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Meandering the Mekong by Bike

Mekong biking tour , Mekong delta cycling , Mekong biking package tours . Cycle deep in to the heart of southern Vietnam where you explore the Mekong Delta on two wheels. 5 Days 4 nights travel by bike; you will get a unique perspective on this scenic area as you witness firsthand the daily lives of the region's inhabitants. This fertile area is where the mighty Mekong River approaches the sea and splits in to a network of hundreds of estuaries.
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Outline itinerary

Day 1 : Hochiminh city - Cuchi - Mekong delta ( Cycling + homestay )

Day 2 : Mekong delta  (Cruise +  Cycling )

Day 3 : Mekong delta ( Cruise +  Cycling )

Day 4 : Mekong delta ( Cycling + homestay )

Day 5 : Mekong delta - Hochiminh city

Detail itinerary

Day 1 –Saigon-Cuchi tunnel-Cai Be (25-30 km, overnight homestay)
After breakfast transfer 30km out of Saigon to avoid the teeming traffic. Cycle backroads to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Lunch at the tunnels next to the Saigon river. Continue cycling a great tarmac road to Trang Bang, from there cut across country by bike or bus towards Ha Nghia  and Duc Hoa. Drive the last busy section to Cai Be. Check in, bike along narrow and shady village paths and overnight in a wonderful family run Mekong homestay. Mosquito nets and all bedding provided. (L,D)

Day 2 –Cai Be-Tra Vinh (45-50 km, overnight hotel )
Cycle along narrow country lanes and easy dirt tracks and trails. There is chance for exciting riding through tiny villages on gravel and clay tracks. This is biking at its most glorious-through tiny orchards, witness colorful life along the riverside, pedal past picturesque delta homes, pause to chat with welcoming villagers, clack across innumerable wooden bridges. Cross a narrow canal on a local sampan, before finishing at the main ferry for a refreshing boat trip across the expansive Co Chien River. Ride a final few km to the very pretty Khmer town of Tra Vinh. Overnight in Tra Vinh. (B,L,D)

Day 3 –Tra Vinh-Can Tho (75-80 km, overnight hotel)
A special ride today as much of the area is populated by Khmer people. The regional architecture is interesting and there are many Khmer temples to stop and admire en route. Cycle as much or as little as is preferred; the road is peaceful, narrow and very pretty all the way to Can Tho! Pedal to Ba Om Pond with its magnificent lotus flowers, and observe local women having their future predicted in the small temple nearby. En route, visit a local Buddhist Temple School and learn about the life of the students. Arrive finally at Can Tho, the Mekong’s largest town located at the confluence of the Can Tho and Hau Giang rivers. Overnight in Can Tho. (B,L,D)

Day 4 –Can Tho & Surroundings (30 km or more, overnight hotel)
After enjoying an early morning breakfast weave through teeming early morning market bustle along the banks of an active riverfront. Ride on a narrow paved road to Phong Dien floating market. Absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, small docks loading/unloading rice, tiny vibrant markets. Continue by bike on the narrow lane to explore the hidden backwaters of the delta. Overnight in Can Tho. (B,L,D)

Day 5 –Can Tho-Vinh Long-Sai Gon
Morning boat trip to visit to the famous Cai Rang Floating market. Checkout of the hotel and return to Ho Chi Minh City via a boat trip from Vinh Long cruising through  some of the Mekong’s most stunning scenery. Visit rice paper making industries and other cottage industries en route. Lunch then transfer from  Cai Be back to HCM. (B,L)

Tour Price: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

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