Moc Chau mountain bike
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS.
This tour offers real challenging all mountain bike, some technical on offroad riding , hard climb on day1 and day2. A wonderful opportunity to experience the traditional and varied lifestyles of the people of this spectacular country. Only 4 days tour but have off-road, single track and asphalt pave biking.
Hi Joe,
Just wanna say thanks for the arrangement & every little things you guys did in Hanoi. We really have a good time there. So hope to see you guys in future. thanks again!
best regards
Erik
Day 1: HaNoi – Mai Chau (37 km) (Meal: L, D)
Transfer to Man Duc. Start riding ,It’s a fascinating drive past many minority villages as we climb onto a higher plateau. We ride pass coffee and tea plantations before arriving in the Baixang for lunch. Afternoon continue cycling to MaiChau village.
Over night home stay in Maichau of Thai minority people
Day 2: Mai Chau- Mocchau. (+- 50km ) (Meal: B, L, D)
After breakfast riding 16 km to Baixang then continue in the off road to MocChau withour car stand by. ( +-40 km off road, car track ), making this a day not to be forgotten. We cycle past rice fields. There are two hard climbs today the first starts after 17 km with a 3 km ascent but the second, and most challenging comes at the end of this stunning day, with an 15 km strength-sapping climb. We finish the day with a stunning descend on road to Moc Chau hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel
Day 3: Moc Chau- Maichau (+- 55km ) (Meal: B, L, D)
We start driving from Hotel with 10 km from Moc Chau to HuaTat pass. Then we cycling down hill on the jeep track , single track ( +- 45km) , one of the most beautiful terrace rice field in Vietnam. After a local lunch take to the bikes and ride along a mix of dirt tracks and tarmac trails through Thai village and across rice paddies .
Overnight in MaiChau
Day 4: MaiChau – PuLuong (+- 50km ) Meal: B, L, D)
After breakfast riding to Co Luong then continue in the off road to Kho Muong withour car stand by. ( +-36 km off road, single track ), making this a day not to be forgotten. We cycle past rice fields and bananas plantations as we pass through small minority villages of Muong and Thai. There are two hard climbs today the first starts after 1 km with a 3 km ascent but the second, and most challenging comes at the end of this stunning day, with an 5 km strength-sapping climb. We finish the day with a stunning descend on a winding trail into Kho Muong village.
Dinner and homestay in Kho Muong village of Thai minority people
Day 5: KhoMuong-Pho Doan- Canh Nang (+- 30km ) (Meal: B, L, D)
We Cycling down hill on the single track ( +- 15km) to Pho Doan, one of the most beautiful terrace rice field in Vietnam. After a local lunch take to the bikes and ride along a mix of dirt tracks and tarmac trails through Thai village and across rice paddies . The biking follows a river gradually upstream, though the ride appears flat. Driving to Hanoi, end of service in Hotel in Hanoi.
Tour Cost
| Group Size | 2 | 4-5 | |
| Price /person | 820USD | 750USD |
Note: Prices are based per person, double occupancy, with a separate cost for solo travelers. If you are traveling in a group but prefer single accommodations, a single supplement fee applies. Triple accommodations are not available in many of the destinations we visit.
Best Time to go
From October to May
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- English speaking local guide
- Accommodations in hotels, home stays and local hotel around trip as mention
- Meals as mention with B= breakfast, L= Lunch, D= dinner
- Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Additional guides where necessary
- Entrance fees and permits
- Basic medical
WHAT NOT
International airfare; meals not noted on itinerary; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic medical ; optional tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges; international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
Bike Hire
USD 120
Gears checklist
Total Distance
+- 190 km
Number of cycling days
2 full days , 2 half day
Average Daily Distance:
45km
Off Road
60%
Max. Altitude
600 meters
Road Surface
This tour follows a mix of asphalt roads, broken roads, , 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
One or two 8-seat air-conditioned transit vans converted to take bikes and bikers.
Group Size
Minimum 2. Maximum 8.
Staff
Groups of 6 or more a Vietnamese cycling guide and drivers and assistants. Groups of 4-5, an experienced English speaking Vietnamese cycling leader plus guide and support team.
Accommodation
1 nights in basic tourist class hotels, 2 nights in home stay. All accommodation in hotel has a/c or fan, hot water and private facilities.
Food
All meals as mention and snack every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles) for tea break with water, coffee ,tea, juice, bread, banana, apple…
Biking Grade
4/5 Challenging
Scenery
