The bicycle is a perfect way to discover the distinct scenery of the Mekong Delta with the fertile banks farmed by generations of peasants. You ride amongst large ricefields from Vinh Long to Travinh town discover the animated Cai Be floating market along the Mekong river.
RIDING PROFILE
This is a We ride just over 80 kilometres on a mixture of trails that range form dirt tracks to asphalt. The reward for riding in remote areas is empty roads and incomparable views. For those that enjoy riding in the mountains, this tour is the ultimate cycling adventure and highly recommended. The riders are supported by sturdy passenger vans.
TOUR INFORMATION
Total Distance
220 km
Number of cycling days
2 days
Road Surface
This tour follows a mixture of well-surfaced roads and the option to go off road onto single track
Support
One or two air-conditioned minibuses specially rigged to take bikes and bikers.
Group
Minimum 2 . Maximum 12.
Staff
English speaking cycling guide, driver/mechanic and assistants. For groups of ten or more an extra local bike guide also joins.
Food
All meals are included except for the breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 2
ITINERARY
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the brochure
Day 1 Hochiminh city - VinhLong 40 km [L,D] Am : Pick up at the hotel. Transfer to VinhLong, is the capital of the province and is a medium-sized town along the banks of the Mekong River about midway between My Tho and Can Tho., Crossing the ferry. Ride from Tra On to An Binh islands along the tree lined roads, there are many of these beautiful small islands in the river, totally given over to agriculture, especially the growing of tropical fruits, which are shipped to Saigon. Some of the most popular islands to visit include An Binh Island with their 'monkey bridges', or makeshift footbridges built of uneven logs above the canals. Overnight at home stay in AnBinh island - VinhLong.
Day 2 VinhLong - Tra Vinh – Hochiminh city 50 km [B,L,] Am : After the breakfast. Taking a boat to visit Caibe floating market. a bustling market where wholesalers on big boats moor, each specializing in one or two types of fruit or vegetables. Customers cruise the market in smaller boats, and can easily find what they are looking for as the larger boats hang samples of their goods from tall wooden poles. There are also good views of the huge Catholic cathedral on the riverside. Rideback to Tieu Can to visit old Khmer temple and lotus pond. Drive back to Hochiminh city. End tour.
Tour
price includes:
• Hotels (twin share) and meals specified
• Cycle support by a/c vehicles
• Bike hire and spares
• Water while riding ( 4 small bottles / pax/ day)
• Entrances to sites mentioned, boat trip,
• English speaking guide
• Meals mentioned
Tour
price excludes:
• Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
• Tips for guides.
• Personal travel insurance
• Any services not mentioned in itinerary
Trip
summary:
Where
Depart
and end in Hochiminh-city
When
All the
year
Level
Moderate
to heavy
Accomodation
Hotel
(superior room)
Vehicle
Private
car
Meal
As indicated
(B=Breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) Local foods
MeKong
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