Adventure Route: Hanoi - Da Bac CBT - Mai Chau - Xa Linh - Pa Co - Hang Kia - Mai Chau - Pu Luong nature Reserve -  Ngoc Son - Ngo Luong Nature Reserve - Ban Khanh Village - Cuc Phuong National Park -  Trang An World Heritage Site - Tam Coc Scenic beauty  - Cat ba National Park.
 

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam. Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport,Snail Adventure Tour guide and driver will greet and pick you up to the hotel at the heart of Hanoi capital. Hanoi, the antique and dynamic city of Vietnam, reserves a unique old world charm and several of the most striking colonial architecture of Asia. After the checking-in,Take relax by your own and do briefing itinerary with our guide for coming days. enjoy a cyclo ride through the bustling streets in the Old Quarter to discover the ancient and modern beauty of Hanoi. After the tour, you will be warmly welcome with a special welcoming dinner in a typical Vietnamese food restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi
Summary:
Activity: Transferring
Accommodation: The Light Hotel ****-
http://www.hanoithelighthotel.com/en/home.htm
Meals: D
Cycling distance: No
 

Day 2: Hanoi Bicycle back road

After hearty breakfast in hotel, our cycling guide will meet you at 7:30 in hotel and take you to bike store to  choose and fix your right bikes. After adjusting suitable bike and learn how to control the gears and rule of the road.  Leaving hustle and bustle of urban  behind. We commence to ride on tarmac road crossing Nhat Tan  Bridge to another side of Red River.
You will be impressive on  breathtaking scenery and peaceful  asmostphere whilst cycling through quaint villages and stunning endless  banana, coin farms.  We ride on dirt road and single track from banana farm to another ones or  passing many herb ,vegetable and  kumquat trees gardern. You  also  meet and talk with local people on their farm when we cycle through . our cycling trip continue to ride through another village where we have time to explore the temple and pagoda dated back hundred years old.
You also show off your skill of shooting pictures or walk around the village to learn about their daily life and culture.  We keep  riding  through rice paddy to CoLoa Citadel .upon arriving Co Loa, we spend  time to learn about the history and the process of construction in this Citadel.
After visiting Citadel, we ride leisurely  around the fortress to understand how  magnificent work. we exist another gate  to  rice paddy and villages where we  arrange for lunch in Local Restaurant.
Following lunch meal, we keep riding on back road and dirt road lead to the causeway of the Duong River,take local boat back to Ngoc Thuy wards and ride  through peaceful villages, the Land Mark -Long Bien bridge  and turn off to ride along hillock of  the Red River  where you also observe brilliant beauty of Hanoi city. Passing many banana farm and bonsai gardens, we reach to bike store around 4:30 pm. Leaving your bike and take taxi back to your hotel for relax. 
Summary:
Activities:Warming up cycling and checking our pedals
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 30 – 65 Km
 

Day 3: Hanoi transfer and Cycling to Da Bac Community based on Tourism

Have hearty breakfast in hotel, ,leaving the hustling and bustling city behind. Our shullte bus take us to cycling point where we commence riding on tarmac road and paved road, passing lush rice paddy and stunning nature to local ferry. We cross Da river to Hoa Binh Province. We continue cycling on buffalo beaten path, enjoy rural area and village’ life, brilliant scenic beauty. Arriving in Hien Luong village, having lunch with local family. After lunch, we stroll around exotic village to learn about the daily and their customs. Kick off again our pedal, we ride leisurely 30km on dirt road along the lake to Da Bia Eco homestay village. On the way we are rewarded by maverlous limestone panoramas, magnificent lake view and breathtaking scenery. Experience the everyday life and culture of Muong people. Upon arrival in homestay, we arrange our luggage and enjoy peaceful village’life. Have dinner with host family and enjoy traditional music performace with local village.
Summary:
Activities: Transfer and Cycling
Accommodation: Da Bac Ecolodge or homestay**
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 65 Km
 

Day 4: Da Bac CBT Cycle – Boat Trip and Hiking to Xa linh – Hang Kia

Get up early to enjoy pristine nature and peaceful asmotphere. Have breakfast  with host family, spending one hour for raft rowing to discover breathtaking scenery of the lake. Swimming in crystal water. Come back to homestay chek out and start our cycling to boat dock , loading up our bike on the boat to Bai Sang. We keep riding on scenic route to admire stunning nature from another side of the Lake. Cycling  on good single track paths, undulating rough jeep trails to some climbs that are rewarded with  Mai Chau scenery panopamas
On arrival at Xa Linh we start a 3 hour trek on great jungle paths to our accommodation at the village of Hang Kia. Our accommodation will be traditional family homestays where we sleep on comfortable rollmats together in shared rooms. Tonight we have delicious local foods prepared by our cooks in the home kitchen
Summary:
Activities:Trekking from Village - Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking time 2,5  3hours: / distance 12km
 

Day 5: Hiking Trip from Hang Kia – Bao La  - Buoc Village

Breakfast with our host, we commence our second day hiking trip  from the village of Hang Kia we trek along a mixture of paths, streambeds and jungle hillsides before eventually arriving at Cun Pheo, a village of the White Thai minority, where we have lunch. This afternoon we trek paths that wind through Van Village and cultivated fields, with beautiful views of the Mai Chau valley, it’s rice paddies and the karst rock mountains in the distance. This afternoon we finally arrive at Buoc Village where we settle at our family homestay and enjoy a traditional rice wine! 
Summary:
Activities:Trekking from Village - Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking time 7- 8 hours: / distance 18 km
 

Day 6: Buoc Village Cycling on single track to Pu Luong nature Reserve

We commence cycling trip in outstanding natural beauty of Mai Chau Valley  dotted with Thai and Muong  villages between rice terraces paddies. We start early to ride  from Homestay on the mix single track paths links one village to another, you may observe how peaceful villages are in the morning! And How they living here for hundred years? You can find out your answer while we ride further in center of Villages, meet and talk with some local people on the way. we ride ascendingly through Phu Luong Nature Reserve to admire breathtaking scenery, outcrops limestone mountains and Phu Luong  panoramic beauty.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Village - Village
Accommodation: Ecogarden
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling  distance 65km
 

Day 7: Hiking through the gem of  Pu luong Nature to Hieu Village

Today is hard and longest day in our trekking route. However, it is blessed with rich forest and breathtaking scenery, alluring rice terrace , brilliant watefall in Hieu village.  Having breakfast with family, we commence to hike on dirt road, passing the core of Phu Luong Nature Reserve.  We have chance to meet some hill tribe villages and schools, clinic on the way . sometimes we keep hiking through rice paddies, crossing stream to anotherside of villages. Have picnic lunch en route. Following to lunch , we continue to hike through somne village to Hieu village. Upon arriving, we will enjoy fresh nature and cool waterfall nearby. Have dinner and stayover night in Eco homestay Hieu village.
Summary:
Activities:Trekking from Village - Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking time 7- 8 hours: / distance 15km
 

Day 8: Hieu Village- Hiking to Ngoc Son Ngo Luong nature Reserve

Get up early to contemplate the pristine nature and  peacefull atmosphere in village. We wonder around village to observe the daily life of hill tribes, interact with them to understand their life. Have brilliant breakfast in homestay with out host, then say farewell them before starting new adventure day.
You will walk to Coi Gao village and then enter the forest. Today you will have a chance to trek through the trail which is said to be the most beautiful ones in the North of Vietnam. After walking under canopies of great trees, sometimes going through small springs and may be lost in the sound of nature for some hours, you will reach Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature Reserve. A picnic lunch will be served by the spring in the forest. Getting out of the forest, at sunset time, you will walk on the village road and capture the fascinating image of the emmissions of cooking smoke from various stilt houses of Muong ethnic people
We commence out hiking trip through  tropical forest and quaint villages to village for picnic lunch. After lunch we continue our trip to Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature Rerserve. We trek on single path and dirt road lead to Muong Hill tribe village where  we stay tonight.
Summary:
Activities:Trekking from Village - Village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking time 7- 8 hours: / distance 15km
 

Day 9: Ngoc Son Ngo Luong – Hiking to Ban Khanh Village

Enjoy brilliant breakfast with our host, say farewell them, we commence our new adventure day from homestay, setting off our way to Ban Khanh Village.
Hiking through peaceful village and rice paddy field to Mon Villge, crossing stream and hill side to Thuong Village where we spend  3 hours on raft trip along Buoi river Khanh Village. Enjoy tranquil and pristine nature of Cuc Phuong National Park corridor.
Option. We just hiking through forest and along the tream to Ban Khanh Village where will stay with Muong hill tribe tonight.
Activities:Trekking from Village – to village
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance:  12  - 15 Km/ Trekking time from 4-5 Hours
Vehicle Support: no
 

Day 10: Hiking  from Ban Khanh Village -  Cuc Phuong National Park

Get up early to wander around the village to interact with local people or just observe the daily life of hill tribes inside village. Have breakfast with our host then we say good bye them.
Today is challenging  amazing adventure day in our trip whilst we spend full day to hike through Cuc Phuong National Park, admire the diversity of flora and fauna, encounter dozen griant trees with thousand years old trees on the way .  After 17 km hiking, we will arrived Bong center where our support vehicle will be available for transferring to gate of National park. Stay overnight in guesthouse of Cuc Phuong National Park.
Activities:Trekking from Village – to National park and transfer to Gatedoor.
Accommodation: Ecohomestay
Meals:B/L/D
Trekking distance:  17 Km/ Trekking time from 6 – 7  Hours
Vehicle Support: yes.
 

Day 11: Cuc Phuong National Park – Cycle to Tam Coc Scenic beauty

Today is great and amazing day with many highlights in our schedule such as cycling  through National park, spending the time for visiting Endangered primates rescued Center, pedalling on untouched region to admire pipeapple plantations. And cycle loop to expose the scenic beauty of Tam Coc – Three grottoes, Bich Dong Temple. exploring Trang An – newly classified culural and natural world heritages complex and admire outstanding landscapes of “ halong on land”, take two hours boat trip to explore incredible caves and sightseeing in Trang An natural heritage.
 
Following to breakfast in Hotel,the shuttle bus take to bottom of National Park, you will enjoy peaceful atmosphere and discover the biodiversity values of national park, We starting new cycling day by cycling  back road to Central Gate where you leave the bike and visit  the Endangered primates Rescued Center.
The endangered Primates Rescued Centre is a perfect place to see many kinds of rare primates such as Langur, Gibbon and Loris all over Vietnam, many of them are under threat of extinction.  After visiting, we continue to ride out of national Park on corridor path lead to pineapple farms. Arriving in Tam Diep Town , take short transfer to Tam Coc for lunch in local restaurant. After lunch we  kick off our pedal  to ride around the villages and through the magnicicent limestone mountain, taking two hours boat trip to explore spectacular grottoes and magnificent rice field in bothside. Ride on back road and single track trail lead to Tam Coc
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from National Park – Tam Coc
Accommodation Tam Coc Hidden Charm Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 65 Km
 

Day 12: Tam Coc Transfer to Cat Ba Island

transfer to 30 minutes to Dinh Vu Seaport, upon arriving at cycling point, we commence to ride to Dinh Vu ferry Station  and catch public ferry to Cat Hai Village, we cycle through Cat Hai, and Cai Vieng Village – one of traditional fishing village – and producing fish sauce villages. Arrving in Cat Ba Island, we continue riding on the Hilling road, challenge some passes, whereas you will be rewarded by outstanding natural scenery. Stop for lunch enroute, after lunch, we keep riding to Catba Town, Arriving Hotel, check in and take shower, exploring Cat Ba Township by our own. Or go to the beach swimming. Dinner at local restaurant and stay at Hung Long Hotel.
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Cat ba Island Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 52 Km
 

Day 13: Cat Ba  Cycling and kayaking in Lan Ha Bay

The primeval forest and the tranquil town make Cat Ba Island one of Vietnam 's delightful places. We spend a halfday cycling in Cat Ba, visiting the national park, the central market and the fishing port.. Take  boat trip to visit Lan Ha Bay, spend two hours Kayaking  to explore the World Natural Heritage .Dinner and overnight in Nam Cat Resort: 25 km cycling: 15 km trekking, 3 hours kayakings
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: Nam Cat Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 25 Km/ 15 Km Trekking/ 3 Hour Kayaking
 

Day 14: Lan Ha Bay kayaking and Relax

Today is a hard kayaking day. We start kayaks after breakfast, paddle to Me Cung cave (The Labyrinth Cave), which is imaged as its name that we must walk under a zigzag route to a garden at a top of a small mountain and enjoy the view of a lake inside a mountain bound. Return to our kayaks, we paddle to the dark cave. This area need a muscle arms and big effort for the strong current if we gain the water lines. However, it will be very much easy for flowing the current incase. Arriving the cave, depend on the water current and water level that be allowed to go inside this cave because of 300 hundred meters long in the dark tunnel open to a fairy lake in the mountain bound. Return the boat for lunch then boat to Three Peaches Beaches (Ba Trai Dao) for swimming or paddle around the area and go to difference beaches for swimming. Take boat back to Cat Ba island for stay over night. 6 hours kayaking
Summary:
Activities:  Kayaking
Accommodation: Cat Ba Island Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: no/ 6 Hours Kayaking
 

Day 15: Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba – Hanoi

Today is the last day of cycling in Halong and Bai Tu long cycling trip, you have time to explore the daily life of local fishmen and  experience interesting activities  on the way back to Hanoi.We start cycling from Hotel follow the coast and hilly road lead to Cai Vieng Commune and Viet Hai fishsauce villges. 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 back to Hanoi via Hai Duong Province.Ariving in  Hanoi late afternoon, do check in and have relax by yourself.Farewell dinner is arranged for your group. Stay in Hanoi. Our services is finish. Many thanks for your joining once a lifetime trip with us.
Cycling distance: 45 km
Summary:
Activities: Transferring and Cycling
Accommodation: The Light Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 45 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 ( 14 breakfast, 14lunches, 15dinners)

• 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

Creating Unique Touring Experiences:
 All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar tour to your individual specifications.

Highlight
15 Days North Vietnam Multi adventure tours has been conducted  and offer for those who are looking for unique, fun and amazing trip for themselves, active group, charity groups, International school or students.

Joining our trip , the travelers have great opportunity to explore one of the best scenic beauty in north Vietnam.
Admire outstanding landscape, contemplate brilliant insights of Da Bac tourist based on community, learn about Thai and Muong hill tribes. Hiking through untouch region of Xa Linh and Hang Kia, Pa Co Nature Reserve to  Scenic Valley of Mai Chau.

Cycling and Hiking through the gem of Pu luong Nature reserve  to enjoy breathtaking scenery and cultural values of Thai people.
Moreover, the active people have chance to intact with hill tribes people on the way or stay in homestay with them in each destination.
Hiking through one of the most outstanding natural scenery in the North Vietnam, active travellers have opportunity to enjoy and explore the impressive nature beauty and culture richsess of Ngoc Son Ngo Luong Nature Reserve, the pictureque rice terrace paddy, magnificent limestone mountain ranges of Pu Luong Nature Reserve and visit one of the biggest National Park Cuc Phuong
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Visitors also experiences in interacting and staying in Muong,Thai homestay tribes, enjoying traditional food, joining with Thai alive music performances. Trekking (trekking tour) on the mix of good single track paths and undulating rough jeep trails, the views are stunning while we passed through villages and across lush rice paddy
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Trekking through the core of Cuc Phuong National Park will expose the best scenery, experiencing the most diverse National Park in Vietnam with a huge variety of rare fauna and flora in the limestone mountain forest. The endangered Primates Rescued Center is a perfect place to see many kinds of rare primates such as Langur, Gibbon and Loris all over Vietnam, many of them are under threat of extinction.