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Travelling with the bikes through stunning mountainous landscape to the
highest stretch off road in Vietnam, called Heavens Gate. Cycling through
villages of over 20 minorities who are unique only in the Northwest of Vietnam,
passing through remote picturesque villages and rice paddy fields of
breathtaking beauty - many photos will surprise you that only can be taken on
this biking path. On the last day you will arrive at the historically famous
town of Dien Bien Phu.
Day 1: Sapa to Tam Duong (L, D)
You first travel by car uphill toward Tram Ton. On the way, you can take a short
walk to Silver Waterfall and then head to Heaven Gate, where you will be amazed
by breathtaking view to mountain surrounding included Fansipan, the highest peak
of Indochina. Your ride will be mostly downhill toward Binh Lu. You will stop by
Chu Va village of Black Hmong for a break before you arrive in Binh Lu. Here you
will have lunch in a local restaurant.
After lunch, you start to cycle mostly uphill for the rest of today, which
requires incredible effort. You will be able to stop by a village You will then
probably need the help of the supply car to go up another high pass, before
enjoying the easy ride downhill all the way to Tam Duong, where you stay
overnight in a hotel.
Day 2: Tam Duong to Muong Lay (B,L,D)
You will start out from Tam Duong by cycling uphill along picturesque tributary
of the Na River. You will see some places of gold exploration along the river.
You also pass by many villages of Thai minority spreading along the way before
reaching to Pa So. We have lunch and then continue the ride on a flat road
toward Sino – Vietnamese border, enjoy a beautiful ride along river as well as
stop by a village of Thai minority, the largest group ethnic in this area. You
still follow the road, which goes along the Na River until you arrive in Lai
Chau in the early afternoon. You check in a hotel and have a late lunch.
After having a rest, you will be transferred to the river, where you take a boat
ride downstream in the Black River. You can make a stop to visit a village of
Thai minority and hear about their daily life on the riverbank. A friendly
atmosphere makes your trip more enjoyable. The boat takes you further
downstream. You will be transferred back to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 3: Muong Lay to Dien Bien (B,L,D)
Today will be a longest ride. You will start out on a good road, which makes
your ride very comfortable. You arrive in Muong Lay by noon. Here you will be
able to take a walk around a local market. You will have either lunch in a local
restaurant or picnic lunch prepared by the hotel.
After lunch, you head toward Dien Bien Phu. You will continue on the good road
and the ride is even more enjoyable in a beautiful nature. The ride will be
downhill and then flat upon your arrival in Dien Bien Phu. Mountains and huge
rice fields surround the busy town. Here you spend the night in a hotel. You
will be able to take a walk to a nearby market to stretch your legs.
Day 4: Dien Bien Phu tour - Fly to Hanoi (B,L)
After having breakfast, you will have an interesting bicycle trip around the
town to visit famous historical sites such as Dien Bien Phu Museum, Glory
Statue, A1 Hill and De Cattery Tunnel. You will be back to the hotel for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Ha Noi.
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