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Experience The Real Vietnam

Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days

Price from
550 USD
Duration
05 Days
Distance
80KM ( Flexible more or less as leisure)
Difficulty
Leisure holiday
Tour Code
Trip start in
Hanoi
Trip ends in
Hanoi
Trip type
Leisure Soft Adventures Holiday
Group size
Min:02 -Max:12

OVERVIEW

This holiday is specially designed for those who would love to combine a leisure holiday with soft outdoor activities. The trip has tailored soft cycling plus trekking in the Cuc Phuong National Park,then riding through the world heritage of Tam Coc, Trang An complex and relax overnight cruise on Halong Bay Boat. You will also have a chance to experience by staying one night at a local homestay in Dong Trieu village and engage in their daily activities.

Briefing activities:

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park
Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Tam Coc
Day 3: Tam Coc – Ha Long Bay
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Dong Trieu village
Day 5: Dong Trieu – Hanoi

HIGHLIGHTS

Great combination of leisure holiday and soft active adventures.

Enjoying great world heritage of Vietnam inclusive of Trang An and Halong Bay.

Soft trekking in Cuc Phuong National Park and cycling around Tam Coc Grottos system.

Stay overnight on the Cruise in Halong Bay with some activities.

Experience staying at a local homestay to observe their daily life.

  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days
  • Hanoi Leisure Adventures Holiday in 05 Days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park (L, D)
Morning transfer approximately 2,5 hours to Cuc Phuong National to commence our soft adventures. Cuc Phuong national park was Vietnam’s first national park and is the country’s largest nature reserve. You will have two hours trekking in a small part to experience some of the most spectacular national forests in Vietnam. After lunch is your free time for strolling around under cool trees’ shades. Then embrace your bikes to ride long curves and bends of roads winding through the jungle. End the journey at the entrance gate and spend the night staying in a nearby bungalow.


Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Tam Coc (35 km cycling distance) (B, L, D)
Morning sunrise with sounds of the jungle, wake up to have breakfast then check out of our hotel. Continue your biking journey through villages and beautiful pineapple plantations. Arrive in Tam Coc Wharf around lunchtime then check-in at our hotel.
After lunch, get on cute little boats to have 2 hours of rowing along the river and through three caves. There is still time in the early afternoon to bike through villages, crossing rice paddy fields to see the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Back to the hotel, relax and enjoy yourselves while drinking cold local beer by the river. Overnight at the hotel by the river as well.


Day 3: Tam Coc – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)
Leave Tam Coc in the morning then travel along National Road #10 heading northeast, through lush green fields of the Red River Delta. Arrive in Ha Long city around noontime, you will be welcomed by the junk cruise’s staff. After check-in onboard, the boat cruises through Ha Long Bay, passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc Mountains, as well as a floating fishing village.
Lunch will be served in the junk cruise’s restaurant. Weather permitting, visit Sung Sot cave (Amazing cave) and enjoy kayaking to explore the lagoon and Luon Grotto. Overnight on the cruise


Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Dong Trieu Village (B, L, D)
Greet the day with a morning exercise on the rooftop or a fresh swim, both with an opportunity to view sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit Titop island and have a chance to climb up to the top of the mountain for the panorama view of Halong Bay, then back to our boat for a final glimpse of the Ha Long Bay as cruising back to the dock. Only about an hour’s ride to the village of Dong Trieu.
First, exchange greetings and have green tea with our host family. Then get on our bikes to enjoy riding around neighboring villages, cycling through this peaceful area of country lanes and rice fields, chatting with local people. This evening, you will be guests of a friendly local family. Overnight in homestay.


Day 5: Dong Trieu Village – Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, bid farewell to your host and villagers then head back to Hanoi. On the way, stop to visit traditional handicraft villages of Phu Lang (pottery) and Dong Ky (wood carving). Your tour ends at the hotel foyer around 4 pm. Overnight in Hanoi.


Countryside Adventures

Inclusions
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes
Overnight at The National Park
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes
Boat trip
Overnight in Tam Coc
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Overnight in Halong Bay
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes
Overnight at local Homestay
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Cuc Phuong National Park (L, D)
Morning transfer approximately 2,5 hours to Cuc Phuong National to commence our soft adventures. Cuc Phuong national park was Vietnam’s first national park and is the country’s largest nature reserve. You will have two hours trekking in a small part to experience some of the most spectacular national forests in Vietnam. After lunch is your free time for strolling around under cool trees’ shades. Then embrace your bikes to ride long curves and bends of roads winding through the jungle. End the journey at the entrance gate and spend the night staying in a nearby bungalow.


Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Tam Coc (35 km cycling distance) (B, L, D)
Morning sunrise with sounds of the jungle, wake up to have breakfast then check out of our hotel. Continue your biking journey through villages and beautiful pineapple plantations. Arrive in Tam Coc Wharf around lunchtime then check-in at our hotel.
After lunch, get on cute little boats to have 2 hours of rowing along the river and through three caves. There is still time in the early afternoon to bike through villages, crossing rice paddy fields to see the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Back to the hotel, relax and enjoy yourselves while drinking cold local beer by the river. Overnight at the hotel by the river as well.


Day 3: Tam Coc – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)
Leave Tam Coc in the morning then travel along National Road #10 heading northeast, through lush green fields of the Red River Delta. Arrive in Ha Long city around noontime, you will be welcomed by the junk cruise’s staff. After check-in onboard, the boat cruises through Ha Long Bay, passing by some of the most scenic locations including Yen Ngua, Con Coc Mountains, as well as a floating fishing village.
Lunch will be served in the junk cruise’s restaurant. Weather permitting, visit Sung Sot cave (Amazing cave) and enjoy kayaking to explore the lagoon and Luon Grotto. Overnight on the cruise


Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Dong Trieu Village (B, L, D)
Greet the day with a morning exercise on the rooftop or a fresh swim, both with an opportunity to view sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit Titop island and have a chance to climb up to the top of the mountain for the panorama view of Halong Bay, then back to our boat for a final glimpse of the Ha Long Bay as cruising back to the dock. Only about an hour’s ride to the village of Dong Trieu.
First, exchange greetings and have green tea with our host family. Then get on our bikes to enjoy riding around neighboring villages, cycling through this peaceful area of country lanes and rice fields, chatting with local people. This evening, you will be guests of a friendly local family. Overnight in homestay.


Day 5: Dong Trieu Village – Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, bid farewell to your host and villagers then head back to Hanoi. On the way, stop to visit traditional handicraft villages of Phu Lang (pottery) and Dong Ky (wood carving). Your tour ends at the hotel foyer around 4 pm. Overnight in Hanoi.


Countryside Adventures

Inclusions
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes
Overnight at The National Park
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes
Boat trip
Overnight in Tam Coc
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Overnight in Halong Bay
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L.D
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes
Overnight at local Homestay
Experienced Cycling Guide
Support Minivan
Meals:B.L
Drinks/Snacks
Bikes

What’s Included?

Private first-class air-conditioner vehicles
English speaking guide (Other languages upon request)
All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Water during the trip
High-quality bike
Vehicle support
Water bottles
Accommodations upon your request
Snacks and drinks


What’s Excluded

Other airfares and taxes in international flight to Vietnam & out of Vietnam
Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Visa and visa fee to Vietnam
Entrance fees and permits during free time
Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills
Tips and gratuities


 

Please contact us for the best updated prices.

info@countrysidediscovery.com


Countryside Adventures

TRIP PROFILE


BIKING GRADE
Easy Grade means this tour is suitable for all levels as we have very flexible cycling and trekking activities.

Who suits: All levels

Activity: 2-3 hours most days

Distances per day: cycle 15 -40 KM most days .


Bikes

The bikes you will be riding are well-known such as Trek/ Giant or Cannondale makes of hybrid or mountain bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 27- 29 speed gearing, Disc-brakes, and Shimano components, and front suspension.


Bike Repairs

Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee to have spares for every conceivable problem. Carrying a basic tool kit, a spare tube, and a pump while riding is recommended.


Safety

Wearing a helmet is required on all our biking adventures and is nonnegotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree, you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.


Guides

You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture, and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route.


THE BIKING DAYS
A typical biking day starts at about 8.00 am after breakfast. Lunchtimes can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5:00pm. During the biking, we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.
Depending on the distance and the terrain the biking day can be part-drive part-ride or riding the whole way.


WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH?

  • Original passport – compulsory
  • Suitable, familiar shoes/ a pair of string back sandals or slippers. *
  • A small backpack with rain cover. *
  • Regular cycling gloves *
  • Clothes:
  • Base-layers, short sleeve cycling jerseys *
  • Long sleeved cycling jerseys *
  • Padded cycling shorts x 2, incl. 1 pair of baggies
  • Cycling tights or tricksters
  • 100% cotton, comfortable underwear (top/bottom).
  • A light sweater or jacket.
  • Sleeping clothes (top/bottom).
  • Several pairs of socks.
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. 
  • Light rain coats.
  • Toiletries – woman’s sanitary products.
  • Anti-insect repellent.
  • Common medicines in your personal first-aid kits.
  • GoPro Camera – optional – to record details of your journey.
  • GPS mobile phone with multi sockets – optional – to entertain and keep contacts with your family or fellow passengers.

THE NITTY GRITTY


Health

We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus, and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.


Weather

The weather in Vietnam is split into two distinct weather patters Tropical and a temperate zone.  The average temperature ranges from 22 to 27 degrees all year round but in the South temperatues can stay almost the same.  The Southern part of Vietname has 2 distincted seasons.  The cold season is from November to April and the hot season from May to October. Whilst in the North there are 4 season with distinct difference between them.  It can get cool in the winter but very warm in the summer.


Food

Most meals are included in your trip price apart from on non cycling days and some other exclusions. Please check the itinerary for full details. If you have a special dietary request, please advise us at the time of booking. Most diets can be catered for, but it is always important to advise us in advance.

Rice is the staple food in Vietnam. Soup with rice noodles is a national dish. Recipes for main meals make use of vegetables, meat and fish. Herbs and spices used in food preparation include basil, coriander, lemon grass, mint and black pepper. Other ingredients are garlic, onions, ginger and lime juice. There are a numerous types of noodles eaten at all times of the day and noodle and rice based snacks wrapped in rice paper or leaves are available.  Desserts include a variety of cakes and fresh fruit (bananas, durians, guavas, jackfruit, mangoes, oranges, persimmons and pineapples).  Popular drinks are tea, coffee and beer. The local spirit is rice wine.


Drink

Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. Coldwater, some energy-restoring local fruit, and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere but is NOT included in the price.


Solo Travelers

Countryside Adventures does not require you to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.


 HOTELS AND HOMESTAY
In big towns we use the finest 3-star with center location. Please contact us if you prefer higher hotel category. In remote areas we use the best hotels or guest houses available.
Homestay in villages is basic in term of bedding condition and amenities. We will sleep on bed or floor with mattress, clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western style.


GENERAL BOOKING INFO


Booking

If this is the tour for you here’s what you need to do to confirm your place: Read our Booking Conditions.


Deposit

When booking your tour, you’ll be required to pay a deposit to guarantee your place. For tours less than 7 days, the deposit amount is 100% of the tour price, per rider. For tours 7 days or longer, the deposit amount is 30% of the tour price, per rider.


Balance

Day tours and tours shorter than 7 days require full payment at the time of booking. For tours 7 days or longer, full payment must be paid 45 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights. Our confirmation will include personal details you provided us (including your flight information), visa application advice, a packing suggestion list, and a detailed tour itinerary. It will also include a checklist to ensure you get everything ready for your holiday.


Cancellation Policy

On the rare occasions when we, Countryside Adventures, must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be 100% refunded, which constitutes full settlement. There will be absolutely no deductions. If you, the client, must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to when you cancel. For full details, please read our cancellation policy.


Countryside Adventures Team