Vietnam · CYCLING TOURS IN HANOI
Good cycling tours in Hanoi fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi covering Hoa Lu, Tam Coc by boat, village cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and practical costs.
“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”
Review of a $43 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, and buffet lunch.
“I'm very torn on how to write this review... Our guide was great- good English, very energetic. Van was comfortable. Temple stop was nice, good information by our guide. I think we stayed too long though. Everyone was just standing around and we could have gotten on the road to the next stop. The cycling was only ok. Very old bikes and not really much to see on the route, especially when trying to dodge potholes. It was extremely hot but that is not the fault of the company. Lunch was not good. Not only was the food sub par but I also found something in one of the dishes…”
Visit Hoa Lu, cruise Tam Coc caves, cycle rural lanes, and optionally climb Hang Mua on a budget-friendly day trip from Hanoi.
“The tour guide changed our itinerary order so we could visit tam coc & Mua cave due to convid19 as area was closing at lunch time. It was a fantastic choice and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”
Cycle Hanoi’s busy streets, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, and peaceful Banana Island with local guides, food, and history.
“Our bike tour was fantastic! Khoi made sure that we were safe at all times and gave us a complete tour of the city. Biking through the city is not for everybody. You should be very confident on the bike. It was an amazing way to see Hanoi!”
Review of a $131 Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi with kayaking, Cat Ba biking, small-group cabins, meals, and practical booking tips.
“Overall it was a good trip. We have been told that the was two "Venezia " cruises, we saw the other one and it seemed much better than the one we have been onboarded. From the itinery it seemed we was going by Ha Long Bai just to see Read more”
Review of Hanoi’s Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, cycling, and Mua Cave day tour, with practical advice on timing, price, transport, and what to expect.
“Wonderful trip. Our guide Quang was the best. He was very informative, cheerful and patient. The limo was very comfortable to travel. The spots were beautiful and the tour was organized very well”
Review of the $39 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc caves, cycling, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“The natural beauty in the trip is incredible. The service and food were ok; however, as a foreigner, it feels somewhat rude at times. At one point where we were dropped off, the owner of the establishment started slapping my feet because we Read more”
Review of an 11-hour Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with biking, family lunch, Tam Coc boat ride, Hoa Lu temples, and small-group service.
“I had the best time on this day trip! Everything was perfectly organized, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was our tour guide, Phil. Our tour guide was incredibly funny, friendly, and full of energy from start to finish. Read more”
Review of Hanoi’s 11-hour Ninh Binh tour, with Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, swimming, lunch, and sunset fun.
“Real Vietnamese experience. No swimming or sunset party during my tour, but I loved anyway. Bike, boat, hiking, genuine dishes, for me it was more than satisfying”
Review of Hanoi’s four-hour bike tour through Banana Island, Old Quarter, railway tracks, West Lake, and Vietnamese food stops.
“If you’re an inexperienced cyclist like my partner, maybe this tour isn’t for you. She was petrified as we set off on the busy city roads of Hanoi. However, if you just accept that the scooters and cars will yield for you, then it becomes a lot mRead more”
Review of the Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu, Am Tien Cave, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, lunch, and Bich Dong Pagoda.
“Very good guide in Nien and very good food. The entire experience was amazing. Nien smartly took us to places at times before the rush starts”
Review of a Trang An and Bich Dong day tour from Hanoi, with cycling, local lunch, pagoda visit, boat caves, price, and practical tips.
“If you're thinking of visiting Ninh Binh for just a day, I'd recommend this tour. A limo bus, which was comfortable and clean, picked us up from our hotel in the Old Quarter well within the time slot the tour operator gave us. So glad they werRead more”
Cycle Hanoi’s Old Quarter, banana island, historic sites, and food stops with an English-speaking guide for $29 per person.
“This was an exhilarating if slightly terrifying 😁experience. Negotiating Hanoi traffic by bike gave us a unique insight into how it flows and how to effectively and safely integrate with it. Some really interesting sight-seeing with a highly informed and friendly guide Andy! One of the highlights of our time in Hanoi! Highly recommend it.”
Review of a $60 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“Overall tour was a fun one, though it could be better if it did not rain! Personally, we find the Tam Coc boat experience was a little too long. Our tour guide, Linn, was humorous and friendly. Recommended, worth the money.”
Review of the Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and practical tips.
“Good day out of the city. Beautiful cycling of the main roads and relaxing boat ride in lovely scenery. Highly recommended.”
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