Experience The Real Vietnam
Fourth 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 experience 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.
Briefing Activities:
Day 1: Saigon – Mekong Homestay (30KM)
Day 2: Homestay – Travinh(60KM)
Day 3: Travinh – Cantho.(80KM)
Day 4: Cantho – Saigon (30KM)
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 roads, Quiet, Flat.
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 for biking along Co Chien River, one of branches of the Mekong river. arrive Tra vinh in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tra Vinh.
Cycling distance: 50 -60km
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
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.
Head back to Saigon in the late afternoon. End of the wonderful Mekong cycling.
Cycling distance: 30 – 40km
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 roads, Quiet, Flat.
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 for biking along Co Chien River, one of branches of the Mekong river. arrive Tra vinh in the late afternoon. Overnight in Tra Vinh.
Cycling distance: 50 -60km
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
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.
Head back to Saigon in the late afternoon. End of the wonderful Mekong cycling.
Cycling distance: 30 – 40km
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.
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 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.
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 focus one small group size of mimemum 02 and Maximum 10 guests to keep our trip quality and to make sure you will enjoy every mitune of the trip.
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 and Maximum 10 riders.
Package cost for Group size as bellow:
From 02 -04: US$ 640 per rider
From 05 -08: US$ 540 per rider
From 09 -12: US$ 440 per rider
Further Information for Mekong Adventures in 04 Days:
Cycling distance: Starting from 30KM to 90KM ( 19 miles to 55 miles)
Road conditions: Countryside roads, Tarmac roads, Villages path.
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. The mosquito net is provided.