14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour
14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour
14 Days Starting in Hanoi and ending in Luang Prabang
Visiting: Hanoi, Sapa, Lai Chau, Dien Bien Phu, Muang Khua, Muang Ngoy, Nong Khiaw, Luang Prabang
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TWB1367K
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
35-79
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling 14-day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour, where you'll delve into the rich heritage and contrasting cultures of these two captivating countries. Begin your adventure in the bustling streets of Hanoi, exploring the French-influenced Old Quarter on a cyclo ride. Experience the charm of Hanoi and the misty allure of Sapa via an overnight sleeper train. Cycle through Northern Vietnam's stunning landscapes, visiting hill tribe villages and vibrant mountain ranges. Cross into Laos, where you'll journey through remote ethnic villages and serene tea plantations. Enjoy a boat ride on the Nam Ou River and immerse yourself in the spiritual nourishment of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city. This tour offers a unique blend of cultural exploration, breathtaking scenery, and local interactions, all while satisfying your taste buds with exquisite Vietnamese and Laotian cuisine.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hanoi Arrival - Hanoi Cyclo Tour (D)
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Anatole Hotel Hanoi
Meals Included: Dinner
On arrival you will be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel to enjoy one hour Cyclo tour around Old Quarter before our Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 : Hanoi City Tour And Night Train To Lao Cai (B,L,D)
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation Name: Overnight On Train (Soft-Sleeper, Sharing)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we take a full day Hanoi City Tour before catching the overnight train to Lao Cai, the start of our biking adventure.Overnight in Train.
Day 3 : Lao Cai - Sapa (B,L,D)
Location: Sapa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amazing Hotel Sapa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from the station on your arrival in Lao Cai.We will transfer to the hill station town of Sapa and check into our hotel.Our biking adventure starts with a test out the bikes by riding on roads and trails used by the locals and ethnic tribes.Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4 : Sapa - Ta Phin (B,L,D)
Location: Sapa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amazing Hotel Sapa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From the hotel, we get in the saddle and ride to the village of Ta Phin before doing a loop on a dirt track that traverses forested hillsides and passes many of Sapa's ethnic villages. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 : Sapa - Tram Ton Pass - Tam Duong - Lai Chau (B,L,D)
Location: Lai Chau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hoang Nham Luxury Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Riding out of Sapa and we climb to Tram Ton Pass - the highest road in Vietnam at 2,000m. We ride past tea plantations and stop for a short visit at tribal villages along the way to Tam Duong before finishing in Lai Chau. Overnight in Lai Chau.
Day 6 : Lai Chau - Muong Lai (B,L,D)
Location: Lai Chau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thanh Binh Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at your hotel our local tour guide will take on a challenging uphill ride from Lai Chau before cruising downhill to Nam Na River.The climb continues as we cycle through mountains and hill tribe villages to Muong Lai to spend the night.Overnight in Muong Lai.
Day 7 : Muong Lai - Dien Bien Phu (B,L,D)
Location: Dien Bien Phu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Muong Thanh Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will ride on rough roads and hills toward Dien Bien Phu. Encounter many ethnic minorities on the way and be sure to have your camera handy as they will welcome you in colorful traditional clothes. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu
Day 8 : Dien Bien Phu - Muong Phang (B,L,D)
Location: Dien Bien Phu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Muong Thanh Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely, 50km loop in the history rich city of Dien Bien Phu and visit the war museum. Afterwards we cycle out of town towards Muong Phang Commune on scenic roads before biking back to the hotel. Overnight in Dien Bien Phu.
Day 9 : Muong Phang - Muong Khua (B,L,D)
Location: Muang Khua
Accommodation Name: Sinaly Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The trail twists and turns before reaching the Lao border. After a swap of crews, we cycle to the crossroads town of Muang Khua on dirt roads through remote villages that are mainly comprised of Red or Black Thai ethnic tribes. Overnight in Muang Khua.
Day 10 : Muong Khua - Muang Ngoy (B,L,D)
Location: Muang Ngoy
Accommodation Name: Rattanavongsa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A rest day to lean back and relax. We take a boat down the Nam Ou River enjoying the serene life of the locals along the banks and stop over at a remote village that hardly any tourists ever visit before reaching Muang Ngoy in the afternoon. Overnight in Muang Ngoy
Day 11 : Muang Ngoy - Nong Kiau (B,L,D)
Location: Nong Khiaw
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Mandala Ou Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a short boat transfer we ride primarily on dirt roads past ethnic villages in a remote region that few people visit. We overnight in Nong Kiau at a guesthouse that overlooks the river.
Day 12 : Nong Kiau - Luang Prabang (B,L,D)
Location: Luang Prabang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today cycling on an undulating road away from Nong Kiau we head west along the Nam Ou River to historic Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 13 : Luang Prabang City Tour (B,L,D)
Location: Luang Prabang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we will explore the beautiful city of Luang Prabang with a full day city tour. Tonight, enjoy the Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 14 : Luang Prabang Departure (B)
Location: Luang Prabang
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depending on your flight schedule, our driver will transfer you to the airport for your departing flight.
What's Included
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VISA
Vietnam and Laos visas
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MEALS
13 Breakfasts,12 Lunches,13 Dinners
Water and Snack during the tour
A Unique & Varied Dining Experience
Welcome and Farewell Dinner -
SIGHTSEEING
Entrance fees at sites & monuments
Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary
All local government fees &Â taxes -
ACCOMMODATION
Hanoi: Anatole Hotel Hanoi (4-star)
Sapa: Amazing Hotel Sapa (4-star)
Lai Chau: Hoang Nham Luxury Hotel (4.5-star)
Muong Lay: Thanh Binh Hotel (3.5-star)
Dien Bien Phu: Muong Thanh Grand Hotel (4-star)
Muang Khoua: Sinaly Hotel (Guesthouse)
Muang Ngoy: Rattanavongsa (Guesthouse)
Nong Kiau: Mandala Ou Resort (3.5-star)
Luang Prabang: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4-star)
Accommodation is as listed, or similar -
TRANSPORTATION
All airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
All land transfers during the tour in air-conditioned vehicles
Overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai on soft sleeper cabin (4-berth, sharing)
Boat ride on the Nam Ou River -
BIKE & EQUIPMENT
Lightweight 24 to 27-speed gearing, disc-brakes mountain bikes
Biking equipment: helmet, first aid kit, bike repairs kit
Support vehicle throughout the tour -
FIRST-CLASS SERVICE
24/7 local assistance and travel guidance
Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with the local tour guide
Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests
Small group with a maximum of 16 guests
A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel -
TOUR GUIDE & TOUR LEADER
Locally based professional driver
English-speaking tour guide who is an experienced cyclist
For group more than 10 people, a tour leader will accompany the group
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International airfare to and from the start/end of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs, laundry, and drinks not included in the meals are not covered.
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Tips and Gratuities
Tips for guides and drivers are not included in the tour price.
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Optional Activities
Any optional tours or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Mode of Transport
All airport transfers and land transfers during the tour are in private air-conditioned vehicles. Enjoy an overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai in a soft sleeper cabin and a boat ride on the Nam Ou River.
Accommodation
Stay in a variety of accommodations including 4-star hotels in Hanoi, Sapa, and Luang Prabang, a 4.5-star hotel in Lai Chau, 3.5-star hotels in Muong Lay and Nong Kiau, and guesthouses in Muang Khoua and Muang Ngoy.
Check out our Q&As
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What is not included in the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
Exclusions include international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips and gratuities, and any optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
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What transportation is included in the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
Transportation includes all airport transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, all land transfers during the tour in air-conditioned vehicles, an overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai in a soft sleeper cabin, and a boat ride on the Nam Ou River.
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What biking equipment is provided on the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
The tour provides lightweight 24 to 27-speed gearing, disc-brakes mountain bikes, along with biking equipment such as a helmet, first aid kit, and bike repairs kit. A support vehicle is available throughout the tour.
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What type of accommodations are provided in the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
Accommodations include a mix of 4-star and 3.5-star hotels, guesthouses, and an overnight train. Specific hotels mentioned are Anatole Hotel Hanoi, Amazing Hotel Sapa, Hoang Nham Luxury Hotel, Thanh Binh Hotel, Muong Thanh Grand Hotel, Sinaly Hotel, Rattanavongsa, Mandala Ou Resort, and Victoria Xieng Thong Palace.
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What is the maximum group size for the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
The small group tour has a maximum of 16 guests.
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Are visas included in the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
Yes, Vietnam and Laos visas are included in the tour.
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What meals are included in the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
The tour includes 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 13 dinners, along with water and snacks during the tour, and a unique & varied dining experience including welcome and farewell dinners.
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What are some highlights of the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour?
Highlights of the tour include exploring Vietnam and Laos's heritage, riding on a cyclo in Hanoi's Old Quarter, experiencing an overnight sleeper train to Sapa, cycling across Northern Vietnam's landscapes, visiting hill tribe villages, staying in Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, exploring local cultures, and enjoying local Vietnamese and Laotian dishes.
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What countries does the 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour visit?
The 14-Day Vietnam & Laos Biking Tour visits Laos and Vietnam.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Founded in 2012, the Tweet World Travel Group is an Australian-owned corporation and one of the country's leading wholesalers for Worldwide River Cruises, Tour Operators, and Travel Technology Providers. With headquarters in Adelaide, South Australia, the company has a wide reach, with local operational offices throughout Asia.
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Are there any health requirements or vaccinations needed for the tour?
Ensuring your health and well-being during your tour is of utmost importance to us. Many destinations may have specific health requirements or recommended vaccinations to help protect both you and the local population from potential health risks. To determine the health requirements or vaccinations needed for your chosen tour destination, we strongly advise consulting with a medical professional or a travel health clinic. They have access to the latest information about health risks in different regions and can provide personalized recommendations based on your medical history and the specific areas you plan to visit. Additionally, some countries may require proof of certain vaccinations, such as yellow fever, before granting entry. It's essential to research and adhere to these requirements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. If you have any concerns or questions about health requirements for your upcoming tour, feel free to reach out to our team. While we can offer general guidance, we always recommend consulting with a medical professional for personalized health advice tailored to your needs and travel plans. Your health and safety are paramount, and we want to ensure that you're well-prepared and informed before embarking on your journey.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 55% of booking price.
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