Exploring Mekong delta on a bike

4 days, 3 nights 15:35:05 | 12.14.2010

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Tour Code: VTL 03
Tour Route: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An town (Charming World Heritage site) Saigon - Ho Chi Minh city, Mekong Delta
Tour Duration: 15 Days15 Days - Discover Vietnam's Highlights Tour Map
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Type: Landscape and Nature, Cruise Holidays, and Folk Arts
Activity Level: Regular itinerary, moderate walking
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrival Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi City tour
Day 3 Hanoi Halong Bay
Day 4 Halong bay - Hanoi
Day 5 Hanoi fly to Hue
Day 6 Hue
Day 7 Hue - Hoi An
Day 8 Hoi An
Day 9 Hoi An
Day 10 Hoi An - Da Nang fly to Saigon
Day 11 Ho Chi Minh tour
Day 12 Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi - Cao Dai
Day 13 Ho Chi Minh - Mekong
Day 14 Mekong - Ho Chi Minh
Day 15 Departure

Detail Itinerary

Biking is a great way to get to know Mekong Delta. On this trip, you will ride through beautiful areas of lush fruit orchards, endless paddy fields, busy canals and a lively floating market.

Day 1: SAIGON – MY THO – VINH LONG (L, D)
The private vehicle and tour guide of Binhtours will pick up you from your hotel this morning to leave for Long An at around 08.00. We drive around 01 hour to reach Long An, where we begin our interesting biking day over a picturesque area of expansive rice fields, luxuriant fruit orchards and plenty of small canal. After 02 hours biking we will reach My Tho, a quiet town by the bank of the Mekong River.



Lunch break in My Tho before riding to Vinh Long, the capital of Vinh Long Province which lying between two big branches of the Mekong River . From My Tho to Vinh Long we ride on small paved roads running through a vast expanse of rice field. Upon arrival in the small town of Cai Be we take an interesting boat trip to cross the mighty Mekong River to reach a village on a small island in the middle of the river, where we spend the night in a local home. The home stay will be an unforgettable experience and can give you a unique insight into the culture of the locals. A fantastic dinner with local delights is cooked by the family.
Summary:
Transfer: 40 minutes
Biking: 2 hours in the morning & 3 hours in the afternoon. Ride on flat country road, partly unpaved road
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Vinh Long

Day 2: VINH LONG – CHAU DOC (B, L, D)
After breakfast we say goodbye to the family and cross the Mekong River on boat. We will take a bus transfer to the peaceful town of Sa Dec, which is famous for its many nurseries of flower and bonsai. Here we begin riding to Cho Moi, a small town known for its rich groves of fruit. The ride in the morning is on the smooth paved road along the Mekong.



Lunch in Cho Moi before taking more biking in the afternoon to reach Chau Doc, a pleasant little town near the border. We will have a panoramic view over the vast plain of the Mekong Delta and far into . Dinner in local restaurant and enjoy an orientation tour of Chau Doc by xe dap loi (pulling cyclo). Overnight in hotel.
Summary
Biking: 2 hours in the morning & 3 hours in the afternoon. Ride on smooth paved road.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Chau Doc town

Day 3: CHAU DOC – CAN THO (B, L, D)
Breakfast in town and begin our biking to Long Xuyen, the capital of An Giang Province. The morning ride is on good national road along the Mekong . Today the traffic is a bit busier but the biking is not less interesting as we riding along one of the busiest section of the Mekong River. Lunch in Long Xuyen Town and then continue riding to Can Tho, the economic, cultural and transportation centre of the Mekong Delta. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Summary
Biking:  3 hours in the morning & 3 hours in the afternoon. Ride on smooth paved road.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Can Tho City

Day 4: CAN THO – SAIGON (B, L)



Early get up for a great boat trip to one of the busiest floating market in Southeast Asia . We will see a lively and colorful market on a large bend of the river. Boat trip back to town for breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast cross the Mekong on public ferry and ride to Vinh Long. Lunch on the way and bus transfer to Saigon. Arrive your hotel in Saigon in the afternoon. End of services.

Summary

Biking: 2 hours ride on smooth paved road

Boat trip: 2.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

INCLUDE:
+ English or French speaking guide (Other languages available upon request)
+ Support vehicle
+ Road bikes
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Home stay permission
+ Accommodation on Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotels in Chau Doc and Can Tho or equivalent.
+ First-aid kit
+ Water & Snacks
+ Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

EXCLUDE:
+ Accommodation in Saigon
+ Travel insurance
+ Visa
+ Tips

+ Personal expenses

What to bring
Sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag (optional), rain coat, toiletries, original passport.



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