The 12 Best Cycling Tours in Hanoi

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

A full-day Hanoi escape to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat scenery, and Mua Cave views, with an optional bike ride and buffet lunch for $33.

“Below is my review posted on TripAdvisor ============== Ninh Binh is definitely worth visiting. Its scenery is breathtaking. I have to agree with the phrase “Ninh Binh is Ha Long Bay on land”. Our family of 4 had a great time in group tour with our guide Sunny. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and quick with jokes as well. He walked us through Ninh Binh’s history of being the capital city of Vietnam for some 43 years, through 2 dynasties. My highlight was the 1.5 hour boat ride with scenic views rival Ha Long Bay. Imagine you slowly and peacefully floating down the river with all the time to…”

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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

Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu cycling, Trang An grotto boat, Mua Cave 500 steps, plus lunch and an easy shuttle.

“Nice friendly guide, Dang. Good commam d of English and knowledgeable. He was a charm and delight. Thank you. Boat road was about an hour which was plenty (they had said two hours but i feel that would have been too long). Temples and walks very nice... More time here would have been better actually. Views were lovely. Be prepared for work out and sweat - but very worthwhile. Lunch was a buffet style free for all. Food looked like it had been sitting out and didn't look fresh so didn't risk having it. Went next door for coffee instead. Bike ride was fun too. Driver ok but don't sit…”

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

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

Hanoi day trip to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc: ancient temples, karst cave sampan boat, buffet lunch, village cycling, optional Hang Mua steps.

“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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4.Bike Tour Through Hidden Gems and Banana Island

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

Cycle Hanoi by bike from the Old Quarter to Banana Island, eat classic food, meet locals, and watch a train pass inches from shops.

“Great cycle ride through Hà Nội. Always felt safe. Embrace the chaos it’s only occasional and the rest is through quiet lanes.”

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5.Explore Hanoi Old City By Cycling Tour With Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · from $29

Half-day small-group bike tour through Hanoi Old City, West Lake, Banana Island, and historic sights, plus egg coffee.

“It was a great experience. Not only the tour but also our guide Andy was amazing. We heard so much about the Vietnamese people and culture.”

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6.Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Hoa Lu with cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · from $33

One day from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu cycling, a Tam Coc boat ride, and optional Mua Cave sunset plus a 30-dish buffet lunch.

“What an amazing tour. Our guide, Eden, was always happy to answer the many questions our group had during the tour. His extensive knowledge of the culture and history of Vietnam made the tour very memorable. Nothing was too much trouble and he organised the tour very well. The highlight of the tour, for us, was the Tam Coc boat ride but everything else was amazing too! It was a fun and informative day that was great value. Thank you Eden.”

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7.Ninh Binh Daily: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bike & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · from $72

A full day loop from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc boat rides, countryside bikes, and a poolside sunset swim with tea and fruit.

“Very well organized and interesting tour! Our tour guide Rose did a very good job and traveled with us in a small group of 6 people. The hiking part of 500 steps was amazing! Would do the same tour again :) very good restaurant.”

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8.Ninh Binh Trip with Cycling & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · from $41

A $41 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Trang An boat caves, cycling, buffet lunch, and optional Mua Cave stairs.

“Our guide Stuart (Tu) was great, full of energy and funny. He has a great sense of humour. Our bus driver, drove well, it was a comfortable bus that had recliner seats and charging ports. The activities were plentiful and enjoyable. The steps to climb to the top is challenging but worth it.”

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9.Ninh Binh-Trang An-Mua Cave-Hoa Lu&Cycling BEST SELLER

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · from $36

Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Hoa Lu temples, village cycling, a UNESCO Trang An boat tour, plus optional Mua Cave steps.

“The trip was good and worth it. I recommend it.”

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10.2 day Trang An – Mua cave – Cycling with Bungalow stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · from $159

2 days in Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu, Trang An caves, Mua Cave views, cycling, and a Tam Coc bungalow stay, plus an English guide.

“The tour was amazing - itinerary, guide and transport. The itinerary included going to all the major spots in Ninh Binh plus more. If you’re looking to really get more for your experience, I would highly recommend doing the 2D1N trip rather than all of the day trips this app offers. With a guide you end up going to local places that you would not be able to research and find. 99% of what made the tour so good was because of my guide ALAN. He was very friendly and very well-spoken. He knew a lot about the history and culture of Ninh Binh, and took me to private tours…”

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11.Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Cycling in Ninh Binh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $41

Cycle villages, cruise Tam Coc caves, visit Hoa Lu, and climb Mua Cave on a one-day trip from Hanoi.

“Experience for those who love something that goes beyond the classic tourist things. The tour is in fact a trek in a rural area, literally passing through rice fields and villages. The trek itself is not particularly demanding, and I say this despite the fact that it had been pouring rain all day and there was a lot of mud and some slippery spots. The ladies who accompany you are always willing to help you. A note of merit for the Vietnam Nomad Trails hotel, which acts as a pick-up point with the bus, which allows you to leave all the luggage you want, offers rain boots (note that the…”

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12.Cat Ba: Full- day trip with biking, kayaking, meal, tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Cat Ba day trip with Viet Hai biking, Lan Ha and Ha Long kayaking or bamboo-boat backup, swimming, fish massage, lunch.

“This trip definitely worth its price. Keep in mind that there are plenty of activity: kayaking, swimming, cycling. You definitely should try fish massage, especially if you haven't tried it before. We have a very good guide, he was good enough, kept momentum going, sometimes was strict because of no manner behavior some of the tour's participants. Bring with yourself swimsuits - you will need them during kayaking and swimming session in the lagoon. After watersports you will have quite decent lunch with local food and information about it. If you are vegetarian you will find something to eat as well. You will be provided with 1 bottle of water…”

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