Cycling - Meandering The Mekong

📍 Transfer: 2 hours Cycling distance: up to 30 km Difficulty: Easy

Leave the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City behind and drive south toward the Mekong Delta. Upon reaching Cai Lay, unpack the bikes for the short journey to Cai Be. Cycle along back roads (approximately 1.5 hours) to enjoy the scenic views. Stop for lunch on an island in the middle of the Mekong before continuing the cycle onwards to a local home stay. Experience life in a typical Vietnamese house, with airy rooms and an outdoor kitchen; a true taste of Delta life. The rest of the afternoon can be spent free at leisure to bike along the dirt paths surrounding the home stay. Dinner will be prepared by the homestay hosts.

Overnight in a local home stay, Cai Be.
 

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 1 hour Cycling distance up to: 40 km Difficulty: Easy

This morning, transfer by road to Vinh Long and embark on a boat journey out to one of the Mekong islands, biking along narrow country lanes, easy dirt tracks and trails. This is biking at its best: passing through tiny orchards, colorful riverside life, pedaling across innumerable wooden bridges, and pausing to chat with welcoming villagers. Cross a narrow canal on a local sampan and reach the main ferry, traveling like locals across the expansive Co Chien River. The final stretch of the ride is along quiet roads to the charming Khmer town of Tra Vinh. Arriving early this afternoon, there is plenty of time to explore side trails. Today’s journey is a great first impression of the ‘Heart of the Mekong’. 

Overnight in Tra Vinh.
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 45 minutes Cycling distance up to: 80 km Difficulty: Medium

Day 3 marks a unique day of riding and sightseeing. 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 along the beautiful surroundings with a support vehicle always nearby. The road is peaceful, narrow, and very picturesque all the way to Can Tho. Pedal to Ba Om Pond with its magnificent lotus flowers, where many local women get their futures predicted in the small temple nearby. En route, visit a local Buddhist Temple (doubling as a school) and learn about the life of the students. Arrive late in the afternoon to Can Tho, the Mekong’s largest town located at the confluence of the Can Tho and Hau Giang Rivers. 
Overnight in Can Tho. 
 

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Transfer: 3 hours Cycling distance up to: 40km Difficulty: Easy

After enjoying an early breakfast, weave through the bustle of the teeming morning market and cycle along the banks of the active riverfront. Continue on a narrow paved road to Phong Dien floating market and absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, and small docks loading and unloading rice. The next stretch of the journey follows a narrow lane to explore the hidden backwaters of the Delta and the towns of O Mon or Binh Thuy. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Can Tho, checking out of the hotel and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch