Mekong delta cycling tour 3 days
Overview
Mekong delta cycling tour 3 days. It's a combination trip of back road cycling, boat cruise and local home stay from Cai be to Vinh long and on to Can tho.
This tour include meals, drinking water, bicycles and accommodation.
This tour include meals, drinking water, bicycles and accommodation.
Inclusions
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Use of bicycle
- Meals: bf, lunch, dinner as in itinerary
- Cycling tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Cai Be Floating Market
- Entry/Admission - Cai Rang Floating Market
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Saigon – MyTho – VinhLong ( L, D)
Stop At: Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Be Vietnam
Leaving Saigon, our shuttle will take you for about an hour drive to Long An where we mount on our bike for cycling through longan fruit farms. First stage about 30km on countryside road. Then we cycle to MyTho town and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Following lunch, we travel to Cai Lay where we collect our bicycles and enjoy a leisurely, two-hour afternoon bicycle ride on peaceful country lanes and quiet roads that pass through local villages and along canals.
Arriving in Cai Be, we board a boat to the floating market and then cruise over 1.5km-wide Mekong river to your accommodation. You can expect spectacular sunsets along the Mekong. Dinner at and spend the night in an eco guesthouse on Binh Hoa Phuoc island.
It’s good to have a small rucksack/bumbag with really just the absolute minimum in it for a night away on the island- change of underwear, shirt, minimal washbag, phone charger, etc.. , as you’ll cycle and boat to the island
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2: VinhLong to CanTho. (B, L, D)
Stop At: Vinh Long Province, Vinh Long Province, Mekong Delta
Following breakfast, under the cool shelter of the green canopy, we take a bike ride for half an hour on small paths, mostly shared with just pedestrians and other local cyclists and scooters, to the ferry crossing for Vinh Long. We then have an extended ride to Can Tho. While our exact route will vary (depending on our group’s cycling abilities), you can expect to pass through villages (with brick kiln and terracotta roofs), past rice fields, and by innumerable rural riverside villages.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 3: CanTho to Saigon. (B, L)
Stop At: Cai Rang Floating Market, 46 Hai Ba Trung Near Cai Rang Bridge, Can Tho 900000 Vietnam
After breakfast, we embark on a morning boat trip to explore the vibrant, bustling Cai Rang floating market, one of the last authentic floating markets in Asia swirling with hundreds of boats zig-zagging on the river, and also to experience more cruises along small quiet winding waterways around Can Tho. We have chance to visit a local rice husking mill, or a factory producing vermicelli, etc..
Afterward, we mount our bikes for another two hours pleasant riding under the lush green, jungle canopy in one of the most scenic areas of the Delta, passing through numerous rural villages alongside small canals, greeting locals (many of whom will also be on bicycle).
Following lunch, return to Saigon by our private van.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Day 1: Saigon – MyTho – VinhLong ( L, D)
Stop At: Cai Be Floating Market, Cai Be Vietnam
Leaving Saigon, our shuttle will take you for about an hour drive to Long An where we mount on our bike for cycling through longan fruit farms. First stage about 30km on countryside road. Then we cycle to MyTho town and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Following lunch, we travel to Cai Lay where we collect our bicycles and enjoy a leisurely, two-hour afternoon bicycle ride on peaceful country lanes and quiet roads that pass through local villages and along canals.
Arriving in Cai Be, we board a boat to the floating market and then cruise over 1.5km-wide Mekong river to your accommodation. You can expect spectacular sunsets along the Mekong. Dinner at and spend the night in an eco guesthouse on Binh Hoa Phuoc island.
It’s good to have a small rucksack/bumbag with really just the absolute minimum in it for a night away on the island- change of underwear, shirt, minimal washbag, phone charger, etc.. , as you’ll cycle and boat to the island
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2: VinhLong to CanTho. (B, L, D)
Stop At: Vinh Long Province, Vinh Long Province, Mekong Delta
Following breakfast, under the cool shelter of the green canopy, we take a bike ride for half an hour on small paths, mostly shared with just pedestrians and other local cyclists and scooters, to the ferry crossing for Vinh Long. We then have an extended ride to Can Tho. While our exact route will vary (depending on our group’s cycling abilities), you can expect to pass through villages (with brick kiln and terracotta roofs), past rice fields, and by innumerable rural riverside villages.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Day 3: CanTho to Saigon. (B, L)
Stop At: Cai Rang Floating Market, 46 Hai Ba Trung Near Cai Rang Bridge, Can Tho 900000 Vietnam
After breakfast, we embark on a morning boat trip to explore the vibrant, bustling Cai Rang floating market, one of the last authentic floating markets in Asia swirling with hundreds of boats zig-zagging on the river, and also to experience more cruises along small quiet winding waterways around Can Tho. We have chance to visit a local rice husking mill, or a factory producing vermicelli, etc..
Afterward, we mount our bikes for another two hours pleasant riding under the lush green, jungle canopy in one of the most scenic areas of the Delta, passing through numerous rural villages alongside small canals, greeting locals (many of whom will also be on bicycle).
Following lunch, return to Saigon by our private van.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Clive C
September 2019
Just had an excellent 3 day trip through the Mekong Delta with Loc. I can honestly say there wasn't any thing I didn't enjoy. If I was to be picky then it was a bit stressful finding our own food on the first night... but with the help of Google maps and Google translate we managed to find a pl...
Just had an excellent 3 day trip through the Mekong Delta with Loc. I can honestly say there wasn't any thing I didn't enjoy. If I was to be picky then it was a bit stressful finding our own food on the first night... but with the help of Google maps and Google translate we managed to find a place with good food and 14 cold beers for 15 dollars... but no one in this town spoke english and I mean no one. I would also warn any one how is a bit squeamish and expect western facilities and views on animal welfare to maybe think twice. I found it to be a great adventure and we were looked after very well, there was lots to see and many interactions with locals. I highly recommend this trip to anyone with a spirit of adventure....Cecilia F
April 2018
This tour was the first thing I did in Vietnam and remained the highlight of the entire trip. I happened to be the only guest on this tour after someone else cancelled. We rode about 110 km in three days, which is enough but not exhausting. We stopped often for delicious sugar cane juice, sticky...
This tour was the first thing I did in Vietnam and remained the highlight of the entire trip. I happened to be the only guest on this tour after someone else cancelled. We rode about 110 km in three days, which is enough but not exhausting. We stopped often for delicious sugar cane juice, sticky rice cake or tea, and of course for lunch and dinner. Food on the Mekong Delta is my favorite in Vietnam. The guide, Quang, wasn't only very knowledgeable and passionate about the Mekong Delta but also extremely accurate at organizing times, pick ups, boat trips etc. We never had to wait for the van or the boat. Bike rides were also wisely alternated with boat/van rides, or breaks, so that we never rode more than 15 - 20 km at a time. The homestay where we stayed the fist night was lovely and the food was outstanding as always. For the second night I was unfortunately booked in a 4 star hotel in Can Tho (while Quang and the driver had to sleep somewhere else) and dinner was in a fancy restaurant full of tourists where the food was by far not as good as at the homestay where we'd stayed the previous night. This was due to a misunderstanding in my correspondence with the booking office. They had mentioned I could choose between homestay and hotel but I never replied to that email and they never asked again.The hotel was ok, but I'd have preferred the homestay and the fact the Quang had to stay somewhere else made me feel bad. The mountain bike I rode was in very good shape and I could easily get used to it in spite of being very different from the bike I'm used to ride at home. I had a hard time with the saddle on the first day but Quang was able to adjust it for me There was also a spare bike in the van and spare tires. The heat was not as unbearable as I'd feared. There are trees for shade along the way and since you're constantly riding along the water there's always a slight breeze.Han05
January 2018
Just finished a brilliant 3 day Mekong Delta cycling tour with our family (3 kids aged 12, 14 and 16) organized with Sihnbalo. We had the best guide ever - Loc. You should definitely ask for him!! It was hard to say goodbye - he really made the trip special and he was so great with the kids. He s...
Just finished a brilliant 3 day Mekong Delta cycling tour with our family (3 kids aged 12, 14 and 16) organized with Sihnbalo. We had the best guide ever - Loc. You should definitely ask for him!! It was hard to say goodbye - he really made the trip special and he was so great with the kids. He spoke perfect English. He was funny and taught us so much about Vietnamese culture and history. He is a great rider and obviously changes his speed and route depending on how everyone is going. He did lots of little things to make the tour special like buying us fresh passion fruit juice, fresh coconut milk, dragonfruit, mango etc. He wanted to show us all aspects of the Delta. He even stopped so we could play a game of soccer with local kids! Loc also filmed us cycling and emailed us heaps of movies files which is just so kind. Sihnbalo’s 3 day Mekong delta cycling trip was a highlight of our time in Vietnam. The scenery changes over the three days so you see lots of different things and places. Cuong at Sihnbalo was so helpful. He booked a local bus for us from Can Tho to Chau Doc at the end of our tour ( because we were going on to Cambodia rather than returning to Saigon) and also booked us the speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Pehn which was so helpful. Really great company and we can highly recommend them.David J
December 2017
Great trip for my daughter and I - led by Loc - super guide - friendly, smart and accommodating to our needs. Took us through some fantastic areas while running across many nice people along the way - also some great food was had! The large pagoda on the last day was truly awesome! Beware eco-lod...
Great trip for my daughter and I - led by Loc - super guide - friendly, smart and accommodating to our needs. Took us through some fantastic areas while running across many nice people along the way - also some great food was had! The large pagoda on the last day was truly awesome! Beware eco-lodge - our first nights lodging - more primitive than anticipated!! - otherwise all good!Garlam W
December 2017
Transportation, food, guide, the jungle roads, home cooked meal, everything was incredible way to start our vietnam trip. It was filled with adventure, laughter, some sweat and plenty of good food. Highly recommended to anyone who is considering a bike trip through the incredible Mekong Delta. ...
Transportation, food, guide, the jungle roads, home cooked meal, everything was incredible way to start our vietnam trip. It was filled with adventure, laughter, some sweat and plenty of good food. Highly recommended to anyone who is considering a bike trip through the incredible Mekong Delta. Special shout out to Leo for teaching us so much about Vietnamese economy and culture.blairandsarahCDA
January 2020
My family of 3 (2 adults, 1 11 year old) enjoyed cycling through the Mekong Delta with Cong as our guide. You bicycle through different farming communities live amongst their crops—rice, dragon fruit, durian, jackfruit, bananas—and how they go to market with boat excursions on the Mekong River. O...
My family of 3 (2 adults, 1 11 year old) enjoyed cycling through the Mekong Delta with Cong as our guide. You bicycle through different farming communities live amongst their crops—rice, dragon fruit, durian, jackfruit, bananas—and how they go to market with boat excursions on the Mekong River. One night is a rural homestay in a nice historic home and the other is urban in a hotel in Can Tho. The best part is cycling past all the homes and sharing a smile, a wave and a hello with the kids...who eagerly greet you too 😀 Be prepared for almost 40 degree heat and rougher, narrower (but pretty much flat) paths than you might be used to cycling at home. There’s always enough water and cool towels at each break 🥵 Bring your own snacks if you need more consistent fuel during the day. Cong was a very accommodating guide who worked to our needs as a private group 👍🏼