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Cycle The Rural Vietnam

10 days
Start and end in Hanoi
5.0
4 traveler reviews

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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (WELCOME TO VIETNAM)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi's culinary scene
    • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Explore the hotel's facilities
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi Cycling and Cultural Exploration

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycling tour to Long Bien Bridge
    • Cycling through Red River alluvial grounds and vegetable farms
    • Cycling past West Lake and French Quarter
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Vietnam Women's Museum
    • Visit Hanoi Hilton Prison
    • Water puppet show
    Landmarks
    Long Bien Bridge
    Red River
    West Lake
    French Quarter
    Temple of Literature
    Vietnam Women's Museum
    Hanoi Hilton Prison
  3. Day 3

    Red River Delta Biking and Pottery Village

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Phat Tich Pagoda
    • Red River Delta biking along river dyke
    • Cycling through riverside farms
    • Visit Phu Lang Pottery village
    • Pottery workshop exploration and traditional ceramic techniques
    Landmarks
    Phat Tich Pagoda
    Red River Delta
    Phu Lang Pottery Village
  4. Day 4

    Lang Son Province Mountainous Biking

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mountainous biking through limestone landscape
    • Cycling through Tay ethnic minority villages
    • Stilt house village exploration
    Landmarks
    Lang Son Province
  5. Day 5

    Trekking Through Mountain Valleys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local house featuring authentic local cuisine), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic trek through fruit farms and rice fields
    • Mountain valley trekking with local guides

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride to the new homestay instead of transfer (if time permits)
  6. Day 6

    Bac Son Valley Cycling and Na Lay Mountain Sunset

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling to Dong Lam steppe
    • Cycling to Bac Son Valley
    • Guided afternoon tour through rice valleys and villages
    • Na Lay mountain summit climb
    • Panoramic views of Bac Son rice valley

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset viewing from Na Lay mountain summit
    Landmarks
    Dong Lam Steppe
    Bac Son Valley
    Na Lay Mountain
  7. Day 7

    Bac Son Market and Return to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bac Son central market
    • 45km cycling route through mountains and fields
    • Cycling through scenic back roads
    Landmarks
    Bac Son Market
  8. Day 8

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Halong Bay limestone karsts
    • Guided cave tour
    • Overnight cruise stay

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Kayaking
    • Relax on sun deck
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  9. Day 9

    Halong Bay Sunrise and Return to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Brunch

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing
    • Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Continued Halong Bay exploration
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  10. Day 10

    Departure

    End point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Goodbye Vietnam)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk and explore Hanoi's vibrant streets and markets
    • Last-minute shopping for souvenirs
    • Enjoy local cuisine

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Rating
5(4 reviews)
Cancellation policy

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 149946

  • Currency
    Dong
    Vietnam
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Custom Vietnam Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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