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Meandering the Mekong by Bike - 4 days / 3 nights

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Join-In Tour USD520
Private Tour USD725

 

 

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Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra Vinh - Can Tho

Join-In Tour Dates: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 March, 29 March

Delve deep in to the heart of southern Vietnam as you explore the Mekong Delta on two wheels.  Traveling by bike, you get a unique perspective on this scenic area as you witness first hand the daily lives of the region's inhabitants.  This fertile area is where the mighty Mekong River approaches the sea and splits in to a network of hundreds of tributaries.

Inhabited largely by ethnic groups, the Mekong Delta has a rich diversity of traditional cultures living side by side.  Vietnamese and Khmer ethnic people dominate the area, with a sizeable group of Chinese descendants. Evidence of these cultures is most evident in the architecture of the peoples' houses and temples.

Leave the bustle of the big city behind as you depart from Ho Chi Minh City southwards to the Delta.  From here, quiet laneways and dirt paths weave in and out of villages and fields, and the local form of transport changes from motorbikes to pedal bikes.  Small children whiz by on their way to school, women pedal gracefully in their traditional ao dai dresses, and elderly vendors carry their groceries on the handlebars.  Join the locals as you start your cycling journey in the heart of the Delta.

Setting out from Cai Lay, pedal to your homestay, where your gracious hosts welcome you in to a traditional Vietnamese house. The next day, travel by bike and local boat through the streams and islands of the Delta. Visit fruit orchards, rice fields, and Khmer villages on your way to Tra Vinh.  Continue the next day on to Can Tho, the Delta's biggest town, as you ride through more gorgeous scenery and traditional villages.  On the final day, wind through the morning markets where the colours and smells excite the senses.

Get on yer bike and head to the Mekong Delta! The region's myriad of orchards, rice fields, tiny villages, wooden bridges, canals, and local temples are all waiting to be explored by bike.

Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.
Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be (L,D)  

After breakfast, transfer from Saigon to the southern town of Cai Lay.  Your cycling adventure begins with a 1.5 hour ride through quiet back roads to Cai Be.  Rest and refuel as you enjoy lunch on a small Mekong island before continuing pedalling to a local home stay run by a lovely retired couple, Mr and Mrs Ba. Their typical Mekong Delta Vietnamese house has airy rooms is surrounded by dirt paths which are perfect for exploring by bike! Enjoy a delicious dinner of Mekong specialities with your welcoming hosts.  (Today's journey is 18-30km of cycling)

Overnight at homestay, Cai Be.

 

Day 2 - Cai Be - Vinh Long - Tra Vinh (B,L,D)  

From the nearby town of Vinh Long, enjoy a boat journey out to one of the Mekong Islands and in to the Heart of the Delta. Here you can pedal along narrow country lanes, easy dirt tracks and trails. This is biking at its most glorious as you pass through tiny orchards, witness colourful life along the riverside, pedal past picturesque delta homes, and clack across innumerable wooden bridges. Cross a narrow canal on a local sampan, before finishing at the main ferry for a refreshing boat trip across the expansive Co Chien River. The last short ride takes you to the Khmer town of Tra Vinh where there is plenty of time to explore side tracks and trails of the area. (Today's journey is approximately 40km of cycling)

Overnight in Tra Vinh.

 

Day 3 - Tra Vinh - Can Tho (B,L,D)  

Today's ride is through Khmer-influenced villages where you will find interesting regional architecture and there are many unique Khmer temples. Cycle as much or as little as is preferred; the road is peaceful, narrow and scenic all the way to Can Tho! En route, pedal to Ba Om Pond with its magnificent lotus flowers, and observe local women having their future predicted in the small temple nearby. After a glorious day of cycling, arrive in to Can Tho, the Mekong's largest town located at the confluence of the Can Tho and Hau Giang rivers. (Today's journey is 40-80km of cycling)

Overnight in Can Tho.

 

Day 4 - Can Tho Bike Loop - Ho Chi Minh City (B,L)  

After breakfast, hop on your bike and weave through roads teeming with early morning market bustle along the banks of an active riverfront. Ride on a narrow paved road to the Phong Dien floating market. Absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, small docks loading rice on to boats, and tiny vibrant markets. Continue by bike on the narrow lane and loop around back to the main road. After lunch, return to the hotel to check out and transfer back to Saigon.  (Today's journey is approximately 40km of cycling)  

As with all the tours listed on this website, this is simply a suggested itinerary, which can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests. Please contact us to discuss your tailor-made travel requirements.

Tour Duration:    4 Days / 3 Nights
Join-In Tours:     2009 Departure dates: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 March, 29 March
Tour Price:          Starting at USD 520 per person
Please Note:       The price is a guideline and will vary according to travel dates and room availability. The price is based on a group of 6 or more passengers travelling during high season and sharing a twin or double room.


Private Tours: Private tours are available year-round upon request.  Guideline price is USD725 per person, based on 2 passengers travelling together.

 
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Our services include as follows:
  • Exotissimo English speaking biking guides.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicles for transfers on tour and back up as needed.
  • Bottled drinking water for cycling day as itinerary.
  • Snack and fresh fruit, ice and refresher towels for cycling day.
  • Meals in local restaurants as mentioned in the itinerary. (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
  • Boat trip to Cai Be market as itinerary.
  • Local ferry tickets where required.

Sight seeing entrance fees where stated in the itinerary.

 Our services do not include as follows:
  • International air ticket to/from Vietnam.
  • Visa to Vietnam. Please ensure to obtain visa before departure
  • Bike rental fee.
  • Tips to drivers, driver assistants, local people, porters at boat station, hotels and airports, guides. Recommended tip: $3 per day per pax for driver, $4-5 per day per pax for guide, 10 000 VND per pax for hotel porters.
  • Transfer to/from the airport
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Personal expenditure (Drinks,telephone, laundry, shopping, camera film and so on…)
  • Accommodation in Saigon pre/post trip
  • Any other services not clearly stated in the itinerary and trip inclusive portion
     
  Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveller. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a tour to your individual specifications.		  

 

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