Self-drive a Vietnamese-designed DrgnFly E-Bike alongside local Female Riders and discover Hanoi beyond the tourist trail, from iconic landmarks to Banana Island and authentic neighborhoods.

Highlights

  • Ride your own E-Bike alongside local female riders and discover Hanoi
  • Cross Long Bien Bridge and explore Banana Island, hidden oasis on the Red River
  • Visit a local family home,enjoy traditional tea, experience authentic daily life
  • Visit West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Discover historic Ba Dinh District
  • Enjoy authentic Hanoi Pho and experience local life
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1. Meet your female riders and learn to ride safely
Meet your local female riders and receive a short safety briefing before starting your adventure. Our team will show you how to operate your pedal-assist e-bike and guide you through a short practice session to ensure you feel comfortable and confident before heading into the city.
No previous experience or driver’s license is required. Our easy-to-ride e-bikes are suitable for all fitness levels, making this experience accessible for almost everyone.

2. Cross Long Bien Bridge and discover Banana Island
Ride across Hanoi’s historic Long Bien Bridge and enjoy panoramic views of the Red River before leaving the busy streets behind. Follow your guides onto Banana Island, a hidden green oasis filled with banana plantations, vegetable gardens, and peaceful countryside paths.

3. Experience authentic riverside life
Visit a local family home and enjoy a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea while learning about everyday life in this riverside community. Depending on the season, you may even have the opportunity to see or join simple activities such as duck herding.

4. Explore West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda
Continue towards West Lake and enjoy a relaxing ride along Hanoi’s largest lake. Visit the peaceful Tran Quoc Pagoda and cycle along Thanh Nien Road, one of Hanoi’s most scenic boulevards.

5. Discover hidden neighborhoods and historic landmarks
Ride through hidden streets, local neighborhoods, and bustling markets where daily life unfolds around you. Stop at Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha Village to see the remains of a B-52 aircraft before passing through Ba Dinh District, home to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ba Dinh Square.

6. Admire the elegance of Hanoi’s French Quarter
Explore another side of Hanoi as you pass grand colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and the magnificent Hanoi Opera House, showcasing another chapter of the city’s rich heritage.

7. Finish with authentic Hanoi Pho
End your experience with a bowl of authentic Hanoi Pho at a local restaurant — the perfect way to conclude a day spent discovering Hanoi from a genuine local perspective.

  • Self-ride pedal-assist e-bike
  • English-speaking local female riders/guide
  • Safety briefing and short practice ride
  • Helmet and rain poncho (if needed)
  • Visit to a local family home
  • Authentic Hanoi Pho meal
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • Visually impaired people
  • People over 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • People over 95 years
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Important information

Know before you go

  • This is a self-ride e-bike tour; guests will ride their own e-bikes throughout the experience.
  • Your guide will accompany you throughout the tour, leading the route and sharing insights into Hanoi’s history, culture, landmarks, and everyday life.
  • Not suitable for children under 8 years old.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for cycling.
  • Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated if informed in advance.

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