The 15 Best Hanoi Bike Tours

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

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

This 12 to 13 hour group tour pairs Hoa Lu’s royal temples with a Tam Coc river trip, an optional village bike ride and a climb of nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Expect an air-conditioned bus, buffet lunch and an English-speaking guide. Guides named Sunny, Linh and Viet have led tours, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”

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

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

Leave Hanoi around 7 am for a full day in Ninh Binh. Cycle around Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le temples, eat a Vietnamese buffet lunch, take a bamboo-boat trip through Trang An’s caves, then climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave for wide views. An English-speaking guide leads the group, which can have up to 32 people.

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

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

From Cat Ba, spend a full day cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visiting caves by local bamboo boat, swimming when conditions allow, and cycling to Viet Hai village for a fish massage. A guide such as Tony, Kai or B leads the day. Kayaking is currently replaced by the bamboo boat, so confirm the activity before booking.

“It was amazing! You get a lot for your money - shuttle service, guide, food, … were great”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc for a temple visit, a sampan ride through caves and limestone scenery, and a short countryside cycle. A buffet lunch is included, with vegetarian options. Some versions also stop at Hang Mua, where an optional climb of about 500 steps leads to mountain views. Guides vary; past tour guides have included Kenny, Toan, Emma, and Phuong.

“The tour was great! One if the highlights of my trip to Vietnam. It was a super rainy day. The whole boat ride that lasted for 1,5h it was pouring rain. But for me it actually made the experience even more unique and fun. We also did the biking tour in rain. The buffet lunch had a lot if options and was very tasty. Only minus is that the tour guide didn't speak that good of an English. So pretty much the whole group had problem understanding what he was saying. Great value for the money!”

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

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

This 4.5-hour Hanoi bicycle tour pairs city traffic with quieter lanes beside the Red River, village stops, a local family visit and lunch. Bikes, refreshments and a guide are included. Tours start at 8 a.m. or 1 p.m., with pickup offered; the group is capped at 15. Guides including Brian, Hoa and Perry have led rides.

“Fantastic day out - Hoi was fabulous, informative and looked after us when. Can’t recommend this trip enough - it’s a must do!”

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

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

Spend about four and a half hours cycling Hanoi with a small group of up to 15. A guide leads you past West Lake, Huu Tiep Lake’s downed B-52, the railway through the city and Long Bien Bridge. Bikes, lunch, refreshments and hotel transfers are included. Morning and afternoon departures are offered.

“A really fun way to get a taste of the city and a bit of the surrounding countryside. Our guide Brian was awesome as was the lunch and coffee on Train Street. The drop-off at our hotel via motor scooter was icing on the cake!”

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7.Bike Tour Through Hidden Gems and Banana Island

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

Ride about 10 km through Hanoi with an English-speaking local guide, passing city sights and quieter Banana Island. The route may include Long Bien Bridge, Train Street and Hồ Hữu Tiệp, the B-52 lake. Choose a private or small-group ride, then sit down to Vietnamese food such as bún chả or phở.

“Very nice experience to ride the chaotic streets of Hanoi by bike. Our guide led us through safely and told us a lot about local culture and Vietnamese history. Thanks!”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Cai Beo Port for a two-day, one-night cruise through Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking near Dark and Bright Cave, time on deck, and a bicycle ride to Viet Hai Village. The boat has 10 cabins and is described as carrying up to 23 passengers. An English-speaking guide leads the trip; guides named Mong and Tiger have been associated with the cruise, but your guide may differ.

“This cruise is a great way to beat the crowds at Ha Long Bay. The crew was amazing snd very attentive. The room was by far one of the best I have stayed at in Vietnam and the views were so incredible. I highly recommend booking this cruise if you want to see Cat Ba & Ha long Bay.”

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

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

Ride from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, then take a local-rowed boat through Tam Coc or Trang An. Depending on your selected option, add a short village cycling ride and Mua Cave’s 500-step climb above Tam Coc Valley. Guide Quang has led trips here, but your guide may differ.

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

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

Leave Hanoi by limousine bus for Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, a Vietnamese buffet lunch, and a Tam Coc boat ride through river caves. You’ll also cycle through rural villages with an English-speaking guide. The group is capped at 18, and the full day runs about 10 hours. Guide names associated with the tour include Long, Linh, and Loi, though your guide will vary.

“A great value for money trip on a lovely limousine coach. The guide Linh was great with a sense of humour but also great customer care skills. Lunch provided was also very nice!”

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine, then cycle through villages and rice fields, share a Vietnamese lunch with a local family, take a 1.5-hour Tam Coc boat ride, and visit Hoa Lu’s King Dinh Temple. The group is capped at eight. Phil is a guide named in several tour accounts, though your guide may differ.

“Very full day of activity. Our Guide Phil was organized and informative. Overall a good tour. Visit of local family was interesting. Lunch was more food than could be eaten, many good variety of choices.”

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

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

From Hanoi’s Old Quarter, ride in an air-conditioned limousine bus to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc with an English-speaking guide. Expect temple visits, a 500-step climb, a set-menu lunch, cycling, a sampan ride, and a planned swim-and-sunset gathering. Guides Tam and Peter have led tours, but your guide may differ.

“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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13.Hanoi City Bike Tour through Banana Island & Food Tasting

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

In about four hours, an English-speaking guide leads you by bike from Banana Island and century-old Long Bien Bridge through the Old Quarter, railway lanes and past the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to West Lake and Lake B-52. Bike, water, coffee or tea, snacks and a food tasting are included. Hotel pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“This was a brilliant tour. Nathan was incredible. Very kind and friendly and made me feel comfortable right away. We cycled through some great locations that gave good insight to the local culture. Definitely do this tour”

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

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

Spend three days riding Ha Giang’s mountain roads, rocky trails, villages, and river country. Choose to drive your dirt bike if you are an advanced rider, or ride pillion with a local driver. An English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to eight, with meals, fuel, protective gear, and two nights in a private room included.

“Amazing experience, Chucky was a great tour guide and a great singer! He and his crew were very competent drivers and showed us the amazing scenery. They looked after us well. I would recommend this company and will definitely do more tours with them.”

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15.Cruising- Kayaking- Cycling- Trekking 3D/2N from Cat Ba in less tourist areas.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $366

Set out from Cat Ba on a three-day, two-night boat trip with kayaking, swimming, cycling and a demanding hike to Navy Peak. A local guide leads the way, with guides including Ninh, Kong, Jack and Hang praised for sharing local stories. Meals are included, drinks are extra, and the group can have up to 18 people.

“First time in a lifetime to be able to conquer the mountain and the sea. Mr. Tung and his team Mr. Tuân, Mr. Hien, and Mr. Hang are wonderful tour guides. Couldn’t ask for anything better. 10 stars for Cat Ba Ventures.”

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