BEST OF · BIKE AND BOAT TOURS IN VIETNAM
The 15 best bike and boat tours in Vietnam you can book right now, with what each one costs, how far you actually pedal and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Join a small group of up to 10 for a 4.5-hour ride through Hoi An’s fishing villages, rice fields, coconut forest, and Tra Que Vegetable Village. Your English-speaking guide, often Hai, leads the route, explains local farming and fishing, teaches a rice-pancake cooking class, and serves a local lunch.
Spend about five hours cycling from Hoi An to Tra Que vegetable village, rice fields, shrimp farms, and a water coconut forest. You will help with farm work, ride a round basket boat, and eat a local Vietnamese lunch. Guides including Tai, Cuong, Trung, and Dinh are praised for safety and clear English. Pickup is available.
“My friend and I had an incredible time on this biking tour! It ended up being a private tour for the day and our tour guide Cuong was funny and knowledgeable. He kept us safe when leading the way. We were able to experience a little farming demonstration along the way then stopped for some coffee. We biked to the coconut village for a fun little ride in the round bamboo boats and then ended the tour with a homemade lunch that was absolutely delicious. 10/10 would recommend this tour!”
Sail from Cai Beo Harbour through Lan Ha Bay on the 10-cabin Ha Long Venezia. You’ll kayak near Dark and Bright Cave, swim, bike through Cat Ba National Park to Viet Hai Village, and enjoy seafood, sunset, a cooking class, and sunrise. Hanoi pickup, meals, and an English-speaking guide are included.
“Le parcours permets non seulement d'avoir une vue magnifique ( c'est exactement la même que la baie d'halong ) mais avec 10 fois moins de personne. Les activités sont incroyables que ce soit le kayak ou le village! Et l'équipe et adorable et très souriante ! Je recommande a 100%”
Ride roughly 9 to 10 miles on mostly flat roads with an English-speaking guide such as Kun, Sun, or Nguyen. You’ll pass rice fields, meet local farmers, visit Tra Que Vegetable Village, stop at a market, and finish with a 40-minute basket boat ride in a quieter coconut-lined waterway.
“Had a wonderful tour with Shanti, it was raining all day with some thunder and lightning but she had really high spirits. It was just my mum and I on the tour, enjoyed visiting the village and smelling/tasting local botanicals with the farm owner. River boat was great too. A really great, picturesque way to see Hoi An”
Spend 210 minutes cycling from Hoi An into Tra Que and Cam Thanh. Meet farmers, taste local tea, ride a water buffalo, and paddle a round basket boat with fishermen. Guides including Hanh, Tham, Vy, and Phong are praised for clear English, humor, patience, and careful cycling support.
“The biking was awesome. Viet was really informative and helpful.”
Spend about four hours exploring rural Hoi An by bike, with guides such as Linh, Anna, Anh, and Han. Cycle around 10 kilometers through rice fields and village lanes, ride and feed a water buffalo, paddle a bamboo basket boat through the nipa palm forest, eat a Vietnamese meal, and make a lantern to take home.
“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.”
Cruise Lan Ha Bay aboard Paradise Grand, with a balcony cabin, buffet meals, kayaking, cycling in Viet Hai Village, a Dark and Bright Cave transfer, Tai Chi, live music, WiFi, and time in the Piano Lounge. Pickup is offered from Paradise Suites Hotel on Tuan Chau Island. Spa treatments and drinks cost extra.
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Ben Luc and Family Tiny Garden, where guides such as Chow and Chao lead you through rice fields, fruit orchards, cooking, hand fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. This private day trip offers a quieter Mekong experience, with hotel pickup, lunch, and family-friendly activities included.
Spend a full day cruising Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays, kayaking through caves, swimming at Ba Trai Dao, cycling to Viet Hai Village, and eating Vietnamese seafood aboard a small-group boat. Guides including Ninh, B, Thai, and Kai help with activities and transfers. The advertised fare is remarkably low, but confirm the final payment before booking.
“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.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Hoi An Post Office at 3 p.m. for a private 10-kilometre bike ride through Cam Thanh and Tra Que, followed by a Thu Bon River cruise and six-dish family-style dinner. Guides such as Ha, Luong, Luc, and Luke have earned praise for friendly, attentive service, though bike condition and dinner location can vary.
“Our guide Ha was THE best! It was fun to see the countryside by bicycle - even as a solo tourist. Ha was conversational and a true professional. The boat ride was nice and the BBQ was a FEAST -- don't make the mistake and eat before!”
Leave Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide such as Chow for a full day in southern Vietnam. Cycle past dragon fruit, peanut, corn, and rice fields in Ben Luc, kayak through small waterways, learn to cook a barbecue lunch, then visit the Ben Dinh Cu Chi Tunnels. Pickup, transport, bikes, kayaks, lunch, and fees are included.
“Chow picked us up on time at our hotel brief itinerary of what would happen in the morning”
Spend about four hours cycling from Hoi An through rice fields and villages with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10. Help water herbs at Tra Que, sample tofu or rice wine, eat a Vietnamese pancake, and ride a round bamboo basket boat in Cam Thanh. Guides such as Timmy and Tom add local stories and easygoing help.
“Everything was great - ran smoothly and was such a quaint way to spend the morning! We rode our bikes through the charming countryside, making several stops before heading to coconut village. Our guide was so sweet and went out of her way to accommodate our needs. She even offered to pick us up at our hotel which fell outside of the pick up zone. Highly recommend this experience.”
Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An into quiet rice-country roads with an English-speaking guide such as Man, Tony, or Mr. Cu. You will cycle past farms, ride a basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut waterways, try traditional fishing, and finish with a local Vietnamese meal. The ride is mostly flat but requires moderate fitness.
“We had such a great tour with Tony and highly recommend when you’re in Hoi An. We have two teenage boys who enjoyed the whole experience, particularly the fishing. We felt very welcomed by Tony and his family when we arrived at his home for dinner, the food was delicious. A definite must for Hoi An.”
Spend one night on a Lan Ha Bay boat with kayaking, swimming, Vietnamese cooking, tai chi, squid fishing, and a bike ride to Viet Hai village. Guides such as Tony and Brian have been praised for their friendly service, but boat quality, food, and activity schedules can vary. Check the exact vessel and drink policy before booking.
Leave Ho Chi Minh City for Cai Be on a 10 to 11 hour small-group tour with an English-speaking guide. Cruise the Tien River, glide through coconut-lined canals by sampan, taste fruit and honey tea, watch bánh xèo being made, eat a local lunch, and cycle through village lanes. Guides may include Linh, Ben, Lenny, or Victor.
“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…”
