Mekong - Rural Ride - CODE: BK04

Trip's length:	3 days
Trip Themes:	Culture, Local life & Culture, Local food
Transport:	Bikes, Boat and support Van
Places visited:	Mekong Delta
Tour operates:	All year around
Start / End cities:	Ho Chi Minh City / Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation:	Hotel: 2nts

 

 TRIP FACTS & HIGHTLIGHTS:

- Medium paced bike tour and ideal for those are active, interested in the combination of adventure and culture in Vietnam. It is suggested to extend the trip with a relaxing trips to Halong Bay in the North or Beach relax in Center of Vietnam

- Biking grade: Moderate
- This biking tour uses support vehicle


Note on client safety

We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

TRIP INCLUDES:

•     Support vehicle
•     High-end mountain bike
•     Helmet & biking gloves
•     English or French speaking guide
•     Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
•     Support crew (for group tour)
•     First-aid kit
•     Water & Snacks
•     Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

TRIP DOESN'T INCLUDE:

•     Insurance of any kind (Compulsory)
•     International flight tickets
•     Visas and airport departure tax
•     Tips and gratuities
•     Meals, drinks and others that not mentioned clearly in the inclusion above

Detailed Itinerary

 Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho (L, D)

This morning you will take a two-hour drive by van out of Ho Chi Minh City to the quiet land of My Tho. Here, you’ll get acquainted with your bicycles, then enjoy a 40 km ride along a combination of well paved, sand, and dirt paths. Follow a local village path to the fascinating Cai Be floating market. After lunch, you can experience the age-old rhythms of river life on a two-hour traditional boat trip from Cai Be to Vinh Long. Meet your van for the drive to Can Tho City .
Overnight in Can Tho.
Ride: 40 km

Day 2: Can Tho - Soc Trang (B, L, D)

An early morning boat trip takes you to the bustling and colorful Cai Rang floating market. After exploring the market, take a one-hour drive to Phung Hiep, where your bicycle will be ready for your adventure. In order to start you cycle alongside a little river and under the shade of banana trees, through a tiny village and verdant rice paddies to the Mekong. Pass through local markets and villages before arriving at a beautiful Champa Pagoda. Visit the pagoda and learn about Buddhism in the Delta area. Before cycling to Tan My Village, you have a picnic lunch on the way. Tan My is deep in the delta. You have a chance to get to know about the Khmer-influenced architecture and the traditional way of life. End the day in Soc Trang. Overnight in Soc Trang
Ride: 48 km

Day 3: Soc Trang - Sa Dec (B, L)

Return to Can Tho by van and ferry, and then it’s time for a three-hour cycle to Sa Dec, through tree-lined country lanes, paddy fields, picturesque bamboo villages and quaint, winding paths. Stop along the way for a picnic lunch. Our van will pick you up in Sa Dec for the four-hour drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Ride: 54 km


Source: http://www.customvietnamtravel.com/vietnam-tours/biking-tours/mekong-bike.html