The Silk Stride 2025

Refreshment stations will be set up every 5 km.

They will take place every morning around 9 am.

You can pick it up directly on-site in Bangkok.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi (Sunday - October 4, 2026)

• Arrival at Hanoi airport and transfer to the hotel.

• Room available upon arrival.

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Free time to rest.

• Departure for a city tour.

• Local lunch.

• Cycle tour.

• Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

• Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi - Phu Tho (Long Coc) (Monday - October 5, 2026)

• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Departure by private vehicle to Long Coc (Phu Tho province).

• Local lunch.

• Afternoon: Race 1 (10 km) from Long Coc or Thanh Thuy.

• Minority dance dinner show by the Muong ethnic group.

• Return to Thanh Thuy to spend the night at the Lynn Times Hotel 5*, which has a spa.

Day 3: Phu Tho (Long Coc) - Pu Luong (Tuesday - October 6, 2026)

• Morning: Race 2 (15 - 21 km) from Lang Coc through tea plantations.

• Afternoon: Departure to the Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

• Accommodation, dinner, and overnight in Pu Luong.

Day 4: Pu Luong (Wednesday - October 7, 2026)

• Morning: Race 3 (15 km) through rice fields and lush forests.

• Afternoon: Relaxation or exploration of ethnic villages.

• Dinner and overnight in Pu Luong.

Day 5: Pu Luong - Ninh Binh (Thursday - October 8, 2026)

• Breakfast and departure for Ninh Binh.

• Afternoon: Visit of Tam Coc - Bich Dong.

• Boat ride through karst caves.

• Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 6: Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu) (Friday - October 9, 2026)

• Morning: Race 4 (15 km) through the landscapes of Trang An - Van Long.

• Return to lodging and lunch.

• Afternoon: Free time or additional visit to historical sites in Hoa Lu.

• Dinner and overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 7: Ninh Binh - Cat Ba (Ha Long) (Saturday - October 10, 2026)

• Morning: Breakfast and transfer to Tuan Chau (213 km by coach).

• Afternoon: Race 5 at Cat Ba.

• Final race in a unique setting between sea and mountains.

• Trophy ceremony and gala dinner.

• Overnight on board a boat in Ha Long Bay.

Day 8: Ha Long - Yen Duc Village - Departure (Sunday - October 11, 2026)

• Breakfast on board.

• Continuation of the cruise.

• Disembarkation around 11 am.

• Route to Yen Duc, a typical village in the Northern Delta.

• Upon arrival, several activities are available: bike tour, water puppet show, fish fishing in the pond.

• Lunch on site with a beautiful view of the rice fields.

• Free dinner (not included).

• Transfer to the airport for the evening departure flight.

• Accommodation in a double or twin room and single room in selected hotels.

• Mentioned transfers in air-conditioned private vehicle.

• French-speaking guide for the entire stay on site.

• All visits and cruises mentioned in the program.

• Full board (with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) for runners, excluding drinks.

• Two bottles of mineral water (50 cl) per day per person during visits.

• Current government taxes (VAT, etc.).

• International flights and international airport taxes.

• Insurance.

• Drinks, tips, personal expenses, and other services not clearly mentioned.

Participation in the races is subject to the presentation of a valid license certifying the issuance of a medical certificate declaring no contraindication for competitive practice of the sport discipline for which it was requested. "Fit to practice competitive running," or no contraindication for competitive running"

No visa required for entry to Vietnam for French, Spanish, German, Belgian, Swiss nationals.

Note: The expiration date of your passport must be 6 months after the end of your stay