Experience The Real Vietnam
Experience The Real Vietnam
Ride deep into the heart of the Mekong Delta on an unforgettable 8-day cycling adventure from Saigon. Travel far beyond the usual tourist routes, following quiet countryside lanes, riverbanks, canals, islands, orchards, rice fields, and traditional villages.
From the peaceful towns of Mỹ Tho and Bến Tre to the vibrant floating markets of Cần Thơ, the colorful flower-growing region of Sa Đéc, the Khmer cultural heritage of Trà Vinh, and the fascinating waterways of Châu Đốc, each day reveals a different side of authentic Mekong life.
Cycle through remote villages, cross local ferries, meet friendly communities, taste regional food, and experience the ever-changing landscapes of southern Vietnam. Along the way, stay in a local homestay and discover the Delta at a relaxed but adventurous pace.
Cycle off the beaten path through peaceful villages, orchards, and riverside trails.
Kayak hidden canals and experience authentic Mekong river life up close.
Taste authentic local cuisine and discover the flavors of the Delta.
Stay in a local homestay and experience genuine Mekong hospitality.
Explore the River of Nine Dragons, surrounded by islands, waterways, and lush countryside.
Discover local history, culture, and hidden gems far from the tourist crowds.
Experience the real Mekong Delta by bike, boat, kayak, and on foot.
Cycling through villages to experience the daily life of the locals.
Kayaking through canals to see the real Mekong river life.
Tasting all Mekong local cuisine.
Staying overnight at a local homestay.
Visiting all historical sites and much more is waiting for you to discover.
Saigon – Mekong Delta – Tra Vinh – Bac Lieu – Rach Gia – Chau Doc – Cao Lanh – Sa Dec – Can Tho – Saigon
Ride deep into the heart of the Mekong Delta on an unforgettable 8-day adventure combining cycling, kayaking, local boats, rural trails, waterways, villages, orchards, rice fields, Khmer temples, and authentic local life. Escape the main tourist routes and discover the Mekong the way it is meant to be experienced—slowly, actively, and close to the people.
Cycling: 30–40 km | Kayaking: 1–2 hours | Lunch & Dinner
Leave Ho Chi Minh City at around 8:00 AM and travel into the peaceful countryside of the Mekong Delta. After approximately 1.5 hours, we begin our cycling adventure on quiet rural roads and hidden village lanes.
Ride through colorful dragon fruit orchards, lush rice paddies, coconut gardens, and small farming communities, stopping along the way to experience everyday life in the Delta.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing deeper into the countryside.
In the afternoon, leave the bikes behind and take to the water for approximately 1–2 hours of kayaking through narrow canals and island waterways. Paddle through peaceful landscapes while watching local farmers, fishermen, boats, and riverside communities going about their daily lives.
As the afternoon fades, settle into a traditional local homestay, where you can relax and enjoy a homemade dinner with your hosts.
Overnight: Local homestay
Cycling: 50–60 km | Kayaking: 1 hour | B/L/D
An early start is rewarded with one of the most memorable experiences of the trip: sunrise kayaking on the mighty Mekong River.
Paddle quietly as the first light appears over the waterways, then visit a local morning market to experience the Delta at its busiest and most authentic.
After breakfast, begin cycling through a fascinating network of islands and rural communities. Cross small local ferries and follow quiet paths through orchards, gardens, villages, and riverside settlements.
Arrive in Cho Lach around lunchtime and enjoy a local meal. This area is famous for its ornamental plants and bonsai. Spend time discovering how local families grow, shape, and care for these remarkable trees.
In the afternoon, continue riding along the Co Chien River, one of the great branches of the Mekong, before arriving in Tra Vinh in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Tra Vinh
Cycling: Approximately 70 km | B/L/D
Today takes you deeper into the authentic southern Mekong Delta.
Leave Tra Vinh and follow a mixture of quiet paved roads, concrete village lanes, dirt tracks, and countryside trails. Ride through rice fields, fruit gardens, farms, and small villages where life continues at a relaxed local pace.
Along the way, encounter the distinctive culture of the region, including Khmer villages, traditional Khmer temples, rural schools, and local farming communities.
There are plenty of opportunities to stop, meet local people, take photographs, and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.
Continue toward Soc Trang before following peaceful countryside routes to Bac Lieu, where we finish today’s ride.
Overnight: Bac Lieu
Cycling: Approximately 80 km | B/L/D
Today is a true countryside cycling adventure.
Ride through a maze of small waterways, natural creeks, rice paddies, remote villages, and quiet agricultural roads. Follow little-used routes where you may encounter local farmers, fishermen, children heading to school, and boats carrying produce along the waterways.
Continue through the vast rice-growing countryside toward Vi Thanh, crossing small local ferries and sharing the roads and waterways with local communities.
The landscape becomes increasingly wild and open as we leave the deeper countryside behind.
After completing today’s ride, transfer by vehicle toward Rach Gia, a coastal city on the Gulf of Thailand.
Overnight: Rach Gia
Cycling: Approximately 75 km | B/L/D
Today’s ride brings a different side of the Mekong Delta, with more off-road trails and adventurous terrain.
Ride along dirt paths, narrow tracks, village trails, grasslands, riverside routes, and cajeput forests. Follow waterways where local cargo boats carry agricultural products, creating a fascinating contrast between cycling on land and life on the river.
Continue through rural communities and agricultural areas, passing farms where locals grow and harvest crops such as chili, corn, cassava, and other seasonal produce.
As the landscape changes, the route gradually approaches the wetlands of An Giang.
In the afternoon, leave the bikes behind and take a boat into the spectacular Tra Su Cajeput Forest, a wetland ecosystem of waterways, dense cajeput trees, and abundant birdlife.
After exploring the forest by boat, continue to Chau Doc for the evening.
Overnight: Chau Doc
Cycling: Approximately 70 km | B/L/D
After breakfast, begin cycling through the fertile countryside toward Cho Moi, an area surrounded by rivers, islands, orchards, and agricultural communities.
Follow quiet back roads and local trails while discovering the religious and cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta.
Continue riding through the countryside and across waterways before heading toward Cao Lanh.
In the afternoon, visit a historic monastery with roots dating back to the French colonial period and learn more about the spiritual and cultural history of the region.
The final section of today’s ride takes you through more rural landscapes and across the Delta’s many waterways before arriving in Cao Lanh.
Overnight: Cao Lanh
Cycling: Approximately 65 km | B/L/D
Today’s adventure combines countryside cycling with the cultural charm of Sa Dec, one of the Mekong Delta’s most atmospheric towns.
Leave Cao Lanh and follow quiet village routes through farms, gardens, orchards, and the famous Sa Dec flower-growing area.
Cycle through the countryside before reaching Sa Dec, where tree-lined streets, old houses, colonial architecture, and a slower pace of life create a distinctive atmosphere.
Visit the historic Huynh Thuy Le House and enjoy lunch in the town.
In the afternoon, get back on the bikes and follow a carefully selected route using quiet back roads, dirt tracks, village lanes, and shaded countryside paths toward Can Tho.
Arrive in Can Tho in the late afternoon and relax after another rewarding day in the saddle.
Overnight: Can Tho
Cycling: Approximately 30 km | Breakfast & Lunch
Rise early for the final great experience of your Mekong adventure: a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market.
Watch as hundreds of boats gather on the river, carrying fruits, vegetables, coffee, breakfast, and other local produce. This is one of the best places to witness the Mekong’s centuries-old connection with river trade.
After exploring the market, return to land and begin your final cycling adventure.
Ride approximately 30 km through quiet back roads and rural villages toward Vinh Long, passing orchards, farms, canals, and everyday scenes of Mekong Delta life.
Enjoy lunch before transferring by vehicle back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive in Saigon in the afternoon, bringing your 8-day Mekong cycling, kayaking, and cultural adventure to an end.
End of Countryside Adventures – Authentic Mekong Experience.
Saigon – Mekong Delta – Tra Vinh – Bac Lieu – Rach Gia – Chau Doc – Cao Lanh – Sa Dec – Can Tho – Saigon
Ride deep into the heart of the Mekong Delta on an unforgettable 8-day adventure combining cycling, kayaking, local boats, rural trails, waterways, villages, orchards, rice fields, Khmer temples, and authentic local life. Escape the main tourist routes and discover the Mekong the way it is meant to be experienced—slowly, actively, and close to the people.
Cycling: 30–40 km | Kayaking: 1–2 hours | Lunch & Dinner
Leave Ho Chi Minh City at around 8:00 AM and travel into the peaceful countryside of the Mekong Delta. After approximately 1.5 hours, we begin our cycling adventure on quiet rural roads and hidden village lanes.
Ride through colorful dragon fruit orchards, lush rice paddies, coconut gardens, and small farming communities, stopping along the way to experience everyday life in the Delta.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing deeper into the countryside.
In the afternoon, leave the bikes behind and take to the water for approximately 1–2 hours of kayaking through narrow canals and island waterways. Paddle through peaceful landscapes while watching local farmers, fishermen, boats, and riverside communities going about their daily lives.
As the afternoon fades, settle into a traditional local homestay, where you can relax and enjoy a homemade dinner with your hosts.
Overnight: Local homestay
Cycling: 50–60 km | Kayaking: 1 hour | B/L/D
An early start is rewarded with one of the most memorable experiences of the trip: sunrise kayaking on the mighty Mekong River.
Paddle quietly as the first light appears over the waterways, then visit a local morning market to experience the Delta at its busiest and most authentic.
After breakfast, begin cycling through a fascinating network of islands and rural communities. Cross small local ferries and follow quiet paths through orchards, gardens, villages, and riverside settlements.
Arrive in Cho Lach around lunchtime and enjoy a local meal. This area is famous for its ornamental plants and bonsai. Spend time discovering how local families grow, shape, and care for these remarkable trees.
In the afternoon, continue riding along the Co Chien River, one of the great branches of the Mekong, before arriving in Tra Vinh in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Tra Vinh
Cycling: Approximately 70 km | B/L/D
Today takes you deeper into the authentic southern Mekong Delta.
Leave Tra Vinh and follow a mixture of quiet paved roads, concrete village lanes, dirt tracks, and countryside trails. Ride through rice fields, fruit gardens, farms, and small villages where life continues at a relaxed local pace.
Along the way, encounter the distinctive culture of the region, including Khmer villages, traditional Khmer temples, rural schools, and local farming communities.
There are plenty of opportunities to stop, meet local people, take photographs, and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.
Continue toward Soc Trang before following peaceful countryside routes to Bac Lieu, where we finish today’s ride.
Overnight: Bac Lieu
Cycling: Approximately 80 km | B/L/D
Today is a true countryside cycling adventure.
Ride through a maze of small waterways, natural creeks, rice paddies, remote villages, and quiet agricultural roads. Follow little-used routes where you may encounter local farmers, fishermen, children heading to school, and boats carrying produce along the waterways.
Continue through the vast rice-growing countryside toward Vi Thanh, crossing small local ferries and sharing the roads and waterways with local communities.
The landscape becomes increasingly wild and open as we leave the deeper countryside behind.
After completing today’s ride, transfer by vehicle toward Rach Gia, a coastal city on the Gulf of Thailand.
Overnight: Rach Gia
Cycling: Approximately 75 km | B/L/D
Today’s ride brings a different side of the Mekong Delta, with more off-road trails and adventurous terrain.
Ride along dirt paths, narrow tracks, village trails, grasslands, riverside routes, and cajeput forests. Follow waterways where local cargo boats carry agricultural products, creating a fascinating contrast between cycling on land and life on the river.
Continue through rural communities and agricultural areas, passing farms where locals grow and harvest crops such as chili, corn, cassava, and other seasonal produce.
As the landscape changes, the route gradually approaches the wetlands of An Giang.
In the afternoon, leave the bikes behind and take a boat into the spectacular Tra Su Cajeput Forest, a wetland ecosystem of waterways, dense cajeput trees, and abundant birdlife.
After exploring the forest by boat, continue to Chau Doc for the evening.
Overnight: Chau Doc
Cycling: Approximately 70 km | B/L/D
After breakfast, begin cycling through the fertile countryside toward Cho Moi, an area surrounded by rivers, islands, orchards, and agricultural communities.
Follow quiet back roads and local trails while discovering the religious and cultural heritage of the Mekong Delta.
Continue riding through the countryside and across waterways before heading toward Cao Lanh.
In the afternoon, visit a historic monastery with roots dating back to the French colonial period and learn more about the spiritual and cultural history of the region.
The final section of today’s ride takes you through more rural landscapes and across the Delta’s many waterways before arriving in Cao Lanh.
Overnight: Cao Lanh
Cycling: Approximately 65 km | B/L/D
Today’s adventure combines countryside cycling with the cultural charm of Sa Dec, one of the Mekong Delta’s most atmospheric towns.
Leave Cao Lanh and follow quiet village routes through farms, gardens, orchards, and the famous Sa Dec flower-growing area.
Cycle through the countryside before reaching Sa Dec, where tree-lined streets, old houses, colonial architecture, and a slower pace of life create a distinctive atmosphere.
Visit the historic Huynh Thuy Le House and enjoy lunch in the town.
In the afternoon, get back on the bikes and follow a carefully selected route using quiet back roads, dirt tracks, village lanes, and shaded countryside paths toward Can Tho.
Arrive in Can Tho in the late afternoon and relax after another rewarding day in the saddle.
Overnight: Can Tho
Cycling: Approximately 30 km | Breakfast & Lunch
Rise early for the final great experience of your Mekong adventure: a boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market.
Watch as hundreds of boats gather on the river, carrying fruits, vegetables, coffee, breakfast, and other local produce. This is one of the best places to witness the Mekong’s centuries-old connection with river trade.
After exploring the market, return to land and begin your final cycling adventure.
Ride approximately 30 km through quiet back roads and rural villages toward Vinh Long, passing orchards, farms, canals, and everyday scenes of Mekong Delta life.
Enjoy lunch before transferring by vehicle back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive in Saigon in the afternoon, bringing your 8-day Mekong cycling, kayaking, and cultural adventure to an end.
End of Countryside Adventures – Authentic Mekong Experience.
Tour Cost Includes:
Accommodation based on Twin/Double Sharing with daily breakfast.
High quality Trek/Giant Bikes with helmet. ( Road and E-bikes are available at our bike Store. Additional charge 30USD per day.)
All Meals B = Breakfast , L = Lunch , D =Dinner
Lunch in midway restaurant/City Restaurant or Pack Lunch
Mechanic throughout the tour
Boat trip, local ferry
Back up AC vehicle for a complete tour ( Bus, + Truck for a group size from 06 -12 Riders)
01 English speaking Local Guide for a group size 02 -08. For group size from 09 -12, we do provide 02 Cycling Guide.
Fresh Fruits/Snacks (Only Cycling Part)
Unlimited filter water during cycling (Only Cycling Part)
All road and transport taxes.
Tour Cost Excludes:
International flight tickets, visa
Accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City
Other personal expenses
Tips and Gratitude for Driver/Boat captain and Local Cycling Guide. We suggest a minimum of 03USD per person per day for our Driver and 08USD for a local Cycling Guide.
Travel insurance.
Any Hard and Soft Drink with meals.
Countryside Adventures Team.
Special Discount – Limited-Time Offer
This special discounted rate is valid until December 31, 2026. Please contact the Countryside Adventures Team for further information, availability, and booking details.
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | USD 1,320 |
| 3–5 persons | USD 1,120 |
| 6–10 persons | USD 995 |
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and are based on the number of participants in the group.
Countryside Adventures Team
We don’t just offer tours — we share authentic experiences.
TRIP PROFILE
BIKING GRADE
Moderate Grade means these tours involve in moderate both activities and flexible for a private group,
Please note physical required activities from 03 – 05 hours per days,
Who suits: Recommended for moderate travelers, Families, who love outdoor activities.
Activity: 3-5 hours most days
Distances per day: Kayaking for day 1,2: from 01 – 02 hours – cycle 20 – 45 miles (or 32 – 72km) most days.
Road conditions: Mekong Delta is as flat as a pancake. Most of our routes are villages, countryside concretes roads mix with tarmac roads which are comfortable for riders to experience the Mekong countryside.
Bikes
The bikes you will be riding are well-known such as Trek/ Giant or Cannondale makes of hybrid or mountain bikes (depending on the tour) with lightweight alloy frames, 27- 29 speed gearing, Disc-brakes, and Shimano components, and front suspension.
Bike Hire: Includes on Tour Cost. You may bring your own bikes, but in this case, let us know in advance. Other equipment provided: Pedals, helmet, water bottles.
Bike Repairs
Basic spares and tools are carried by the guide and on the support vehicle, though we cannot guarantee to have spares for every conceivable problem. Carrying a basic tool kit, a spare tube, and a pump while riding is recommended.
Safety
Wearing a helmet is required on all our biking adventures and is nonnegotiable. If you do not wear a helmet you will not be allowed to cycle. Your tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue, but to a large degree, you must be responsible for your own safety while riding. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a mountain biking tour.
Guides
You will be led by a local English-speaking guide and if the group is 9 people or more we will add another guide to the tour. All our guides are well informed in the history, culture, and religions of the area where you are biking and are skilled at passing that knowledge on to you. Your guide is also medically trained and an experienced cyclist, able to handle most minor repairs en route.
THE BIKING DAYS
A typical biking day starts at about 7.30 am after breakfast. Lunchtimes can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5:00 pm. During the biking, we will have short breaks for rest, snack,s and photographs.
Depending on the distance and the terrain the biking day can be part-drive part-ride or riding the whole way.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING WITH?
Original passport – compulsory
Suitable, familiar shoes/ a pair of string back sandals or slippers. *
A small backpack with rain cover. *
Cycling shoes *
Regular cycling gloves *
Your own Helmet best fitting your head size – often give more comfort or using ours.
Clothes:
Base-layers, short sleeve cycling jerseys *
Long sleeved cycling jerseys *
Padded cycling shorts x 2, incl. 1 pair of baggies
100% cotton, comfortable underwear (top/bottom).
A light sweater or jacket.
Sleeping clothes (top/bottom).
Several pairs of socks.
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. *
Light raincoats.
Toiletries – woman’s sanitary products.
Anti-insect repellent.
Common medicines in your personal first-aid kits.
GoPro Camera – optional – to record details of your journey.
GPS mobile phone with multi sockets – optional – to entertain and keep contact with your family or fellow passengers.
THE NITTY GRITTY
Health
We recommend that you visit a travel medical doctor and ask about the following vaccinations: typhoid, polio, tetanus, and hepatitis A. A certificate for Yellow Fever is required when arriving from an infected area within six days.
Malaria is an avoidable disease that can create trouble if neglected. One can prevent disease by taking recommended anti-malarial drugs and defending against insect attacks. The areas you will be passing are Malaria-free. Make sure that your insurance provider includes illnesses and injuries overseas.
Weather
There are two main seasons in the Mekong Delta: a rainy season and a dry season. The temperature in both seasons is generally comfortable, although some months (November to February) are considered more comfortable for traveling.
Dry Season: December to April
From December to the end of April, Vietnam gets a break from all the rain. During this season, while occasional rains still occur, you can expect clearer blue skies, brilliant green landscapes, and lower levels of humidity.
The average temperature from December to February in the Mekong Delta ranges from about 22ºC at night to about 32ºC in the daytime.
It starts to get hot in March with a temperature of about 34ºC in the daytime and it reaches its highest temperatures in April and May (about 35–38ºC in the daytime).
This season is excellent for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and experiencing the local culture. On nice days local musicians will often sit outside and play their instruments. If you are feeling adventurous you can try walking between the villages or simply take a relaxing boat ride in the shade of the trees.
Rainy Season: May to November
The rainy season begins in May and continues through most of November. While rainy, this is also the hottest time of the year and the humidity is often uncomfortably high. The heaviest rainfall occurs in June and July.
Food
Most meals are included in your trip price apart from non-cycling days and some other exclusions. Please check the itinerary for full details. If you have a special dietary request, please advise us at the time of booking. Most diets can be catered for, but it is always important to advise us in advance.
Rice is the staple food in Vietnam. Soup with rice noodles is a national dish. Recipes for main meals make use of vegetables, meat, and fish. Herbs and spices used in food preparation include basil, coriander, lemongrass, mint, and black pepper. Other ingredients are garlic, onions, ginger, and lime juice. There are numerous types of noodles eaten at all times of the day and noodle and rice-based snacks wrapped in rice paper or leaves are available. Desserts include a variety of cakes and fresh fruit (bananas, durians, guavas, jackfruit, mangoes, oranges, persimmons, and pineapples). Popular drinks are tea, coffee, and beer. The local spirit is rice wine.
Drink
Keeping you completely hydrated is a job we take very seriously. Coldwater, some energy-restoring local fruit, and soft drinks are included in the tour price while riding. Soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included. Beer is freely available everywhere but is NOT included in the price.
Solo Travelers
Countryside Adventures does not require you to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender and if we can not match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above.
HOTELS AND HOMESTAY
In big towns, we use the finest 3-star with the central location. Please contact us if you prefer a higher hotel category. In remote areas, we use the best hotels or guest houses available.
Homestay in villages is basic in terms of bedding conditions and amenities. The toilet is usually a western style.
GENERAL BOOKING INFO
Booking
If this is the tour for you here’s what you need to do to confirm your place: Read our Booking Conditions.
Deposit
When booking your tour, you’ll be required to pay a deposit to guarantee your place. For tours less than 7 days, the deposit amount is 100% of the tour price, per rider. For tours 7 days or longer, the deposit amount is 30% of the tour price, per rider.
Balance
Day tours and tours shorter than 7 days require full payment at the time of booking. For tours 7 days or longer, full payment must be paid 45 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights. Our confirmation will include personal details you provided us (including your flight information), visa application advice, a packing suggestion list, and a detailed tour itinerary. It will also include a checklist to ensure you get everything ready for your holiday.
Cancellation Policy
On the rare occasions when we, Countryside Adventures, must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be 100% refunded, which constitutes full settlement. There will be absolutely no deductions. If you, the client, must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to when you cancel. For full details, please read our cancellation policy.
Countryside Adventures Team