HANOI · VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 cycling tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave: an air-conditioned day trip with English guide, boat ride, optional bike ride and buffet lunch.
Most Popular“Great day trip to see the sights. Did make us wish we had stayed a few days there as it is a very beautiful area.”
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with bicycle at Hoa Lu, Trang An grotto boat ride, Mua Cave 500 steps, buffet lunch, and shuttle pickup.
“A perfect experience for our huge group of 13! Our tour guide, James (Cung) was amazing. He was a reason why our trip was so memorable. Thank you for the experience!! Shoutout to James!”
Cat Ba day cruise to Lan Ha and Ha Long: cave boat time, Viet Hai bike ride, fish massage, swim stops, lunch included.
“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…”
Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in one day: ancient temples, karst caves by bamboo boat, countryside cycling, buffet lunch, and optional Hang Mua.
“Amazing trip, the nature is so beautiful, would recommend this trip to everyone! We had enough time to do everything and we didn’t feel rushed. Our guide Toan was so funny and helpful, we learned a lot from him. Tip if you’re climbing the mountain: bring extra shirt cause you’ll be sweaty :)”
Ride Hanoi in real traffic, then escape to Banana Island and Train Street. Learn local daily life and eat iconic Vietnamese dishes.
“great fun experience riding through Hanoi Choi kept us safe, very informative great to go to some local places / cycle through back streets highly recommend”
A 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi with kayaking in quieter caves, a biking stop, and sunset swim time on Venezia Cruises.
“Mooie boot en prettig personeel. Het uitzicht is fantastisch en je krijgt lekker eten. Geweldige ervaring.”
Beat Ha Long crowds on a small-group Lan Ha Bay cruise with A/C cabins, kayaking, Cat Ba biking, village visit, and onboard food.
“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”
Hoa Lu temples and UNESCO karst caves by boat, with optional village cycling and a Mua Cave climb, plus lunch and hotel pickup from Hanoi.
“Very good experience! Specially the cycling around the village, the road was pumpe but the it was amazing to see the countryside life style!!”
Small-group trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc: boat through flooded caves, village bike ride, buffet lunch, easy pickup and transport.
“This tour was amazing! The boat ride was stunning, the bike ride was a blast, and the view from the top of the hike (about 500 steps up) was breathtaking. This is a very active tour, but also very fun! Two was a wonderful guide!”
A small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with biking, a family lunch, Tam Coc boat caves, and Hoa Lu temples.
“Very full day of activity. Our Guide Phil was organized and informative. Overall a good tour. Visit of local family was interesting. Lunch was more food than could be eaten, many good variety of choices.”
From Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave climb, Tam Coc sampan, biking, and sunset swim party with lunch. Max 8, $79.
“Thanks very much to Peter and our driver for making this one of the highlights of our trip. It was just the three of us, so very intimate which I enjoy compared to the larger tours. Prompt pickup, scenic drives accompanied by bouts of history Read more”
Cycle Hanoi for 4 hours across Long Bien Bridge, railway tracks, and B-52-linked lakes, with coffee, snacks, and an English guide for $45.
“Fantastic way to see out of the way sites on a bike. Our guide Minh was an excellent guide and we felt safe in the busy street of Hanoi. Would recommend.”
Cat Ba 3D/2N cruise with kayaking, cycling Viet Hai, and Navy Peak trekking in quieter Lan Ha Bay for about $367.
“From first connection, all was great! Arrangements were easy.”
Small-group day trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Am Tien Cave, Tam Coc boat, bike ride, Bich Dong pagoda, plus lunch and transfers.
“This is an area of spectacular beauty that many visitors would not know about or know how to access without a tour like this one. It is a full day of activities and my suggestion if possible, would be to visit at a time other than peak summer. An Read more”
3-day Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi with biking, kayaking, hiking, and bungalow or cruise nights. Quiet mornings, top-deck photos, meals included.
“Disappointing, underwhelming, did not match expectation and very poor communication.”
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