The 15 Best Cycling Tours

1.Lan Ha, HaLong bay full day- biking, kayaking, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

From Cat Ba, cruise Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, visit a floating fishing village, ride a bamboo boat through caves, swim, eat a Vietnamese lunch, then cycle through Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony, Kai, and B are praised for clear English and warm service.

“A great trip, the guide was excellently prepared and gave very interesting stories. The views were breathtaking, and the bike ride was a great idea.”

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2.Halong Bay 2 days on classic cruise, small group, biking-kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $131Top rated

Spend two days aboard the 10-cabin Ha Long Venezia, sailing from Cai Beo Harbour through Lan Ha Bay. You will kayak at Dark and Bright Cave, bike to Viet Hai Village, swim, fish for squid, and enjoy meals, sunsets, and sunrise with an English-speaking guide such as Mong or Tiger.

“Le parcours permets non seulement d'avoir une vue magnifique ( c'est exactement la même que la baie d'halong ) mais avec 10 fois moins de personne. Les activités sont incroyables que ce soit le kayak ou le village! Et l'équipe et adorable et très souriante ! Je recommande a 100%”

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3.Islands and Harbor Bike Tour: NH Coastline Tour + Must-See Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Explore Portsmouth and New Castle by 7-speed or electric bike with guides such as Paul, Dawn, Marcus, and Tammy. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll ride past Prescott Park, Wentworth by the Sea, Four Tree Island, Great Island Common, and Fort Stark, with frequent stops for history and photos.

“Marcus was an awesome guide with a lot of knowledge about Portsmouth and surrounding area. The bikes were well maintained and easy to ride. Highly recommend.”

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4.LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $6Best value

Join guides such as Ninh, B, Kai, or Thai for a full day from Cat Ba Town through floating villages, Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, Bright Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beaches, and Viet Hai Village. Kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, cycling, seafood lunch, and optional glowing-plankton kayaking fill the day.

“Great experience! Kai looked after us so well, spoke good English, and made the trip easy and enjoyable. Beautiful cruise away from the crowds, small group, delicious lunch, and the chance to freshen up with a shower on a hot day, perfect!”

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5.Lan Ha bay Boutique cruise 3D/2N: Kayaking – Swimming & Biking Viet Hai villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $340

Spend three days on Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Lucky, Vu, Ha, or Tom, kayaking at Ba Trai Dao, swimming, cycling through Viet Hai, and joining a Vietnamese cooking class. You get a private air-conditioned cabin, meals, and an active schedule away from the busiest parts of Halong Bay.

“We had the most amazing time and would definitely recommend this tour, taking you away from the busy ha long bay. The crew were great, lucky was a fantastic guide and the food was incredible.”

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6.Lan Ha Bay & Ha Long Bay Boat Trip, biking, kayakin,lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $27

Set out from Cat Ba’s Beo Harbor with guides such as Tony or Jackie for a nine-hour boat trip through Lan Ha and Ha Long bays. Kayak through Bright and Dark Caves, swim at Ba Trai Dao, eat lunch aboard, cycle to Viet Hai village, and finish with a sunset party.

“It was a very nicely filled day at a really good price. There was a variety of activities and the food was so good. I took a lot of videos.”

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7.2-Day Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Cruise w/ Kayaking, Biking & More

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews

Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Beo Harbor, kayak among the islands, swim from the boat, make spring rolls, fish for squid, and cycle to Viet Hai village. Your guide may be Tony, Brian, or another local guide. Expect beautiful scenery, varied activities, and uneven cabin and food standards.

“We booked a 2-day/1-night cruise in Lan Ha Bay. Overall, the value for money isn't particularly great. The trip between the islands is quite pleasant, and our guide, Tony, was always in a good mood. Unfortunately, the room on the ship was beyond lousy. Cockroaches and engine fumes were everywhere. The food was quite tasty, although we did spot a cockroach there. A day trip is sufficient in our opinion. Have fun :)”

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8.Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise with balcony – biking+kayak+tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $114

Sail Lan Ha Bay aboard a 10-cabin cruise with private balconies and a maximum of 20 people. You will kayak, swim, join a cooking class, bicycle through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village, and try squid fishing. Tom may lead the English tour, depending on crew assignment.

“The cruise far exceeded our expectations. Tom (Cruise) was an amazing guide. He was so passionate about his job, very knowledgeable, excellent English, and definitely made our cruise one of the best experiences in Vietnam so far! The staff was polite, professional, helpful, kind and all had a great sense of humor. Every activity was very enjoyable and we loved the variety from kyacking, cooking, squid fishing, bicycle ride to the village was a highlight. And the food was 5-star quality. We enjoyed every bite. We have fallen even more in love with Vietnam!”

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9.Cycling and hiking short tour through the bay of Kotor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160

Set out from Kotor with a private English-speaking guide, cycling along the bay before a moderate hike through chestnut woods to an abandoned 14th-century village. The tour includes bikes, helmets, pickup, and time for a swim. Guides Igor and Dejana have led this route.

“We had an amazing morning with Igor our tour guide today. He met us at the port of Kotor and took us on a scenic bike ride and then a hike into the upper town. We asked him if we could stop for a swim on our way back and he found a great spot for us to stop and get a swim. All along the way he shared his knowledge about the history of Montenegro and Kotor Bay.”

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10.Cycle & SUP: A Complete Circumnavigation of Kotor Bay (new tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $172

You’ll combine stand-up paddleboarding and cycling around Kotor Bay with an English-speaking guide checking your progress at key points. Paddle near Prcanj, ride through bay towns toward Tivat, stop at Porto Montenegro, and visit Our Lady’s Temple. Expect moderate exertion, narrow roads, and beautiful water views.

“I really enjoyed the paddling down the bay, had I known me and my daughter would be on our own, I probably would'nt have done it, that being said, I'm so glad that we did, it was really beautiful way to see Kotor. The biking, on the other hand, is dangerous. The streets are narrow, and the cars just buzz around. Over all it was a good experience.”

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11.Mountain Biking on Vrmac peninsula – Panoramic view on Kotor bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $113

You’ll ride from Trojica with an English-speaking guide such as Michelle or Milija, stopping at Fort Vrmac and the St Ilija peak. Expect a private four-to-five-hour outing, old military fortifications, mountain tunnels, and broad views over Kotor Bay. Moderate fitness is required.

“Our biking trip was fun. Michelle was a great guide and very helpful and fleixble with our excursion. Beautiful views!”

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12.Lan Ha Bay cruises- biking,kayaking, longest of 2d1n

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $141

Cruise Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba on two boats, kayak through Bright, Dark, and Bat caves, swim and jump from the deck, then cycle to Viet Hai Village in Cat Ba National Park. The $141 price includes cabins, meals, transfers on Cat Ba, kayaking, and an English-speaking guide.

“We really enjoyed the tour. The two guides were really great! Very nice, helpful and told us a lot about nature, life and the people in Vietnam. Everything was well organized and we had a lot of fun on the excursions. The cabin was large and clean. The food on board was very tasty and varied (the chef always came up with something for me as a vegetarian). All in all, it was a great 2 days and we can only recommend the tour!”

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13.Ha Noi: 2 days Lan Ha Bay – hiking, biking, kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $118

Spend two days moving through quieter Lan Ha Bay by boat, kayak, bicycle, and on foot. You’ll paddle through Dark and Bright Caves, swim at Ba Trai Dao Beach, stay in a jungle bungalow at Viet Hai, and look for glowing plankton after dark. English guidance and meals are included.

“The boat part was really nice, but then a typhoon came and we had to give up the other activities. The apartment in the village is amazing, almost too good to be true. I'm giving it 5 stars because the tour operator made sure to reschedule everything several times to keep us safe, even paying for an extra night in the village.”

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14.Lan ha Bay Luxury cruise day trip, kayaking, swimming, bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $77

Spend 15 hours traveling from Hanoi to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay aboard a luxury cruise with a rooftop bar and two restaurants. Visit Viet Hai Village by electric car or bicycle, kayak and swim near Tai Keo Cave, enjoy lunch onboard, and return to Hanoi the same day.

“Great day and amazing service from the Serenity team!”

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15.Lan Ha bay Boutique cruise 3D/2N trip: kayaking, swimming, biking, & meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $260

You spend two nights aboard a boutique cruise in Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking at Ba Trai Dao and Ba Ham, swimming, a Cat Ba area bike ride to Viet Hai Village, cooking, fishing, and meals included. An English-speaking guide handles the schedule for groups of up to 25.

“We had a 3 days/ 2 nights trip. the services and guides were both excellent and nice. The rooms were in very good condition and cozy. Activities were interesting, we loved kayaking, swimming, cycling very much. We strongly recommend this trip & cruise”

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