Experience The Real Vietnam
Experience The Real Vietnam
03 days trip by bike and boat in Mekong Delta countryside has carefully designed for those who want to wander deeper into this wet region to understand more about minorities such as Cambodia( Khmer), Chinese, Muslim and Vietnamese, their cultures and daily life…
The tour also combines social work by stopping at a local school on the way for charity.
Our philosophy, Something to share with the local community where we pass by is our happiness.
Staying at the local place also a great experience on this trip.
Enjoy a mini cooking class at a local homestay.
Take several local ferries, boat trips to see the Floating market.
And many more activities are waiting for you to explore…
The three days cycling trip in the Mekong Delta will be the best for those who want to experience the Mekong countryside by bike and boat.
Morning, Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and transfer to Mekong Countryside.
Start our cycling in a rural area into the heart of the Mekong countryside.
Stop at a local market to see how the locals go shopping with all the colorful stuff.
Keep riding with some local ferries crossing.
Stop en route for lunch at a local restaurant.
Take a public ferry to the island where you will cycle to the local homestay.
Evening, join the host to prepare some dishes. overnight at a local homestay.
Cycling distance: From 30 to 50km
Road condition: Flat,Countryside road,Quiet.
Wake up in the early morning for a visit to a local market to feel the real countryside. Having a coffee right at the market would be a great experience to see life goes by.
Today, we riding on the island to experience the morning activities of the locals on the island. The ride continues to Vinh Long where we stop for lunch.
Afternoon, cycling into single track and narrow paved roads to Cantho. Minivan picks up and transfers to Cantho city.
Evening, have dinner at a local restaurant.
Cycling distance: From 50KM – 70KM
Road condition: Flat,Countryside road,Quiet.
Wake up early morning for a private boat trip to experience the floating market where you will see a hundred boats selling fruits, try breakfast here or simply a coffee also taste the real Mekong Floating market.
Disembark the boat for two hours ride in a quiet village…
Finish the ride and take the van back to Saigon.
Stop en route for lunch. Transfer back to Saigon city in the afternoon.
End of 03 days bike tour with Countryside Adventures.
Cycling distance: From 30KM
Road condition: Flat,Countryside road,Quiet.
Morning, Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city and transfer to Mekong Countryside.
Start our cycling in a rural area into the heart of the Mekong countryside.
Stop at a local market to see how the locals go shopping with all the colorful stuff.
Keep riding with some local ferries crossing.
Stop en route for lunch at a local restaurant.
Take a public ferry to the island where you will cycle to the local homestay.
Evening, join the host to prepare some dishes. overnight at a local homestay.
Cycling distance: From 30 to 50km
Road condition: Flat,Countryside road,Quiet.
Wake up in the early morning for a visit to a local market to feel the real countryside. Having a coffee right at the market would be a great experience to see life goes by.
Today, we riding on the island to experience the morning activities of the locals on the island. The ride continues to Vinh Long where we stop for lunch.
Afternoon, cycling into single track and narrow paved roads to Cantho. Minivan picks up and transfers to Cantho city.
Evening, have dinner at a local restaurant.
Cycling distance: From 50KM – 70KM
Road condition: Flat,Countryside road,Quiet.
Wake up early morning for a private boat trip to experience the floating market where you will see a hundred boats selling fruits, try breakfast here or simply a coffee also taste the real Mekong Floating market.
Disembark the boat for two hours ride in a quiet village…
Finish the ride and take the van back to Saigon.
Stop en route for lunch. Transfer back to Saigon city in the afternoon.
End of 03 days bike tour with Countryside Adventures.
Cycling distance: From 30KM
Road condition: Flat,Countryside road,Quiet.
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.
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: Everyday.
We guaranteed to depart minimum 02 riders -Maximum: 10 Riders
Package cost for group size as bellow:
BIKING GRADE
Moderate Grade means these tours involve in moderate both activities and flexible for a private group,
Please note the physical required activities from 03 – 05 hours per day. Flexible cycling distance as much or as little for a private trip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, lemon grass, mint and black pepper. Other ingredients are garlic, onions, ginger and lime juice. There are a 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.
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.
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 center location. Please contact us if you prefer higher hotel category. In remote areas we use the best hotels or guest houses available.
Homestay in villages is basic in term of bedding condition and amenities. Toilet is usually western style.
If this is the tour for you here’s what you need to do to confirm your place: Read our Booking Conditions.
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.
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.
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