Lao Cai
1/2 day
Cycling tour
$48 USD
DESCRIBE

The trip itself is a combination of mountain biking, sightseeing and walking. Along the way you will pass by magnificent views over the rice paddies. Your rice will take you to the Red Dao village of Taphin, where you will experience daily life among the Red Dao minority.

SUMMARY
  • Duration: 1/2 day

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Cycling tour

ITINERARY

We start ride will mostly downhill through suburb of Sapa. You pass by Sapa town before heading downhill to Taphin.  In Taphin, you will witness the daily life among the villages and communities of the Red Dao and Black Hmong minorities. You will also have time to take a short walk around the village. You can get on the car for the journey back to Sapa or optional to ride back Sapa by other way.

Approx: 1.5-hour driving/ 3 hours cycling/ 1 hour working.

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide 
  • Good mountain bikes with helmets
  • All indicated meals (B as breakfast; L as lunch; D as dinner)
  • Water on the whole trip
  • Water, tissue, snacks on the whole trip
  • Support vehicles
  • All entrance fees and permit
  • Accommodation (hotel or homestay if any)

Exclusion:

  • Tips
  • Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
  • Medical Insurance
  • All other services not indicated above