If you are seeking for a chance to get far away from the bustling chaos of the city centre of Hanoi and take into the nearby countryside to explore the different side of Hanoi and then drink a cup of local coffee and watch the lakeside views right before riding back into the city, this cycling tour is definitely for you.
You will be picked up at your hotel at 8.30am to begin your adventure by pedaling from your hotel to the other side of the Red River.
First, you will cycle across the Long Bien Bridge, which was constructed by the French and is the first steel bridge across the Red River in Hanoi - (French architect Gustave Eiffel, 1899-1902) and named after Paul Doumer (Governor General of French Indochina).
Next, you will get on a local boat crossing the Duong river and make a stop at the area to see people living on agriculture. You will cycle through peaceful countryside to observe green rice paddy fields and meet hospitable people.
Around noon, you will arrive in Co Loa citadel. Thanks to its historical and cultural value, this ancient bastion attracts a large number of foreign tourists every year. You will also definitely be surprised to find out that this Citadel is not only constructed in a large scale, but also took such a long time to build. It will be an incredible chance for you to discover such huge site and its hidden beauty.
Then, you will have time for lunch at a local restaurant.
Finally, you will go back to your hotel. The trip ends around 3.30pm.