Biking deeper into the Mekong Delta

6 days, 5 nights 12:03:23.2900000 | 11.23.2010

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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


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.



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