Cycling in Northern Vietnam is an exhilarating way to immerse yourself in the region’s breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. The northern part of Vietnam is renowned for its mountainous terrain, featuring rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges that offer both challenging and scenic cycling routes.

The 14 Day – Best Scenic Bicycle Tours in Northern Vietnam offers some of the best cycling terrain in Vietnam. Our cycle route sees virtually no tourists and avoids Vietnam's notorious highways. The Vietnamese landscape is stunning, featuring amazing karstic rock formations, stilted houses with thatched roofs, and mountains nestled between limestone outcrops. This region is home to the highest concentration of hill-tribe people in Vietnam.
Joing in our Northern Vietnam Cycle Tour is unique and outstanding way to experience the daily life of Vietnamese people, discover longstanding culture and colorful tribal people, uncover  the world’ cultural and natural heritage sites, meet with friendly and hospitable people.enjoy one of the most delicious foods in the world. Vietnam North East Bicycle tours offers  for travelers the most  picturesque landscapes of the verdant rice terraces in Northern Vietnam. The riders have great opportunity in cycling and taking picture the National rice terrace heritage start Nghia Lo - Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai  and Hoang Su Phi  - Ha Giang.  Ha giang – The Land of Beauty and Ethnic Tradition
Cycling through untouched region where you have opportunity on encounting hill tribes people, joining regularly markets to observe their daily life and taking cozy pictures  of animal, dogs, cats, chickens, buffalo and cow...
Moreover, the riders have chance to cycle through stunning scenic beauty, marvelous rice terraces landscape, rugged mountain range, soaring up to sky. 
Cycling through 5 great passes in the North Vietnam with total cycling distance is 1000 Km,  you will  be amazing experiences and memorable challenging in your life.
More than 200 km from Hanoi, located in the northeast of Vietnam, Ha Giang is the last province of the country to open to visitors in recent years, spectacular scenery, primeval forests, high mountains. Natural fortresses are carved into steps, the rocky plateaus are divided by fanciful stone alleys. 
This majestic landscape has been home to many generations of H Mong people.
The spectacular and snaking roads in the Ha Giang rocky plateau not only challenge for those who love to explore and move, but also make many people "heart - breaking" because of their amazing beauty. Nature on those roads is always coasted by green carpet, full of vitality, creating a ravishing scene, both poetic and mysterious, making you dazzled in the indescribable series of emotions.
Joining in our  Ha Giang Bicycle Tour, the adventerous cyclist will be overwhelmed by an amazing landscape of limestone pinnacles and granite outcrops, challenge some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, and the cycling route between Yen Minh and Dong Van, and then across the Mai Pi Leng Pass to Meo Vac is quite mind-blowing. 

Day 01: Hanoi – Thu Cuc – Nghia Lo Cycling Tour

After having breakfast in Hotel, leaving the hustling and bustling city behind, our support vehicle will take us on scenic route to Thu Cuc Town for over two hours.
Right after arriving in cycling point, we make warm up bicycle gearing up and cycling along stunning scenery and breathtaking landscapes in Far North Vietnam.
We start challenging incredible passes,  winding its way through hillside and tough slope of Mountain to summit for 15 km..Checking our gears and jackets before plunging into dreamlike valley for picnic lunch . after recharging fully energy, we gear up our bikes and continue cycling on ascending route, passing stunning rice terrace and rustic hilltribal villages to Nghia Lo Town.
Summary: 
Activity; Transferring and Cycing to Resort
Accommodation: Dragonfly Resort
Meals:B/l/D
Cycling distance: 84 km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42374128
Distance:    84.9 km
Elevation:    + 1517 / - 1400 m

Day 02;  Nghia Lo  Bicycle tour  Tu Le

This day starts with a visit to the local market in Nghia Lo Town, a chance to explore and shop for local handicrafts.market is meeting point of ethnic minorities in the North Vietnam, visiting and taking pictures is great impressive experiences, then we start riding from hotel to Tu Le, today is short ans steep cycling day with 47 km cycling  on rough and tough road, through picturesque valley, fascinating rice paddies, stop for lunch en route before riding ascent 8 km to slope to take view magnificient Tu Le town and breaktaking scenery, plunging down to Town, take relax by swimming and bathing in hot spring stream water with local   people. Have dinner and over night in Resort
Summary: 
Activity; Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Le Charm Tu le Resort
Meals:B/l/D
Cycling distance: 46 km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42374194
Distance:    45.8 km
Elevation:    + 1204 / - 831 m

Day 03: Tu Le Bike Ride  Mu Cang Chai – Than Uyen 

Today is fantastic day with all highlights in our trip, start cycling with incredible long climb pass (Khau Pa pass 25 km long), then  through three villages with extraordinary stunning rice terraces which are listed as National Rice Terraces Heritages of Vietnam, and undulating road along river lead to Thanh Uyen.
Start cycling from Hotel after recharging fully energy, we take warming up by  ascending 25 km long Khau Pha – One of fifth longest and challenging pass in the North Vietnam, along the pass , we are rewarded by the outstanding features of the landscape, fresh air in the morning, we reach on summit, coffee,tea, snack are available for you before descending to Mu Cang Chai. 
Mu Cang Chai is a poor district of Yen Bai Province  with 85% population, is H’Mong people who are the  Host of National Rice Terrace Beauty. We stop for lunch in Mu Cang Chai Town, after lunch, we commence around the town, explore market, continue  riding to Than Uyen, upon arrival in Than Uyen, Check in and relax for dinner time , stay over night in Than Uyen.
Summary: 
Activity;Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Love Hill Resort
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 89 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42374203
Distance:    89.4 km
Elevation:    + 2209 / - 2261 m

Day 04: Than Uyen Cycle Bao Ha – Vinh yen

After recharging energy from Resort, we kick off our pedals, setting off our way  on asphalt road to section where we turn into National way 279 through rugged mountain range and peaceful villages to  Van Ban town. 
Today is really challenging and incredible cycling day in our trip. We will cycle on paved road, mixed and concrete road, challenge some steep passed, cycling through winding route with sharp turns and hairpin road lead to new highway. We will cycle through new high way to Bao Ha town . Transfer the rest distance from Bao Ha to Vinh Yen.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel - Transferring
Accommodation:  Cinnamon Ecolodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 100 km/ 123 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43124957
Distance:    123.4 km
Elevation:    + 2719 / - 3160 m

Day 05: Vinh Yen  –Tan Duong – Nam Khanh -  Bac Ha Mountain bike Tour

After recharging fully nergy from Ecolodge, setting off on bike tours to cycle on scenic road winding through verdant scenery and tropical densed forest to rustic villages.
Today is actually rough, hard and aduous cycling day in our trip. However, the scenery and natural setting is waiting  for us ahead.
We spend morning time to cycle on single track trail, weaving along stream, hillside with acacia forests.
Regroup and refuel energy before hooping up our bike through untouched region with dreamlike and peacefull hill tribe villages, stunnning rice paddied fields and Cinnamon forest, meet and interact with hill tribe people on the way or meet them in local markets to understand their life. Have picnic lunch enroute.
After refueling energy, we get back on bike to challenge long climb up into Nam Khanh Village, turning off concrete road lead us to Bac Ha Town,
Summary:
Activities: Cycling from hotel to Hotel
Accommodation: Sao Mai Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 65km/
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43621033
Distance:    65.8 km
Elevation:    + 2655 / - 1803 m

Day 06: Bac Ha  Bike Tour Hoang Su Phi -  Thong Nguyen

After breakfast, taking short transfer to avoid steep pass. Setting off our way from Lung Phinh section, cycling on scenic route, passing many authentic Hmong hill tribe villages to Nam Ma for refresment.  
Our route takes us into some of the remotest areas of Northeast Vietnam. The ride begins with a 10km climb of around 400m on newly sealed road before we turn off onto unsealed rough track for the next 15km heading into rural tribal areas. Then it's a massive descent of 1000m to Xin Man. Located right on the Vietnamese/Chinese border Xin Man is hidden away in a landscape of wild mountain and forest and inhabited by 15 ethnic groups including the Nung, the Flower H'mong, the Tay, La Chi, Kinh, Hoa
After refreshing up energy, we gear up our bikes on winding road with sharp bends to slope then rock and roll down to Coc Pai town for picnic lunch. we cross over the river Cahy for 40km of cycling along quiet road; there is a gentle incline as we approach Hoang Su Phi. We encounter some rough sections of road along the way but are rewarded with beautiful views of the river.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling  from village - Ecolodge
Accommodation: Panhou Ecolodge
Meals: B/L/D
Cycling distance: 69 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42361204
Distance:    69.5 km
Elevation:    + 2140 / - 2246 m

Day 07: Thong Nguyen– Tan Quang - Ha Giang Cycling loop

Hoang Su Phi is one of the most untouched regions of Vietnam and communities have lived in total isolation from mainstream society until very recently. At an average elevation of 800 m above sea level with high mountains, deep valleys, streams and forestland, it is an area of outstanding natural beauty and unspoiled traditional life. Today we undertake the challenge of cycling over the 'Heaven Gate 2' mountain pass +895m, en route to Tan Quang. The pass offers stunning views beneath a wide open sky.
You really will feel on top of the world. This afternoon we make our descent cycling past villages, rice and maize terraces cultivated by the Red Dao and Tay tribes. The aromatic scents of cardamom and star anise fill the air as we pass along our route to Tan Quang nestled down in the valley. For the final stretch of this long day's cycling we take it easy with a leisurely cycle of 46km along the Lo river bank through unspoiled countryside to Ha Giang the sleepy capital of Ha Giang
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and transferring to hotel
Accommodation Phoenix Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 97 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42361238
Distance:    97.1 km
Elevation:    + 1630 / - 1916 m

Day 08: Ha Giang  Bike Tour Quang Ba – Yen Minh

Setting off this morning we head out of town cycling for the first 25km on snaking road through the landscape of terraced rice paddy fields. Passing through minority villages we cycle the next 25km up winding roads into the vast limestone mountain range with its perpendicular walls of rock, climbing 800m towards the mountain road pass “Heaven gate 1”. As we pass through mountain villages sometimes covered by cloud, we will receive a friendly greeting from the local communities. From the pass we can look down at amazing views, including the famous vista of the Tam Son valley with the ‘Twin Hills and can spy Quan Ba town,  Have lunch on summit and enjoy picturesque scenery. After lunch meal we set off our bike to descend to river and ride along to Gam river until we meet another pass again. We cycle uphill for the first few km before a descent of around 10km and then relatively flat terrain for the next 10km. It’s a challenging up and down terrain to an altitude of 1.025m before we make a final descent for the last 15km into Yenh Minh. We will have the chance to see the traditional homes of the local hill tribes. The communities in this area are Chinese.
Summary: 
Activity;Cycling and Transferring
Accommodation: Phuong Dong  Hotel*** 
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 97 Km

Day 09: Yen Minh – Mau Due – Lung Phin - Dong Van Cycling Tour

Today is great and incredible day with us whilst cycling in the heart of world listed Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
we detour onto a minor road that takes us on gently undulating road before descending into  the bottom of the valley. Here we ride through tiny hill-tribe communities and eventually reach a bustling village market where a dazzling array of bright costume-clad villagers are trading everything from piglets to bamboo shoots and forest fodder.
After following a river for a short while and just after we see the ruins of a defensive wall of speculative age, we start to climb. A gradient similar to the day before is a welcome warm-up before the main climb to come after lunch. As we enter the Ha Giang Plateau, scenery that was already impressive is now nothing short of mind-blowing. At each stage, you find yourself wondering how you could continue to climb when you’ve climbed so far, but it goes on and on with an amazing variety of scenery. When you finally descend into Dong Van, a beer and a feast will be a welcome sight, and the news that you have just managed the epic Ha Giang Plateau climb, is enough to ensure a good night’s sleep .
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Dong Van Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 64 Km
Elevation gain at: + 2,271m + 23.4% - 1,631m-23.0
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45857804

Day 10 : Dong Van –  Lung Cu Plag Pole – Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng – Meo Vac Mountain Bike

Today is great and incredible day with us whilst cycling in the heart of world listed Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Have hearty breakfast in hotel and take a quick visit colorful hill tribe market  nearby hotel and then commence cycling on the way of Happiness road to Dong Van. You are rewarded by pristine nature and magnificent karsk Plateau scenery while cycling ascending to summit. Stop to visit and explore Hmong King Palace ( Vuong Chi Sinh Palace)  and then we continue cycling to Lung Cu Pole Flag Tower. 
As we cycle on the modest road from Dong Van to Meo Vac alongside a vast gorge, the views are spectacular. This is a winding and undulating road with the sight of the Nho Que River below. From the Ma Phi Leng Pass we look down from an altitude of around 1500m into the valley. We stay tonight in the small town of Meo Vac. Most of the tribes living here have preserved their way of life from outside influence as travelling to Meo Vac was almost impossible until the recent construction of new roads.
Summary: 
Activity: cycling and Visiting
Accommodation: Hoa  Cuong Meo Vac Hotel***
http://kshoacuong.vn/
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 56 Km
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46984388

Day 11: Meo Vac  Bicycle Tour  Mau Due  - Du Gia

Today is really another great day in the journey to discover and conquer the Dong Van geological plateau. Make sure , you will recharge fully energy for epic exploring to Du Gia.
Setting off our cycling journey at the border town of Meo Vac, cycle out of town and start our endurance test with a slope of more than 5 km with an altitude of more than 200 meters on a gravel road. and concrete zigzags through the cliffs to reach the Sa Phin village. Here, the long slope begins to pass through the towering cat-eared rocky mountains or weaves through a forest of high sharp rocks to create a scene that is as majestic, mysterious and poetic as contemplative rock paintings. boasting in the vastness of heaven and earth.
Our journey quickly descends to the valley before meeting the second pass, the M-pass crossing the two sides of the mountain range to come to Mau Due valley for lunch.
After refueling for the next journey, we conquer the remaining 2 passes  Mau Due Lung Ho Summit before plunging into Du Gia valley. The beautiful scenery on the road always makes us excited and full of energy to finish the last distance.
Summary: 
Activity: Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodation: Du Gia Stream Lodge
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 72 Km

Day 12; Dui Gia - Minh Ngoc - Bac Me

Enjoy delicious pancake and hot coffee for breakfast in ecolodge. Immersing yourself the dawn appear over the mysterious valley and dreamlike landscapes in villages.
Saying good bye our host, we commence our excited cycling day from village, setting our way to ride ascendingly to summit for 10 km then rolling down to Minh Son and Minh Ngoc Commune for picnic lunch. After refueling up our energy, we commence our cycling on scenic route to admire peaceful hill tribes village on way to Minh Thang section. Challenging steep pass with winding route and weaving amongst misty valley and river to Bac Me Town.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Bac Me hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 60km/
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43124991
Distance:    59.0 km
Elevation:    + 1596 / - 1879 m

Day 13: Bac Me – Ngoi Hoa – Na Hang – Ba Be Cycling Tours

Today is challenging and adventurous day  for riders, as we ride through untouched region of Na Hang National park to Yen Hoa. The road is actually terrific and amazing with some steep passes on way. 
The first stages will be challenging as we ride ascendingly on winding road with many hairpin bends on route lead to summit.
The second stage will be comfortable and wonderful as we cycle through many tribal villages, spectacular natural scenery, arrive in Da Vi village, stop for lunch. After luch time, take boat trip to Dau Dang water fall, load up our bike continuce to ride on off road to Be Be Lake, take the second boat trip, exploring beautiful sightseeing, limestone mountain in lake, then cycle  through National park to hotel. Dinner and stay in Sai Gon Ba be Hotel/ Ecohomestay
Ba Be is one of biggest fresh water lake in Viet Nam and listed one of the 28th Biggest Fresh Water Lake on a slope of limestones Mountain of the World, UNESCO listed Ba Be Lake as World fresh water Reserver, cruising Ba Be is impressive experience in our trip.
Summary:
Activities: Cycling 
Accommodation: Ba Be Lake side Bungalow
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 87km/

Day 14: Ba Be – Quang Khe – Phuong vien – Xuan Phuong -  Chiem Hoa – Cho Chu – Hanoi Cycling Tours

The last cycling day in our trip offer for travellers  amazing natural scenery in the way between Ba Be and Thai Nguyen, we have opportunity in exploring the verdant tea farm, palm Leaves, gum trees and some ethnic  minorities in villages, our cycling trip will finish after lunch, take the van to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, check in room, and have fare well dinner in Local restaurant, Stay over night in Hanoi City
Summary:
Activities: Cycling and transferring
Accommodation: The Light Hotel**** - Deluxe Occupancy
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling distance: 83km/ 225Km

Note: Hotels  are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose equivalent  accommodation
Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes.

Tour include in

English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
Meals details in itineraries ( 14 breakfast, 14 lunches, 14 dinners)
A/C transfer/ and transportation
Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
Trek mountain bikes – 4300  with dist brake and  helmets
Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
 Boat Trip in Ba Be Lake
First aid kit
Cold water box, small fresh towel.
Fruit and snack for cycling days
Mineral water for drinking

Tour excluded in:

International airfare
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
Mineral water beyond that supplied
Optional excursions
Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
Visa fee
Visa fee in Vietnam ( 25 USD per person upon arrival + 02 passport pictures
Departure  tax
Tip for team and guide

Creating Unique Touring Experiences:
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar tour to your individual specifications.