Biking Hidden Paths of Mai Chau & Ninh Binh - Set Departure Tour on December, 2009

Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
4-day tour with various terrains, interesting home-stay and awesome scenery
Biking grade: Moderate
Group size: 10 persons
From US$ 326 per person

This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty; the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we ride in Mai Chau we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.

Highlights

* Awesome scenery
* Tam Coc - the "Halong Bay on the rice fields"
* Homestay in Thai village
* Traditional foot massage

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE:

Day 1: Overland to Mai Chau/bike to Buoc Village
Day 2: Bike on back road to Mai Chau
Day 3: Bike/drive to Ninh Binh
Day 4: Bike/sightseeing of “Halong Bay on the rice field”. Drive back to Hanoi

PRICE FOR SET DEPARTURES
US$ 379 per person
Single Supplement: US$ 28

Inclusion:

* Support vehicle
* High-end Mountain bikes
* Helmet & biking gloves
* English or French speaking guide
* Meals as indicated in the itinerary
* Hotel (twin shared room)
* Homestay permission
* First-aid kit
* Water & Snacks
* Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

* Travel insurance
* Visa
* Tips
* Personal expenses

Note: These prices are subject to change without prior notice.

More information: http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=32