Features: Get off the main highway and join a different pace of life in
the "heartland" of Vietnam
- the Mekong Delta. Travelling by two wheels, you are able explore the small
trails that criss-cross this fertile region. With opportunities to visit homes,
farms and local markets as much as you wish, riding bicycles provides the
perfect way to explore the hidden charms of the region.
Day 1: SAIGON – VINH LONG – CAN THO (L,
D)
Morning drive to Vinh Long. Bike around the City of Vinh Long. After lunch, bike from Vinh Long
to the village of
Ba Ke . At Ba Ke, take a
break before continuing onto Tam Binh. At Ba Cang intersection, turn back to
highway No.1 to Can Tho. On arrival, check in hotel. Dinner is at local
restaurant. Overnight in Can Tho.
Summary
Biking: 50km,
flat road
Meals: Lunch,
Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotel in Can Tho
Day 2: CAN THO Loop (B, L, D)
Early morning shuttle to Binh Thuy with our bike. At Binh Thuy, bike
along the riverbank and shady paved road.
After 30 km, we stop at My Khanh
orchard to have lunch. Continue biking to Cai Rang Bridge and shuttle back to the hotel.
Balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Can Tho.
Summary
Biking: 30km,
small shady paved road
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotel in Can Tho
Day 3: CAN THO – THOT NOT – CHAU DOC (B, L, D)
Morning take an hour boat cruise (bikes are left in our shuttle) along
the lower part of the Mekong
River (Hau Giang)
visiting the busy floating market of Cai Rang.
At 10:30 am., we pedal from this
garden taking the Vong Cung well-paved countryside road with Arch-shape (My
Khanh area) for about 30 km. The road is really shady with banana and green
bamboo trees growing all the way long on 2 sides of the road, especially the
Mekong River is blending its way on the left hand side along with this road
until we reach the National Highway 91. From here, shuttle to Chau Doc with a
short hike of 25 minutes into the Bang Lang Stock sanctuary to watch the lively
activities of stocks coming back home for the night. After that, drive directly
to Chau Doc and enjoy the sunset on the top of Sam Mountain
. Dinner and overnight in Chau Doc.
Summary
Biking: 30-50km,
small paved countryside road
Boat trip: 1
hour
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotel in Chau Doc
Day 4: CHAU DOC Loop (B, L, D)
Shuttle and bike the loop of 40 km around Nui Sam and from there to Tri
Ton – Ba Chuc with visit to the Cavern Pagoda en route. The main views are
hills, mountains, rivers and Cambodian pagodas along the way. After lunch,
drive back to Chau Doc and take a boat cruise on the Mekong River
to visit the floating fish farms and the Islamic Cham people. Dinner and
overnight in Chau Doc.
Summary
Biking: 40km, flat paved road
Boat trip: 1
hour
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotel in Chau Doc
Day 5: CHAU DOC – SA DEC – MY THO (B, L, D)
Early morning shuttle and bike 30 km to Sadec via Vam Cong ferry,
visiting Rose Garden en route.
After lunch in Vinh Long, shuttle to My Tho
City. On arrival transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day is free at
leisure. Dinner is at a local restaurant. Overnight in My Tho.
Summary
Biking: 30km,
flat paved road
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
Twin-shared basis at best available hotel in My Tho.
Day 6: MY THO – TAN AN – SAIGON (B, L)
Leave the hotel on our bike and ride along the paved road through the
rice fields via Cho Gao. En route stop for interacting with farmers working on
the rice paddies. On arrival in Tan An town, we stop to freshen up for lunch
before being transferred back to your hotel in Saigon.
Arrive your hotel late afternoon. End of services.
Summary
Biking: 30km,
flat paved road
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
No
INCLUDE:
+ English or French speaking guide (Other languages available upon
request)
+ Support vehicle
+ Road bikes
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Accommodation on Twin-shared basis at 3-star hotels or equivalent.
+ Private boat trip as per program.
+ 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.