Cycling Vietnam: Hanoi Surroundings 8 days

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Vietnam By Bike guide will have a warmest welcome when you are back in Vietnam with the new adventure. Checkin, free and leisurely relaxation until enjoy some first Hanoi Tastes at dinner restaurant.

✅ Inclusion: Airport pickup, guide, welcome dinner, 4 star hotel (May De Ville Hotel or similar standard).

At 08:30, our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel then you start your day to discover Hanoi City

Firstly, you will pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, which is a building to commemorate the merits of Ho Chi Minh Uncle – a great leader of Vietnam, and the surrounding sites of One Pillar Pagoda and his ancient house.

After 2 hours, you will go to the next site of the Temple of Literature, which is the first University of Vietnam and dedicated to Confucius (Khong Tu). After saving energy with local lunch, you will leave for the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.

It is estimated to be 2 hours at the museum then you will be transferred back to the old quarter and visit the Hoan Kiem Lake

Finally, you will sit in front of Cyclo (rickshaw) to move around the Old Quarter and experience the local life in 45 minutes before coming back to the hotel.

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable transport, entrance fee, Cycle (Also called Rickshaw), guide, breakfast, lunch, 4 star hotel (May De Ville Hotel  or similar standard)

Depart Hanoi early for Mai Chau arriving at Poom Coong village around lunch time. Take a warm up ride around villages and enjoy home cooked lunch at a local home. After lunch cycle to the Thai village of Cun Pheo on a mix of good single track paths and undulating rough jeep trails. The views are stunning as the ride passes through many villages and across rice paddies. Pass hot springs, cycle across suspension bridges and follow the contours round beautiful terraced rice fields. On arriving in Cun Pheo village the rest of the afternoon is at leisure to wander by foot or explore the village trails further by bike. Dinner and overnight at Mai Chau Lodge. 

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable support vehicle, cycling guide, Mt.bike with helmet (Surcharge for ebike option), breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fee,, entrance fee, snack, fruit, drinking water, Eco Mai Chau 3 star lodge or similar standard.

A contrasting and more challenging ride today, though there is plenty of opportunity to stop, rest and admire the views. After breakfast enjoy relatively easy biking on undulating terrain for the first seven km then the trail begins to climb uphill – steep in parts, undulating in others. Rise above the valley and look down on small hamlets, feel and hear the forest surroundings as the trail snakes up and along the mountainside. Stop for a siesta in a Thai village house, a welcome relief from the heat – before tackling the last few km to the top of the pass. Cruise a final eleven km downhill all the way back to Mai Chau around lunch time, enjoy lunch at local house in Lac Village, then our shuttle will bring us out of Mai Chau to the HW6 Junction, branch off left at Muong Khen and continue to ride on undulating roads twist through mountain and forest. We end our cycling day at Lac Son and transfer our weary legs to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh where we spend our night at Tam Coc Garden Resort.

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable support vehicle, cycling guide, Mt.bike with helmet (Surcharge for ebike option), breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, snack, fruit, drinking water, 4 star resort (Emeralda Resort or similar standard).

The area around Tam Toc is famed for its spectacular karst scenery. The soaring limestone mountains just straight out of the paddy fields are wonderful. We begin our day with a peaceful cruise by local sampan to explore the picturesque Tam Coc (dry Halong Bay), the canal running through three caves. Return to the hotel for check out and start cycling on country lanes which twist through mountains leading to Hoa Lu. We stop to visit the ancient city of Hoa Lu in the 9th century, where the remarkable remnants are King Dinh and Le Temple. After lunch we drive back to Hanoi. 

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable support vehicle, cycling guide, sampan boat, Mt.bike with helmet (Surcharge for ebike option), breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, snack, fruit, drinking water, 4 star resort (May De Ville hotel or similar standard).

08:00 - 08:30: Pick-up and transfer you through the expressway and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.

If transfer from Hanoi is not required, we will see you at Aspira guest station at Lot 36B Tuan Chau Marina, Tuan Chau island at around 11:30 – 11:45.

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Wharf . From here, you will transfer by Tender to ASPIRA CRUISE.

11:45: Upon arrival at Lot 36B Tuan Chau Marina, a cruise member will welcome you and assist with the check-in process.

12:15: You will board the tender that will take you to the Aspira Cruise.

12:30 – 12:45: Check-in Aspira Cruise. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a cold/warm towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety instructions before checking into your cabin.

13:00 - 13:30: Lunch will be served at the lavish restaurant on board following your exploration of the cruise's areas, while the cruise navigates Lan Ha Bay.

14:30 – 15:30: Join us on an unforgettable journey to explore the famous Bright Cave and Dark Cave, two stunning natural wonders nestled in the breathtaking Lan Ha Bay. During the visit, visitors may take part in adventurous activities such as kayaking or paddling bamboo boats guided by local people.

16:30 – 17:30: Upon your return to the Aspira cruise, you will have the option to engage in either aquatic exercise by swimming laps around the ship or indulging in a leisurely jacuzzi session.

17:30 – 18:30: Seize the opportunity to sip a hot cup of tea while watching the sun set over the bay during this time. You can indulge in sunbathing, explore the cruise, capture incredible moments on the sundeck, or simply immerse in the breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay. Especially, “Buy two drinks, get one free" is a happy hour promotion that the bar offers to all customers.

18:15: Prior to the evening meal, you'll have the opportunity to join in a cooking workshop at the restaurant. While our captain will set anchor in the tranquil Tra Bau area of the bay.

19:15: Indulge in a delightful dining experience where the menu seamlessly blends traditional Vietnamese fusion with appealing international dishes.

20:45: After dinner, you may enjoy the magnificent bay scenery at night from the deck. Take pleasure in cool beverages at the bar, enjoy live music, engage in exciting activities, such as squid fishing, or treat yourself with a rejuvenating spa session. You also can enjoy our special Tea Ceremony on the third floor after dinner. Overnight on board. 

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable transfer by Aspira Cruise Crew with guide, Kayak (or boat option) breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fee, 2 bottles of mineral water, 5 star cruise of Aspira (overnight). 

6:30: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise

7:00 – 7:30: Light breakfast is served in the restaurant.

7:30 – 8:30: Exploring the beauty of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking, discovering the unique limestone islands exclusive to Lan Ha Bay.

9:30: Head back to the cruise and complete the check-out process.

9:30 – 9:45: Have brunch and cover for any onboard services that you may require during the stay.

10:45: We move to the tender boat and return to the port.

11:30: You will disembark, arriving at Lot 36B Tuần Châu Marina.

11:40 - 12:00: We will provide transportation to get back to Hanoi on the Aspira bus.

15:00: Conclude the trip by returning to Hanoi. Overnight at May De Ville hotel

✅ Inclusion: Comfortable transfer by Aspira Cruise Crew with guide, Kayak, breakfast, brunch, dinner, entrance fee, 2 bottles of mineral water, 5 star cruise of Aspira (transport), 4 star hotel  (May De Ville Hotel or similar standard). 

Following breakfast is our leisurely relaxation and free time for shopping until end  of  our  Hanoi  cycling  package  holiday 8 days  and departure for a flight to another adventure! (please note that hotel will be checkout before 12h).

✅ Inclusion: Airport drop-off, guide, breakfast.