Day 1: Hanoi – Babe lake (L/D) ( Cycling 70 km )
This exotic journey of the Northeast begins as we depart from your HaNoi hotel. We drive up and pass through the undulating terrain of tea plantations in Thai Nguyen city. Van reach to ATK and start cycling to Babe lake . Cycling through many other timeless villages . This is our first glimpse of rural Vietnam and sets the tone for the days ahead. W will arrive at Ba Be Lake at about late afternoon . After arriving at our homestay in Pac Ngoi village, we will have free time to walk around and meet the Tay people. Dinner and overnight in Home-stay in Ba Be.
Summary
Biking: 70 km
Meals: Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Home -Stay
Day 2: Babe lake full day trip (B/L/D) ( Cycling 35 km )
Today we will spend the whole day visiting the beauty of Ba Be Lakes in a local hand-crafted wooden canoe. We cycling up hill and down hill and to a boat dock around 35 km from Pac Ngoi, then glide along the river and to a nearby cave. Lunch is served near a beautiful waterfall. After lunch, we canoe our hearts’ out navigating into the tranquility of Ba Be Lake and be witness to all of its majesticness. The afternoon’s activities could include swimming and trekking, or sometimes a short visit to the ethnic minority villages. Rest at dinner then you are free to learn about the local people. Overnight at the homestay.
Summary
Biking: 35 km
Meals: Brealfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Home-Stay
Day 3: Babe lake – Cao Bang (B/L/D) ( Cycling 65 km )
As we say goodbye with Pac Ngoi village and Ba Be Lakes, we will cycling on a flat road through the National Park then we hit the road to Ha Hieu and cycling to Na Phac and stop for lunch before take a scenic 2.5 hour drive towards Cao Bang. Here the ethnic people of Hmong, Dao, Tho and Nung live together in harmony. We will arrive in Cao Bang town about 4:30 pm check in, and have a free afternoon for walking around the town. Overnight in Cao Bang .
Summary
Biking: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Thanh Loan Hotel
Day 04: Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfalls (B/L/D) ( Cycle 80 Km)
Good paved road ~ 89km all the way to waterfalls. Up and down Ma Phuc pass. Scenic beauty of Karst valley, numerous Tay and Nung villages. Late picnic lunch and swim at Ban Gioc waterfalls – the border falls between Vietnam and China We have some more km cycling in the afternoon to visit Nguom Ngao cave before check in Home-stay of Tay people for Overnight .
Summary
Biking: 80 km
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay
Day 05: Ban Gioc – Lang Son (B/L/D) ( Cycle 85 Km)
Morning ride 67km to That Khe, passing 3 mountain passed and Dong Khe. Lunch break in That Khe. late afternoon we take bus shuttle to Lang Son for overnight . ( Lang Son city is border cicy with China ) . If time permit you can take a short walk to Lang Son market .
Summary
Biking: 85 km
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Muong Thanh hotel
Day 06: Lang Son - Bac Giang - Luc Ngan - Con Son - Kiep Bac - Halong Bay (B/L/D) ( Cycle 65 Km)
After buffet breakfast and transfer to Bac Giang and today is last day cycling - We will starting cycling through the villages to Con Son - Kiep Bac .Lunch break in Chi Linh - Hai Duong and loading bike and bus shuttle to Ha Long Bay for overnight . (If time permit you will swimming on beach ) . Dinner with seasfoon at the local restaurant in Halong bay.
Summary
Biking: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: White Palace hotel
Day 07: Halong Bay - Cruising (B/L/D)
Breakfast , At leisure time this morning for shopping , swimming and some adventure activities at the Sun World park . 11:30 check out hotel and transfer to Tuan Chau island for check in on cruise and welcome by luxury cruise for seafood lunch and dinner on cruise. Afternoon some caves visiting , kayaking , swimming ...Cooking class before seafood for dinner . Overnight on luxury cabin .
Summary
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Royal Palace Cruise
Day 08: Halong – Ha Noi (B/L)
At leisure time to discover the scenery around. Tachi class maybe early this morning , cruising around the island and another beautiful caves visiting before lunch and then we take bus transfer to Hanoi.
End of tour.
Summary
Meals: Brealfast , Lunch
Accommodation: None
