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Biking Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Day 1: Overland to Mai Chau/Biking to Pu Luong (Hang Village)
Leave
Hanoi at 8 am. We drive southwest to Ma 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 Hin, a village of Thai minority group which
is located within Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We will first bike on
beautiful tar road through Mai Chau valley before jumping into
undulating dirt paths. We reach Hang Village around 5 pm. We will have
dinner and overnight in a traditional stilt-house of a Thai family.
Summary
Biking: 40km – unpaved bumpy road – Moderate grade
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 2: Climbing mountain slopes to Hin Village
Today
is a tough day with long climb on mix of dirt paths and village roads.
In the morning we climb mainly. In the afternoon we enjoy easier ride
slightly downhill to Hin, a village of Thai minority. Great mountain
view and scenic villages. Lunch in local house en route. Dinner and
overnight in Hin village.
Summary
Biking: 30km – unpaved bumpy road – Challenging grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 3: Downhill ride to Canh Nang Town/Transfer to Mai Chau
After
breakfast we say good bye to the villagers and ride toward Ma River
passing expansive maize fields. Near the river we would see many water
wheels which used by the local to water their farms. We cross the river
on bridge and have lunch in Canh Nang town. After lunch we can continue
biking along Ma River or take the bus back to Mai Chau. Dinner and
overnight in Pom Coong Village.
Summary
Biking: 25km – unpaved bumpy road – Moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay
Day 4: Drive back Hanoi
Breakfast at the home-stay and drive back to Hanoi. We reach Hanoi around noon time. Trip concludes.
Summary
Transfer: 2 hrs
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusion:
- Support vehicle
- High-end mountain bike
- Helmet & biking gloves
- English or French speaking guide
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Home-stay permission
- Support crew
- First-aid kit
- Water & Snacks
- Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees
Exclusion:
- Travel insurance
- Visa
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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Information
| Days: | 3-4 days |
| Price: | 200usd - 500usd |
| Start from: | Hanoi |
Sender
| Name: Bobby Nguyen Telephone: (84-4) 35738569 Website: http://www.activetravelvietnam.com |
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