4 days discovering the beauty of the non-touristy Mekong Delta by bike

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre- Tra Vinh 70 km (Lunch, Dinner)

Stop At: Ben Tre, Ben Tre, Ben Tre Province, Mekong Delta
7:30 Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City followed by a quick transfer to the Mekong, approximately 2 hours. You will board on a local ferry to get to Ben Tre, known for being the kingdom of Coconut and nursery gardens. Back on your bikes, you will witness colorful scenes along the riverside while pedaling past charming delta homes and villages with coconut at the core of their economy. We will cross narrow canals on a local sampan (traditional boat), before boarding on a ferry for a refreshing boat trip across the wide Co Chien River. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, before cycling through the most famous water coconut trails and ending with a ferry crossing from the main arm of the Mekong river to Tra Vinh town where you will spend the night in the city center.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel (3-star or equivalent)

Day 2: Day 2 Tra Vinh - Can Tho 80km (Breakfast, Lunch)

Stop At: Can Tho Museum, Can Tho, Mekong Delta
On the second day, you will visit an area mostly populated by Khmer people, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. A short ride to Ba Om Pond will be done to see its famous seasonal lotus flower. This area will offer you a glimpse of the Khmer architecture, especially the ethnic group’s temples which are sites to see while in the region. Cycle as much as you wish for the rest of the day through the peaceful countryside paths. You will have lunch in the Cau Ke district and will have a short transfer to escape the busy road to Can Tho city. You will stay overnight in Can Tho city. Don’t miss out on its well-known night markets!
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel 3-star in Can Tho

Day 3: Day 3 Can Tho - Long Xuyen. 80 km (B,L,D)

Stop At: Long Xuyen Cathedral, Long Xuyen, An Giang Province
After breakfast, time for more adventures! The excursion will be divided into two parts: the morning on water and the afternoon on land. We will take a boat to head towards the famous Cai Rang, the floating market, crossing a narrow, asphalted road where many canals were used to transport boats during the Vietnam war. In the afternoon, we will continue cycling along a small road that leads to Long Xuyen, where we will stay overnight.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel

Day 4: Day 4: Long Xuyen – Saigon 50km (B,L)

Stop At: Saigon Square Shopping Mall, Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will start the day with a-hour long transfer to the countryside before getting on your bike. You will cycle for 4 hours throughout small communities, and calm farmland where you will meet many friendly local farmers and hear many “hello” on the way. You will then visit one of the hidden Viet Cong bases in Mekong during the Vietnam war, not as famous as Cu Chi Tunnels, this base also showcases hide-outs used by soldiers during the war. Lunch will be taken in Xeo Quyt followed by a 3-hours transfer by to Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.