- Total Distance: ~800 km (Combination of riding and support-van transfers)
- Total Cycling Distance: ~380–440 km (Average of 60–90 km per day)
- Terrain: Mountain passes, steep switchbacks (4% to 13% gradients), rolling country backroads, and flat lakeside tracks.
- Best Time to Ride: September to October (Golden rice harvest season in Mu Cang Chai) or March to May (Spring blooms and clear skies).
Total Distance: ~180 km | Cycling Distance: ~80–100 km
Terrain: Flat delta exits leading into undulating hills and a mountain ridge climb.
Morning: 7:30 AM meet your support crew early in your hotel in Hanoi. Board the support van to escape the chaotic city traffic, driving past Son Tay to Thanh Son in Phu Tho province. Unload the bikes and begin pedaling past emerald-green tea plantations and rolling hills.
Afternoon: Conquer a series of short, introductory climbs (4% to 8% gradients) as you enter Yen Bai province. The backroads wind through lush forests and traditional stilt-house villages inhabited by the White Thai and Muong ethnic minorities. Arrive late afternoon in the vast mountain valley of Nghia Lo.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Standard hotel in Nghia Lo town.
Total Distance: ~160 km | Cycling Distance: ~90 km
Terrain: Extreme mountain cycling; massive elevation gains followed by sweeping descents.
Morning: Browse the bustling Nghia Lo local market for ethnic handicrafts. Hop on your saddle and tackle the rolling roads toward Tu Le valley. From Tu Le, the route confronts the legendary Khau Pha Pass—one of Vietnam’s four great passes—stretching over 30 km with gradients reaching up to 10%.
Afternoon: Coast down from the clouds into Mu Cang Chai, riding right through the heart of the world-famous La Pan Tan and Mam Xoi terraced rice fields. Continue pedaling alongside the Nam Ma River as the rugged terrain gives way to a wide, open plateau. Finish the day in the peaceful town of Than Uyen.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local hotel in Than Uyen.
Total Distance: ~110 km | Cycling Distance: ~75 km
Terrain: A continuous, challenging 30 km alpine ascent (6% to 13% gradient).
Morning: Warm up with a gentle, scenic 30 km ride rolling through vast tea plantations nestled beneath the shadows of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Reach the Binh Lu junction in Lai Chau province.
Afternoon: Begin the ultimate climbing challenge up the majestic O Quy Ho Pass (Tram Ton Pass). At 2,035 meters above sea level, this is the highest highway pass in Vietnam. Pause at the summit to capture panoramic views of the deep chasms below. Stop briefly at the Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac) before taking a fast, rewarding 15 km descent right into the mountain resort town of Sapa.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Premium hotel in Sapa.
Total Distance: ~180 km | Cycling Distance: ~80–100 km
Terrain: Long downhill descent followed by flat and undulating country backroads.
Morning: Enjoy a thrilling 30 km descent from Sapa down to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages Cycle through the border town where you can catch a glimpse of China right across the Nam Ti and Red rivers.
Afternoon: Leave the border traffic behind and head onto National Road 70 before breaking off onto quiet, rural paths. You will pedal through a dramatic karst landscape dotted with palm trees. Arrive in Luc Yen, a district widely renowned for its traditional gemstone painting villages and stilt-house communities.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Traditional stilt-house homestay with a local Tay ethnic family.
Total Distance: ~80 km | Cycling Distance: ~60–75 km
Terrain: Easy, flat singletracks and rural roads, concluded by a boat cruise.
Morning: Say goodbye to your host family and enjoy a very relaxed ride along narrow country lanes. The trail cuts directly through quiet valleys, green mountain backdrops, and vibrant rice paddies.
Afternoon: Arrive at the northern shores of Thac Ba Lake, one of Vietnam's largest artificial reservoirs. Load the bicycles onto a local wooden boat for a 3-hour scenic cruise. Navigate past thousands of lush, green islet hills resembling upturned bowls. Disembark at Vu Linh village, a peaceful lakeside enclave.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lakeside stilt-house homestay with a White Dzao family.
Total Distance: ~180 km | Cycling Distance: ~60–80 km
Terrain: Flat rural paths blending into a final paved highway transfer.
Morning: Take a gentle morning ride along the palm-tree-lined perimeter of Thac Ba Lake. Cross over onto rural dyke paths and less-traveled country roads (like Road 2B) to completely bypass the heavy industrial truck traffic of the main highways.
Afternoon: Pedal down into the flat plains of the Red River Delta. After a final local lunch on the road, load your bikes into the support van for a smooth, stress-free transfer back across the Nhat Tan Bridge and into downtown Hanoi, safely arriving before the heavy afternoon rush hour.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: End of tour services (Self-arranged hotel in Hanoi).
Join in group departure dates : On 5th Monthly
Private departure dates : All year around
Group size : Min from 2 to Max 16 pax
Tour price : Contact Us
Tour Inclusive :
* Support transport by A/C mini van or bus, truck for group
* Trek MTB & helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits ( E- bikes available - extra cost )
* Entrance fees and boat in tour
* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary
* For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels
*Accommodation in twin room - 5 ngiths
* Experienced English speaking bike guides
Tour Exlusive :
* Travel insurance
* Other personal expenses
* Drinks at restaurants
* Accommodation in Hanoi
