Lao Cai
1 day
AH-LC50
4/10
$72 USD
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WHY THIS TOUR?

This tour is a great choice for travelers who want to explore the beauty of Sapa Valley in an active and enjoyable way. The route combines scenic cycling through mountains and rice terraces with cultural visits to villages of the Black H’mong, Tay, and Red Dao communities. It is ideal for guests who want a rewarding day of cycling, a peaceful village lunch, time to swim in the river, and a closer look at local life in the highlands.

Highlights

  • Cycle through the beautiful Sapa Valley
  • Enjoy mountain views and terraced rice fields along the route
  • Visit Su Pan Village of the Black H’mong people
  • Continue downhill to Ban Ho Village of the Tay community
  • Have lunch and explore Ban Ho Village
  • Swim in the river at Ban Ho
  • Walk up to Nam Toong Village of the Red Dao people
  • Visit a local school and a traditional Red Dao house
SUMMARY

  • Departure Point: Sapa Town

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Cycling

  • Min : 2 people

  • Best time: Year-round

  • Max : 20 people

  • Difficulty level: 4/10

ITINERARY
Sapa – Su Pan – Ban Ho – Nam Toong – Sapa

The ride begins from Sapa and heads into the valley, offering fantastic scenery of mountains and terraced rice fields along the way.

You will first visit Su Pan Village, home to the Black H’mong people, then continue mostly downhill toward Ban Ho Village, a village of the Tay community.

At Ban Ho, enjoy lunch and spend some time exploring the village. There will also be a chance to swim in the river and relax in the peaceful surroundings.

After lunch, take a short walk uphill to Nam Toong Village, home to the Red Dao people. Here, you will have time to visit the local school and a traditional Red Dao house.

After exploring Nam Toong, walk back down to Ban Ho, where the vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Sapa.

* Approximate distance:

  • Total distance: 28 km
  • Uphill: 2 km
  • Flat: 8 km
  • Downhill: 18 km

* Meal included: Lunch

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