Tour Escape to Villages by Bike – 2 Days

Tour description:
Away from the busy traffic of the capital city Hanoi to beautifully  & lush villages. Here, the real traditional culture of Vietnam still  exists and proudly preserved. Within only 2 days, you can experience  village life, breath fresh air and mix with the locals & their daily  life. This is a trip absolutely worthwhile to take. No one understands  and knows these tours as much as we do; our guides were born and raised  from such peaceful country sites. You can be sure that the short, easy  bike ride and home stay will be an awesome soft adventure!

Tour Duration: 2 Days
Tour Route: contact us
Tour code: VCST 01
Tour price: 147
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Level: Moderation
Commence date: Upon request, available anytime year round
Travel agency: Vietvisiontravel
Tour highlights: Thay Pagoda, Tay Phuong Pagoda, the ancient village of Duong Lam, authentic Vietnamese culture, lush peaceful rural regions
Group Size: Private Tour Only

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1 Hanoi – Thach That (overnight in Dong Truc village)
Day 2 Thach That – Son Tay – ancient village of Duong Lam – Hanoi

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 1 Hanoi – Thach That (overnight in Dong Truc village) (L, D)
Our tour guide and driver will meet you at the hotel. We depart from Hanoi by bus and head out northwest of Hanoi. After 45 minutes, we arrive to our first destination, Thay Pagoda (note: we should dress appropriately to visit pagodas). You will be fascinated by the unique architecture and intriguing interiors of the pagoda. Especially mysterious is the story about the first Master of this pagoda which dates back a thousand years ago. After we take in the great panoramic view of rice paddies from mountain peak, we get on our bikes and start cycling through local villages, crossing rice paddy fields. Enjoying the ride for about over an hour, we will stop to see the famous pagoda of Tay Phuong and have lunch in a local restaurant nearby.

After lunch, we keep riding to the village of Dong Truc. This is a really pleasant route for easy cycling. We cross small bridges, ride along little canals, all the while being greeted by children and farmers, calling on you with nice smiles on broad faces. Arriving at our home stay still early in the afternoon, our guide will introduce you to the family, provides orientation then relax drinking tea and chatting with our host. There is still time to continue enjoying the slow wandering, biking to other villages close by. This evening, we will be treated to various authentic Vietnamese dishes, cooked by the family members

Day 2 Thach That – Son Tay – ancient village of Duong Lam – Hanoi (B, L)
If you wish to breathe the fresh morning air of countryside, get up early for a stroll around the village, have fun chatting with the locals. After breakfast, we say farewell to our host, get on the bikes and keep riding to Son Tay. This is where the genuine Vietnam still exists. The old citadel is well preserved; the town is quiet with no tourists. Lightly explore the area then head out for a short ride of only 4 km to the ancient village of Duong Lam. You will find the real image of Vietnam, first at the village entrance, grace by a high banyan tree and tiles roof gate with brick lanes leading you to Mong Phu Temple. This is a beautiful old temple where villagers seriously worship and celebrate ceremonies to honor the Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung kings, who were born from this village. We enjoy cycling around, go through narrow mossy lanes and stop to visit an old house, having tea and cake with the owners. Our lunch will be servered at the local restaurant. After lunch, we put away the bikes and head straight back to Hanoi

PRICE & INCLUDED FEATURES

Trip Price Included
High-quality Mountain bikes (Trek bikes 3900)
Vehicle support (for group from 3 persons)
Car or bus with air-conditioning
English speaking guides (other languages upon request)
Mineral water during cycling time
Meals (Vietnamese foods as indicated in the itinerary: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches & 1 dinner)
Basic home stay (consists of clean squat toilet, soft bed, mosquito nets, and blankets)
Entrance fees to places indicated in the itinerary

Trip Price Excluded
Personal travel insurance
International & domestic airfares
Vietnam visa entrance
Personal expenses such as: drinks, laundry, shopping, gratuities/tips, and any bill not mentioned in tour description
Pre & post tour accommodations

MEALS

If you have any specific food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide or our partners so that they san server you better. If you are a food lover, Viet Vision Travel can be your culinary guide and provide you the opportunity to savor tempting local food and world-famous dishes.
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

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