Vietnam Red River Delta Cycling Tours – 7 Days

Day 1: Hanoi – Xuan Mai – Ninh Binh ( L,D) ( Biking 70 km )
7h00 Am : Pick up at your hotel or we may pick up from the airport port. A few hour drive takes us to Xuan Mai before we set off on a half day cycling through the breathtaking mountainous region to Ninh Binh Town (70 km). On our journey there are some opportunities to see ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Trang An – PhatDiem – Ninh Binh ( B,L,D) ( Biking 60Km )
Heading out of Ninh Binh Town we embark on a boat trip in Trang An, passing through the picturesque landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations with magnificent caves. The afternoon we pedal south to visit Phat Diem church complex (40 km). Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Hai Phong – Halong (B,L,D) ( Biking 70km )
An early morning start to pedal through the rich farming land of the Red River Delta to Hai Phong. Stop at PhoMinh pagoda and Tran Temple in Nam Dinh. The journey is long but road conditions ameliorated will allow you have more time at every stops. Today is a long day visit farmers at work and local homes. We continue our journey to Ha Long Bay (70 km) by minbus . Views of sailing junks navigating past over 3,000 limestone islands and out crops jutting out of the clear and emerald water of the bay are nothing short of spectacular. Overnight in Ha Long.

Day 4: Ha Long Cruise – Cat Ba ( B,L,D) ( Biking 30 km )
Am : Breafast at hotel . Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam ‘s most impressive scenic sights. After a short transfer from the town, we embark on a cruise out to explore the world natural heritage dotted with some thousands of rock formations. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and a seafood lunch on boat. Transfer by Tuan Chau ferry to Cat Ba island . Biking from Gia Luan to hotel in Catba town . Overnight in Cat Ba.

Day 5: Cat Ba Island ( B,L ) ( Biking 30km )
The primeval forest and the tranquil town make Cat Ba Island one of Vietnam ‘s delightful places. We spend a halfday cycling in Cat Ba, visiting the national park, the central market and the fishing port. The reminder of today is free to relax on a beach. Tonight explore dinner by yourself . Overnight in Cat Ba.

Day 6: Cat Ba – Hai Phong – Ha Noi (B,L ) ( 40km )
In the morning we take public ferry back to Hai Phong. You can ride 15km on CatHai island before landing. Then we continue your bike trip more 30km then take a bus back to Ha Noi ), stopping at Bat Trang Pottery village. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 7: Ha Noi – Departure (B)
There is a free time to further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.