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, DinnerAccommodation:
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.