December 28th , 2009 → 9:54 pm @ vietnamcycling // No Comments

On this trip, the ride takes you along Muong Hoa valley and then deep into Ban Ho valley, which is home to Tay, Red Dao minorities. You will enjoy beautiful landscape, meet friendly local people and spend one night in Topas bamboo huts, which can be a unique experience that you have ever had.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Sapa – Ban Ho – Thanh Phu – Sin Chai

Your trip starts from Sapa. You cycle downhill on a windy road, which goes along Muong Hoa valley. The valley is home to Black Hmong, Giay and Red Dao minorities. From the road you will have many opportunities to enjoy amazing scenery of mountains and rice paddy terraces as far as the eyes can see. After a short break in Su Pan, you will cycle downhill until you reach Thanh Phu village of Tay minority. Here you stop for lunch in a traditional Tay house.
After lunch, your ride will be mostly uphill; you head toward Sin Chai village of Red Dao minority.  Here you will have a tasteful dinner and overnight in a local house.

Cycling: Approx 6 hours cycling.

Day 2: Sin Chai – Nam Nhiu – My Son – Ban Ho – Sapa

Today’s ride will be a little softer. You will pass by some tinny villages. You can stop by a local school and give children some small gifts such as pens or books. You will also be able to meet Xa Pho minority, one of the smallest ethnic group, which cannot be found in other areas. You will pass by Thanh Phu and continue to Ban Ho.

In Ban Ho you will enjoy lunch in a local house. After lunch, you will take a short walk to the nearby river, where you will be able to have a swim. You can take a break and have a cup of tea in a Tay house before you get on a car for a journey back to Sapa.

Cycling: Approx 4 hours cycling

Note: The road from Ban Ho to Thanh Phu and Sin Chai can turn in muddy and slippery in rainy time, and becomes impossible to get through. You will have to walk your bike once in a while in between Sin Chai and Nam Nhiu. The itinerary can be changed in bad weather.

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