3-Day Electric Bike Tour of Mai Chau and Pu Luong
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationAsia / Vietnam
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AgeFrom 18 - 60 years
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CO₂-Emissions27.36 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
In a few words
Get off the beaten track and embrace a more sustainable way to explore northern Vietnam with our 3-day e-bike adventure. This trip takes you through breathtaking rural landscapes, from the tranquil valleys of Mai Chau to the pristine panoramas of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
By riding environmentally friendly electric bikes, you will enjoy scenic routes at a pleasant pace while reducing your ecological footprint.
Along the way, discover authentic villages of the Thai and Muong ethnic groups, share traditional meals prepared with local ingredients and stay in stilt houses that reflect the rich culture of the region.
The highlights
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Electric bike ride through the Muong and Thai villages
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Dinner and overnight stay with a local family in a stilt house
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Discover the unspoiled nature of Pu Luong
Photos
Sport
Level
Gravel biking
Management
French
Program
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Hanoi – Mai Chau Village
- Activity Road bike
- Accommodation Staying with a local resident
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM for an ecotourism adventure by electric bike, also known as e-bike. We will head towards Luong Son, where we will make our first stop to unload the e-bikes and begin our sustainable journey.
The route will be mainly on flat, paved roads, making the ride quite easy and comfortable thanks to the electric assist. After approximately 30 kilometers of cycling, we will arrive at the Col de Cun, where a car will pick you up and take you to lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we'll hop back on the e-bikes and head towards Phu Cuong for another 30 kilometers or so. You'll pass through local Muong villages along the Da River reservoir, and this secondary road will offer stunning views of rural villages and rolling green hills.
At the end of the day, we will reach a Thai village, where you will enjoy a sustainable experience by sharing the lives of the locals. A local Thai family will prepare dinner using locally sourced ingredients, and you will spend the night in a traditional stilt house, discovering the local culture from the inside.
Night in Mai Chau.
Day 1 -
Mai Chau – Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Activity Road bike
- Accommodation Staying with a local resident
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to our hosts and begin pedaling towards the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa province, continuing our sustainable electric bike adventure.
The reserve is situated between two parallel mountain ranges extending from northwest to southeast, with a central valley sheltering several villages and extensive agricultural areas. Pu Luong boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna, closely linked to Cuc Phuong National Park, located approximately 25 kilometers southeast of the reserve.
We will take a dirt road through Thai and Muong villages, with stops to have coffee, photograph the stunning mountain scenery or visit local houses — all while respecting the environment thanks to our electric bikes.
Continuing along Route 15C, we will reach a Thai village where we will stop for lunch, featuring locally grown ingredients. In the afternoon, the road will initially be flat before descending for approximately 5 kilometers to a Muong village. There, we will have dinner and spend the night in a traditional stilt house, continuing our sustainable and cultural experience.
Night in Pu Luong.
Day 2 -
Pu Luong – Departure from Hanoi
- Activity Road bike
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to our warm hosts and set off by bicycle towards the Ma River, crossing vast cornfields while remaining mindful of our environmental impact thanks to our electric bikes.
As we approach the river, we will see many waterwheels used by the locals to irrigate their crops, illustrating their sustainable farming practices.
Once we cross the river via a bridge, we'll stop for lunch in Canh Nang at a restaurant chosen for its dishes prepared with local ingredients. After lunch, we'll board our support vehicle which will take us back to Hanoi, marking the end of our enjoyable and sustainable e-bike adventure.
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Day 3
Note
Enhance your trip by booking this excursion. However, we do not recommend flying for such a short duration.
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
Note: The price is per person, based on a group of two travelers.
- Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services
- All the transport options mentioned above
- Accommodation in a double room with breakfast (including 5% service charge and 10% VAT)
- Check-in at 2:00 PM // Check-out at 12:00 PM (except in cases of early check-in or late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as per itinerary
- All entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- Tissues and water bottles on board the vehicle
- Service fees and government taxes
- Exclusive and personalized service for a single agent / a single client
- 24/7 telephone support guaranteed
- No additional charges after service confirmation
The price does not include
- International and domestic flights
- Drinks, personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Supplement for public holidays (if applicable)
- Mandatory gala dinner on December 24th and 31st
- Early check-in and late check-out (if not already mentioned)
- E-visa for Vietnam
- Supplement for airport transfers between 00:00 and 05:00
- Other services not mentioned above
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
