“Experience this unique tour”
5 Day Amazing Mekong Delta Cycling Exploration
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Amazing Mekong Delta Cycling Exploration in Vietnam
The Mekong Delta is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. On this Amazing Mekong Delta Cycling Exploration tour, you will explore the most interesting and famous sites of the region as well as the hidden gems. Admire the floating markets, enjoy the boat trips, and visit various workshops. You will cycle along hidden pathways and along the emerald rice fields and lush gardens. It will be a true escape to the nature and amazing world of the Vietnamese countryside.
Key information
- Trip type: Guided
- Lodging: Point to Point
- Starts in: Ho Chi Minh city
- Ends in: Ho Chi Minh city
- Total Distance: approximately 180 Miles / 290 Kilometers
Highlights
- 4 days of riding
- Bike mechanic, and support truck are available
- Cycling right into the heart of the rural Mekong
- Cycle past tiny orchards and picturesque delta homes
- Take a boat trip to the famous Cai Rang floating market
- 4 nights accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
Skill level
- Advanced
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Hotel list
Tra Vinh
- Cuu Long Hotel – Superior Room
Can Tho
- Iris 3-star Hotel – Superior Executive
- TTC Premium 4-star Hotel – Deluxe City View
Ha Tien
- Sunrise Hotel – Superior Room
Chau Doc
- Luxe 3-star Hotel –Superior Room
- Chau Pho 4-star Hotel – Superior Room
Program
Kindly note that on day 1, Realistic Asia will be picking you up from your hotel, please make sure to arrive one day before.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Tra Vinh
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby in Ho Chi Minh. They will transfer you to Mytho – the gateway of the Mekong Delta. The trip will take around 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will start cycling right into the heart of the rural Mekong. Take a ferry across the Tien River at My Tho. The route will take you down narrow roads and lanes, past banana plantations, sugar cane fields, and the lush green landscape of the delta. A section of biking even cuts off the road onto gravel and dirt lanes, and weaves around hamlets, across water channels, and through quiet dense vegetation.
Then, you will take a ferry ride across the gaping expanse of the Cochien River to Tra Vinh, a pretty tree-lined town with a large population of ethnic Khmer.
- Overnight in Tra Vinh
- Meals: Lunch
- Distance: 50+ km / 31 miles
Day 2: Tra Vinh - Can Tho
After breakfast, board a boat to Vinh Long, one of the famous fruit towns in the Mekong Delta. You will bike along narrow country lanes, enjoying the views of the tranquil countryside. Cycle past tiny orchards and picturesque delta homes, witnessing colorful life along the riverside. There will be plenty of time to explore side tracks and trails, as the cycling distance today is not far.
- Overnight in Can Tho
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 85+ km / 53 miles
Day 3: Can Tho - Ha Tien
Today’s ride is split into two sections and is a contrast to the previous day’s ride. After a very early breakfast, you will take a boat trip to the famous Cai Rang floating market before riding on a narrow paved road market to Phong Dien. The route weaves through a bustling morning market along the banks of the busy river. You will absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, small docks loading/unloading rice, and tiny vibrant markets. Then continue cycling on the narrow lane to the main road for a transfer back to Can Tho for lunch.
In the afternoon, ride along a tiny road leading upstream towards Long Xuyen. The day will end with a final ferry crossing and a short transfer to your hotel in Ha Tien.
- Overnight in Ha Tien
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 80+ km / 50 miles
Day 4: Ha Tien - Chau Doc
After breakfast, have a quick transfer to Triton, from where you will start cycling to Chau Doc. The road is quite hilly, but the path is unique. The presence of Thot Not trees indicates proximity to Cambodia, and the local people speak Vietnamese as their second language. On the way, you will stop at the killing fields of Vietnam at Bachuc, where Polpot’s regime massacred over 3,000 Vietnamese in 1978. You will arrive in Chau Doc in the mid-afternoon. If you are not tired you can challenge yourself climbing Sam Mountain for a great view of the sunset!
- Overnight in Chau Doc
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 75+ km / 47 miles
Day 5: Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh Cit
After breakfast at the hotel, you will board a boat and head to the floating houses of the upper Mekong River. Stop to observe beneath the floating homes at catfish and red snapper farms. Then, keep boating to visit a Cham village of about 12,000 artists where the locals weave sarongs and hats by hand, maintaining their ancestral tradition. In the afternoon, cruise back to the bus, which will take you back to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Location
The Mekong Delta is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. On this Amazing Mekong Delta Cycling Exploration tour, you will explore the most interesting and famous sites of the region as well as the hidden gems. Admire the floating markets, enjoy the boat trips, and visit various workshops.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off services
- All transportation mentioned above
- Bike mechanic, support truck
- All biking gear (bike, helmet, tool kit, water cage)
- 4 nights accommodation shared in a double/twin room with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- Check-in room at 14:00 / check-out room at 12:00 noon (except early check-in or late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water on the coach
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support
- No extra charge after service confirmation
What's not included
- International and domestic flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Public holiday surcharge (if any)
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- E-visa to Vietnam
- Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
- Other services not mentioned above
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
7 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through Tripaneer.com. All major credit cards supported.
121674
Similar Holidays you might like
Why choose Tripaneer.com
Largest Selection
Friendly Customer Service
Offers for every budget
Best Price