Feature: Cycling is a great way to see the countryside and life of the locals, it is even more interesting to visit Mekong with biking, and this gives you a great chance to explore the hidden parts of the countryside, people and their culture.
Itinerary in Detail:
Day 1: SaiGon - VinhLong.
Mekong tour, boat trip Saigon to VinhLongBus transfer 2 hrs to MyTho for our boat trip. Late morning drifting down the bustling branches of the Mekong and into the tranquil canals. Sightseeing on island: visit to a traditional mekong delta house & kitchen, have seasonal fruit taste with tea and honey, see local rice wine brewery, wine testing, paddling small sampan along arroyo. Lunch break. Leisurely afternoon bicycle ride 2 hours on small dirt road, walking bridges, local ferry crossing and onto to CaiBe. Boarding on boat for the floating market and cruise over the mighty mekong river (~1.5km wide) to BinhHoaPhuoc & AnBinh island. Great sunset view from the mekong. Dinner and overnight guesthouse on island.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide,bicycle, entrance fee, local boat , seasonal fruits, lunch, dinner and hotel
Day 2: VinhLong - Can Tho.
Cycling Vinh Long to Can Tho VietnamCycling 1/2 hour under natural green canopy to the ferry crossing for VinhLong. Then we have much more ride to Can Tho. Depends on group cycling ability, our guide will tailor a special route for this day: passing villages of brick kiln, terracotta and pottery kiln or riding on immense rice fields, cycling through numerous rural riverside villages. Lunch break at local place. Bus pick up to Can Tho city. Late afternoon free time for promenade along city quay or more cycling along Can Tho river bank (if time permitting). O/N in Can Tho.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide,bicycle, entrance fee, all meals, local boat, all meals and hotel
Day 3: Can Tho - Chau Doc.
Tour from CanTho - ChauDocEarly morning boat trip to CaiRang floating market & cruise in natural waterways before turning up a quiet canal and mounting our bikes for a ride 3 hrs along a country road, enjoying the beautiful Delta scenery and meeting the locals (many on bicycle too). Continue biking to OMon and the ThotNot Stork Sanctuary. Lunch break in LongXuyen. Afternoon we have around 80km nice road to Chau Doc, monkey bridges over canals, Khmer pagodas, Sam mountain, sun set from the summit etc…The highlight of this part is from TriTon to Chau Doc (40km). O/N in Chau Doc.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, bicycle, entrance fee, all meals, local boat,all meals and hotel
Day 4: Chau Doc - SaiGon
Chau Doc to SaiGon Up early for a boat through the amazing riverside market with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colors and smells. Then we cruise through the fish-farm village producing tons and tons of fish beneath hundreds of floating homes. Discover the ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque and observe local women at their traditional weaving. Then we have bus transfer to Longxuyen for our ride to Caolanh, lunch en route. Late afternoon we take bus drive the busy highway#1 back to SaiGon.
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, bicycle, train ticket, breakfast, lunch
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Price in details
Based on 4 sharing: $US 229.00/person, Single Sup: $US 46.00
Costs are $ US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travelers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!
What to bring: Passport, sun block, sunglasses & hat, insect repellent, camera.
Notes:
* We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.
* Guide: English speaking guide
* Meals: Vietnam food.
* Best time to do: All year round, best from September to April of next year.
* With other tour options: Mekong 1 day, MeKong 2 days, Cycling tour 1 – 3days or your tailor made tours, please contact us.