For active travellers, cycling, without a doubt, is a great way to appreciate the fascinating landscape of Mai Chau, one of the most stunning parts in Vietnam remote northwest. Ride your bike through spectacular countryside surrounded by green rice paddies and beautiful valleys, stop at ethnic villages, and spend the night at local traditional houses. Alternatively, you can opt to stay at Mai Chau Lodge. This trip offers a perfect balance of physical activity and odd cultural interest. You will have the chance to enjoy nature, get in touch with some Viet ethnic minorities, observe their daily life and gain firsthand experience of their unique culture. Our bikes are all at top high quality to make your trip as much worry-free and enjoyable as possible.

+ Private tour with English/French speaking guide

+ Date of Departure is at your wish

 

MAI CHAU CYCLING TOUR 2 DAYS

 

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pong Cong Village (L/D)

 

Today you will take a drive West toward Mai Chau with one stop in Hoa Binh City for refreshments and coffee. You will continue driving toward Mai Chau Valley, about another 1.5 hours away, stopping on the way to take in the spectacular scenery. You will start cycling from Tong Dau to Lac Village in the Thai Minority region (10km). Following lunch, you will begin a ride of 15 km through Pong Cong, Van Mai, Xo and Xam Khoe villages in this beautiful valley, going from one village to another and having a chance to get in touch with local villagers going about their daily business tilling the fields, logging or herding buffalo. Our driver will meet you at Khoe Village for transfer back to Lac Village for dinner and an overnight stay.

 

Accommodation:   Homestay or Mai Chau Lodge

Cycling distance: 25 km

Day 2:  Lac Village - Hang Kia - Cao Phong - Giang Mo Village - Hanoi (B/L)

 

Following breakfast, you will drive up to Hang Kia Pa Co to visit the Flowers and Black Hmong hill tribes. You will have your very own personal guide, with a private vehicle and chauffeur, exclusively for your party and no one else. This simply translates into greater flexibility, better comfort and personalized service, so you can cycle where you want to. Leaving Hang Kia Village, the rewards continue with a mostly downhill ride to Hoa Binh Town where you will have lunch. Next, you will drive to Cao Phong and from there cycle to Giang Mo village, home of the Muong Minority (2 hours). You will visit Giang Mo Village before transferring back to Hanoi.

 

Cycling Distance: 20 km

 

What to Bring Items:

Passport, change & hat, toiletries, sun-block, insect repellent, sun-glasses

 

Special Notes:

+ Twin shared room in the best accommodation 

+ Meals: Vietnamese food

+ Guide: English speaking guide

+ Proper attire is needed to visit the pagodas, temples

+ This tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice, please refer to our terms and condition before booking

+ Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference. You and New Vision Tour can create better places for people to live and better places for people to visit.

 

When to cycle

Year round

 

Difficulty:

Easy/moderate

 

Group size	Valid from 01 Oct until 30 April Price per person in USD for private party of
	1	2	3-4	5-6	7-9	10-14	Sgl Sup
Homestay	347	217	218	174	157	144	NA
Mai Chau Lodge	451	279	271	230	215	203	45

                 

Group size	Valid from 01 May  until 30 Sept Price per person in USD for private party of
	1	2	3-4	5-6	7-9	10-14	Sgl Sup
Homestay	347	217	218	174	157	144	NA
Mai Chau Lodge	394	251	221	223	205	192	26