Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau / Biking to Pu Luong (Hang Village)
Day 2: Climbing mountain slopes to Hin Village
Day 3: Downhill to Canh Nang Town/Transfer to Mai Chau
Day 4: Drive back Hanoi

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DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau / Biking to Pu Luong (Hang Village)
Leave Hanoi at 8 am. 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 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 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

Accommodation:
Mai Chau Home Stay

Include:
Support vehicle
High-end mountain bike
Helmet and biking gloves
English or French speaking guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Home-stay permission
Support crew
First-aid kit
Water and Snacks
Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees

Exclude:
Drinks, meals that not mentioned in the program
Accommodation pre and after the tour (upon request)
Visa (upon request)
Tipping and other personal expenses
 

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