The 15 Best Bike and Boat Tours in Vietnam

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Viet, Linh, or Two. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle briefly through rural villages, eat a local buffet lunch, float through Tam Coc by bamboo boat, and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Expect a long, active day in a group of up to 25.

“This experience was great, each activity was paced perfectly and we were able to accomplish a lot in one day. The buffet/ lunch provided was great. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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2.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day moving through Ninh Binh’s best-known sights: cycle around Hoa Lu, visit Dinh and Le temples, ride through Trang An grottoes, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. The $43 tour includes Hanoi pickup, lunch, entrance fees, water, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Liam, Max, James, and Tim have earned strong praise for their energy and care.

“I'm very torn on how to write this review... Our guide was great- good English, very energetic. Van was comfortable. Temple stop was nice, good information by our guide. I think we stayed too long though. Everyone was just standing around and we could have gotten on the road to the next stop. The cycling was only ok. Very old bikes and not really much to see on the route, especially when trying to dodge potholes. It was extremely hot but that is not the fault of the company. Lunch was not good. Not only was the food sub par but I also found something in one of the dishes…”

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3.Hoi An Countryside Bike Cycling Tour with Basket Boat and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · from $41

Spend 4.5 hours cycling through Hoi An’s countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Hai. Visit Thanh Nam Fishing Village, Cam Thanh rice fields, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, and Tra Que Vegetable Village. Paddle a basket boat, try a rice pancake cooking class, meet local farmers, and enjoy lunch. Hotel pickup and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“This was a wonderful experience with Hai. We are so pleased we booked with him. His knowledge was amazing and the individual tour, we loved! The entire experience was incredible, the boat ride, the vege farm, the rice fields, the history, all of it! Thank you”

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4.Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu – Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $39

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in a small group of up to 18 people. Expect a comfortable limousine bus, a two-hour boat ride through flooded caves, a Vietnamese buffet, and countryside cycling. Guides such as Long, Linh, Nam, and Jakob are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Tour was excellent. Tour guide Zing was knowledgeable and made it very enjoyable. Loved the bike ride through local village and the boat ride”

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5.Hoi An: Rural Cycling Tour to Village with Basket Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Meet your English-speaking guide at 77 Tran Phu Street for a three-hour ride through Hoi An, rice fields, Tra Que Vegetable Village, and a local market. Guides such as Kun, Nhat, Sanh, and Vinh are known for warm storytelling and careful cycling support. The route is mostly flat, with farming activities and a quieter 40-minute basket boat ride.

“I had such a great time with our guide, Sunh. He was enthusiastic and full of information about Vietnamese culture and history. The best part had been enjoying some rest in a local cafe while chatting about Vietnamese people and their daily life. 100% Recommend.”

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6.Funny day cycling, Buffalo riding and Basket boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 3h 30m · from $27

Spend about three and a half hours cycling from Hoi An through rice fields and Tra Que Vegetable Village, then ride a water buffalo and paddle a round basket boat in Cam Thanh. English-speaking guides such as Hanh, Tham, Danny, and Phong add local stories, photos, and help along the way. Private and small-group options are available.

“Great tour, lovely guide and good activities. Maybe a little expensive but still really enjoyed it!”

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7.BUFFALO RIDING -BASKET BOAT & BIKE TOUR-HOI AN

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 124 reviews · from $29

Ride from Hoi An into quiet farm lanes with guides such as Linh, Anna, Anh, and Han. You’ll see rice paddies, feed and ride a water buffalo, paddle a round bamboo boat through nipa palms, eat a multi-course Vietnamese meal, and make a lantern to take home. The cycling is mostly flat, though some bikes are worn.

“Linh was a great guide, it was the trip that kept on giving!! We loved the cycling through the rice fields and country roads. Riding the buffalo was so much fun and quite an experience. The coconut boats were great fun and to cap if all off we were served a delicious meal. Throughout the trip, Linh made sure we were happy and was a really informative guide. I would definitely recommend this trip, it was excellent value for money.”

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8.2-Day on 5-star Cruise, Lan Ha Bay | Kayak, Cycling, Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews

Spend one night aboard Paradise Grand, a five-star cruise through Lan Ha Bay. You’ll kayak, cycle through Viet Hai Village, visit Dark and Bright Cave, and watch sunset and sunrise from the boat. Meals, refreshments, WiFi, admission fees, and speedboat transfers are included. Spa treatments and drinks cost extra.

“From the moment we boarded the cruise till we left with fond memories everything was wonderful and well arranged. We had opted for vegetarian Indian meals and all meals were excellent and delicious. Staff was courteous and polite. RoRead more”

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9.Rural Cycle, Market Tour, Basket Boat & Organic Farm Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Spend four hours cycling from central Hoi An through rice fields and villages, tasting unusual local fruit, riding a quiet basket boat, and helping an organic farm. Guides such as Kun, Khieu, Trang, and Nguyen add local stories before you cook a Vietnamese lunch from garden produce. Vegan and gluten-free meals are available.

“The whole day was packed full of different activities. This is definitely not just your average cooking class. The ONLY thing I would warn about is the bike ride through the city. I was completely fine, but there were kids below 12 in the class and they were very anxious riding through the parts of the city with all the traffic. We ended up stopping mid ride multiple times for them to be able to keep up which is totally understandable. But everyone we met at all the stops were so kind and the actual class itself was so fun and exciting! And of the food was top notch. It…”

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10.CAT BA: LAN HA & HALONG BAY – KAYAK, BIKE, LUNCH, SNORKEL

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

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays by boat, kayak, bicycle, and snorkel. You will visit a floating fishing village, Bright Cave, Bat Cave, Ba Trai Dao Beaches, and Viet Hai Village. Guides including Ninh, B, Kai, Thai, and Tony are praised for friendly help and clear English.

“Everything went smoothly. Our guide was super friendly and helpful. Kayaking at night to see the glowing plankton was unforgettable, even though I couldn’t capture it on camera. The food at the local family restaurant was also amazing. Definitely recommend this trip.”

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11.Private Hoi An Bike, Thu Bon River Cruise & Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hoi An Post Office at 3 pm for a private 10-kilometre bicycle ride through Cam Thanh and Tra Que Vegetable Village. Cruise the Thu Bon River at sunset, then enjoy a six-dish family-style dinner. Guides may include Luong, Ha, Luc, or Luke. Bring water and expect a casual meal setting.

“Great time and great to see a little of the countryside. Our only comment was that when you book ....and you print the receipt it states that you must reconfirm. This is tough and somewhat confusing since we paid the day before. So when Read more”

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12.Ninh Binh: Lan Ha Bay 2D 1N cruises- bike tour, kayak, meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $110

Spend two days on a 10-cabin cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, with kayaking, swimming, spring-roll cooking, squid fishing, and a bicycle ride through Viet Hai Village. Guides such as Tom and Tony lead the activities, while private balconies give you quiet time between outings. Transfers from Ninh Binh and Hanoi cost extra.

“Great combination of activities. Our kids (age range from 5 to 16) liked it a lot: kayaking, swimming, jumping from the boat, karaoke, cycling and the fish massage.”

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13.Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour- Tra Que Village & Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $34

Spend four hours cycling from Hoi An through rice fields to Tra Que Vegetable Village and Cam Thanh Coconut Village. You will water herbs, taste local drinks and snacks, learn about tofu or rice wine making, and ride a bamboo basket boat. Small groups, English-speaking guides, bikes, helmets, food, and drinks are included.

“Tom, unser Guide hatte die Tour sehr gut geführt. Wir erlebten mit ihm eine tollen Tag. Es hatte uns allen viel Spass gemacht.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 13 reviews

Spend two days and one night cruising Lan Ha Bay from Cat Ba, with kayaking at Cua Van, swimming, a Vietnamese cooking class, tai chi, squid fishing, and a bike ride to Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony and Brian have earned praise, though boat quality and food can vary, so confirm the vessel before booking.

“I liked the excursion a lot but it was not the one we scheduled, the boat was totally different and the room and there are excursions that we did not do, they told us that they would upgrade us to premium and it was not premium at all, it seems to me that for the price we paid we deserved more”

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15.From Ho Chi Minh: Cai Be Boat & Bike Mekong Delta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $30

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be for a full day of river life, family workshops, orchard fruit, honey tea, Vietnamese lunch, and village cycling. You will ride both a motorboat and a small sampan, watch bánh xèo made over a wood fire, and meet guides such as Linh, Ben, and Lenny on selected departures. A Luxury Limousine option adds comfort on the long road journey.

“I highly recommend this small-group Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City! If you're looking to escape the crowded tourist routes and see the authentic side of the region, this is the perfect option. Truly Non-Touristic: The itinerary was incredibly interesting and took us to spots that felt genuine and untouched. It was a refreshing change of pace. Small Group Vibe: Traveling with a small group made the entire experience personal and relaxed. It was easy to connect with the guide and fellow travelers. Exceptional Guide: Our guide was outstanding, incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. They shared so much about the local life and culture, which really enhanced the…”

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