Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside

Join us for a half-day bicycle tour through Hanoi's countryside for a truly unique experience. Pedal along the scenic Red River and take in the tranquil surroundings of Northern Vietnam at your own leisurely pace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of authentic local markets and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's rich historical past. Cross the legendary Long Bien bridge and witness the harmonious contrast between city and rural life in Hanoi. Meet the locals and explore a traditional 200-year-old house and privately owned Bonsai gardens, which belong to a war veteran. Learn about their daily life and chat over a cup of tea, providing an opportunity to experience different aspects of life and gain insight into the local culture.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   45 min

   At either 8:00AM or 13:00, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and take you to our bicycle store to select suitable bikes. After getting comfortable with your bicycle and hearing a safety briefing, we will begin our ride. Our first stop is the Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi, built over 100 years ago during French colonial times. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Red River, watch boats float underneath, and observe green vegetable farms on the island.

2. 2

   Dong Ahn

   30 min

   We will begin by cycling along the banks of the Red River, enjoying the stunning natural beauty of Vietnam's countryside and observing farmers cultivating their lands. Our journey will take us to a local family that specializes in the art of bonsai, where we can learn about this intricate craft and admire their stunning plant creations. Next, we will continue our cycling tour to a local wet market and we will then take a break at lotus lake, where we can quench our thirst with refreshing sugarcane juice or other local beverages. We will continue cycling along dirt roads and through rural villages until we reach the Co Loa Ancient Citadel. This historic site was constructed in 200 BC and played an important role in Vietnam's history of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders, specifically Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong.

3. 3

   Hồ Truc Bạch

   45 min

   Following our cycling tour and visit to the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, we will head to a local restaurant where you can indulge in the delicious cuisine of Hanoi. After satisfying our appetites, we will have the opportunity to try a unique beverage known as Egg Coffee, which will provide a caffeine fix and a taste of local culture.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   45 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.After that we will visit Hoi Phu village, which is well-known for producing broomsticks, a popular traditional craft in the Red River delta. Guests will observe talented broom makers as they create functional and beautiful broomsticks out of broom grass.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   45 min

   Continue we ride to the countryside along the Red River’s banks to take in the stunning beauty of Vietnam’s countryside and see farmers cultivating their lands. 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.

6. 6

   Long Bien Bridge

   15 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

• 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.