Countryside Cycling Tours: The 15 Best Worldwide

1.Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $55Our pick

Leave Amsterdam by ferry, then follow a guide or app through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. You’ll ride 25 to 40 kilometers on an e-bike, stop at D’Admiraal windmill, and visit a cheese farm with cows, tastings, and time to shop. Guides such as David, Christian, and Oleg have earned strong praise for their care and local insight.

“Loved that our guide took such good cate of our group. i think it wpuld have been nice to have someine in the miking barn to explain the Robo coes to us. Otherwise it was a great trip.”

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2.Siem Reap Countryside Bike Tour / E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 935 reviews · from $35Top rated

Leave Siem Reap by mountain bike or e-bike and follow quiet back roads through Chreav villages, rice fields, farms, and temples. Guides such as Ron Roem, Vandy, Thanut, and Bopha lead stops at a market, mushroom farm, lotus farm, rice wine distillery, and pagoda. The route is mostly flat, but heat, mud, and rough paths can make the 15 to 20 kilometers feel longer.

“Despite initially having poor weather, it turned out to be a great day. The muddy conditions made the trails that much more interesting and our guide Roem did a great job answering questions and explaining the different aspects of local Khmer culture and business. The tour was paced well with different stops and breaks along the way. I enjoyed it!”

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3.Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · from $29

Spend about nine and a half hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll cycle past orchards and rice fields, join a cooking class, eat lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and cruise the Tien River. Groups are capped at 12, with guides such as Dennis, Harry, Jack, and Son leading recent departures.

“Very nice tour! Of course there are touristy stuff but thanks to the schedule you're gonna meet very few other tourists, activities are nice and the rhytm is good, not too slow not too fast (we were only with 5 ppl which made it better I guess). Our guide Son was very helpful and friendly.”

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4.Hoi An Countryside: Guided Morning or Afternoon Bicycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 686 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $28

Ride 9 km through Hoi An’s peaceful river islands with a small group of no more than 10. Guides such as Thai, Na, Huy, and Tuan lead you to boat builders, mat weavers, family temples, and rural homes. Choose a morning tour with lunch or an afternoon ride without lunch, plus ferry crossings and a Song Thu River boat trip.

“amazing day, lots of beautiful views and great guides”

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5.Castle Hill and Fisherman Village E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 617 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

In three hours, an English or Dutch-speaking guide leads you by adjustable e-bike through Málaga’s historic center, up to Gibralfaro for city views, and along the coast to Pedregalejo. You’ll pass Picasso’s birthplace, street art, Miramar Palace, and Muelle Uno. Guides such as Jemelle, Jamal, Anna, and Ava are known for local stories and an easygoing pace.

“Tour was wonderful! The bikes were comfortable and our tourguide was very kind and fun. We visited a lot of places, including a fishertown nearby. Only ‘down side’ is that the group was mainly >60 year olds. As a young person it was discouraging to hear them criticising and whining about everything. Nevertheless a wonderful experience!”

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6.Menoreh Village Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · from $22Best value

Ride 11 to 17 kilometers through Nanggulan’s rice fields, riverside paths, and village lanes with a local guide. You’ll stop for tempe benguk, fried tofu, and jamu, learn about farming and local customs, and return to MOANA Basecamp after about three hours. Groups are small, and children are not permitted.

“This was such a fun and interesting tour of the countryside and villages. I got some good exercise while cycling through beautiful scenery, while my guide shed light on culture, flora, and fauna of area. Amazing!”

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7.Rice Terraces & Villages Half-Day Fat Tire E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 602 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

You’ll ride a fat-tire e-bike through Ubud’s rice fields, Tegalalang village, temple stops, and the Cekingan Terrace with an English-speaking guide such as Wayan, Kadek, or Made. Expect a small group, local stories, photo stops, water, and a Balinese lunch. Pickup covers hotels within 5 kilometers of central Ubud.

“Amazing!!! You can't skip this it was so fun and you get to see many rice fields and a 'real Ubud/ Bali". Incredible guides. Highly recommend doing this tour - it will be a highlight of my trip.”

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8.Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Leave Amsterdam Centraal by bike ferry, then ride through North Holland’s flat countryside to windmill d’Admiraal, Zunderdorp, Ransdorp, and Nieuwendammerdijk. Your guide handles the route and local stories while you enjoy e-bike assistance, a Dutch snack, cheese tasting, and a clog-making stop. Bring layers for wind and rain.

“The views exceeded my expectations, the bikes were great and our tour guide, Stefan was kind, efficient and made it a very enjoyable experience. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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9.Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Start at Spuistraat 30 at 9:30 am for a four-hour guided ride into Waterland, north of Amsterdam. You’ll pedal through flat polders, fishing villages, Holysloot, and Ransdorp, with stops for apple pie and a 1792 windmill. Guides such as Willem, Pearse, Astrid, and Sipko add local stories, while the 11-person limit keeps the ride personal.

“Scenic ride away from the busy streets of Amsterdam. Astrid was a wonderful guide, informative and friendly! You should go on this wonderful adventure!”

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10.Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 454 reviews · from $32

Leave George Town at 7am for a relaxed ride through Balik Pulau, Sungai Pinang, Sungai Rusa, and nearby plantations. Your local guide, often Eddie or TC, leads the way, with drinks, snacks, a goat farm stop, and basic bikes included. The route is mostly flat, though helmets are not provided.

“A fairly easy ride, though you should have good bike handling skills. The ride is over flat land. A very enjoyable way to explore the countryside of Pinang The stop in a local village includes a drink and a small bite, which is good.”

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11.Cheese Tasting, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 386 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Ride from central Amsterdam into Waterland on a comfortable 3-speed bike, passing canals, dikes, villages, and De Gooyer windmill. Stop at a working farm for cow and sheep cheese, milk, drinks, and time with cows and lambs. English-speaking guides such as Skip, Kim, Thijs, and Vic lead the route. Expect roughly 22 kilometers of mostly flat cycling.

“Great tour! Our guide Victor was great and made sure everyone was able to keep up with the group. We had some rain and brutal winds, but it was all part of the adventure. 10/10 would go again.”

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12.Hoi An Countryside Bike Cycling Tour with Basket Boat and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · from $41

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.

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13.Hanoi Bicycle Tours: Half Day Bicycle Tours Hanoi Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $59

Ride from central Hanoi into the Red River countryside with guides such as Brian, Perry, Hoa, or Thomas. You’ll cross Long Bien Bridge, pass markets and rice fields, visit a broom workshop and local home, taste fruit and sugarcane juice, and finish with lunch. Bikes, refreshments, and traffic support are included.

“We loved this trip. Fantastic to get out of the city. Pick up was spot on time and we loved the scooter ride to travel to the cycle shop. The visit to a local home, meeting the family and hearing about their history and seeing their lovely house, was just one of the highlights, however there were many including the Pagoda visit and sugar cane drinks. Perry was knowledgeable and friendly, also speaking good English. The lunch stop was great. Local restaurant, full of local workers and great food. Be aware this can become very hot and sometimes you are cycling in very busy areas. Would definitely recommend the morning…”

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14.Morning Countryside Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 303 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Leave Hoi An by bike with an English-speaking guide such as Tam or Mike and ride about 20 kilometers through flat village roads, rice fields, canals, and coconut groves. You will visit local homes and workshops, try bánh bèo, see traditional crafts, and taste rice wine in a small group of up to eight.

“very pretty bike tour through the local villages. great stops & viewpoints along the way! very kind guide that was open for any question and happy to show us more about the culture!the bike seats were really uncomfortable though so try to wear something padded or bring something to put on top of the seats for more comfort!”

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15.Guided Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · from $35

Ride about 18 to 19 kilometers on mostly flat roads and rural tracks outside Siem Reap. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ron, Vandy, or Kanika, leads you to a market, rice fields, mushroom farms, a rice wine distillery, temples, and lotus farms. Bikes, helmets, snacks, water, transfers, and a village donation are included.

“Vingi rocks! He’s good at this. I’d follow him anywhere on a bike 👍”

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