Cycle the Highlands of Northern Vietnam

by Much Better Adventures
Region
northern vietnam
Duration
10 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Challenging
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Tackle Vietnam’s spectacular Ha Giang Loop, pedalling through dramatic mountain passes and stopping off at vibrant hill tribe villages. You'll cycle from the Tam Son Valley through Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, riding the ‘Way of Happiness’ to Vietnam’s northernmost point. Rest those tired legs on a tranquil junk boat, cruising among the legendary limestone islands of Halong Bay and spending the night on board.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam

Welcome to Vietnam

Day 2: Climb to Hoang Su Phi

22 km 800 m

D1

Climb to Hoang Su Phi

Day 3: Terraced mountains and ethnic villages

65 km 1290 m

D2

Terraced mountains and ethnic villages

Day 4: Up and over the pass of Heaven’s Gate 1

60 km 1355 m

D2

Up and over the pass of Heaven’s Gate 1

Day 5: Explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

50 km 1330 m

D1

Explore the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Day 6: Along the Sky Walk Road and Nho Que River

30 km 960 m

D1

Along the Sky Walk Road and Nho Que River

Day 7: To the Mau Due–Lung Ho summit

54 km 635 m

D1

To the Mau Due–Lung Ho summit

Day 8: Complete the Ha Giang Loop

38 km 1080 m

D1

Complete the Ha Giang Loop

Day 9: Take to the water in Halong Bay

Take to the water in Halong Bay

Day 10: Farewell Vietnam!

Farewell Vietnam!

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the northern vietnam

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