Cycling in Northern Vietnam

Our journey begins with a transfer out of the city, where you will have time to set up your bikes and prepare for the day ahead. We start cycling through the remote villages of the Muong ethnic minority, passing through landscapes marked by terraced rice fields. The route alternates between challenging cross-country sections and peaceful paved mountain roads, offering scenic views of green karst formations and the vast Hoa Binh Reservoir. After a series of ascents and descents, we will reach the picturesque Mai Chau valley, surrounded by steep mountains and an expansive area of lush green rice fields. Along the way, we will take a break for a traditional lunch, enjoying typical dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients. Upon our arrival in Mai Chau, we will relax with a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

We begin the day with a hearty breakfast before tackling two challenging climbs that will take us through remote traditional villages and some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Southeast Asia. The first climb will take us out of Mai Chau Valley, up to a mountain plateau. We will continue along shaded paths beside crystal-clear streams, entering the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where we’ll have lunch with a view of the village’s rice terraces. After a short break, we’ll cycle on flat terrain through green fields and ethnic minority villages. We’ll then face a second, brief but steep climb that will take us to our accommodation in Pu Luong. Here, we can relax in the cool waters of the natural spring before enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner outdoors. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, the day begins with a spectacular downhill ride through the village’s steep rice terraces. Once we reach the valley, we continue along a scenic cross-country trail, fully immersed in nature and shaded by riverside bamboo forests that offer cool, refreshing cover. After a lunch break, we’ll take an hour-long van transfer and then resume cycling toward Ninh Binh, a fascinating area known as the “Ha Long Bay on land” for its unique river landscapes and towering limestone mountains rising from the rice fields. We’ll pass by these impressive limestone formations along the way, eventually arriving in Ninh Binh for an evening of free dining and overnight stay.

After a hearty buffet breakfast, we start the day with a relaxing ride through the stunning nature and historical sites of Ninh Binh, stopping often for stories and photos. We then leave our bikes behind and board boats, where a local guide will take us on a tour through dark river caves and hidden lagoons, giving us the opportunity to learn more about the history of Vietnam. After lunch, we transfer to Ha Noi, arriving in the afternoon. In the Old Quarter of Hanoi, we’ll have time to prepare for our farewell dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, departure for your home. End of services.