Hill tribe visit on bicycle - 2 days, ref. B2A

What to expect:
On this trip, the ride takes you along Muong Hoa valley and then deep into Ban Ho valley, which is home to Tay and Red Dao minorities. You will enjoy beautiful landscape, meet friendly local people and spend one night in Topas bamboo huts, which is a unique experience.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Sapa - Ban Ho - Thanh Phu - Sin Chai
Your trip starts from Sapa. You cycle downhill on a windy road, which goes along Muong Hoa valley. The valley is home to Black Hmong, Giay and Red Dao minorities. From the road you will have many opportunities to enjoy amazing scenery of mountains and rice paddy terraces as far as the eyes can see. After a short break in Su Pan, you will cycle downhill until you reach Thanh Phu village of Tay minority. Here you stop for lunch in a traditional Tay house.
After lunch, your ride will be mostly uphill; you head toward Sin Chai village of Red Dao minority. Here you will have a tasteful dinner in a local house and stay overnight in the bamboo huts built by Duc minh Adventure. (L,D)
Approx: 6 hours cycling/ 1 hour lunch.

Day 2: Sin Chai ? Nam Nhiu - My Son ? Ban Ho ? Sapa
Today?s ride will be a little softer. You will pass by some tinny villages. You can stop by a local school and give children some small gifts such as pens or books. You will also be able to meet Xa Pho minority, one of the smallest ethnic group, which cannot be found in other areas. You will pass by Thanh Phu and continue to Ban Ho.
In Ban Ho you will enjoy lunch in a local house. After lunch, you will take a short walk to the nearby river, where you will be able to have a swim. You can take a break and have a cup of tea in a Tay house before you get on a car for a journey back to Sapa. (B,L)
Approx: 1,5 hours driving/ 4 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
Note: The road from Ban Ho to Thanh Phu and Sin Chai can be muddy and slippery in rainy seasons, and even impossible to get through. You will have to walk your bike once in a while between Sin Chai and Nam Nhiu. The itinerary can be changed due to bad weather.

INCLUDING:
* Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
* Accommodation in hotel or homestay ( base on twin share )
* Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
* English or French speaking guide
* Entrance fee to indicated sights
* Mountain bicycle 24 or 27Speed (LA bike or Trek bike. etc...)
* Pump, bike tools, spares tubes.
* Spare bike
* Cold water box, small fresh towel.
* Mineral water drinking.

EXCLUDING: Other meals, tip, drinks, single room, personal expenses, insurance...