Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside
Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside

Outty Ranking 83 5.0 · 359 traveler reviews4.5 hoursFrom $59
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83/100

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5.0/5

Based on 359 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside worth booking?

Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside is a 4.5-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $59 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 359 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
83 / 100
Rating
5/5 (359)
Duration
4.5 hours
From
$59 per person

Join us for a half-day bicycle tour through Hanoi's countryside for a truly unique experience. Pedal along the scenic Red River and take in the tranquil surroundings of Northern Vietnam at your own leisurely pace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of authentic local markets and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's rich historical past. Cross the legendary Long Bien bridge and witness the harmonious contrast between city and rural life in Hanoi. Meet the locals and explore a traditional 200-year-old house and privately owned Bonsai gardens, which belong to a war veteran. Learn about their daily life and chat over a cup of tea, providing an opportunity to experience different aspects of life and gain insight into the local culture.

What you get

    About this experience

    Join us for a half-day bicycle tour through Hanoi's countryside for a truly unique experience. Pedal along the scenic Red River and take in the tranquil surroundings of Northern Vietnam at your own leisurely pace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of authentic local markets and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's rich historical past. Cross the legendary Long Bien bridge and witness the harmonious contrast between city and rural life in Hanoi. Meet the locals and explore a traditional 200-year-old house and privately owned Bonsai gardens, which belong to a war veteran. Learn about their daily life and chat over a cup of tea, providing an opportunity to experience different aspects of life and gain insight into the local culture.

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional guide
    • Bottled water
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Use of bicycle
    • Lunch
    • Tea and coffee

    What you'll see and do

    1. At either 8:00AM or 13:00, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and take you to our bicycle store to select suitable bikes. After getting comfortable with your bicycle and hearing a safety briefing, we will begin our ride. Our first stop is the Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi, built over 100 years ago during French colonial times. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Red River, watch boats float underneath, and observe green vegetable farms on the island.

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Dong Ahn

      We will begin by cycling along the banks of the Red River, enjoying the stunning natural beauty of Vietnam's countryside and observing farmers cultivating their lands. Our journey will take us to a local family that specializes in the art of bonsai, where we can learn about this intricate craft and admire their stunning plant creations. Next, we will continue our cycling tour to a local wet market and we will then take a break at lotus lake, where we can quench our thirst with refreshing sugarcane juice or other local beverages. We will continue cycling along dirt roads and through rural villages until we reach the Co Loa Ancient Citadel. This historic site was constructed in 200 BC and played an important role in Vietnam's history of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders, specifically Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong.

      30 minutes here

    3. Hồ Truc Bạch

      Following our cycling tour and visit to the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, we will head to a local restaurant where you can indulge in the delicious cuisine of Hanoi. After satisfying our appetites, we will have the opportunity to try a unique beverage known as Egg Coffee, which will provide a caffeine fix and a taste of local culture.

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Following that, we will ride our bikes to a local wet market and taste some tropical fruits. We take a break at lotus lake to fill our thirst with sugarcane juice or some local fresh drinks.Keep cycling through dirt roads and rural villages until we arrived at Co Loa Ancient Citadel which was built in 200 BC to learn about Vietnam’s tradition of establishing and defending the country against foreign invaders of Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong.After that we will visit Hoi Phu village, which is well-known for producing broomsticks, a popular traditional craft in the Red River delta. Guests will observe talented broom makers as they create functional and beautiful broomsticks out of broom grass.

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Continue we ride to the countryside along the Red River’s banks to take in the stunning beauty of Vietnam’s countryside and see farmers cultivating their lands. We’ll make a visit to a local family making bonsai to learn about this intricate art form and admire some of the stunning plant creations. This is a wonderful way to learn more about local daily life and tradition, our guide will assist us to chat with them as a translator.

      45 minutes here

    6. Long Bien Bridge

      Then we’ll head out for our ride!First we cross the Red river by Long Bien bridge – the oldest one in Hanoi built over 100

      15 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hanoi

    We ONLY pick up and drop off from your hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter otherwise our meeting point is: In front of Hanoi Opera House by the concrete steps.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations.

    Ends at

    We ONLY pick up and drop off from your hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter otherwise our meeting point is: In front of Hanoi Opera House by the concrete steps.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    BIKE TOURS HANOI

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 359 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    359 verified traveler reviews for Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    dw545 · September 2026

    Fun ride through the more open part of Hanoi Vietnam.

    Brian picked me up at the hotel and gave me a fun scooter ride to their shop. He is a skillful driver and his English is very good. The bike ride was very educational and fun. I got to meet some neat people and see things that I have not expected to see on the ride. I highly recommend this.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for travelling with us and giving nice compliments about our company. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time with our team. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback about our service. If you require any assistance, or to make a booking please contact us via Email: info@biketourshanoi.com 24/7 hotline or Whatsapp +84-98-241-6518

    via Tripadvisor

    P316HSkatrinar · September 2026

    One not to miss!

    Very friendly, knowledgeable respectful guide and helper. Bikes good condition. All safe. We got to see a fascinating side of the city.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for travelling with us and giving nice compliments about our company. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time with our team. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback about our service. If you require any assistance, or to make a booking please contact us via Email: info@biketourshanoi.com 24/7 hotline or Whatsapp +84-98-241-6518

    via Tripadvisor

    ruennkongk · September 2026

    Comfortable countryside bicycle ride

    Had a good tour session with Bryan. He was very attentive and navigated the routes well. There was standby bike in case anyone gets tired. The bicycle was good but expected if it had at least suspension at the back providing a more comfortable ride on bumpy roads. Overall had a great time looking at bamboo broom making, rice field pastures, visited a local elderly man's house who creates amazing bonsai.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for travelling with us and giving nice compliments about our company. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time with our team. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback about our service. If you require any assistance, or to make a booking please contact us via Email: info@biketourshanoi.com 24/7 hotline or Whatsapp +84-98-241-6518

    via Tripadvisor

    L953OXjohns · July 2026

    Best cycle tour of Hanoi

    What a great experience! Jinny and Thoung were excellent guides throughout. I got very lucky, I was the only person to book! So I had a private tour, and a very fun day. Thank you!

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for travelling with us and giving nice compliments about our company. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time with our team. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback about our service. If you require any assistance, or to make a booking please contact us via Email: info@biketourshanoi.com 24/7 hotline or Whatsapp +84-98-241-6518

    via Tripadvisor

    FrequentFlier731818 · July 2026

    Excellent tour out of the city

    Excellent tour, we really enjoyed getting into the countryside. Our guides Hoa, An and Thuong were careful and attentive, especially in the parts when we cycled in the traffic in Hanoi and we felt very safe with them. Highlights included the bonsai tree family home, and the lotus flowers, and of course the banh mi at the end! We rode e-bikes and I’m glad we did as we went about 34km and we aren’t usually cyclists so that gave us a little boost. Thank you so much!

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for travelling with us and giving nice compliments about our company. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time with our team. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback about our service. If you require any assistance, or to make a booking please contact us via Email: info@biketourshanoi.com 24/7 hotline or Whatsapp +84-98-241-6518

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    126
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by BIKE TOURS HANOI, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.9 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything BIKE TOURS HANOI runs

    Why this scores 83

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)99
    Review evidence (18% weight)92
    Booking momentum (14% weight)91
    Value for money (12% weight)12
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)69
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

    How much does Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside cost?

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    Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside take?

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    Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.

    Is Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 359 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside?

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    Around 126 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Hanoi?

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    On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Hanoi?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Hanoi?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside?

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    Included: Professional guide; Bottled water; Alcoholic beverages; Use of bicycle; and Lunch. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 939 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside?

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    Across 359 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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