Tour route: Hanoi – Phu Lang Ceramic village – Pha Lai – Halong city – Halong bay –Gia Luan Cat Ba – Viet Hai – Nam Cat – Lan Ha Bay.- Cat Ba – Cat Hai – Hai Phong
Highlights:
4 Days Hai Phong – Cat Ba – Halong cycling tour offers one of the best spectacular way to explore Vietnam rural area and Cat Ba National park by your own way. Cycling on scenic route to admire the tranquil villages, passing lush green rice paddy, meeting and talking with friendly people on the way or visiting in magical temples to learn about its background.
Our journey continue to CatBa National Forest. Kayaking in Lan Ha Bay is still an uncharted bay in Halong, offering a chance to get “off the beaten track”, visit fishing villages and discover the secrets of the sea.
Day 1: Hanoi – Phu Lang Ceramic Village – Pha Lai- DongTrieu - Halong
The shutte bus take us to Halong Bay via Hai Duong, on the way you have good chance to explore and admire the vast rice paddies in Northern Vietnam. Upon arrival in cycling point, fix your bike and check the gear, learn the safety codes on the road of Vietnam. We kick off our pedal to ride through countryside, passing many peaceful villages, along the bank of River, meeting school kid on the way with big sound Hello you. Or you can stop in local market to meet friendly people and learn about their daily life, local productions. We ride to Phu Lang Traditional Ceramic Village where you can capture skillful hand made paitings, pottery, vase.. especially, you are captivated by ceramic painting with different motif and subjects.. Our cycling tour continue to ride along the bank of the river and turn off to village road to break point. We meet again bus and tranfer to Halong Bay
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Paradise Suite Hotel****
Meals:/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 Km
Day 2: Halong bay 4 hours boat trip and cycle in Cat Ba to Hotel
Have breakfast in hotel , our shuttle bus takes us to Boat Dock, we do check in and enjoy 4 hours discovery spectacular scenery of Halong bay, spend 45 minutes to visit one of the fascinating grottes – Heavenly Palace cave and grottes to understand of Halong processing formation. Taste delicious fresh seafood for lunch times whilst our boat is going through central of the bay. take photo kissing chicken rock – has known as Halong symbol. Our boat turns around and back to Harbour. Finish our trip on Bay in Gia Luan wharf. . Our bike is already for you once you arrive. We start riding from Gia Luan through Cat Ba National Park back to the Town, on the way we conquer some steep passes. However, you are rewarded by captivating scenic beauty and thrilling soaring mountain. Arrivin in Cat Ba town, you are free to explore the town or go to swim on beach. Have dinner and stayover night in Cat Ba
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Cat Ba Island Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 Km & 4 Hour Kayaking
Day 3: Cat Ba –Cycling – trekking and kayaking
After breakfast in Hotel, we starting riding from Hotel to Cat Ba National Park, on the way we conquere three passes before rolling to Cat Ba National park. Upon arriving in Park, we leave the bikes and trekking inside jungle to discover the biodiversity values of national park and climb on the peak to take overview of Cat Ba and Halong Bay also. Riding bike back Town by another hilly road. Have lunch enroute, have free time in afternoon. Dinner and stay overnight in Cat Ba town.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Cat Ba Island Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 Km& 3 Hours Kayaking
Day 4: Nam Cat Island – Cat Ba – Cat Hai – Dinh Vu – Hai Phong - Ha noi
We start cycling from Hotel follow the coast and hilly road lead to Cai Vieng Commune and Viet Hai fishsauce villages. We take two public ferries before landing on Hai Phong city.Arriving in Dinh Vu international sea Port, Have lunch in seafoods restaurant. After lunch time, we take short transfer out of bustling city and then cycle on back road around Hai Phong suburban and countryside. Enjoy pristine nature and maverlous scenery. Transfer back to Hotel for relax , enjoy dinner in local restaurant.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals:/L/D
Cycling distance: 65 Km
Note: Hotels are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose aquivalent accommodation
Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes.
Tour included in:
- English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
- Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
- Meals details in itineraries ( 3 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
- Join group on cruise for sharing cabin
- A/C transfer/ and transportation
- Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
- Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
- Trek mountain bikes – 4300 with disc brake and helmets
- Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
- Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
- First aid kit
- Cold water box, small fresh towel.
- Mineral water for drinking
- Fruit and snack for cycling day
Tour excluded in:
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Optional excursions
- Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
- Visa fee
- Departure tax
- Tip for team and guide