“Explore the Mekong countryside and more”
15% off
2 Day Cycling and Kayaking Holiday in Mekong, Vietnam
07, Cong Truong Lam Son, District 1, Vietnam
Kayaking and Cycling Holiday in Vietnam
The outdoor activities in Mekong Delta would be an excellence option for those who love to experience the authentic Mekong Delta. With cycling through villages, wet market and its countryside will allow you to experience the authentic daily life of the locals. Kayaking along a peaceful canal and through the island would be another great option to experience the Mekong river life.
Key information
- Trip type: Guided
- Lodging: Point to point
- Terrain: Countryside roads, quiet village roads
- Starts in: Mekong
- Ends in: Mekong
- Approximate Distance: 18 to 30 miles / 30 to 50 kms
- Type of bike: Giant and Trek mountain bikes
Meet the instructors
Chau
Highlights
- Cycling through a peaceful Mekong Countryside
- Stay away from tourist trap and shopping places
- Kayaking along canal and through the island
- Staying overnight with the locals and have some cooking class
- Smell and sounds daily life of the locals at a local wet market
- Enjoy Sunrise on the Mighty Mekong River by kayak
- Transfer from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- 1 night accommodation + meals
Skill level
- Intermediate
2 days with instruction
Group size: 2-10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
07:00
Check-out Time:
16:00
Most of the accommodation are chosen as local places and home stay to make sure their guests will stay closely with the locals, thus will provide an inside of local life style and their cultures.
Local homestay offers private air–conditioned room from single to family room. Mosquite net is provided.
Program
About the Experience
For 2 days activities, you will have a chance to:
- Cycling through Mekong countryside villages, riding along river bank, thus will provide inside of local lifestyle
- Kayaking along the natural canals to experience Mekong river life
- Stay overnight with the locals to know more about their daily life
- Take a private boat trip to floating market to experience Mekong river life and see how the locals spending most of their time on boat living
- Stop anywhere you want to touch, smell and enjoy the nature
- Enjoy Mekong local foods with mini cooking class and along the way
Local Guide
Local leaders at Countryside Adventures who all have strong passion in outdoor activities. Deep knowledge about history, culture and local cuisine. They know well and love their country are the most important to connect and happy to share with you all about whatever topics you may want to know.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Mekong Countryside Cycling
- Distance: 30 kms / 19 miles
Morning, Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Cai Be Township (Mekong Delta) approximately 1.5 hours.
You start your cycling adventure into the heart of the rural Mekong countryside.
While pedaling along the narrow lanes, passing through banana plantation, fruit gardens, and coconut palms you will pass through the lush green landscape of the delta providing you with the real experience the countryside.
You take some local ferries crossing several canals and rivers for an amazing cycling day meeting with locals.
After you have thoroughly burned through some calories you will stop and have lunch at local restaurant with some special Mekong food.
In the late afternoon, you will enjoy hours kayaking into canal, through island where you can experience the real river life. It also a great chance to see the Sunset on the Mighty Mekong river. Transfer to local place.
That night you will learn about Vietnamese cooking with the host to prepare some dishes for youir dinner
- Overnight at local homestay
- Mekong Kayaking - 1.5 hours
Day 2: Sunrise Kayaking - Island Cycling
On this day, you wake up early in the morning for a short ride to local morning market on the island, have a cup of coffee to see the local life and morning activities of the locals. follow by kayaking to see the Sunrise on the Mighty Mekong river. Take a boat to Floating market / village.
Enjoy walking around the village or take another a bike ride around village.
You stop at locals’ place for lunch before transfer back to Ho Chi Minh in the afternoon ending your Mekong outdoor adventures trips. Goodbye and see you in the next time!
Bikes
They use Giant and Trek mountain bikes all size available at their bike store. Kids bikes are also provided. Please let them know your height on the time of tour booking and they will arrange proper bikes for you.
Cycling distance for day 2: 20 KM
Kayaks
They have both single and double solid kayaks available at their kayak store which are suitable for river exploring.
Please let them know which type of kayak you would refer upon on your booking then they will arrange a required one for you.
Boat
Their local boat will fully support during kayaking activities. You can find life vest available on boat. You can relax by getting back to the boat if you feel tired.
Location
Mekong Delta
This tour will take place in the countryside of Mekong Delta.
Food
Vietnamese Meals
The team will includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner with all local Vietnamese dishes.
Vegetarian and gluten free food are also available, please let them know in advance for arrangement.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Hallal
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Local guide
- Bikes
- Kayaks
- Boat
- Transfer from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- Snack / drinks
- Meals
- 1 night accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and gratitudes
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
7 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Please note that transfer only from this airport is included in the price.
Airport: Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Airport transfer included: Tan Son Nhat International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
15
Special offer Discount
This listing has a 2 Day Cycling and Kayaking Holiday in Mekong discount of 15% if you book between 2024-Aug-30 and 2024-Dec-31.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through Tripaneer.com. All major credit cards supported.
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