North Vietnam Cycling Tour | 6-Day Gravel Adventure

01 / ON THE ROAD

Con Christian, sobre la biciOn the bike with Christian

Christian pedalea contigo durante las seis etapas: comparte los caminos que conoce, acompaña al grupo en las subidas y encuentra esos momentos para parar y disfrutar del lugar. Nos comunicamos en castellano e inglés, según el grupo. En Vietnam contamos también con un guía local que nos acerca a la vida y la cultura del territorio.Christian rides with you throughout the six stages, sharing the roads he knows, accompanying the group on the climbs and finding moments to stop and enjoy the surroundings. We speak English and Spanish, depending on the group. In Vietnam, a local guide also helps us connect with the region’s people and culture.

02 / ORGANISED SUPPORT

Paloma, cerca de tiPaloma, there for you

Mientras Christian comparte la ruta contigo, Paloma está pendiente de las maletas, los traslados y la asistencia. Estamos los dos durante el viaje: para resolver una duda, adaptar los planes cuando haga falta y cuidar esos pequeños detalles que te ayudan a sentirte a gusto.While Christian shares the ride with you, Paloma looks after bags, transfers and support. We’re both there throughout the trip: to answer a question, adapt plans when needed and take care of the little details that help you feel at home.

03 / AFTER THE RIDE

Time to recharge

Seven nights to recover and keep enjoying the trip off the bike. Accommodation chosen along the route, with breakfasts and dinners included, gives us time to rest and share the day’s experiences.

The trip at a glanceThe trip at a glance

AccommodationAccommodation

7 noches de hotel con desayuno y cena7 hotel nights with breakfast and dinner

StagesStages

6 guided stages6 guided stages

DistanceDistance

≈435 kmApprox. 435 km

Elevation GainElevation gain

≈ +6.850 mApprox. +6,850 m

RegionRegion

Cao Bằng · Ba BểCao Bằng · Ba Bể

LevelLevel

ChallengingChallenging

GroupGroup

Máximo diez ciclistasMaximum ten cyclists

SupportSupport

Guía profesional y vehículo de asistenciaProfessional guide and support vehicle

Distancia y desnivel aproximados según las seis etapas descritas. Fechas y detalles de cada salida, a continuación.Approximate distance and elevation gain based on the six stages described. Departure dates and details below.

One journey.
Six different days.

From the valleys of Cao Bằng to the waterfalls shared by Vietnam and China; from the waters of Pác Bó to the forests and legends of Ba Bể. Six days connecting mountains, rural life and history, with planned transfers and the possibility of a boat trip after the fifth stage.

Ciclista con su bicicleta frente a la montaña Ojo de Dios — God’s Eye, among the mountains of Cao Bằng.

Ciclista pedaleando por un camino entre arrozales y montañas — Roads and tracks among rice fields.

01Our first ride in Cao Bằng

We leave Hanoi by vehicle and start riding near Nà Luông. Our first kilometres on tarmac take us through the villages and valleys of Cao Bằng, arriving directly at the hotel. We adapt this first ride to the schedule and how everyone feels after the transfer, with the van available if we need to shorten it.

Cycling distance: 40 km Elevation gain: +550 m

Transfer from Hanoi + stage 1

02Cao Bằng → Bản Giốc

Leaving Cao Bằng, we link climbs, valleys and farmland on the way to Bản Giốc. We take a short detour to God’s Eye Mountain on an easy gravel section, if water and mud allow access. The ride finishes at the Quây Sơn waterfalls, shared by Vietnam and China, which we visit before transferring to the hotel.

Cycling distance: ≈100 km Elevation gain: +1.600 m

Stage 2

03Bản Giốc → Pác Bó

A transfer of around 20 kilometres takes us closer to Đình Phong. We ride through villages, farmland and riverside sections, passing Trùng Khánh and climbing towards Pác Bó. There we visit Lenin Stream and the historic site where Hồ Chí Minh lived and worked in 1941. We then continue, mostly downhill, to our accommodation.

Cycling distance: 95 km Elevation gain: +1.500 m

Transfer + stage 3

Dos ciclistas con sus bicicletas junto al río Lenin

A pause beside Lenin Stream.

04Pác Bó → Cao Bằng

We head back towards Cao Bằng on tarmac roads through villages, rice fields and limestone mountains. After an easier opening stretch, we tackle a climb of around five kilometres with views across the valleys. Provincial roads and small towns lead us back to the city, where we rest before the ride towards Ba Bể.

Cycling distance: 70 km Elevation gain: +1.200 m

Stage 4

05Cao Bằng → Ba Bể

A 40-kilometre transfer takes us to the foot of the pass. We begin a long climb overlooking two valleys, before descending with care for the road surface. Fields, villages and a few more rises lead us to Ba Bể. After finishing the ride and having lunch, we may explore the lake by boat, depending on the time available and conditions that day.

Cycling distance: ≈90 km Elevation gain: +1.500 m

Transfer + stage 5 · Possible boat trip after lunch

06Ba Bể → To Phai

We leave Ba Bể for To Phai, riding among rice fields, villages and karst mountains. A shorter stage gives us time to enjoy the last valleys and bring the journey to a relaxed close. In To Phai, we load the bikes, change and return to Hanoi by vehicle.

Cycling distance: 40 km Elevation gain: +500 m

Stage 6 + return to Hanoi

The journey in pictures

What we find when we head out to explore: roads, water, mountains and different ways of life.