Bike tours · BIKE AND HIKE TOURS IN VIETNAM
Good bike and hike tours in Vietnam fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba. Kayak through lagoons, cycle to Viet Hai Village, trek Navy Peak, swim, and sleep in quiet anchorages. Guides including Ninh, Kong, Jack, Hang, and Ben have led this small-group adventure.
“From first connection, all was great! Arrangements were easy.”
Cycle 12 kilometers from Da Lat through flower and vegetable farms, then hike to Langbiang’s 2,167-meter Radar Peak with a guide such as Vinh, Viet, Harry, or Fin. Expect forest paths, wildlife, a Vietnamese picnic lunch, mountain views, and a stop at Lat village before cycling back.
“The itinerary was organized. Time was well spent just enough to maximize the place. Much so the experience was more fun and enjoyable because of the enthusiasm and information given by our well versed tour guide, Vinh. No dull moments with him. Highly recommended! Over all, 12 out of 10!”
Spend three days in Pu Luong with local guides such as Nga and Sunny. Trek through rice paddies, cycle between Thai villages, try silk weaving and a family cooking class, ride a buffalo cart, and float down Cham Stream with lunch. Pickup is available from Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
“Pu Luong Tours were amazing. The whole 3 days were magical. Really immersive into the different Vietnamese cultures. We even got to view the rice harvest and have lunch with a wonderful family. Would totally recommend to everyone. Nga and Sunny our tour guides were so kind and informative. Thank you for this experience!”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus for Hoa Lu temples, a Tam Coc bamboo-boat ride, village cycling, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides such as Tommy lead the day. Lunch, entrance fees, water, and hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are included.
“Great vibes from the beginning, the tour guide introduced us all to eachother on the bus, very funny guy :) He tought us some Vietnamese on the way from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and told us some history. All tours were very well organised and thRead more”
Spend eight hours exploring Pu Luong with an English-speaking guide such as Nga or Adam. Visit Thai villages, try silk weaving, walk 4km through rice fields, float down Cham Stream, eat on a bamboo raft, and swim at Hieu Waterfall.
“I had brilliant day! Nga had loads of local knowledge and was also really fun. I would really recommend the tour. Good if you want to see a variety of local culture in a short space of time.”
Travel from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park for a boat trip, kayaking, swimming, a 15-kilometre trek through Tay villages, and cycling to Hua Ma Cave. The private booking covers only your group, but transport may use a crowded public bus. Meals, lodging, bicycles, and lake transport are included.
“Unsere Tour war super. Die Busfahrten waren zwar sehr anstrengend, da es ein öffentlicher Bus ist mit dem auch die Einheimischen fahren, wodurch es oft sehr laut und eng ist. Zudem sind die Straßenbedingungen sehr schlecht.”
Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave by shuttle bus. You’ll cycle through rural villages, take a shared boat through cave tunnels, and climb nearly 500 steps for Tam Coc views. Guide Tom is noted for helpful support on the steep climb.
“Very rushed. Every activity except boat ride seemed rushed. Boat ride was ok, but so many boats at one time spoiled it for me. Many groups. Tom was a very good guide though, and very helpful to me on the very difficult steps. Lunch was gRead more”
Gravel or tarmac, a motor or your own legs, a guide or a route on the phone.
