Hanoi Countryside Bicycle Tour: Ancient Co Loa Citadel

7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Escape the gridlocked traffic of Hanoi’s Old Quarter for an active journey into rural Vietnam's ancient past. Trading the noisy motorbike lanes for peaceful country paths, this guided bicycle tour leads you through the Red River Delta directly to the gates of Cổ Loa—a legendary, 2,000-year-old spiral fortress.

Tour Highlights:
Historic River Ride: Pedal across the iconic Long Bien Bridge to see floating island gardens.

Rural Labyrinth: Cruise past emerald rice paddies and quiet generational farming villages.

Ancient Spiral Citadel: Explore the historic earthworks, temples, and sacred relics of Cổ Loa.

Local Village Lunch: Fuel up with an authentic home-cooked lunch hosted by a local family.

Logistics:
Includes premium bike rental, helmet, entrance fees, water, and lunch. Flat, active countryside riding.

Dietary Requirements? Just let us know in advance,

What's Included

Support Guide
First Aid Kit
Water
Accidental Insurance
Lunch
Snacks
Support Guide (from group of 4)
Ponchos
Helmet
Tour Guide
Use of bicycle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ca Bop Vintage Coffee, located in the Old Quarter, is easy to find: look for the yellow bicycles and our guides in bright blue T-shirts. This is the starting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    Meet at the starting point for bike setup, safety briefing, and an introduction to the journey ahead. Warm up by weaving through the bustling lanes and morning markets of Hanoi.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Long Bien Bridge

    Cross this iconic French colonial bridge, once bombed during the Vietnam War, and enjoy sweeping views of the Red River and surrounding farmland.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Co Loa Citadel

    Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital with its spiral-shaped fortress, legendary temples, and stories of King An Dương Vương. Learn about over 2,000 years of history, myths, and battles that shaped the nation.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Jackfruit Adventure

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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