Vietnam Cycling – Level of Difficulty

Vietnam cycling is a great way to explore the countryside and rural villages in Vietnam. You can cover more ground on a bike than you can on foot, so you can see more of the place. Is it difficult to take a bike ride in Vietnam?

There are many different factors that contribute to the difficulty of a Vietnam bike tour, including, length of day, terrain, altitude and weather conditions. Since some of these factors are necessarily changeable, any system of grades can only provide a general indication.

Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience.

Vietnam cycling – Level Easy

cycling ninh binh, kenh ga, tam coc

Involves cycling for up to two to three hours a day at easy pace and usually, less than 3 days in duration. The cycling distances is around 10 – 35 km per day. There are likely to be no steep and sustained descents as well as demand for technical riding.

We will normally ride on a mixture of quiet paved roads, forestry tracks and easy doubletracks. We will need a reasonable level of fitness. Suitable for bikers who enjoy occasional weekend riding on trails at home. Push bikes are sometimes used for these itineraries.

Vietnam cycling tours – Level Easy

  • Vietnam Multi-Activity Holidays

    Ba Be Lake Tour 4 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Ba Be Lake Tour 4 Days includes such activities jungle trek, visit ethnic villages, boat cruise, river kayaking. Spending three night at local home (homestay) in a Tay village also offers interesting experience.

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  • Mekong Delta Bike Tours

    Bicycle Tour Mekong Delta – Cai Be, Vinh Long, Ben Tre 2 Days

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Bicycle Tour Mekong Delta Cai Be Vinh Long Ben Tre 2 Days is a private tour which departs from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy cycling in the Mekong Delta Vietnam with a local bike tour company, specializing in bike tours to Mekong Delta…

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  • Family Bike Tours

    Bicycle Trip Hanoi Red River Island Half Day

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Discover the best of Hanoi on a thrilling half-day Hanoi bicycle trip. Join our Red River Island Hanoi Bike Tour and explore the city’s Old Quarter and suburban areas. With a bike and knowledgeable guide included, experience the vibrant streets of the Old Quarter before immersing yourself in the tranquil rural surroundings. Uncover the essence of Hanoi on this unforgettable bicycle adventure. Book now!

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  • Cycling Day Trips Vietnam

    Bike Ride Hanoi 1 Day – But Thap Bat Trang

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Embark on an unforgettable bike ride from Hanoi and discover the charm of the countryside. Cycle along the picturesque Duong riverside, visit the historic But Thap Pagoda, and explore the renowned Bat Trang ceramic village. Book your bike ride from Hanoi for an immersive and enriching adventure.

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  • North Vietnam Bike Tours

    Bike Trip Hanoi Mai Chau, Ninh Binh 3 Days

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Bike Trip Hanoi Mai Chau, Ninh Binh 3 Days is arranged in the northern Vietnam taking you to such places as Poom Coong village, Lac village, Van village, Mai Chau valley, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province. Begin the tour with a car transfer…

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  • Cycling Day Trips Vietnam

    Cycle Tour Hanoi Thay Tay Phuong Pagoda 1 Day

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Embark on an unforgettable cycle tour from Hanoi. Explore the outskirts of the city, cycling through peaceful rural villages and scenic countryside. Visit Thay Pagoda and Tay Phuong Pagoda, immersed in their spiritual ambiance. Book your Hanoi cycle tour now and experience the beauty of Vietnam’s countryside.

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Cycling in Vietnam – Level Moderate

Bac Ninh Cycling

Involves biking for up to six hours a day at a steady pace and are usually between three to five days in duration. The cycling distance is about 40 – 60 km per day. There are steeper and more sustained climbs which demand a reasonable amount of effort.

More technical riding might include some rocky doubletracks and narrow singletrack. The support vehicle will not always be available. We will need a good level of fitness. Good fun challenge for the regular weekend bike. Mountain bikes are required for these itineraries.

Vietnam bike tours – Level Moderate

  • Bac Ha Bike Tours

    Bac Ha Biking Tour 2 Days

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Bac Ha Biking Tour 2 Days is arranged in Lao Cai province,North Vietnam Biking Tours taking you to Coc Ly and Bac Ha. Begin the tour with an overnight train trip to Lao Cai. After a night spent on board train, you start you biking adventure cycling…

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  • Bac Ha Bike Tours

    Bac Ha Cycling Tour from Lao Cai – 3 Days

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Bac Ha Cycling Tour from Lao Cai 3 Days is a private tour we design for adventure travel. Cycling north west Vietnam to Lao Cai, Bac Ha. Cycle through the remote mountain area of northwest Vietnam. You can take either the night train from Hanoi…

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  • Cycling Day Trips Vietnam

    Bicycle Ride Hanoi Thanh Chuong Viet Palace 1 Day

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Explore the rural life of Vietnam and learn about its history and culture on a one-day bicycle ride from Hanoi to Thanh Chuong Palace and Soc Son Temple. Visit a museum dedicated to the life and work of the celebrated Vietnamese painter Thanh Chuong, and climb to the top of a mountain to see the biggest Buddha statue in Hanoi.

    $ 131 Add to cart
  • Road Bike Tours

    Bicycle Tour Hanoi Mai Chau Pu Luong 4 Days

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Bicycle Tour Hanoi Mai Chau Pu Luong 4 Days is a private tour we run in Pu Luong Nature Reserve is an area of outstanding beauty, cultural interest and biodiversity. Stretching from Mai Chau in the northwest and to Cuc Phuong National Park.

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  • Road Bike Tours

    Bicycle Tour Northern Vietnam – Hanoi, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh 3 Days

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Bicycle Tour Northern Vietnam Hanoi Mai Chau Ninh Binh 3 Days begins from Hanoi, taking you to Mai Chau, Ninh Binh. You visit some of beautiful sites around Hanoi, and meet up with local Muong, Thai people. Staying at homestay, simple stilt house; Eating local food.

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  • Mekong Delta Bike Tours

    Bicycle Trip Mekong Delta – Chau Doc to Saigon 3 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Bicycle Trip Mekong Delta Chau Doc to Saigon 3 Days tour is customized for those travel to Vietnam from Phnom Penh, cycling Mekong Delta Vietnam, Cambodia. After crossing the Vietnam-Cambodia border gate in Phnom Penh, Chau Doc…

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Vietnam Cycling – Level Challenging

cycle ha giang, vietnam

Involves biking in remote areas with big climbs and in variable weather conditions for up to seven or eight hours a day and usually more than a week in duration. Cycling distance is about 60 – 80 km per day.

There will be steep and sustained ascents and descents on doubletracks. The support vehicle will not always be available. These trips will provide a real sustained workout even for fit and experienced mountain bikers.

Vietnam cycling – Level Challenging

  • Bac Ha Bike Tours

    Bac Ha Bicycle Tour 3 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Bac Ha Bicycle Tours 3 Days takes you through beautiful countryside and intriguing villages. You will have the opportunity to observe the local minority communities at work, tending their fields in the shadow of the Chay river massif.

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  • Bac Ha Bike Tours

    Bac Ha Bike Tour from Lao Cai or Sapa – 3 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Bac Ha Bike Tour from Lao Cai or Sapa – 3 Days is customized for small group tours, family travel or holidays with kids. The cycling tour starts and ends in Lao Cai province. You either take the overnight train from Hanoi or hire a private vehicle to get to Lao Cai.

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  • Bac Ha Bike Tours

    Bac Ha Cycle Trip 3 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Bac Ha Cycle Trip 3 Days is customized for small group tours,Northern Vietnam Mountains family travel or holidays with kids. The cycling tour starts and ends in Lao Cai province. You either take the overnight train from Hanoi or hire a private vehicle to get to Lao Cai.

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  • Sapa Bike Tours

    Bicycle Tour Sapa Half Day

    Rated 5.00 out of 5

    Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Sapa with our exhilarating Bicycle Tour Sapa Half Day. This tour is your ticket to discovering the stunning beauty of terraced fields and majestic mountains that define this region. Get a glimpse into the traditional way of life of the Black H’mong ethnic group, engage with local hill tribe people, and witness their daily activities.

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  • North Vietnam Bike Tours

    Bicycle Touring Northern Vietnam 9 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Bicycle Touring Northern Vietnam 9 Days is a very hard itinerary we design for experienced cyclists. It offers you the chance to discover highlights of Vietnam northern highlands with such well-known places as Ha Giang, Dong Van, Meo Vac, Cao Bang…

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  • Mekong Delta Bike Tours

    Bike Ride Mekong Delta – Cai Be, Tra Vinh, Can Tho 4 Days

    Rated 0 out of 5

    Bike Ride Mekong Delta Cai Be Tra Vinh Can Tho 4 Days is an easy bicycle tour that Vietnam Cycling customizes in the mekong Delta area. The cycling tour takes you to such places of the Vietnam Mekong Delta as Cai Be, Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Can Tho.

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