I am planning a travel to Hanoi mid March this year and looking for a bicycle tour on the country side for a number of days. I wonder if this tour has a guaranteed departure.

This departure of 16th March Ha Noi Mai Chau Pu Luong is guaranteed but depending on the booking period, some hotels might be full and will be replaced with similar hotels.

I am a solo traveler, so I am worried that this trip (Oct 1 Northern Vietnam) won't have enough people to run if I book it. I also didn't see it listed on your own website. Do you know if you will have enough people to run the trip. I am not in a good position to reschedule if this falls through.

Unfortunately, you're right to be cautious, as we don't have enough participants for the requested October 1st departure at this time. However, we do have another guaranteed departure for the Ha Giang Loop on September 20th, 2025. We are confident this trip will run as scheduled. If that date could work for you, we would be thrilled to have you join us.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own bike; just let us know in advance.

Are transfers included in the tour?

Yes, transfers between locations are included in the itinerary.

Do you offer ebikes for this trip?

We do have good ebikes for this trip and this departure is still open for booking but we can only depart when we have 4 persons booked. You may consider our Vietnam Central Coast on 11 Dec 2024 which also has ebikes and this departure is guaranteed to depart.

What should I pack for the tour?

You should pack comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any personal medications.

What time is the pick-up for the tour?

The tour pick-up is typically at 7:30 AM from the designated hotel.

What is the cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies based on the timing of the cancellation, so please check our terms.

How are payments made for the tour?

Payments can be made through our website or via bank transfer.

Is airport transfer available?

Yes, we can arrange airport transfer for your convenience.

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Northern Vietnam Cycling: Mai Chau to Pu Luong

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Start and end in Hanoi

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Thai and his crew are THE BEST -- they are experienced, organized, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable.
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Bicycle: Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Mai Chau
Start point
Hanoi, Vietnam (your hotel in Hanoi)
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Home cooked meal)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mai Chau Eco House)
Included Activities
- Bike fitting and hearty breakfast
- Cycling through Muong ethnic minority villages
- Cycling through terraced rice paddies
- Mountain climbing with views of Hoa Binh Reservoir
- Downhill sections with views of karst formations
- Entry to Mai Chau valley
Landmarks
Hoa Binh Reservoir
Mai Chau Valley
Day 2
Mai Chau to Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch overlooking the village's rice terraces), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through Mai Chau Valley to elevated plateau (60-70km with 500-700m elevation gain)
- Ride through Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Traditional lunch overlooking rice terraces
- Cycle through ethnic minority villages
- Relax in natural spring water at homestay
Landmarks
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Mai Chau Valley
Day 3
Pu Luong to Ninh Binh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Ninh Binh Hidden Charm)
Included Activities
- Downhill cycling through rice terraces
- Remote cross-country track cycling alongside riverside bamboo forests (15km)
- Cycling towards Ninh Binh past limestone formations
- Van transfer to Ninh Binh area (approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks
Ninh Binh
Day 4
Ninh Binh to Ha Noi
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty buffet breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel ( Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture)
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Ninh Binh (25 km)
- Boat tour through pitch black river caves and hidden lagoons (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks
Ninh Binh
Ha Noi Old Quarter
Day 5
Hanoi
End point
Hanoi, Vietnam (your hotel in Hanoi)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Hanoi
- Optional city tour with local guide
- Ha Long Bay extension (can be arranged)

Landmarks
Hoa Binh Reservoir
Mai Chau Valley

Landmarks
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Mai Chau Valley

Landmarks
Ninh Binh

Landmarks
Ninh Binh
Ha Noi Old Quarter

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Mai Chau Eco House
Hotel
day 1
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Ninh Binh Hidden Charm
Hotel
day 3
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Le Jardin Hotel Haute Couture
Hotel
day 4
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Mr Biker Saigon

Rating: 5(38 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 86%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.9
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.9
Tour Operator
5.0

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Ren
March 5th, 2025
Really a nice experience riding 4 days in the north of Vietnam together with guide An! Everything good organized....
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Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: Mr Biker Saigon
Dear Rene, Thank you so much for your kind review of the Northern Vietnam Cycling Tour from Mai Chau to Pu Luong! We’re so glad you had a nice experience riding through the north over those 4 days with An as your guide. It’s great to hear everything was well-organized and went smoothly. We’d really appreciate it if you’d share your experience with others, and we’d love to welcome you back for another ride sometime. Cheers to you too! Warm regards, The Mr. Biker Saigon team
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Simon
December 23rd, 2024
Great experience, perfect organized, wonderful tracks and a great guide - highly recommendated!
Traveled in December 2024
Reply from: Mr Biker Saigon
Dear Simon Thank you very much for your compliments, greatly appreciated. Hope to ride with you again soon in other parts of Vietnam! Mr Biker Saigon
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Tracey
August 10th, 2023
We had a fantastic day, Mr Thai, Minh our tour guide and Mr Thanh our driver were all exceptional hosts, if you are...
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Traveled in August 2023
Virginia
June 30th, 2023
My family and I have had the pleasure of doing several tours with Mr. Biker Saigon. Thai and his crew are THE BEST --...
My family and I have had the pleasure of doing several tours with Mr. Biker Saigon. Thai and his crew are THE BEST -- they are experienced, organized, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about the routes and local communities. One of our trips involved a group of 14 riders with different abilities. Each day during the four-day tour, Thai and his team provided us with several options to make sure everyone felt comfortable and also challenged. We lived in Vietnam for three years and these bike tours with Mr. Biker Saigon were the highlights of our stay in this beautiful country.Show more
Traveled in April 2022
Davide
June 30th, 2023
First encountered Thai and team (aka Mr Biker) on same charity tour as Horacio (see review). Then the Mai Chau - Pu...
First encountered Thai and team (aka Mr Biker) on same charity tour as Horacio (see review). Then the Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh one. Each time Thai and his expert team of experienced riders (Thai, An, Trong and co.) and professional support team have made the tour experience effortless, even if the riding has been challenging - just the way it should be. That's why I can't wait to ride with them again - next stop, I hope, Ha Giang loop.Show more
Traveled in January 2022
Reply from: Mr Biker Saigon
Thanks Davide, it was always nice to ride with you and others friends. Make sure you bring MTB for Ha Giang trip in future!
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Luc
June 29th, 2023
Top organisation and very flexiblel
Traveled in April 2023
Reply from: Mr Biker Saigon
Thanks Mr Luc! We are looking for to welcome your group again!
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sshipside
June 28th, 2023
While living in Saigon I went on a large number of Mr Biker tours; as many as I could really. The organisation was...
While living in Saigon I went on a large number of Mr Biker tours; as many as I could really. The organisation was always efficient, the team couldn't be more friendly, and the choice of routes was breathtaking every time. Mr Biker showed me the absolute best of Vietnam and that's saying a lot because it's a stunning country. Mr Biker trips were the highlight of my four years in Vietnam. Would recommend to anyone.Show more
Traveled in September 2022

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Matt
Asked on February 3rd, 2026
I am planning a travel to Hanoi mid March this year and looking for a bicycle tour on the country side for a number of days. I wonder if this tour has a guaranteed departure.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written February 2026
  This departure of 16th March Ha Noi Mai Chau Pu Luong is guaranteed but depending on the booking period, some hotels might be full and will be replaced with similar hotels.
J
Jerry
Asked on September 11th, 2025
I am a solo traveler, so I am worried that this trip (Oct 1 Northern Vietnam) won't have enough people to run if I book it. I also didn't see it listed on your own website. Do you know if you will have enough people to run the trip. I am not in a good position to reschedule if this falls through.
Group size
Tour Details
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written September 2025
  Unfortunately, you're right to be cautious, as we don't have enough participants for the requested October 1st departure at this time. However, we do have another guaranteed departure for the Ha Giang Loop on September 20th, 2025. We are confident this trip will run as scheduled. If that date could work for you, we would be thrilled to have you join us.
C
Chelsea
Asked on March 28th, 2025
Can I bring my own bike?
Transport
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, you're welcome to bring your own bike; just let us know in advance.
E
Eva
Asked on February 13th, 2025
Are transfers included in the tour?
Flights / Transfers
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written February 2025
  Yes, transfers between locations are included in the itinerary.
B
Bianca
Asked on October 16th, 2024
Do you offer ebikes for this trip?
Tour Details
Transport
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written October 2024
  We do have good ebikes for this trip and this departure is still open for booking but we can only depart when we have 4 persons booked. You may consider our Vietnam Central Coast on 11 Dec 2024 which also has ebikes and this departure is guaranteed to depart.
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes we have e-bike option with a surcharge is 60 USD for this trip, giving you the benefits of exploring on two wheels with less effort, with pedal assist. You can choose to pay locally with us or with the package.
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Sandra
Asked on September 26th, 2024
What should I pack for the tour?
Tour Details
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written September 2024
  You should pack comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and any personal medications.
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Riad Atlas
Asked on August 1st, 2024
What time is the pick-up for the tour?
Tour Details
Transport
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written August 2024
  The tour pick-up is typically at 7:30 AM from the designated hotel.
J
Joseph
Asked on July 12th, 2024
What is the cancellation policy?
Payments
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written July 2024
  Our cancellation policy varies based on the timing of the cancellation, so please check our terms.
F
Francisca
Asked on May 15th, 2024
How are payments made for the tour?
Payments
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written May 2024
  Payments can be made through our website or via bank transfer.
N
Nick
Asked on February 29th, 2024
Is airport transfer available?
Flights / Transfers
- Mr Biker SaigonOperator•Written March 2024
  Yes, we can arrange airport transfer for your convenience.

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- 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.
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