Bicycle Trip To Tam Duong 2 Days
Destinations: At
a elevation of 1600 meters, Sapa is a delightful old French hill
station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnams' northwest, close
to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minorities
groups all wearing their traditional and colourful attire. Many
travelers consider Sapa to be the highlight of their stay in Vietnam.
The variety of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam is fascinating and
nowhere is this ethnic mix more accessible than it is in Sapa, and its
outstandingly beautiful valleys.
Detail Itinerary
Day 1. Sapa - Heavens Gate - Binh Lu - Tam Duong (L/D)
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.
Data day 1:
Distance: 73 Km (15 km in jeep)
Up / Straight / Down: 18 km / 3 km / 37 km
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 (B/L)
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.
Data day 2:
Distance: 55 Km (15 km in jeep)
Up / straight / down: 7 km / 11 km / 37 km
Rate in USD per person - Valid until 31 Dec 2011
Except Christmas & New Year period
Distance: 55 Km (15 km in jeep)
Up / straight / down: 7 km / 11 km / 37 km
Rate in USD per person - Valid until 31 Dec 2011
Except Christmas & New Year period
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