3 Days Hanoi Biking Tour to Cuc Phuong National Park

Biking to discover the charm of Ninh Binh by bike as you visit Cuc Phuong National Park, Tam Coc, and Bich Dong. This trip makes for a truly unforgettable experience, as you pass between towering limestone peaks, rice fields, lotus flower ponds, and local villages. As you cycle along the local roads between villages, you’ll have the chance to meet local people, see their daily lives, and often have a cup of tea and chat with them.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Xuan Mai – Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh
7h30 Am: Pick up at your hotel. An hour’s drive takes us to Xuan Mai before we set off on a full day cycling through the breathtaking mountainous region and starting Ho Chi Minh trails to Cuc Phuong National Park ( 70 km). On our journey, there are some opportunities to see ethnic minority people, all friendly and welcoming. Overnight in Cuc Phuong National Park -Guest House.

Summary
Biking: 70km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Cuc Phuong National Park Guest House.

Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Hoa Lu – Ninh Binh
Following breakfast, We start a cycle from the gate of Cuc Phuong Park to recharge our energy for 12km cycling to the center of the park. We will start again around 9 am and make a couple of stops along the way to visit the Cave of Ancient Man. We continue another 40km cycle passing Bai Dinh pagoda and then we reach Dinh Le temple. We then start cycling to visit the two remaining temples of the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu. (12km), just passing scenes of local village life and rice paddies. At midday enjoy a long lunch break near Hoa Luu. We continue with a 1-hour cycle to Tam Coc. O / N in Tam Coc Villiage .

Summary
Biking: 70km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tam Coc Hotel

Day 3: Tam Coc cave – Phat Diem Church – Hanoi
After breakfast we embark on a boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through the picturesque landscape of rice fields surrounded by limestone formations with magnificent caves. We will cycle to visit Bich Dong Pogoda and the Thai Vi temple. In the afternoon we pedal south to visit the Phat Diem church complex (30 km) biggest in Vietnam. Transfer by bus back to Hanoi by the new highway. Overnight in your hotel in Hanoi.End of services.

Summary
Biking: 25km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None