MEKONG CYCLING ADVENTURE – 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

🚴 MEKONG CYCLING ADVENTURE – 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Tour Code: MEK-CYC-05
Departure: On request from Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Activity Level: ★★★★★ (Active)
Group Size: 2–12 pax

🌿 Tour Overview

A five-day cycling expedition through the vibrant heart of the Mekong Delta, perfect for active travelers seeking deep cultural immersion, authentic connections, and stunning backroad scenery.

🗓 Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Cho Lach
We begin with a morning transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre, where your cycling journey unfolds along peaceful canals and lush coconut plantations. As we pedal through small villages, you’ll visit family-run workshops and see how locals make coconut candy, bricks, or mats by hand. After lunch in a riverside garden, we continue cycling toward Cho Lach, passing tropical orchards and flower nurseries. The day ends at a friendly homestay, where you’ll enjoy a home-cooked dinner and unwind by the river.

Day 2: Cho Lach – Tra Vinh
After breakfast, we ride deeper into the countryside toward Tra Vinh. The route showcases the region’s unique cultural blend, as we pass Khmer temples, lotus ponds, and remote farming communities. Stops include local markets and village pagodas, offering chances to interact with locals and witness daily life up close. We arrive in Tra Vinh town by late afternoon and check into a cozy guesthouse or homestay for the night.

Day 3: Tra Vinh – Can Tho
Today’s ride begins on quiet roads that stretch across rice fields, waterways, and ferry crossings. You’ll experience the ever-changing rhythms of the delta—from banana groves to fish farms, rice mills to riverside markets. After lunch at a local spot, we continue to Vinh Long or the outskirts of Can Tho by bike, depending on conditions. The evening is spent at a boutique hotel or homestay, where you can relax or explore Can Tho by night.

Day 4: Can Tho – Floating Market – Phong Dien – Long Xuyen
In the early morning, we take a boat to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, a bustling trade hub on water where locals buy and sell from their boats. After exploring, we begin cycling through the peaceful countryside of Phong Dien, known for its fruit gardens and slow river life. We continue riding through rural paths and ferry crossings toward Long Xuyen. The day ends at a local hotel or guesthouse where you’ll rest up for the final stretch.

Day 5: Long Xuyen – Tiger Island – Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh City
Our final day includes a morning ride around Tiger Island (Cù Lao Ông Hổ), with lush canals and authentic fishing villages. You’ll have the chance to visit a local house, chat with farmers, and enjoy the peaceful pace of delta life. After lunch in Chau Doc, we explore a bit of the riverside town before boarding the private van for a comfortable return to Ho Chi Minh City, completing your five-day cycling adventure.

✅ Inclusions

• Private transfers throughout

• High-quality mountain bikes & helmets

• English-speaking cycling guide

• Support vehicle with water, snacks & mechanical backup

• 4 nights accommodation (homestay or local hotel)

• 5 lunches, 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts

• Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market

• Ferry tickets & entrance fees

💵 Price per Person (in USD)

Upgrades to boutique accommodations available upon request.

🎒 What to Bring

• Breathable cycling clothes & sport shoes

• Sun protection & insect repellent

• Reusable water bottle

• Light overnight bag (main luggage transferred by van)

• Sense of curiosity & adventure spirit