Experience The Real Vietnam
Mekong Delta, called the Nine Dragon River in Vietnam, is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through the network of distributaries. With an area is about 40,000 square kilometers and home to nearly 20 million people, most of the residences here are farmers make this wetland become a homeland of rice supplying rice for the entire country…
Fourth days full of cycling and kayaking in Mekong Countryside will give you a great view of the vast wet rice cultivation.
Road conditions are quite easy as Mekong Delta is as flat as a pancake. Our cycling distance will be flexible starting from 40 up to 80KM with Minivan support.
Kayaking duration is also flexible from 01 hours to 02 hours with Boat support.
The trip also extends you to Cambodia via speed boat trip upstream of the Mighty Mekong River.
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Cycling through Mekong countryside villages, riding along the river bank, thus will provide inside of local lifestyle.
Kayaking along the natural canals to experience Mekong river life.
Stay overnight with the locals to know more about their daily life.
Take a private boat trip to Floating market to experience Mekong river life and see how the locals spending most of their time on boat living.
Stop anywhere you want to touch, smell, and enjoy nature.
Enjoy Mekong local foods with a mini cooking class and along the way.
Crossing Mekong Delta to Cambodia by both the land or waterway. Your optional trip to Cambodia.
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Cycling through Mekong countryside villages, riding along the river bank, thus will provide inside of local lifestyle.
Kayaking along the natural canals to experience Mekong river life.
Stay overnight with the locals to know more about their daily life.
Leaving Saigon at 8 A.m for Mekong Delta. It takes about 1, 5 hours to peaceful Mekong countryside where we start biking to explore these idyllic landscapes.
Bicycle through many colorful Dragon fruit orchards, passing beautiful and green paddy fields. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon, we will have around 2hrs for riding into the countryside trail to Caibe township where we board on boat to Binh Hoa Phuoc Island for our first night. Overnight at local homestay.
Cycling distance: 30 – 40km
Road condition: countryside path, track, island, flat.
Riding requires no experience, everyone can ride a bike.
Having breakfast at the homestay. Today, we start riding on 4 islands to observe the daily life of the locals. Arriving in Cholach township at noontime for lunch. Spend time here learning how the locals planting and caring Bonzai trees which makes this place famous for ornamental.
Then, we will have a long-distance biking along Co Chien River, one of the branches of the Mekong river. arrive Tra Vinh in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tra Vinh.
Cycling distance: 50 -60km
Road condition: countryside path, track, island, flat.
Tra Vinh is the homeland of the Khmer minority (Cambodian) where most of them follow original Buddhism (Theravada). Take the time to see some pagodas in this town are sound interesting.
Then we have a long-distance for cycling this day to enjoy the most beautiful country road in the Delta with rice fields both your side. Overnight in Cantho city.
Cycling distance: 70 – 90km
Road condition: countryside path, track, island, flat.
Today is a long day from Can Tho to Chau Doc border town.
An early start by boat to see the Biggest Floating Market in the Mekong Where traders and farmers sell and buy all seasonal fruits which create the unique picture and culture in the Delta.
Take off the boat for more cycling on a peaceful village road to enjoy Delta scenery.
Minivan transfer to Long Xuyen, stop for lunch, then we will have another two hours transfer, then we will cycle to Tra Su national park.
Take a boat trip to visit the unique mangrove park.
Transfer to Chau Doc town. Stay overnight in Chau doc.
Cycling distance: 80 – 90km
Wake up early morning for a speed boat trip to Phnom Penh. Ends of Mekong bike trip with Countryside Adventures.
Optional extension: We can transfer you to Ha Tien Pier for a speed boat to Phu Quoc.
Countryside Adventures
Leaving Saigon at 8 A.m for Mekong Delta. It takes about 1, 5 hours to peaceful Mekong countryside where we start biking to explore these idyllic landscapes.
Bicycle through many colorful Dragon fruit orchards, passing beautiful and green paddy fields. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon, we will have around 2hrs for riding into the countryside trail to Caibe township where we board on boat to Binh Hoa Phuoc Island for our first night. Overnight at local homestay.
Cycling distance: 30 – 40km
Road condition: countryside path, track, island, flat.
Riding requires no experience, everyone can ride a bike.
Having breakfast at the homestay. Today, we start riding on 4 islands to observe the daily life of the locals. Arriving in Cholach township at noontime for lunch. Spend time here learning how the locals planting and caring Bonzai trees which makes this place famous for ornamental.
Then, we will have a long-distance biking along Co Chien River, one of the branches of the Mekong river. arrive Tra Vinh in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tra Vinh.
Cycling distance: 50 -60km
Road condition: countryside path, track, island, flat.
Tra Vinh is the homeland of the Khmer minority (Cambodian) where most of them follow original Buddhism (Theravada). Take the time to see some pagodas in this town are sound interesting.
Then we have a long-distance for cycling this day to enjoy the most beautiful country road in the Delta with rice fields both your side. Overnight in Cantho city.
Cycling distance: 70 – 90km
Road condition: countryside path, track, island, flat.
Today is a long day from Can Tho to Chau Doc border town.
An early start by boat to see the Biggest Floating Market in the Mekong Where traders and farmers sell and buy all seasonal fruits which create the unique picture and culture in the Delta.
Take off the boat for more cycling on a peaceful village road to enjoy Delta scenery.
Minivan transfer to Long Xuyen, stop for lunch, then we will have another two hours transfer, then we will cycle to Tra Su national park.
Take a boat trip to visit the unique mangrove park.
Transfer to Chau Doc town. Stay overnight in Chau doc.
Cycling distance: 80 – 90km
Wake up early morning for a speed boat trip to Phnom Penh. Ends of Mekong bike trip with Countryside Adventures.
Optional extension: We can transfer you to Ha Tien Pier for a speed boat to Phu Quoc.
Countryside Adventures
Most of our accommodation are chosen as local places and home stay to make sure our guests will stay closely with the locals,thus will provide an inside of local life style and their cultures.
We offer New Ford Transis which is comfortable for transportation and always available at your side in case you need to take a break during a ride.
Local leaders at Countryside Adventures who all have strong passion in outdoor activities. Deep knowledge about History, culture and local cuisine. They know well and love their country are the most important to connect and happy to share with you all about whatever topics you may want to know.
We use Giant & Trek mountain bikes all size available at our bike store. Kids bikes are also provided. Please let us know your height on the time of tour booking and we will arrange proper bikes for you.
We do have both single and double solid kayaks available at our kayak store which are suitable for river exploring.
Please let us know which type of kayak you would refer upon on your booking,then we will arrange a required one for you.
Our Local boat will fully support during kayaking activities. You can find life vest available on boat. You can relax by getting back to the boat if you feel tired.
We do provide light breakfast & Lunch for most of our day trip. As we want you to experience local food, therefore, most of our meal break is at super local restaurant with healthy and special local food of the area.
We do provide healthy local snacks and drinks during our outdoor activities. We buy all snacks & drinks along the way to support local community.
Departure: Every day.
We guarantee to departure minimum of 02 riders -Maximum:12 riders.
Package cost per rider in US dollar valid until 30th, December 2022
From 02- 04: US$ 640 per person.
From 05 -08: US$ 580 per person.
From 09 -12: US$ 550 per person.
Children ages from 07 -10 years old: 75% cost applied from the adult’s cost.
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Further Information for Bike,Boat and Kayak the Mekong 04 Days:
Cycling distance: Starting from 30KM to 50KM ( 18miles to 30 miles)
Road conditions: Countryside roads, quiet villages roads.
Suitable ages: Anyone who loves cycling and kayaking.
Bikes: We use MTB Trek/Giant for riding. Please provide us your heights for proper bike arrangement. We also provide baby front/back child seats and Trailer, please inquire us upon of your booking.
Meals: We can arrange vegetarian food, please let us know in advance.
What to wear & bring: Please wear comfortable clothing for outdoor activities( Short, T-shirt, sports shoes or pair of sandals are recommended)
What Local homestay offer: Local homestay offer a private air-conditioned room from single to family room. A mosquito net is provided.