Highlight:

The Hanoi cycling tour full day sets itself apart by bringing international tourists the real Vietnamese’ culture, one that is not commonly shown in a classic day tour of Hanoi. It promise a great experience as tourists spend time outdoors to inhale the fresh air, smell the green rice fields, be charmed by the flowing Red river and learn about local people.

Tour starts: 08.00 A.M or 13.30 P.M; Tour ends: 12.30 P.M or 18. 00 P.M
Cycling distance: 15km – 30 km (can be adjusted to suit the clients); Biking level : Easy (most are paved roads, flat.)

ITINERARY:

08:00AM. The Hanoi cycling tour full day is started by picking up from hotel. Leave behind the hustle & bustle of the city to the outskirt where a small village locates, on the left bank of the Red river- Bac Bien Village.
08:20AM. Arrive in local guide (Dan)’s house. Welcomed coffee, tea and snacks. Tour guides give a briefing session and self-introduction and about his village, tour, bikes.
08:50AM. Start pedaling through small alleys of Bac Bien village to the Duong river’s bank. Then take a local boat ferry to cross the river to its left bank .
Ride a bike along the dike, from villages to villages, where we can see many traditional typical houses; pagodas, temples, local market and be caught in the beautiful rice paddy fields, gardens of vegetables and corns.
Pedal up to a dike of the Red river, cross 2 villages outside of the dyke. We come in a local house in traditional style, have a conversation with the villagers to understand more about their lives, works. Cycling on the dyke along the Red river, we will see the meeting point of 2 rivers. We stop under an old tree by the river for drinks, snacks, and photos. Heading back to the ferry. Crossing the Duong river by ferry again.
Stop by a local temple, which is located by the Red river. By good luck, we have a chance to see a unique ceremony of Vietnamese people –“ Len Dong” or “ Going into a trance”. This ceremony is very interesting, and unique to foreigners.
Have a drink with a family in the village to know more about their life, and the changes of the village & surrounding area.
At around 12.30: take a taxi or car back to hotel.
Note (Optional cycling to Coloa): This tour is flexible, so if our clients are fit, interested in riding (not visiting houses & temple), I can lead them to Coloa – the ancient citadel to visit the vestige of the citadel, temples, beautiful back roads. Riding around villages then ride back to the dike of the Red river by different ways.
Services included: English speaking guide, Mountain Bike with helmet, Taxi or car – 2 ways (Hotel – Village – Hotel), Boat ferry (returns), Water/Coffee/Tea/Snacks, Donation for local temples and local families, Light lunch ( finger food) & 01 drink (beer or water or soft drink ).

Tour Cost: In USD / Person – Based on the category as below:

Included: English speaking guide, Mountain Bike with helmet, Taxi or car – 2 ways (Hotel – Village – Hotel), Boat ferry (returns), Water/Coffee/Tea/Snacks, Donation for local temples and local families, Light lunch ( finger food) & 01 drink (beer or water or soft drink ).

Excluded: Personal expenses, drink, telephone, laundry, Tips, Visa, Airfare, Airport departure tax, Payment services charge and other services not mentioned.