Day 1: HANOI – MAI CHAU

Cycling distance: 60-70 km

Elevation gain: 800-1000 m

Meals provided: Lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Mai Chau Eco House

In the morning, a van will transfer riders outside of town where they will be treated to a hearty breakfast and a bike fitting.

We then begin our adventure by climbing through the remote ethnic minority villages of the Muong people, all the while weaving through terraced rice paddies. Hosting both challenging cross country paths and quiet paved mountain roads, we will be rewarded with fabulous views of misty green karst formations and the massive Hoa Binh Reservoir. After several climbs and fast downhills, we enter the magical valley of Mai Chau where steep mountains ring an expanse of electric green rice fields.

Relax with a fabulous home cooked meal.

Day 2: MAI CHAU – PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE

Cycling distance: 60-70 km

Elevation gain: 1000-1200 m

Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Mr Ba’s Homestay

Today's ride features two challenging climbs that pass by stunning vistas, remote traditional villages and some of the most beautiful rice terraces in Southeast Asia.

The first climb is a long uphill that will take us out of Mai Chau Valley and onto an elevated plateau in the mountainous part of the region. Following shaded paths beside crystal clear streams, we’ll then enter the Pu Luong Nature Reserve and have a traditional lunch overlooking the village’s rice terraces.

After a breather of 10 km cycling on flat terrain through green fields and ethnic minority villages, we make another short but steep climb to our Pu Luong homestay, where we can chill with a beer in the cool waters of their natural spring before a fantastic BBQ dinner outdoors.

Day 3: PU LUONG – NINH BINH

Cycling distance: 60 km

Elevation: 500m

Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm

Today begins with a bang: a screaming downhill through the village’s steep rice terraces. Safely in the valley, we embark on a wonderfully scenic and remote x-country track for 15 Km. Riverside bamboo forests shade us as we roll on, completely alone in nature.

We’ll then take an hour-long van transfer before cycling towards Ninh Binh, a UNESCO world heritage site. We’ll pass by limestone formations on the way. We’ll finally reach the Ninh Binh homestay in the evening.

Day 4: NINH BINH – HA NOI

Cycling distance: 25 km

Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, farewell dinner

Accommodation: Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture or Similar

After a hearty buffet breakfast, we take a leisurely ride through the stunning natural beauty and historic sites of Ninh Binh, stopping often for stories and photos. We trade in our bikes for boats and will be paddled by a local guide for a 3 hours tour through pitch-black river caves and hidden lagoons while learning more about Vietnam’s history.

After lunch, we transfer to Ha Noi and arrive in the capital before 6 pm. Check-in at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and dress up for our farewell dinner!

Day 5: HANOI DEPARTURE

Meals provided: Breakfast

Breakfast is provided, but you will have a chance to make new culinary and cultural discoveries on your own in Ha Noi. You may also choose to take a city tour with a local guide. If you need to extend your holiday (eg. to visit Ha Long Bay), we are happy to assist.

EXCLUDED:

• Tips for the local team

• Travel insurance (suggest adventure activities such as cycling)

• International flights

• Vietnam Visa stamp fee

• Beverages & other personal expenses.

• Other items not mentioned above

• Arrival and departure airport transfers

BOOKING PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• For a single-day trip, full payment upon confirmation.

• For multi-day trips: Deposit of 50% of total payment is made upon confirmation date /or 14 days before the starting date of the trip.

• The remainder of balance is due 07 days before the starting date of the trip for multi-day trips.

CANCELLATION POLICY 

• 20% of total invoiced payment is charged if the cancellation is made from 10 to 05 days before the scheduled date of departure for the booked itinerary.

• 45% of total invoiced payment is charged if the cancellation is made from 04 to 02 days before the scheduled date of departure for the booked itinerary.

• 75% of total invoiced payment is charged if the cancellation is made 01 day before the scheduled date of departure for the booked itinerary.

• 100% of total invoiced payment is charged if the cancellation is made on DAY 01 or in case of NO SHOW.

• Domestic flight tickets are non-refundable. 

Things to think about:

Even though we provide modern bikes and safety gear, we understand that sometimes customers wish to have their own personal items. We would suggest customers bring their own helmet and cycling gloves for comfort and our mechanics can even fit customer’s own seats and pedals.  All bikes will be labelled with customers’ names so that they have the same bike each day.

Transportation arrangements:

Where-ever possible we will cycle from point A to point B meaning the guests have as much experience as possible exploring on their bicycles. At certain points, we will use our comfortable and modern 16-seater minivan to transport guests safely to start and endpoints. These vehicles are equipped with air conditioning.

If a customer wishes to not continue after lunch, they can be safely transported inside the minivan. The vehicles are present along the way for emergency purposes and can be used as necessary.

Food and Dietary Requirements:

At Mr Biker Saigon we believe in providing fresh and local food wherever possible. This means eating delicious locally sourced and home cooked food and giving the guests a real authentic experience. We can also cater towards allergies and dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan or other simple requests.

Food will always be local but with some minor changes to cater towards a Western pallet of tastes. We will also provide snacks along the way such as seasonal fruits and energy food.

Liability and Personal Health Insurance:

Mr Biker Saigon does not provide personal liability insurance to the guests on the trip. We suggest that each guest has the relevant Personal Health Insurance for travelling in Asia and that it covers activities such as cycling.

Customers using our services please carefully read this waiver form in the link below and noted that this form will be signed before your departure:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewkPPVKtdO6PqIfKcrYmhWR0anEQYn_hYBMtuONu4tk/edit

In the mountains of Northern Vietnam, there is not extensive first aid support such as ambulances and modern medical practices. We provide a support vehicle for such instances.