Explore Mai Chau, Pu Luong & Ninh Binh by bike, foot, and boat

Destination

Vietnam

Starts in

Ha Noi

Ends in

Ha Noi

Tour code

VCT: SBT- 3D- HAN

Levels

Moderate

Duration

3D/2N

Styles

Semi Bike Tours

Price

USD $765.00 765.00

No of cycling days

Group size

02 - 14

Average distance per day

20 km

Age to ride

14 years old

Average climbing

Update soon

MTB hire

$24.00

Total cycling distance

51 km

E-bike hire

$105.00

Accommodation

3 - 4 star hotels

Single supplement

$185.00

Trade busy streets for rice fields, mountains, and winding rivers. This 3-day journey takes you deep into the heart of Vietnam’s countryside—where every turn reveals a new landscape, a new culture, and a new story.

From the peaceful valley of Mai Chau, to the untouched beauty of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, and the dramatic limestone scenery of Tam Coc—this is Vietnam as you’ve never experienced it before. Head off the beaten path into Pu Luong—one of Vietnam’s best-kept secrets. This nature reserve is a paradise of terraced fields, jungles, and peaceful villages. End your adventure in Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land.” Towering limestone cliffs rise from golden rice fields, creating a landscape like no other.

Vietnam Cycling Tours’ friendly and professional team will pick you up at your accommodation at 7:30 am and whisk you away from the bustling, energetic streets of Hanoi into the lush, tranquil valley of Mai Chau. Stop for a relaxing coffee break and take in the breathtaking, panoramic views of Thung Khe Pass.

Upon arriving at Poom Coong Village, we ride through charming, stilted villages and experience the authentic, day-to-day lives of villagers in the remote mountain region. You will take a break at the home of the White/Black Thai minority and enjoy a delicious, home-cooked lunch.

In the afternoon, explore the picturesque, peaceful villages of Lac and Mai Ha, where you’ll encounter stunning, postcard-worthy landscapes. Watch skillful children weaving beneath their traditional stilt houses, see playful kids splashing in the streams, and observe hardworking farmers tending their fields alongside their gentle water buffalo. Visit local homes, admire talented weavers at their looms, and experience the rich, time-honored customs of ethnic minorities in the verdant Mai Chau Valley. In the late afternoon, we’ll take a scenic, one-hour transfer to Pu Luong.

Pu Luong Retreat

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

Support vehicles

20 km

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Paved - rural paths

After a leisurely, refreshing breakfast, we’ll take a short, scenic transfer to a peaceful rural village, where we hop on our bikes and begin a picturesque ride toward Kho Muong village. After capturing several stunning photographs, we continue cycling along gentle rolling hillsides, soaking in breathtaking landscapes as we pass through charming, remote villages en route to Pho Doan, before riding further to a quaint local hamlet.

You’ll have the option to enjoy a rewarding hike along a lush jungle trail leading to the enchanting Hieu Waterfalls. Along the way, engage with friendly villagers in their authentic daily activities and admire the spectacular scenery—from vibrant rice terraces and iconic bamboo waterwheels lining the streams to shaded, cascading waterfalls tucked within the forest.

After exploring this captivating area, we’ll enjoy a delicious local lunch at a nearby restaurant. In the afternoon, our vehicle will transfer you back to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax—perhaps with a refreshing swim in the pool.

Pu Luong Retreat

Breakfast

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

Support vehicles

19 km

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Rural paths

5 km

Today we'll set off at 8:00 am, a 3-hour shuttle to Ninh Binh, where we have lunch at one of the best restaurants. After lunch, we'll continue the day to explore Tam Coc, Bich Dong, and Hoa Lu. The major highlights in Ninh Binh are relatively close to each other, such as Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Trang An, and Hoa Lu- the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. The best way to explore the highlight sites and its fantastic countryside is to combine activities: cycling and boat paddling.

Embarking on a cycling adventure in Ninh Binh is a unique pleasure. As you pedal, you'll be treated to the sight of beautiful rice fields, small rivers, towering limestone cliffs, and rural villages where buffalo and goats roam freely. This is a journey that promises unforgettable experiences. Rowing sampan paddling gives us the best moment: Enjoy stunning scenery as the sampan boat moves slowly on peaceful rivers that snake through cave formations, and farmers tend their fields amongst limestone mountains. We'll conclude the journey with a visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and have shuttle to transfer you back to Ha Noi in the late evening. Tour Ends!

Breakfast

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

Cruise

Support vehicles

12 km

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Rural paths

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