3 Best Cycling Day Tours in Vietnam

There are so many travelers who want to travel off the track with an ambition to attain something exhilarating during their exploration. Going beyond the limit and challenging the standard norms of touring is something that a true travel aficionado desires. If you are one of them then a Vietnam cycling tour is the ultimate option for you.

At Cat Tien Jungle Lodge, we know that cycling is the best way to explore all that South East Asia has to offer and hence offer tourists with exclusive opportunities to discover the beautiful places of Vietnam through cycling.

Our cycling guides are a bunch of true experts. Not just they are wonderful tour guides but also are very much passionate about cycling. They are equally skillful regarding cycle maintenance and the history, culture, and geography of the area you are discovering.

Best Cycling Day Tours in Vietnam

Cycle tours around Vietnam are possible the best way to see the country up close and personal. From city to city, you will find most streets around Vietnam are flooded with cycles. Whether you want to roll between centuries-old temples while learning about the country’s past, weave between the shopping centers, or glide down quiet country roads to scope out rice paddies, you are sure to find a 2-wheeled adventure to suit your interests.

So folks strap on your helmet and get ready for an adventurous ride. Here are some of our favorite Vietnam jungle tour that one must explore.

Hue is the perfect stopover point for travelers traveling between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh by train or bus. Head out on a cycling excursion to explore the quiet corners and back roads around the UNESCO-listed city of Hue. Visit a one-of-a-kind museum, pass over 18th century bridges, and swing by the market to pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner and then park your ride at a local kitchen to learn how to whip up Vietnamese classics such as tasty fern cakes, steaming bowls of pho bo, and fresh spring rolls.

Vietnam’s capital city is packed with riverfront promenades, lakes, and parks that soften its morning edges at every turn. So take it all and beat the heat with an early morning bike ride around Hanoi’s streets, led by an experienced guide. Hop a bicycle and discover two beautiful water bodies in Hanoi namely, West Lake and Hoan Kiem Lake. En route towards the serene Hoan Kiem Lake to observe the morning routine of locals as they exercise and relax at this popular meeting point. You can also stop by some iconic attractions like the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Click some pictures of these attractive locations boasting Vietnamese architecture.

Backroads & Pottery of Hoi An

Ride out for a day full of scenery and crafts on the outskirts of Hoi An. This cycling tour will introduce you to the everyday routines in local villages, from lantern making to vegetable farming and allows you to have a very close look at the traditional life of the Vietnamese. The bicycle ride takes you to the home of a local craftsman, where you can get to know a few of the tricks and secrets on how to create beautiful lanterns that one can easily witness around Hoi An. From there you can also head towards the village of Tra Que and have a look at how the local farmers cultivate their vegetable gardens.

In the midday, you can opt for a boat trip along the Thu Bon River by making a stop at Thanh Ha Pottery Village and have a look at the skill that goes into creating pots, kettles, and vessels. And before riding back to your hotel don’t forget to have a glimpse of the magnificent ancient pieces on display at Terracotta Park.

Cycle tours around Vietnam are possibly the best way to discover the country’s hidden splendid beauty in an adventurous way. So if you are an adventurous traveler and seek to discover nature’s beauty its mysteries, bask in its wonders, appreciate its splendors, and passionate about nature conservation here at Cat Tien Jungle Lodge we give our guests a warm welcome.

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