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Guided Vietnam & Cambodia Easy Bike Tour

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Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour – Private Departures and Guided! Get on a bike and explore the beauty of North and Central Vietnam from cities to the countryside. The journey starts in Hanoi, the 1000-year-old capital of Vietnam then continues in the Hanoi countryside, where the mountains and the rice fields form splendid trekking and cycling routes. The next stop is the famous Halong Bay, where some 1900 islands and islets create a spectacular marine landscape of limestone pillars, an idyllic place to enjoy sessions of kayaking and swimming. Then fly to the Centre of Vietnam, home to Hue, the former imperial capital of the country, and Hoi An, the charming UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoiding the hustle of touristy sites, you will cycle in the serene countryside to discover remote sanctuaries and gorgeous beaches. A journey with plenty of cultural and natural explorations awaits you. The last three days of the trip are spent in and around Siem Reap in Cambodia, the equally beautiful and historic neighbor to Vietnam.

Arrival & Departure Locations

Fly into Hanoi and out of Siem Reap; airport transfers are included.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability) 
  • Meals as mentioned in the program
  • Support vehicle on ride days
  • All local boat and bike rentals as mentioned in the program
  • Cruise on Night 1 on a non-private junk in Ha Long Bay
  • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C
  • Tour transportation by private vehicle with A/C
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. 
  • Local English speaking guide(s) as mentioned 
  • All tips for bellboys, drivers, mechanics, vendors, boat rowers
  • Unlimited snacks, mineral waters and soft drinks throughout the cycling days 

Not Included:

  • Meals and drinks which are not mentioned in the program 
  • Airport taxes and visa fees upon arrival in Vietnam and Cambodia 
  • Guide tips & personal expenses
  • Travel Insurance is required

Lodging

Included Standard Lodging:

  • Hanoi: Soleil Hotel in Deluxe Room 
  • Ninh Binh: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort **** in Superior Room
  • Hai Phong: Sena Cruises in Deluxe Suite with Balcony (16 cabin boat)
  • Hue: Villa Hue *** in Royal Superior Room
  • Hoi An: Mulberry Collection Silk Eco Hotel in Superior City View Room
  • Siem Reap: Amber Angkor Villa Hotel & Spa *** in Deluxe Room

Upgraded Lodging:

  • Hanoi: La Siesta Premium Hange Be *** in Executive Room
  • Ninh Binh: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort **** in Superior Room
  • Hai Phong: Orchid Cruises in Deluxe Suite with Balcony (20 cabin boat)
  • Hue: Eldora Hotel **** in Deluxe Panorama View Room
  • Hoi An: Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel & Spa **** in Deluxe Room
  • Siem Reap: The Aviary **** in Tailorbird Standard Room

About: Lodging is available in either Standard or Upgraded category, subject to availability.

Optional Add-Ons

Guides & Local Support

Local Expert: One of our local Vietnamese guides will accompany all rides and help with transfers throughout this trip. Kien is just one of our locals who may take your trip: “Xin Chao”, my name is Kien. I have been guiding tourists in Vietnam since 2005 even though I started my career as an English teacher. Guiding job has offered me a lot of opportunities to meet different people and to broaden my mind. I love my country, especially her spectacular nature and rich cultural features.” 

Tour Highlights - Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour

  • Rural cycling with local markets, farms, pagodas, and temples
  • Incredible historic sites that date back to the Fourth Century 
  • Tiny villages connected by dirt paths and country roads
  • Local experiences around culture, food, and day to day living
  • Cruise tour and overnight in Halong Bay, with seafood & fishing
  • Numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites that tick all of the boxes!

Need to Know: 

  • Plan to book 3 months or more in advance; this tour is logistically complex and has options for customization.
  • Short and longer riding options are available, a moderate level cycling is on paved surfaces.
  • All rides are supported by a local specialist to help navigate and show highlights.
  • This trip is supported/guided but functions similarly to a self-guided trip.
  • E-bikes are only available as an upgrade for 2 days in Siem Reap, but you will have a support vehicle with you all other times.
  • Minimum 2 persons for any date, rates decrease with more participants.
  • Travel Insurance is required on all Pure Adventures tours.
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Itinerary

Day 1Hanoi Arrival

Upon your arrival in French colonial Hanoi, your guide will welcome you at the airport and then transfer to your hotel for check in. After settling into hotel room, you will have a bike fitting and logistics talk before going through the Old Quarter by walking tour. Discover the bustling streets of the “Quarter of the 36 guilds’’ – a place of unique charm and endless activity: artisans, tinsmiths, jewelers, calligraphers, carpenters, leather or rattan goods, people selling fans, lacquer ware, silk, mats, paper, pipes and so much more. Then, take a stroll around Sword Lake and stop to visit the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple on an island in the middle of the lake, accessed via a red wooden bridge. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a nice local restaurant where you will begin your exploration of the culinary delicacies of Vietnam, and have a trip orientation and talk about how to bike in Vietnam with your guide.

Meals: dinner
Highlights: orientation, explore Hanoi, welcome dinner
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 2Hanoi - Ninh Binh: 25 km / 16 mi

This morning, you will depart Hanoi by transfer to Ninh Binh. Your first stop is visiting Hoa Lu, the temples of King Dinh, and King Le deep in the forest. After the visit, transfer for a short distance to the cycling point (near Du Dong) where you will cycle to some local villages. Have a traditional lunch in a local’s house in the village. In the afternoon, continue cycling on the dam levee along Boi River, admiring the peaceful countryside and meeting more of the people that live here. Upon arrival at the Van Long Nature Reserve, you will take a small row-boat for a 1 hour and 30 minute journey through rice fields, rocky peaks and lush vegetation. From here, you will travel to the hotel where you will spend the night.

Meals: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 25 km / 16 miHighlights: Hoa Lu, Temples of King Ding & Le, local experiences, boat tour
Overnight: Ninh Binh

Day 3Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

In the morning you will travel to Halong and arrive around noon. There, you will embark on a cruise in the world-famous, must-see Halong Bay. This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in lush vegetation overlooking the deep waters. Halong Bay includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and unvisited. This scene creates a spectacular marine landscape, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994. You will be served lunch and dinner aboard, with delicious and freshly caught seafood from the bay. At the end of the day, you will have the chance to enjoy a night fishing session on the boat.

Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Highlights: Halong Bay cruise – UNESCO Site, seafood & fishing
Overnight: Halong Bay

Day 4Halong - Hanoi - Hue

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best! After breakfast and an early swim (if weather permits), we continue cruising to visit an isolated beach and floating village. Meet up with the junk again for lunch while cruising back to the harbor. Disembark and head back to Hanoi airport for an evening flight to Hue City, a former capital of Vietnam and also known as a UNESCO Heritage Site of Centre Vietnam. On arrival, you are welcomed by another local guide and transferred to your hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner on your own today.

Meals: breakfast
Highlights: cruise, Hue City
Overnight: Hue City
Added Cost: Flight to Hue

Day 5Cycling Day in Hue: 45 km / 28 mi

In the morning your guide will meet you and you will start cycling to the Imperial Citadel, where you will have a tour. Then you will bike to Phu Mong, an ancient Mandarin village with beautiful architecture. Continuing on in cool shade towards an ancient garden house called Xuan Vien Tieu Cung, you will be welcomed by a local family and share a cup of green tea, fresh fruits from the garden. Next we visit Thien Mu pagoda. After our visit, you will cross the river by ferry and cycle to Thuy Bieu village, which has a quiet and stunning landscape of Hue: rice fields, fruit trees and vegetable gardens. You will then arrive at a very nice house for lunch. In the afternoon you will follow the peaceful Perfume River, stopping at a village where you will learn more about making incense and traditional hats. Moving on, you will pedal to Tu Duc Tomb. After the visit of the Tomb, you will cycle to the Lagoon to enjoy a tour of the fishing village, see the fishing farm, and enjoying a beautiful sunset at a local restaurant. After, you are transferred back to the hotel.

Meals: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 45 km / 28 mi
Highlights: Imperial Citadel tour, tea & garden with local family, Thuy Beiu, Perfume River, learn about traditional crafts, Tu Duc Tomb
Overnight: Hue

Day 6Hue - Laguna Lang Co - Hoi An: 60-70 km / 37-43 mi

Today you begin cycling from the hotel along a village road from Ngoc Anh to the village of Vinh Ve, and to Chuon Llagoon, part of the famous Tam Giang Lagoon. The ancient village attracts visitors with its traditional architecture: pavilions, familial temples, sophisticated patterns, and intricate carvings of dragons. Rural paths along the river take visitors through golden paddy fields, which extend to the Chuon Lgoon. Stop for a coffee and enjoy the picturesque views, then continue to Tu Hien Beach, passing by large roads and peaceful village paths. After lunch, your last ride is to Phuoc Tuong Pass and from here, you will be transferred by car to Hoi An via the scenic road and Hai Van Pass.

Meals: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 60-70 km / 37-43 mi
Highlights: cycling to Vinh Ve ancient village, Chuon Lagoon
Overnight: Hoi An

Day 7Cycle surrounding Hoi An and Hoi An Town: 35 km / 22 mi

Begin cycling from the hotel to an old town that is not accessible by car. Wander through small alleys, exploring the culture and lifestyle of Hoi An that no tourist ever sees. Continue biking to a small village surrounded by giant areca trees, that shoot straight up into the sky. Stop here to visit with some friendly locals in their home and try their delicious grilled seafood in coconut rice paper. On the other side of the Thu Bon River, visit the mat weaving village of Dong Binh, surrounded by peaceful Hoian countryside. Continue to the carpenter’s village, where you will find beautiful wooden, handcrafted furniture. Ferry to reach Tra Que Village, a charming little village that is famous for many kinds of vegetables. Visiting a local host in Tra Que, relax with a foot massage and enjoy a delicious, traditional meal. Return to the city after lunch, resting at the hotel before sightseeing in old town Hoi An.

Meals: breakfast, lunch
Distance: : 35 km / 22 mi
Highlights: Hoi An, home visits, traditional meals, mat weaving & crafts
Overnight: Hoi An

Day 8Hoi An - My Son - Danang Departure to Siem Reap: 40 km / 25 mi

Today, set out on Hoi An’s characteristically narrow streets to the pier, where you’ll take a ferry across the river. At your first stop, visit with a local craftsman and get a closer look at the beautiful wooden furniture. After some more cycling, you can stop and visit with a local, trying your hand at rice paper making; an authentic experience that seems simple, but requires skill! After you make and eat your delicious snack, continue on the main road and into the rural countryside. After the lunch break, you will visit the UNESCO Site: My Son Sanctuary: the most important Cham archaeological site in central Vietnam. Dating back to the 4th up to the 13th centuries, My Son is historically comparable to sites like Angkor in Cambodia, Borobudur in Indonesia, and Bagan in Myanmar. After exploring the sanctuary, ride back in the van to Hoi An and your hotel. Room is at disposal and included until your departure to the airport. The guide and driver will meet you at the hotel, transfer to Danang Airport for flight to Siem Reap (suggested flight: VN3829 (direct flight), departs Danang at 18:10 and arrives Siem Reap at 20:10). Arrival in Siem Reap, where you will meet your new guide and driver, and transfer to the hotel for the night.

Meals: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 40 km / 25 mi
Highlights: local craftsmen visit, rice paper making, UNESCO Site: My Son Sanctuary
Overnight: Siem Reap
Added cost: flight to Siem Reap

Day 9Siem Reap - Angkor Complex - Short Bike Tour - Dining Option: 27 km / 17 mi

This tour is designed to give you access to the most famous temples of Angkor. You will start your trip by biking along the riverside, then passing through a village and a forested area. When you arrive at Angkor Thom South Gate, you head up the wall for one of the most charming rides within the Angkor complex. Afterwards, you will visit a succession of historical sites located within Angkor Thom, including the Elephant Terrace, Royal Palace, Baphuon, and the unique architectural wonder of the Bayon Temple. You will finish your bike tour by visiting the impressive and beautiful Angkor Wat: the largest religious monument in the world, capital of the Khmer empire, and now an iconic symbol of Cambodia. In the evening, you have the option to experience a “savor local flavors” dining opportunity. This dining option is not included in the tour but can be arranged subject to day of the week and your interest.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 27 km / 17 mi
Highlights: Angkor Complex temples
Overnight: Siem Reap

Day 10West Baray and Secret Temples by Bike: 43 km / 27 mi

This full-day tour is one of the most amazing cycling experiences you could have in Cambodia. Depart from Siem Reap in the direction of the temples and leave the road to join a tiny trail. From here you begin a beautiful ride, passing small houses, green fields, and herds of water buffalo. Along the way, you will explore the countryside and observe local life. The landscapes changes a lot, from rice fields, forests, to wide open spaces, before arriving at West Baray. It is the largest baray at Angkor, rectangular in shape and measuring approximately 7.8 by 2.1 kilometers. Then, you will visit a succession of small and secret temples, where it is unlikely that you see any other tourists visiting. Ride until Angkor Thom Gate and go up the wall for one amazing ride. Watch the sunset at Prasat Chrung tower temple, located at one of the corners of the wall, and return to Siem Reap.

Meals: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 43 km / 27 mi
Highlights: countryside riding, West Baray, visit secluded temples
Overnight: Siem Reap

Day 11Departure Day

Today is at leisure until your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: breakfast

Map - Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour

Dates & Rates - Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour

Dates: Plan your trip at a time that best fits your schedule! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates.

2025 Tour Rates: Per person, based on 2 participants (double occupancy)
High Season (H):  Jan 10 – April 30, October 1 – December 20, 2025
Low Season (L): May 1 – September 30, 2025

Superior Three & Four-Star Hotels:

  • 2 persons: from $3263 (H) and $3235 (L) USD/person
  • 4 persons: from $2582 (H) and $2552 (L)USD/person
  • 6 persons: from $2169 (H) and $2141 (L) USD/person
  • Single Supplements (when 2 or more travel but want single occupancy rooms): $472/$452 USD

Upgraded First Class Lodging – Four & Five Star-Hotels:

  • 2 persons: from $3539 (H) and $3462 (L) USD/person
  • 4 persons: from $2856 (H) and $2779 (L) USD/person
  • 6 persons: from $2444 (H) and $2367 (L) USD/person
  • Single Supplements (when 2 or more travel but want single occupancy rooms): $795/$730 USD

Bikes:

  • Hybrid/Mountain Bike Rental is included
  • Ebike Upgrade – available for 2 days in Siem Reap, Cambodia, only: + $82 pp
  • Bike Rental Details Page

In-Country Flights: 

  • Hanoi-Hui: $125 pp
  • Danang to Siem Reap: $260 pp  
  • Flight prices are subject to change 

Need to Know:

  • Above rates are not valid for the period of Christmas, New Year (normally from 20 Dec to
    10 Jan), Chinese/ Vietnamese New Year, Independence Day (30 April), May Day,
    National Day (02 Sep), and Songkran festival (13-16 April).
  • Rates are subject to hotel availability on your requested dates.

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Frank Mershimer

Couple Traveller

Our Pure Adventures tour was impeccably organized, with knowledgeable guides who shared insight into the history and culture of each destination. This tour is perfect for anyone seeking an immersive and active way to explore Southeast Asia. Highly recommended! The routes were well-planned, offering a mix of terrains and scenic paths through lush rice fields, traditional villages, and stunning coastal areas. Highlights included Angkor Wat and the sunrise over Ha Long Bay. Hotels were superior quality, and the local cuisine was the cherry on top after a day of cycling and exploration.

September 4, 2024

Paul McDonald

Couple Traveller

Once in a lifetime tour. 5 stars!

March 16, 2024

S. Reichow

Couple Traveller

Bucket list trip for me and Sil, ticked all the boxees but didn’t feel like travelling with the masses or a herd of cattle. Experiences and services, guides, all exceptional. Strongly recommend this tour if you like to explore a country and really get to know it.

November 2, 2023

Joan Mallory

Couple Traveller

We typically don’t do guided trips but this was our 4th tour with Pure Adventures and was easily the best trip we’ve ever taken! The guides were knowledgeable and the entire trip was well-organized. Rich culture, delicious food, and the cycling was unlike anything we’ve experienced before. We’re looking for our next private guided tour with Pure Adventures – maybe Ecuador and Galapagos???

April 7, 2023

Daniel McClain

Couple Traveller

Thanks to Miss Mars and Pure Adventures team for putting this 30th anniversary holiday together for us. Truly one for the books! Thanks again! Danno & Mags

October 29, 2022
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