Vietnam Adventure: Bike & Boat - Vietnam Private Tours

Your private driver and guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Settle in and recover from your flight.

8:30 AM: Our guide and car will pick you up from your hotel for a Hanoi City Tour. Begin with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, exploring the Mausoleum, his stilted house, botanical garden, and the Presidential Palace, where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked.
Next, see the One Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong. Destroyed in 1954 by the French, it was later restored by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture. At 11:00 AM, reach the Temple of Literature, a blend of the Confucius Temple and Vietnam's first Royal National university, offering a serene escape from the city.
12:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch.
1:00 PM: Visit the Ethnology Museum, showcasing the country’s 54 ethnic groups with informative displays and examples of minority housing in the garden.
4:00 PM: Take a one-hour cyclo tour around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, exploring streets named after historic guilds.
5:00 PM: Return to your hotel, concluding an unforgettable full-day Hanoi sightseeing experience!

After breakfast, our guide and bus will take you to the rural province of Ninh Binh. Our cycling adventure kicks off amidst vibrant green rice fields leading to Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam. Explore the captivating historical site, rich with well-preserved relics from past dynasties.
Continuing our cycling journey, we traverse through Vietnam's most breathtaking landscapes. A stop in the charming village of Trang An Farm offers a chance to savor local specialties for lunch. Post-lunch, we pedal a few kilometers to Tam Coc, where a visit to a local bird sanctuary awaits. Experience a boat ride in this truly unique setting, and witness the spectacular sight of the evening flock of birds returning to their nests.

Halong Bay – Viet Hai Village – Catba Island (Cycle: 18 – 20km)

After breakfast, we embark on a smaller boat to cruise to the national park of Cat Ba Island. Upon arrival, our cycling tour begins, leading us to the small tribal village of the Việt Hải minority. Parking our bikes, we embark on a guided walk through the protected old-growth forest, immersing ourselves in wild, unspoiled nature. The ultimate destination is the island's highest peak, offering breathtaking views of the island and Hạ Long Bay on clear days.
Later, we cruise east of Bo Hon Island to visit the 'Virgin Cave' (Trinh Nu Cave), blending the incredible beauty of Halong Bay with Vietnamese folklore. Dinner and an overnight stay on the ship await guests, providing a serene and captivating experience

In the morning, we leave the junk and transfer to Lan Ha Bay on a boat. Here, a guided kayak tour awaits, exploring the lagoon-like shoreline. Our first destination is a stunning hidden beach. Following a picnic and a leisurely swim break, we proceed with the kayak tour, passing floating houses en route to Cat Ba, our next stop. A brief transfer brings us to a charming resort, allowing for a relaxing evening on the hotel's private sandy beach or by the pool.

Following a morning visit to the Cat Ba market, the rest of the morning is free to enjoy the beach, with a late hotel checkout available until 2:00 pm. Later, we transfer to Hai Phong or Hanoi Airport for a late afternoon flight to Danang. Dinner and an overnight stay are arranged at a hotel in Hội An. Note: If the original flight from Hai Phong to Danang is canceled or changed, we will arrange transfers for guests to Hanoi to catch a connecting flight.

You have the entire day to wander through the enchanting streets of Hoi An on foot. Its narrow lanes, storefronts illuminated by lanterns, and a blend of traditional Asian architectural styles create a charming ambiance. Hội An is renowned for its specialties in clothing and food. Ensure you visit iconic landmarks like the Japanese Bridge and Quan Cong Temple. In the afternoon, indulge in the luxuries of your exquisite hotel resort and conclude the day by the palm tree-shaded pool. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hoi An.

Following breakfast, we check out of the hotel and proceed to the former imperial city of Huế. Our journey takes us over the Cloud Pass, marking the weather line between North and South Vietnam. After a brief stopover at Lăng Cô Beach (including a lunch break), you have the option to cycle along the coastline to Thuan An Beach. You can choose the distance you wish to travel, either by bike or bus. If weather conditions permit, a refreshing swim can be enjoyed before continuing to Huế.

Upon checking into our lodge, the evening provides leisure time for individual exploration of the city. An overnight stay is arranged at a hotel in Huế.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transported back to airport where you’ll board a domestic flight to the southern Vietnam city of Ho Chi Minh (formerly known as Saigon). Arriving late in the morning, you’ll have a chance to explore some of the iconic sites of Vietnam’s largest city as you make your way to your hotel (with private guide & transport). After check in, you’ll followed by a fully guided tour through the southern city. Your visit will include the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral & Saigon Post Office, plus a number of other sites along the way. After your guided tour you have the evening to enjoy free time in Ho Chi Minh City.