Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saigon - Vinh Long. Take a bus transfer from your hotel in Saigon (2 hours) to My Tho village for our first boat trip. Take part in some late morning drifting, down the bustling branches of the Mekong Delta and into her tranquil canals. The first stop is on one of the area's many islands to sightsee. Visit a traditional Mekong Delta house and kitchen; indulge is some seasonal fruit along with some local tea and fresh honey; visit a local rice wine distillery for wine tasting; then paddle one of the small sampans along the arroyos. Break for lunch after this jam packed morning, then a short rest, followed by a leisurely afternoon bicycle ride (2 hours) on small dirt roads and walking bridges. Reach a local ferry crossing and then onto to Cai Be where we board a touring boat to the floating market and cruise over the mighty Mekong River. Our day ends at Binh Hoa Phuoc and An Binh Island where you can take in a great sunset view from the shores of the Mekong. Dinner and overnight at a guesthouse on island.
Day 2: Vinh Long - Can Tho. Wake up early and its back on the bikes for a 1/2 hour pedal under the natural green canopy to the ferry crossing for Vinh Long. Then its time to cover some distance, by bike, to Can Tho. Depending on the groups cycling ability, a tailored special route will be planned for this day possibly passing villages with brick kilns where terracotta and pottery are made, or riding along immense rice fields, or cycling through numerous rural riverside villages. We break for our lunch at a local street-side stall then the bus picks us up to Can Tho city. Late afternoon you have free time for a scenic promenade along the city quay or more cycling along the Can Tho riverbank (time permitting). Overnight in Can Tho at a hotel.
Day 3: Can Tho - Saigon. Start your day off with a morning boat trip to the exciting and chaotic Cai Rang Floating Market then up a quiet canal for more of a pleasure cruise and some peace and relaxation. Then its back on the bikes to explore some back country roads (2 hours) enjoying the beautiful Delta scenery. Meet the locals along the way, many of whom are on bicycle too. After lunch we head back to Saigon where we drop you off at your hotel.
Notes:
- Accommodation: Hotels (Superior, Deluxe)
- What to Bring: Passport, sun hat, sunglasses, sun screen, insect repellent, camera with lots of films and extra batteries.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Boat trips
- Entrance fees
- Meals
- Transports
- Water
- Towel
- Tour guide
- Bicycle
- Hotel
Price Excludes:
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Other personal expenses
- Tips are welcome!
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Asia
Vietnam
Bicycle Touring
Boating and Sailing
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