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Vietnam Mekong Cycling Tours

Mekong Cycling Tour 04days

~ Travelling to one of the biggest world’s rice baskets.

Code: OKC 04
Routes:SaiGon – Vinh long – Can Tho – Chau Doc – Sai Gon
Duration: 04 days

Feature: The people of south Vietnam are often very proud of the richness and vastness of this land. When referring to the rice fields in this area, they often say, “co bay thang canh”, meaning the land is so large that the cranes can stretch their wings as they fly. Today, the region is one of Vietnam’s highest producer of rice crops, vegetables and fruits

Itinerary in Details:

Day 1: SaiGon – VinhLong

Bus transfer 2 hrs to MyTho for our boat trip. Late morning drifting down the bustling branches of the Mekong and into the tranquil canals. Sightseeing on island: visit to a traditional Mekong delta house & kitchen, have seasonal fruit taste with tea and honey, see local rice wine brewery, wine testing, paddling small sampan along arroyo.
Lunch break. Leisurely afternoon bicycle ride 2 hours on small dirt road, walking bridges, local ferry crossing and onto to CaiBe. Boarding on boat for the floating market and cruise over the mighty Mekong river (~1.5km wide) to BinhHoaPhuoc & AnBinh island. Great sunset view from the Mekong. Dinner and overnight guesthouse on island.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), all meals, boat and guest house

Day 2: VinhLong – CanTho

Cycling 1/2 hour under natural green canopy to the ferry crossing for VinhLong. Then we have much more ride to CanTho. Depends on group cycling ability, our guide will tailor a special route for this day: passing villages of brick kiln, terracotta and pottery kiln or riding on immense rice fields, cycling through numerous rural riverside villages.
Lunch break at local place. Bus pick up to Cantho city. Late afternoon free time for promenade along city quay or more cycling along Cantho river bank (if time permitting). O/N in CanTho.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), all meals, boat and hotel

Day 3: CanTho – ChauDoc.

Early morning boat trip to CaiRang floating market & cruise in natural waterways before turning up a quiet canal and mounting our bikes for a ride 3 hrs along a country road, enjoying the beautiful Delta scenery and meeting the locals (many on bicycle too). Continue biking to OMon and the ThotNot Stork Sanctuary. Lunch break in LongXuyen.
Afternoon we have around 80km nice road to Chaudoc, monkey bridges over canals, Khmer pagodas, Sam mountain, sun set from the summit etc…The highlight of this part is from TriTon to ChauDoc (40km). O/N in ChauDoc.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), all meals, boat and hotel

Day 4: ChauDoc – SaiGon

Wake up early for a boat through the amazing riverside market with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colors and smells. Then we cruise through the fish-farm village producing tons and tons of fish beneath hundreds of floating homes.
Discover the ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque and observe local women at their

traditional weaving. Then we have bus transfer to Longxuyen for our ride to Caolanh, lunch en route. Late afternoon we take bus drive the busy highwayNo 1 back to SaiGon.
Included: Car / van, tour guide, bicycle, entrance fee(s), breakfast, lunch, local boat

Costs are $US NET. Subject to 3% surcharge if paid by credit cards or 2% on travellers’ cheque.
Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day
Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!

Notes:

  • We use standard 3 star hotel, twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request.
  • Meals: Vietnam food.
  • Guide: English speaking guide (on site).
  • Time to travel: Good to travel year round but best from September to April.
  • Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!

Booking Terms & Conditions: Tour itinerary and tour prices are subject to change without notice. Please click here for more information or contact us at info@originvietnam.com

Why book this tour with Origin Vietnam ?

  • Origin Travel bring you SEE and KNOW the Original of Vietnamese people’s culture, tradition, customs and habits…
  • Origin works to help local communities by sharing the benefits of RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

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