Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Full Day Bicycle Tours City & Countryside

Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure by joining a full-day bicycle tour of Hanoi's city and countryside. Take in the picturesque Red River while leisurely pedaling through the tranquil Northern Vietnam countryside. Share a delightful lunch with a friendly local family in a small rural village. Ride past Hanoi's iconic landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, presidential palace, Ba Dinh square, literature temple, Tran Quoc temple, and explore other notable sites such as West Lake, Truc Bach Lake, Opera House, and railway street. Capture beautiful moments with stops for photo opportunities. Immerse yourself in Vietnam's rich historical heritage and appreciate the beautiful contrast between city and rural life in Hanoi. Cross the legendary Long Bien bridge and get to know the locals over a cup of tea in their traditional homes. Stroll around West Lake and enjoy the scenic beauty. Navigate through the city's narrow alleys and backstreets with ease.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20 min

   At 8:00 am, your tour guide will pick you up and take you to our bicycle store where you can choose the perfect bike for your ride. After getting comfortable and a brief safety briefing, we will begin our journey. Our first stop will be crossing the Red River using the Long Bien bridge, which is over 100 years old and was built during French colonial times. From here, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the river, observe boats passing underneath, and witness the lush green vegetable farms on the island.

2. 2

   Dong Ahn

   3 hours

   Our next destination is the picturesque banks of the Red River, where we can witness the stunning beauty of Vietnam's countryside and observe farmers cultivating their lands. We'll make a stop at a local family who specialize in creating intricate bonsai plants. Our knowledgeable guide will assist us with translation, allowing us to engage in conversation with the family and learn more about local daily life and traditions. We'll take a break at the scenic Lotus Lake, where we can quench our thirst with refreshing sugarcane juice or other local fresh drinks. Continuing on, we'll cycle through dirt roads and rural villages until we reach the ancient Co Loa Citadel. This citadel, built in 200 BC, is a symbol of Vietnam's tradition of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders, specifically Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong. After that, we'll head to a local restaurant to enjoy the delicious cuisine that Hanoi has to offer.

3. 3

   Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52

   45 min

   During the afternoon, we'll head to Huu Tiep Lake, located in the tranquil Ngoc Ha flower village. Here, we can observe an American B-52 aircraft that was shot down during the Christmas bombing in 1972. This peaceful island is situated away from the bustling streets of Hanoi and is known for its lush vegetable and fruit farms tended to by local farmers.

4. 4

   Ba Dinh Square

   Pass by

   We cycling pass by the city major highlights such as: Hanoi Flag Tower at the age of nearly 200 years is renowned as one of the symbols of the city, Hanoi Opera House, 1000 years old royal Thang Long citadel, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace, Ba Dinh square, Tran Quoc temple, Truc Bach Lake…

5. 5

   Duờng Tau

   30 min

   We'll then head towards the Reunification train track, which has been in operation for over a century and runs through the bustling heart of Hanoi. As we ride along, we'll pass by homes and residences where local residents live in close proximity to the tracks, providing a unique and immersive perspective on daily life in this exciting city. Afterward, we'll indulge in a unique local treat - Egg Coffee - a must-try delicacy in Hanoi that you won't want to miss. Finally, our ride will conclude and we'll head back to your hotel at approximately 4:00pm.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   Following that, we will ride our bikes to a local wet market and taste some tropical fruits. We take a break at lotus lake to fill our thirst with sugarcane juice or some local fresh drinks.Keep cycling through dirt roads and rural villages until we arrived at Co Loa Ancient Citadel which was built in 200 BC to learn about Vietnam’s tradition of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders of Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   30 min

   We’ll make a visit to a local family making bonsai to learn about this intricate art form and admire some of the stunning plant creations. This is a wonderful way to learn more about local daily life and tradition, our guide will assist us to chat with them as a translator.

8. 8

   Long Bien Bridge

   10 min

   Then we’ll head out for our ride!First we cross the Red river by Long Bien bridge – the oldest one in Hanoi built over 100 years ago under French colonial time to enjoy the view of the Red River, watch the boats float underneath and see the green vegetable farm on the island

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.