Friday, February 14, 2014

Biking Tour - 2 days to TamDuong

Biking Tour to TamDuong
Day 1. Sapa - Heavens Gate - Binh Lu - Tam Duong

You will start out from Sapa by cycling the 16 kilometers uphill to the Vietnam highest pass of Tram Ton, at 2000 meters above sea level. From here it is downhill for around 26 kilometers on the road described as the most beautiful one in Vietnam with breathtaking scenery all the way to Binh Lu. In the late afternoon you will arrive in Tam Duong, where you will stay overnight in a comfortable local guesthouse. (L,D)

Distance: 73 Km (15 km in jeep)
Up / Straight / Down: 18 km / 3 km / 37 km


Day 2. Tam Duong - Phong Tho - Binh Lu - Sapa

 
The next morning you can explore the market in Tam Duong, before starting on your journey back towards Binh Lu. There is almost no traffic and you will cycle through small villages and meet different ethnic minorities. Your jeep will be waiting in Tam Duong to take you back to Sapa. You will arrive back in Sapa later that afternoon. (B,L)
Distance: 55 Km (15 km in jeep)
Up / straight / down: 7 km / 11 km / 37 km


Tour price includes:

- English or French speaking guide
- Good mountain bikes (European standard)
- All indicated meals, plus snack
- Day backpack
- Water and fruit
- All entrance fees.
- Supply car / motorbike.
- Overnight in local house or tent

Excludes:


- Personal pocket-money
- Drinks (beer, Coca Cola etc.)