Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Full Day Bicycle Tour Hanoi Countryside

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Bicycle Tour Hanoi Countryside — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside Full Day — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The full-day bicycle tour in Hanoi's countryside offers an opportunity to experience the charms of rural life and local villages. The tour takes you along the picturesque Red River, where you can enjoy serene and breathtaking views of Northern Vietnam's peaceful countryside at your own pace. You will also immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of authentic local markets and witness the fascinating contrast between city and rural life in Hanoi.

The tour also includes crossing the legendary Long Bien Bridge, marveling at its historical significance. You will savor a delicious lunch with a local family in a small, rural village, deepening your understanding of Vietnam's rich history and cultural heritage. Furthermore, you will have a chance to connect with friendly locals and chat about their daily lives over a cup of tea in their traditional homes. This bicycle tour is a great way to explore the beauty and culture of Hanoi's countryside while getting some exercise and fresh air.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: BIKE TOURS HANOI

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Use of bicycle
Included: Lunch
Included: Beverages
Included: All activities

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min Admission included

At 8:00 am, your tour guide will pick you up and take you to our bicycle store to choose a suitable bike. After getting comfortable with your bicycle and receiving a safety briefing, we will begin our ride. Our first stop will be at the Long Bien Bridge, which is over 100 years old and was built during the French colonial period. We will cross the bridge and enjoy a panoramic view of the Red River. From there, we can watch the boats float underneath and see the lush green vegetable farms on the island.
Dong Ahn

5 hours

After crossing the bridge, we will continue our ride to the countryside along the banks of the Red River. This scenic route offers stunning views of Vietnam's countryside, where we can see farmers cultivating their lands. Along the way, we will make a visit to a local family that specializes in making bonsai plants. This is a great opportunity to learn about this intricate art form and admire some of the stunning plant creations.

We will then take a break at the lotus lake and quench our thirst with sugarcane juice or some other local fresh drinks.

Continuing our ride along dirt roads and through rural villages, we will eventually arrive at the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, which dates back to 200 BC. Here, we will learn about Vietnam's tradition of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders, specifically Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong.

To conclude our tour, we will visit a fruit garden and have lunch with a local family where we can try traditional food.
Hồ Truc Bạch

30 min Admission included

In the afternoon, we will continue our ride through the villages, fields, and along the riverbank, taking in the cool breeze of the Red River. As we pass through the beautiful villages of Northern Vietnam's countryside, we will eventually reach a local boat station. Here, we will take a cruise on the Red River to return to Hanoi.

Before heading back to your hotel, we will stop for a unique Egg Coffee to get your caffeine fix. This is a local specialty that you won't want to miss! Our tour will come to an end around 4:00-4:30 pm.
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 years ago under French colonial time to enjoy the panoramic view of the Red River, watch the boats float underneath and see the green vegetable farm on the island.
Stop 5

45 min

Then 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.
Stop 6

45 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We ONLY pick up and drop off from your hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter otherwise our meeting point is: In front of Hanoi Opera House by the concrete steps.

End point

We ONLY pick up and drop off from your hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter otherwise our meeting point is: In front of Hanoi Opera House by the concrete steps.