Cycle through dramatic karst landscapes ✦ Taste the incredible Vietnamese cuisine ✦ Sail through Ha Long Bay by junk ✦ Experience life in rural ethnic villages ✦ Relax in outstanding historic hotels & resorts
North Vietnam Bike Tour
Classic or Première Inn to Inn ✦ 10 days ✦ Leisurely ✦ From $3150
A trendsetter, Vietnam cycling tours since 1999
Bicycling Hidden Northern Vietnam
The north part of Vietnam stands in contrast to the modern bustling cities and beach resorts of South Vietnam. Discover Nom Hoa Chuoi (banana flower salad) or Bun Bo Nam Bo (noodle soup, no soup. Cycle on the tourist path by bike in the hills country and Hop into sea kayaks to explore the islands of Han La Bay up close. From rich farmlands to limestone grottoes, the many natural wonders of the countryside await you on this North Vietnam Cycling Tour!
The North Vietnam Bike Tour takes you from the tree lined city of Hanoi to the rural countryside, where you will discover local ethnic people and villages tucked within towering karst cliffs, bike along emerald green rice paddies, and kayak to the beautiful islands of Ha Long Bay where nature and landscapes are a big part. You will venture deep into the picturesque landscape, exploring lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, gold-plated palaces, and dense rainforests. You will get to witness water buffalo in the wild and hunt for squid in the cover of night. Throughout your journey, you will be treated to delicious and exciting authentic dishes and premier accommodations.
Scheduled Dates
11 Nov 2024
21 Jan 2025
Première Inns $3150 per person
Go Private
Oct to Feb best for cycling.
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daily details
Vietnam bicycle tour day by day details
Relax: Free time until dinner
Eat: Dinner
Sleep: Anantole Hotel
Explore: Walking and Vespa tour
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Anantole Hotel
Ride: 67 mi / 105 km, Land: hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Mai Chau Ecolodge
Ride: 43 mi / 70 km, Land: hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Pu Loung Retreat
Ride: 15 mi / 25 km, Land: hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Pu Loung Retreat
Ride: 38 mi / 60 km, Land: hills
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Aravinda Resort
Ride: 8 mi / 15 km, Land: flat
Eat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sleep: Peony Cruise
Relax: Sail back to port, transfer
Eat: Breakfast, Dinner
Sleep: Anantole Hotel
Travel: Shuttle to airport
Eat: Breakfast
Getting There
The North Vietnam Bike Tour meets and ends at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam
Guests should plan their flights to arrive in Hanoi before 14:00 (2 pm) on Day 1 of the tour and their departing flights after 10:00 (10 am) on Day 10.
Hanoi Airport code: HAN Local Time: GMT+7
Documents Please
Passports are required for all guests. Visas maybe required depending on your nationality, check with the nearest Embassy of Vietnam.
Whatcha Gonna Get
- Expert local bilingual guides
- Entrance and activity fees
- Handpicked lodges, ensuite rooms, double occupancy
- Private cabins on Ha Long Bay cruise
- Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks*
- Dinners featuring fine local cuisine*
- Unlimited drinking water**
- Support van for baggage and lifts
- Free use of bicycles
- Free use of sea kayaks in Ha Long Bay
- Airport pick up & drop off
*as noted in itinerary
**during activity
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Your Group, Your Date
You, your family and friends, your preferred date, our handcrafted tour routes, privately guided, the ultimate adventure getaway.
Classic Inns from $3275
Tour is available year round. October through February is winter with cooler temperatures and no rain.
Join a Scheduled Departure
Join a group of like minded travelers (8 guests max) on one of the dates below:
2024: 11 Nov
2025: 21 Jan
Première Inns: $3150 per person, double occupancy
Single Room: +$750 Deposit: $300