels, you can spend the evening indulging in the delicious local and regional food (think banh mi, bun cha and pho).
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Spend a night aboard a small boat at the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay – a must-do on any visit to Vietnam! Sail among the limestone peaks, stop off at one of the remote islands and wander the staircases of Surprise Cave.
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Get to know the locals better on a homestay visit in the village of Poom Coong. In a traditional stilt-house, your hosts will cook you dinner and you might even be treated to some of the local rice wine.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Is this trip right for you?
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To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
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This trip covers quite some distance – you’ll be cycling for up to 70 km a day on varied terrain, so a good level of fitness is required.
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You'll be spending one night in a homestay. The accommodation is shared and basic, and all group members sleep in a single 'dorm' room - this is a great opportunity to interact with the locals, and get a real sense of Vietnamese daily life.
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The weather in this region can be varied. Be prepared to get sweaty and for the occasional rainstorm, which may require a change of plans.
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If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort we have the option of hiring an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Hanoi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Hanoi city ride
- DAY 3Day 3 • Mai Chau Cycling
- DAY 4Day 4 • Pu Luong National Park Cycling
- DAY 5Day 5 • Cuc Phuong National Park/Tam Coc Cycling
- DAY 6Day 6 • Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Cycling
- DAY 7Day 7 • Halong Bay & Hanoi
- DAY 8Day 8 • Hanoi
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
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Bicycle (e-bike option available), Support vehicle, Boat, Kayak, Taxi
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Hotel (4 nights), homestay (2 nights), overnight boat (1 night)
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£1,150£1,035
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£1,106£995
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£1,172£1,054
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£1,238£1,114
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Important notes
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1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.
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2. Please see your Trip Notes if your departure takes place during Tet, usually in late January/early February. Although we do our best to run trips during Tet as per the scheduled itinerary, it is likely that there will be some changes to transport, accommodation or order of destinations visited.
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3. Whilst bicycle helmets are not compulsory in Vietnam, Tuuur cyclists must wear a quality helmet at all times while riding in Vietnam. Good quality helmets are not available in Vietnam so make sure you bring yours from home.
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4. During the group meeting, your trip leader will ask you if you would like to contribute to the snack kitty. This would be used to purchase extra supplies of snacks, including nuts and other energy packed goodies. It is not a compulsory kitty, although will make the purchasing of snacks easier and more convenient for you. You can find out more information from your leader upon arrival but costs are indicated in the Money Matters Section of your Essential Trip Information.
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5. In 2022 this trip will not stay overnight on a boat on Ha Long Bay but will stay at Lan Ha Bay.
Reviews (51)
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Lisa
This was my second trip with Intrepid and it didn't disappoint. I was keen to get out of the big cities and experience the countryside and lifestyle of local people. This trip certainly met this need with some stunning scenery and chances to experience some of the ethnic minorities that make up Vietnam.
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David
My first trip with Intrepid and I was extremely impressed. Cycling around North Vietnam was a great way to get under tge skin of the country while staying in homesteads. Superbly led and organised by our guide Thanh. Highly recommended!
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Karlheinz
Wonderful cycling trip in North Vietnam, which gives you a very authentic and close-up experience of a bustling and highly welcoming country. Our guide Thanh was outstanding and the trip attracted an absolute fun group of co-travelers.
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Zoe
CYCLING Northern Vietnam with Bac Bui as tour leader was excellent! Thank you Bac!
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Joe
This cycle tour was excellent, well organised with and exceptional leader. Loc was a fantastic host very knowledgeable and the group was great! We enjoyed the cycling, the locations and the company. Highly recommend
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Giuseppe
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Catherine
An incredible experience. So well organised and such a beautiful country to explore! I had not ridden a bike in many years and did this with ease on an e-bike. A must do experience!!!
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CAROLINE
Amazing trip! Bustling Hanoi, stunning countryside & wonderful homestays among paddy fields. We were with a great group – most of us on e-bikes which were useful on the hilly days. Tri was a fantastic guide & the Intrepid staff did a brilliant job of keeping us safe during Typhoon Yagi.
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Peter
This trip is an excellent way to get more off the beaten track to experience Vietnam with a like- minded group with an excellent guide. Thoroughly recommend.