Hochiminh-city - Vinhlong – Can Tho - Hochiminh-city
TOUR SUMMARY
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:Sai Gon to Cai Be, Vinh Long and to Can Tho (Lunch, Dinner)
8.00 am Depature for Cai Be (2.5 hrs), on arrival, we board on boat for visit the floating market and cruise over the mighty mekong river (~ 1.5km wide) to Dong Phu island. We start cycling one hour under the green canopy, explore the orchards and daily life of farmers. Lunch break on island and more cruise to Vinh Long.
In the afternoon we have two hours riding on immense rice fields, cycling through numerous rural riverside villages before our bus pick up to Can Tho city. Night at Hotel,
Day 2: Can Tho to Sai Gon. (Breakfast, lunch)
We embark on a morning boat trip to Cai Rang's floating market before heading up a quiet canal for more cruising along winding waterways . We then bike for two hours along backcountry roads taking in the breathtaking Mekong Delta scenery and greeting locals (many of whom will also be on bicycle). Following lunch we head back to Sai Gon where our tour ends.
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, 3* Hotel, Hau Giang Hotel in Can Tho
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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