Bike, Hike and Kayak Northern Vietnam
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Highlights
- Experience the culture, history and colours of Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Kayak the emerald waters of spectacular Ha Long Bay
- Enjoy an authentic family homestay experience in an ethnic minority village
- Hike the jungle trails of Cuc Phuong National Park
- Cruise the limestone landscapes of the Red River Delta’s Ninh Binh
- Cycle through villages at Mai Chau and Ninh Binh
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- 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners
- Airport transfers (day 1 & 11 only)
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Accommodation on twin share basis
- Private vehicles
- Kayaking equipment in Halong Bay
- 21 speed bikes and support vehicle on cycling days
- Site entry and national park fees
- Drinking water and snacks while cycling
- Medical kit
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Itinerary
If you’re flying into Hanoi today you will be met at the airport and transferred to the group hotel. Please look for the WORLD EXPEDITIONS welcome sign outside Gate A1 of the arrivals hall. Following some time to relax and refresh, later in the afternoon your guide wi...
Today we enjoy the sights of Hanoi, starting the morning with a walk through the Ba Dinh Square where President Ho Chiu Minh read the Proclamation of Independence in 1945. The large square is dominated by the Soviet inspired Mausoleum of the revolutionary leader. Sur...
This morning we’ll head out for breakfast as the locals do. We’ll enjoy a bowl of Pho, Vietnamese noodle soup and a coffee the local way before taking the drive to Mai Chau in Hoa Binh Province. En route we’ll stop by the Muong Cultural Space, a private museum dedicat...
After breakfast bid farewell to your host. Walk further through Hang Kia Village before entering the unpaved road leading to Thung Mai. You'll then turn to small dirt trails through the jungle. Most of this morning's route is going downhill to land of Thai ethnic mino...
After breakfast, we bid farewell to the host and head out of Mai Hich. Cycle on the quiet and peaceful backroads on the way to Cuc Phuong National Park. Arrive at Khanh village of Muong ethnic minority people where you will spend the overnight here. This will be an un...
After breakfast, start hiking along the jungle trail then gradually climbing uphill to enter the dense jungle of Cuc Phuong National Park. During the trek, you will see many different types of plants and trees, and take on a lot of ascents and descents. Enjoy a picnic...
After breakfast drive to Ninh Binh to have a full day to explore Ninh Binh by bike. Start cycling along Van Long Nature Reserve Cycle through the countryside and villages. Next is Hoa Lu, which was the capital under the Dinh and Early Le dynasties in Vietnam in the 10...
Breakfast at hotel before heading out to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival we will join our traditional ‘junk’ sailing boat and head out into the Gulf of Tonkin amongst the huge limestone outcrops and emerald waters. We will spend the rest of the d...
Start your day with tai chi exercise on the sundeck. After breakfast, transfer to the day boat to Cap La area for kayaking. After lunch, cruise to Cong Do area for further kayaking and swimming. Return to main boat. Relax and enjoy the rest of the day on board. Kayaking duration: ~4 hours Dinner and overnight on board.
meals : B,L,D
After breakfast kayak around Thien Canh Son Cave area. Enjoy the last of the Ha Long Bay scenery over lunch as the boat cruises back to shore. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. Kayaking duration: ~1 hour Overnight in Hanoi.
meals : B,L
The day is free at your leisure until transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant flight!
meals : B
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What's excluded
- Meals and beverages not indicated in the itinerary
- Pre or post tour accommodation in Hanoi
- Personal expenses such as bar, telephone and laundry bills
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- International airfares and departure taxes
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Accommodation
- 3 days cycle
- 3 days trek
- 2 days kayak
- 5 nights hotel/lodge
- 3 nights homestay/guesthouse - in multi share dorm rooms
- 2 nights traditional boat
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