VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular cycling tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu history, Tam Coc bamboo-boat views, and a 500-step Mua Cave climb, plus optional biking.
“It’s a full day trip to Ninh Binh. Nice way to see a different area from Hanoi. Our guide Sunny was knowledgeable about Vietnam culture and history and passionate about sharing it”
Bicycle Hoa Lu, boat through Trang An caves, hike Mua Cave 500 steps, then return to Hanoi. Includes lunch, tickets, guide, and shuttle.
“The boat trip to the caves is great. We can also participate by peddling along with the peddler which one does not get to do often.”
Cai Be Mekong Delta day trip with a cooking class, fruit-candy craft villages, antique homes, cycling, and a boat ride from Ho Chi Minh City.
“There were only two of us with our driver and guide. The car and the driver were by far the best we have experienced in Vietnam. The guide spoke very good English, was extremely helpful and polite. He had a broad knowledge of history, cultRead more”
Cat Ba full-day cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with swimming, caves, biking Viet Hai village, fish massage, lunch, and sunset.
“Honestly, our tour was much more luxurious than the one pictured. We had a bigger, nicer boat and a smaller group. Jam-packed day and even though it was cloudy, everybody had a really nice time and a few of us even swam to the beach! Lunch was yummy and plentiful. My favorite part was the…”
Escape Ho Chi Minh City for a full day on Mekong waterways: wooden rowing, pagoda peace, fruit stops, tuk tuk and biking, plus lunch.
“It surpassed my expectations. Quang was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Everything we see is so pretty and interesting. The fruits and the Vietnamese lunch were the best I had since I arrived Ho Chi Ming City. The only downside Read more”
Day trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc sampan caves, buffet lunch, village cycling, plus optional Hang Mua steps.
“The trip was excellent. The ride in the river for almost 1.5 hours was amazing. It was really a talent to see most of the women paddling the boat by their feet. It was hot and very humid. Little bit disappointed where our bus driver took 15 minutes break on way back leaving all the…”
Full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with tuk tuk, canal cruise, fruit gardens, island stops, biking, and lunch.
“This was a great experience for my friend and I. It's not a glamorous tour, or one that compares to Halong Bay or Ayutthaya in Thailand, but it allows you to experience how people live in the area. We booked the tour a few weeks in adRead more”
2 days in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City: floating market, river boat time, Ben Tre fruit stops, pagoda, and Can Tho.
“Very good tour overall. Our guide (Mr. Bea or Beo - apologies for nor remembering the right spelling) was very dedicated, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and always worked towards our needs. He spoke english very well. The 2nd day (floating mRead more”
Bike through Hoi An outskirts, row a basket boat, and eat lunch in an organic veggie village. Small group, pickup, and rice pancake cooking.
“This was a wonderful experience with Hai. We are so pleased we booked with him. His knowledge was amazing and the individual tour, we loved! The entire experience was incredible, the boat ride, the vege farm, the rice fields, the history, all of it! Thank you”
Bike from Hoi An into Quang Nam’s rice fields. Small group, flat roads, chapels, bánh bèo, crafts, and rice wine for $29.
“This tour was the perfect size, with a fantastic guide. It was such a fab way to see more of Hoi An and to get out in the sunshine and into the fresh air. I had such an incredible morning on this tour and I could not recommend it more. Fun stops, cool crew. Loved…”
A small-group bike ride from Hoi An into Quang Nam villages for bánh bèo breakfast, rice wine, local crafts, and real countryside life.
“We booked this tour a day before and ended up being the only 2 despite it being a small group tour. Well, lucky for us because we had the wonderful Quang to ourselves! He was super considerate especially as we told him we are not expRead more”
Mui Ne jeep tour with sunrise or sunset quad biking. White and red dunes, Fairy Stream, basket-boat fishing village for $7.
“Mr Kim is the best! He made professional photos during the trip and took care all the way. Our family had awesome adventure. Thanks a lot once again!”
Cycle Hanoi with Sang: Old Quarter lanes, Lake B52, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge and Banana Island, plus local food.
“First of all, a solid thanks to T, who was my private guide, for this ride, because yes I was the lonely brave who was willing to risk the rain. Finally, the rain join us, unfortunately T missed his raincoat but he courageously endured the things; personally I was fine with my raincoat, and maybe…”
Overnight Venezia Cruises in Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba: kayaking, biking, sunrise views, and beach swimming with a small group.
“Mooie boot en prettig personeel. Het uitzicht is fantastisch en je krijgt lekker eten. Geweldige ervaring.”
Cycle Hoi An countryside, meet Tra Que farmers, glide through coconut palms by basket boat, and eat a home-style Vietnamese lunch.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our countryside bike tour. Getting to see the rice fields, the farm visit and the great home cooked meal were the highlights. Our guide Ding did a good job explaining the history and the meaning behind the sites. We would happily recommend to anyone visiting Hoi An.”
