Mai Chau mountain bike 3 days

Mai chau mountain bike- regular bike or e bike

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Ride through lush forests, climb steep hills, and enjoy thrilling descents into beautiful valleys. Along the way, experience the traditional lifestyle and warm hospitality of the Thai ethnic community with an authentic homestay.

This is one of the best off-road mountain biking adventures near Hanoi.

Simple homestay accommodation with a local Thai family

Two half-day rides and one full-day ride

More than 110 kilometres of mountain biking

Paved roads, off-road trails, and technical single tracks

Forest climbs and exciting downhill sections

Designed for experienced mountain bikers on group tours

Private tours are available for experienced riders travelling with non-riding partners

Day 1: HaNoi  -Mai Chau(37 km) (Meal:  L, D)

Our ride begins with a transfer to Hoa Binh mountain pass. The climb onto the plateau offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of local minority villages. Lush coffee and tea plantations line the route before we arrive in some where for a delicious lunch. With renewed energy, we’ll hop back on our bikes and continue cycling towards Mai Chau village this afternoon.

Over night  in homestay in Mai Chau

Day 2:  Mai Chau mountain bike 45km

This unforgettable day starts with a hearty breakfast before you hit the road. We’ll cycle for 26km on pavement to warm up the legs. Then, get ready for an off-road adventure (approximately 20km) on a single-track car path, prepare for breathtaking rice paddy panoramas as you conquer two challenging climbs. The first climb starts after 17km and stretches for 3km. But save some energy for the finale! The most demanding climb awaits you at the end of the day, a leg-burner stretching 4km.

Reward yourself with a thrilling descent on a paved road leading straight to Mai Chau, where you’ll rest after this epic journey.

Dinner and home stay in Mai Chau

Day 3: Mai Chau- Hanoi (+- 25km ) (Meal: B, L)

Embark on a scenic adventure! We begin with a 15-kilometer drive from a charming village to a mountain pass. From there, enjoy a thrilling downhill bike ride on a jeep track (approximately 15 kilometers) towards to minority villages, a breathtaking expanse of terraced rice fields, widely considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam.

After your exhilarating bike ride, continue the journey along a mix of scenic dirt tracks and paved trails. Immerse yourself in the local Thai village culture and admire the picturesque rice paddies as you cycle towards to the town

A delicious lunch before we comfortably return to Hanoi by car. Expect to arrive back in Hanoi around 5 pm, marking the end of this unforgettable adventure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• English speaking local cycling guide
• Accommodations in home stays around trip as mention
• Meals as mention with B= 2 breakfast, L=3 Lunch, D= 2 dinner
• Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary
• Ground transportation
• Additional guides where necessary
• Entrance fees and permits
• Cannondale full suspension as normal bike
• Electric bike Specialized Turbo Tero

Discount for big group booking

Bike provide

 + GIANT XTC  E Bike and Specialized Turbo Tero

+  Cannondale F3,  Cannondale RZ Twenty 3 full suspension  

Bikes suggest :  XC hardtail, XC full suspension , All mountain

For booking or more question , please  contact us

If you bring your bike please ensure that you bike is in good working order before you leave on tour. If you are not the most mechanically minded we suggest that you get your bike looked at by a professional bike mechanic. In particularly we would suggest looking and adjusting all wheel spokes, greasing all your bearings, checking your brakes/gears cable, tighten all nuts and bolts, check chain, quick release clamps, tires and put in new inner tubes and check wheel rims are not worn. In addition make sure the bike is well serviced and ride it with as much care and attention as possible.

Total biking Distance

+- 160 km

Number of cycling days

1 full days , 2 half day

Average Daily Distance:

50 km

Off Road

85%

Max. Altitude

700 metres

Road Surface

This tour follows a mix of  broken roads, fine road, singletrack , and rough tracks, so some off-road riding skills are an advantage. You should be confident of your physical condition and bike handling skills.

Support

transit vans converted to take bikes and bikers.

Group Size

Minimum 2. Maximum 12

Accommodation

2 nights in home stay. All accommodation in hotel has a/c or fan, hot water and share facilities.

Food

All meals  as mention and snack

NUTRITION

We recommend you should bring nutrition  as  details

* Hammer Gel energy gels are 100% pure complex carbohydrate

Clif Bar energy bars are a great-tasting, convenient source of energy for any activity. Made with 70% organic ingredients .Mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber promote steady increase in blood sugar levels followed by a gradual decline for sustained energy

4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein; excellent for post workout recover