The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Northern Vietnam

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

Review of a $33 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi covering Hoa Lu, Tam Coc by boat, village cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and transport.

“We booked our full-day tour in Ninh Binh at the very last minute after hearing so many incredible things from other travelers—and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our Vietnam trip, right up there with Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay. Yes, it is touristy, but honestly, it’s easy to see why. The boat ride through the river, surrounded by towering limestone mountains and lush scenery, is simply jaw-dropping. Photos really don’t do it justice. Being there in person feels peaceful, surreal, and unforgettable all at once. The day was well organized and gave us a great overview of what makes Ninh Binh so special. If…”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

2.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Review of a $43 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“This itinerary is well organized but it could be improved a little since the main course is the hike to see the dragon. This tour gives you about 45 min to go up and down and this feels a bit rushed, given the difficulty of the hike. The positives: Read more”

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Cat Ba: Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

3.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays from Cat Ba with swimming, a bamboo cave ride, lunch, cycling, and Viet Hai village.

“The lunch was actually very very good! Our guide was THE sweetest, he even remembered all of our names! While we cycled to the village, ( do the cycling if you can instead of the electric car, it's so worth it ) he made sure we were all okay and checked frequently on us. He gave us a nice heads up about the Cat ba island must-know infos, and even let us try a local snake juice ( that was unexpectedly NOT bad). Totally worth it, and would recommend it!”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

4.Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · from $28

Review of Hanoi’s Hoa Lu and Tam Coc day trip, with temples, caves, buffet lunch, countryside cycling, and optional Hang Mua climb.

“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.”

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Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside

5.Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $59

Cycle from Hanoi to Red River villages, Long Bien Bridge, markets, bonsai gardens, and local homes on a guided half-day tour with lunch.

“The tour company was helpful in answering questions prior to our meeting. We chose the 8am ride so it won't be as hot as the afternoon one. Hoa, our guide, and the team were prompt in picking us up at our hotel. Due to the unexpected rain, they prepared ponchos for the ride. They prepared a staff for each rider. The group rode scooters and ensured our safety during the ride. We rode about 9.5 miles with a few stops along the way. I'd recommend this tour. It was a fun activity to kickstart our visit to Hanoi. We started in the city and ended up in the countryside. We…”

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Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Half Day Hanoi City Bicycle Tours

6.Bicycle Tours Hanoi: Half Day Hanoi City Bicycle Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $59

Cycle Hanoi’s West Lake, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, local markets, and city sights on a guided half-day tour with lunch.

“Wonderful bike ride to see city sights and the countryside. Team kept us very safe and well attended-to the entire time. Great trip with family!”

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Hanoi: Bike Tour Through Hidden Gems and Banana Island

7.Bike Tour Through Hidden Gems and Banana Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 276 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $34

Cycle Hanoi’s busy streets, Long Bien Bridge, Banana Island and Train Street with a local guide, lunch, bikes and helmets included.

“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”

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Venezia cruises – Kayking, Biking – 2D1N in less tourist areas

8.Venezia cruises – Kayking, Biking – 2D1N in less tourist areas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $116

Review of Venezia Cruises’ 2-day Lan Ha Bay trip from Hanoi, with kayaking, biking, swimming, meals, and quieter coastal scenery.

“Mooie boot en prettig personeel. Het uitzicht is fantastisch en je krijgt lekker eten. Geweldige ervaring.”

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Halong Bay 2 days on classic cruise, small group, biking-kayaking

9.Halong Bay 2 days on classic cruise, small group, biking-kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $131

Review of a 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise from Hanoi with kayaking, biking, small-group cabins, local food, and quiet limestone scenery.

“Pros: good communication from Dolphin Travel; guide on boat (Mong) spoke perfect English and was very friendly, the crew worked very hard to make sure we were happy. The boat was worn but clean. They give you a LOT of food for both Read more”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc boating – Cycling & Mua Cave visit

10.Hoa Lu – Tam Coc boating – Cycling & Mua Cave visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $38

Review the $38 Hanoi to Ninh Binh day tour with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc boating, cycling, Mua Cave, lunch, and practical tips.

“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”

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Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu – Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch

11.Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu – Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $39

Review of a $39 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc caves, cycling, buffet lunch, and small-group transport.

“Stunning Scenery, Breathtaking Panoramic View It was a peaceful boat ride, the Boatman was very friendly.”

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Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Ninh Binh Day Tour: Biking, Visit Local Family

12.Tam Coc – Ninh Binh Day Tour: Biking, Visit Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $81

Cycle rice fields, share lunch with a local family, ride by boat through Tam Coc, and explore Hoa Lu on a small-group day trip from Hanoi.

“Phil was an amazing guide the whole trip, he was very hospitable and explained fun little facts throughout the whole trip! This was probably one of the best tours I’ve experienced and would highly recommend to anyone”

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Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu -Mua Cave -Tam Coc- Bike-Swimming with Sunset Party

13.Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu -Mua Cave -Tam Coc- Bike-Swimming with Sunset Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $79

Review of a small-group Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc boating, cycling, swimming, lunch, and sunset fun.

“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”

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Hanoi City Bike Tour through Banana Island & Food Tasting

14.Hanoi City Bike Tour through Banana Island & Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $45

Cycle Hanoi from Banana Island to B-52 Lake, with Old Quarter traffic, local food, historic sights, drinks, and an English-speaking guide.

“Love this activity. Bit Hairy at times but once you got used to the traffic it was great saw lots of things learnt lots of history”

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High Quality Motorcycle Dirt Bike 3 Days Tour + Private Room

15.High Quality Motorcycle Dirt Bike 3 Days Tour + Private Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $385

Ride Ha Giang’s mountain passes, villages, caves, and river roads on a three-day dirt-bike tour with meals, gear, and private rooms.

“This was one of the best experiences of my life. From the moment we started, Ben our tour guide was so attentive, present, kind and really made this experience unforgettable for the entire group. He made sure we felt safe, comfortable Read more”

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