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Meandering the Mekong Delta

7 days
Start and end in Ho Chi Minh City
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ben Tre and Tra Vinh

    Start point
    Sahraan Restaurant, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 711000, Vietnam (City center of Ho Chi Minh, 07:30 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in My Tho city)

    Included Activities

    • Countryside biking through scenic paths across old villages, rice paddies, dragon fruit and vegetable plantations
    • Cycling through rural village of Mo Cay on jungle-like plantation pathways
    • Photo stops and fruit tasting at local market
    Landmarks
    Long An
    My Tho
    Mo Cay
  2. Day 2

    Tra Vinh to Soc Trang

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in rural area)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through rural villages of Tra Vinh and Cau Quan
    • Exploration of Khmer and Chinese communities and daily activities
    • Cycling across rice paddies, canals, and villages with temples and thatch houses
    • Ferry crossings across Mekong Lower River through Dai Ngai Island
    • Cycling on remote country back roads through Soc Trang villages, shrimp and fish farms
    Landmarks
    Tra Vinh
    Tieu Can
    Cau Quan
    Dai Ngai Island
    Soc Trang
    Vinh Chau
    Bac Lieu
  3. Day 3

    Tra Vinh to Rach Gia

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycling to Vi Thanh exploring natural creeks through remote villages and rice paddy fields
    • Visit to small local floating markets
    • Afternoon cycling on countryside roads through rice fields, timber mills, rice husking mills and riverside villages
    • Ferry rides across rivers with local transport
    Landmarks
    Vi Thanh
    Rach Gia
  4. Day 4

    Soc Xoai to Chau Doc

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Tri Ton)

    Included Activities

    • Morning cycling on single tracks through villages, wild grass fields, and cajuput forest
    • Cycling along eucalyptus fields toward Tri Ton mountain passing pagodas
    • Cycling to Tra Su on dirt country roads passing Khmer temples, pagodas and palm gardens
    • Sampan boat paddling through Tra Su forest
    • Motor boat ride through narrow channels in the sunken forest
    Landmarks
    Soc Xoai
    Tri Ton
    Tra Su Forest
    Chau Doc
  5. Day 5

    Dong Thap Province

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Motorized boat ride to catfish farms and floating villages
    • Cycling through rural villages with houses on stilts
    • Cycling to Cho Moi and past Hoa Hao Buddhism holy temple
    • Cycling to the Monastery (120 years old, built by French)
    • Exploration of Gieng Islet on country roads
    • Stops at local markets and fruit gardens
    • Ferry ride to Cao rural district
    • Leisurely cycling along Mekong River through countryside
    Landmarks
    Dong Thap
    Cho Moi
    Hoa Hao Buddhism Temple
    Monastery
    Gieng Islet
    Cao Lanh
  6. Day 6

    Cao Lanh to Can Tho

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at the ancient house of Huynh Thuy Le)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling through flowery villages and flower plantations
    • Cycling through Sadec's tree-lined streets and colonial villa areas
    • Cycling through countryside from Sadec to Can Tho
    Landmarks
    Cao Lanh
    Huynh Thuy Le House
    Sadec
    Can Tho
  7. Day 7

    Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh

    End point
    Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam (City center of Ho Chi Minh, 04:00 - 05:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at nice restaurant on the way driving back to Ho Chi Minh)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cai Rang floating market
    • Half-day cycling ride from Binh Minh to Vinh Long
    Landmarks
    Cai Rang Floating Market
    Binh Minh
    Vinh Long
    Ho Chi Minh
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    Dear Tracy Harmon, Thank you for taking your time for the review. we are so happy to hear that you had a great time in the Mekong Delta by bicycle. RaTha is a key of Vietnam Backroads and also the best local knowledge bike guide. Again THANK YOU SO MUCH! see you soon!
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Tour ID: 113851

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Who is travelling?

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