8:00 Am: Banana Island And Long Bien Bridge
Meet At Your Hotel For A Briefing On The Bikes, Gears, And Biking Trails. Your Adventure Begins As You Pedal From Your Hotel To The Other Side Of The Red River. The First Stop Is Banana Island (đảo Chuối), Located In The Middle Of The Red River And Accessible From Both Sides Of Hanoi. Known For Its Lush Greenery And Peaceful Atmosphere, It Provides A Refreshing Escape From The Urban Bustle. Then, We Cycle Across Long Bien Bridge, The First Steel Bridge Spanning The Red River In Hanoi, Built By The French (1899-1902) And Named After Governor Paul Doumer Of Indochina.
9:00 Am: Crossing The Duong River
Afterward, Board A Local Boat To Cross The Duong River, Arriving In An Agricultural Area Bustling With Local Life. We'll Also Have A Chance To See The Old Cannon From The French Colonial Period. Cycle Through Villages, Past Rice Fields, And Encounter Friendly Locals As You Make Your Way To Co Loa Citadel, Arriving After 2 Hours Of Biking. This Ancient Fortress, Renowned For Its Historical And Cultural Significance, Captivates Visitors With Its Expansive Scale And Lengthy Construction Period. It Holds Relics From The Dong Son Culture Of The Bronze Age, Offering A Precious Opportunity To Explore Its Vast Site And Ancient Beauty.
11:00 Am: Fruit Or Tea Break
After Visiting The Citadel, Take A Tea Break While Cycling In Hanoi. It Can Be A Delightful And Relaxing Experience, Offering A Chance To Rejuvenate Amidst The City's Vibrant Atmosphere. Coconut Or Seasonal Fruit Will Be Provided To Refresh You After The Cycling Adventure.
12:00 Pm: Cycle Back To Hanoi
Around Noon, You Can Leisurely Cycle Around The Historical Sites Before Our Vehicle Picks You Up, Or If You Prefer More Cycling, Ride Back To Our Workshop To Return The Bikes And Take A Car/taxi Back To Your Hotel. The Tour Ends.
Half Day Biking To Ancient Coloa Citadel (enlarge)