Cycling Mai Chau

Cycling in the North West highlands of Mai Chau is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we cycle we encounter Muong and White Thai inhabitants. We overnight in traditional houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority people live. Our modern lightweight European bikes make exploring this part of the country an enjoyable and relatively easy experience and there is a support vehicle on hand if necessary.

Highlights
- Cycling around beautiful Mai Chau through local villages
- Staying in a traditional ethnic minority villages homestay and learning more about their culture

Good for. . .
- As Mai Chau is a relatively flat area the only level of fitness you need for this trip is a love for the outdoors and general good health
- Great for families (we can supply children's bicycles if available), couples, friends, expats etc

Price

From: USD380 per person (3 Days)

Price Includes

• English speaking tour guide(s)
• All transfers and transportation
• Accommodation based on twin sharing with breakfast included
• Food as mentioned in the itinerary
• All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary

Price Excludes

• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary Visa and visa fees Travel insurance Personal expenses Tips & gratuity

Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Binh – Mai Chau (Cycle 35 km)
In the morning, transfer by support vehicle to Man Duc town. You will meet with our support crew and start cycling to Mai Chau Check into Mai Chau Lodge in the early afternoon and the rest of the day is at leisure. (L,D)

Day 2: Lac village – Van village (Cycle 27 km)
Today set off for Van village deep in the heart of the scenic Mai Chau valley. Your first stop is at the Ma River for lunch. After lunch cycle to some of the neighboring villages in the valley. This evening, following dinner you will be treated to some homemade rice wine! (B,L,D)

Day 3: Van village - Hanoi (Cycle 35 km)
Depart Van this morning and cycle through some beautiful countryside en route to the village of Xo before arriving back in Lac village approximately 20kms away. In Lac, have lunch before the return drive to Hanoi. (B,L)

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel. An indication of the cost for this itinerary is between US$380- US$500 per person based on four people travelling in high season.