Departing the bustling city of Saigon, we head out to the Mekong Delta, the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, to discover this laid-back countryside by bike.
Travelling on mostly flat tarmac roads, we pedal past Khmer pagodas, rice paddies, lush green landscapes, rivers and streams, floating markets, and rural fishing villages whilst encountering friendly locals, farmers and tasting the mouth-watering cuisine along the way.
To gain further insight into the life of this peaceful corner of Vietnam, we stay at a homestay and also travel along the delta by boat, just like the locals before returning to Saigon!
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Saigon
Day 2
Transfer to My Tho; cycle from Rach Mieu bridge to Ben Tre; on to Tra Vinh
Day 3
Cycle to Soc Trang with visit to Hang pagoda and ferry crossing on Hau river
Day 4
Cycle along picturesque routes and transfer to Ca Mau
Day 5
Ride through U Minh Thuong National Park; transfer onto Rach Gia
Day 6
Pedal by rice fields; visit Phong Dien market; transfer to Can Tho
Day 7
Visit Cai Rang floating market; cycle and transfer to Ben Tre; transfer to homestay
Day 8
Morning boat trip to local cottage industries; transfer to Saigon; optional sightseeing
Day 9
End Saigon
Price
From £1,829
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 1 dinner
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Arrival and departure transfers for all flights (must be booked in advance)
- Local bike hire
