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North Vietnam Bike Blitz

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 (HELLO VIETNAM)

    Optional Activities

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

    Hanoi Cycling and Cultural Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling tour to Long Bien Bridge
    • Cycling through Red River island plantations 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
    Temple of Literature
    Vietnam Women's Museum
    Hanoi Hilton Prison
    West Lake
    French Quarter
  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Mai Chau Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Muong Khen), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • One-hour bike ride through back roads and villages
    • Cycling along Hoa Binh Reservoir
    Landmarks
    Hoa Binh Reservoir
    Mai Chau Valley
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  4. Day 4

    Mai Chau Valley to Mai Hich Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served at a local house in Ban Xo), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day cycling through Mai Chau Valley and Thai ethnic minority villages
    • Cycling to Ban Xo and Mai Hich Valley
    Landmarks
    Mai Chau Valley
    Mai Hich Valley
  5. Day 5

    Mai Hich Valley to Ban Don

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the homestay), Lunch (Lunch at Hang village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cycling toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    • Cycling through back roads and main road toward Ban Don valley
    Landmarks
    Pu Luong Nature Reserve
    Ban Don Valley
  6. Day 6

    Ban Don to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant along the way to Ninh Binh), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour morning cycling through village roads and terraced fields
    • Cycling through rice fields and villages in afternoon
    • 1.5-hour rowing boat excursion at Van Long wetland
    Landmarks
    Van Long Wetland
  7. Day 7

    Ninh Binh Cycling and Cultural Sites

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local eatery)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling to Tam Coc boat station
    • Traditional sampan boat ride exploring 3 tunnel-like caves
    • Cycling through countryside, rice fields, and villages
    • Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
    • Visit Thai Vi temple
    • Hike at Hang Mua with challenging climb and panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Tam Coc
    Bich Dong Pagoda
    Thai Vi Temple
    Hang Mua
  8. Day 8

    Hanoi to Halong Bay Cruise

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch served on board), Dinner (Delectable dinner on the boat with views of Halong Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through limestone karsts and Halong Bay
    • Guided cave tour
    • Optional swimming or kayaking

    Optional Activities

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

    Halong Bay Return to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Brunch (Delicious brunch served on board during return)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing
    • Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Further exploration of Halong Bay
    • Cruise back to Halong City
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  10. Day 10

    Departure from Hanoi

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

    Optional Activities

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

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Rating
5(4 reviews)
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Tour ID: 149951

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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.
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    • 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.
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