One day cycling to Co Loa Citadel

Co Loa citadel is the ancient, spiral-shaped citadel dates back to the 3th century BC, with a few of the ancient ramparts remaining. There's a reflecting pond with a statue of King An Duong Vuong shooting a bow and arrow. The weapon had magical powers and he was supposed to use it to fight off Chinese invaders, but his enemy got hold of it and used it to defeat him, ushering in nearly a century of Chinese rule. You will have a full-day road cycling to the beautiful rural area across the red river, through local villages, rice and vegetable fields, meet and interact with the best friendly local people.

07:30 AM: Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and have a briefing about the tour, bikes then you start cycling and take a local ferry across the river.

Along the dike through the local villages, you will see many traditional typical houses, pagodas, temples, local markets which are surrounded by rice paddy fields and farms growing vegetables. Visit a friendly local family and enjoy a tea break, snacks. Maybe you will have chance to visit a beautiful bonsai garden. After that, you will continue cycling to Co Loa to visit Co Loa museum, An Duong Vuong King Temple, Trong Thuy Prince’s Well, Community’s house. Then, cycle around the remains of the ancient citadel and its beautiful gardens, and through more rice fields and villages. Then visit a famous noodle-making village.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue cycling through quiet villages and green vegetable farm. Chat with the local farmers and learn about different local vegetables. Then, heading back to Hanoi in a different way.

Around 4:00 Pm arrive to your hotel. Tour ends.

 

This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and availability of ground services.

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Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements, but may incur price changes

Tour Inclusions:

- English-speaking guide

- Mountain bike and helmet

- Water, coffee, tea, snacks

- Entrance fees & donations to local temples and families

- Lunch at local restaurant
 

Tour Exclusions:

- Travel Insurance

- Tipping

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