Northern Peaks Cycling Tour: Sapa to Dien Bien 6 Days

Travel Style: Cycling Journeys
Duration: 6 DAYS

Suitables: Adventure Seekers, First Timers, Nature Lovers, Photographers

TRIP OVERVIEW


Destinations: Hanoi – Sapa – Lai Chau

Starts in/Finishes in: Hanoi/Hanoi

TRIP IN DETAILS


Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to your downtown hotel. Enjoy free time in Hanoi before heading to Hanoi Railway Station for your overnight train to Lao Cai, departing at 22:00.

  • Meals: None
  • Accommodation: Overnight Train
  • Transportation: Private vehicle, Overnight Train

Early pickup and transfer to Sa Pa for breakfast and a freshen-up. Travel by car to Tram Ton Pass with a stop at Silver Waterfall and Heaven Gate for panoramic views, including Fansipan Peak. Cycle downhill to Binh Lu with a break at Chu Va village. After lunch, continue cycling uphill, assisted by the support car if needed, before reaching Tam Duong for an overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Transportation: Private vehicle, Mountain Bike

Cycle from Tam Duong along the Na River, passing gold exploration sites and Thai villages before reaching Pa So. Lunch in a local restaurant, then continue to the Sino-Vietnamese border and back to Paso for an overnight stay by the river. Enjoy a cold beer with a river view from your hotel balcony.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Transportation: Private vehicle, Mountain Bike

Cycle mostly downhill today, stopping by Thai minority villages along the Na River. Arrive in Lai Chau for a late lunch and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Black River, visiting a Thai village and enjoying the riverbank scenery before returning to your hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Transportation: Private vehicle, Mountain Bike

Begin your longest ride on a comfortable road, arriving in Muong Lay by noon. Explore a local market before continuing to Dien Bien Phu. Enjoy the scenic ride through mountains and rice fields, and spend the night in Dien Bien Phu. A market walk is optional in the evening.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Transportation: Private vehicle, Mountain Bike

Cycle around Dien Bien Phu to visit historical sites such as the Dien Bien Phu Museum, Glory Statue, A1 Hill, and De Cattery Tunnel. Return to your hotel for lunch before transferring to the airport for your flight back to Hanoi. Transfer to your Hanoi hotel (accommodation not included).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Transportation: Private vehicle, Plane, Mountain Bike

Notes: This cycling tour can be fully customized. Extensions can be arranged

PRICE GUIDE & NOTES


Pricing depends on your group size and requested services, such as hotel type. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.

Meals: 5 Breakfasts , 5 Lunches
Transportation: Private vehicle, , Overnight Train, Mountain Bike, Plane
Accommodation: Based On Your Request

WHAT'S INCLUDED


  • Accommodation in quality local hotels in Lai Chau, Paso, Muong Lay, and Dien Bien Phu
  • One-way train ticket from Hanoi to Lao Cai on Chapa Express (air-conditioned soft 4-berth cabin)
  • One-way domestic flight from Dien Bien Phu to Hanoi (economy class with Vietnam Airlines)
  • Private air-conditioned minibus support throughout the tour with an experienced driver
  • Experienced English-speaking biking guide
  • Use of Trek bikes with helmets, spare parts, first aid kits, and tool kits
  • Private boat cruise in Muong Lay
  • Lunches and dinners at local restaurants as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water, snacks, and fresh fruits
  • All entrance fees
  • VAT and all applicable taxes

WHAT'S EXCLUDED


  • Entry visa to Vietnam (US$15 visa processing fee and US$25 visa stamp fee per person)
  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Additional meals, drinks, tips, and personal expenses not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance

 

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FAQ


Are there any restrictions on photography in Vietnam?
Yes. Photography in or near military installations, airports or similar locations is prohibited. Anyone caught doing so will have the film, and possibly the camera or camcorder, confiscated and may be arrested.
Can I change my tour details after confirmation?
Once the official payment has been made, changes in tour details should be requested via email (divitravelvietnam@gmail.com or email of the staff processing your booking), and is subject to a surcharge of hotels and restaurants (depending on each case). Possibility of reservation amendments is also subject to service availability of our suppliers (hotels, restaurants and other)
Can I enter Vietnam later than my granted arrival date in visa approval letter?
Yes, you can enter later than the granted arrival date in visa approval letter providing that you exit by granted exit date.

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