Trip Overview:

Start: Ho Chi Minh City

Finish: Can Tho city

Duration: 6 days 5 nights, 250 km of riding (approximately 50km/day)

Style: hotel-to-hotel

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon- Long An- Cho Gao

Cycling distance: 48 km

Meals provided: Breakfast

Accommodation: Ut Trinh Homestay in Ben Tre

We start the trip with a transfer out of the city and Long An province, which is the north edge of the Mekong Delta. Today's journey is designed through small villages and rice paddies. You will also pass by some of the largest dragon fruits in Vietnam. Mekong Delta is famous for its rich soil and plentiful produce. Finishing up the journey in Cho Gao town, translated into English as “Rice Market”. As the name suggests, this is the place where most of the rice grown in the Delta gathers before being transported to Hochiminh City and abroad. You could take a bit of time to sit by rivers and watch cargo boats go by. Sometimes, it could be as busy as a bee hive.

Some attractions along the way:

• Vam Nhat Tao historical relics: This place celebrates an event happening in 1861. Led by Nguyen Trung Truc, the locals managed to burn down a French battleship, named L’Esperance.

• Hàng Cau Vua Tân Trụ: Trails of happiness

• Óc Eo Archaeological Sites

Day 2: Cho Gao- Ben Tre

Cycling distance: 45 km

Meals provided: Breakfast

Accommodation: Maison du Pays de Ben Tre

You are going to traverse some of the largest islands made by the Mekong rivers. The terrains will be varied as you cycle on land, across multiple bridges, or taking a ferry here and there. This area belongs to Ben Tre province, and is often called “The Coconut Kingdom” for a reason: “There are millions of coconuts growing everywhere you go”.  The last section involved biking on narrow islands where you could see the water on either side. It gives a strange feeling to be on land while you are in the middle of the river.

Day 3: Ben Tre- Tra Vinh

Cycling distance: 42 km

Meals provided: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cuu Long Hotel

Leaving Ben Tre is for another cruise along many small canals and country roads. Into Tra Vinh, a Khmer-cultured rich land where tens of thousands of Khmer ethnic call it home. You will notice a change in Buddism Pagodas’ architecture here. Tonight's accommodation is located at the heart of Tra Vinh city, a small and charming town. Treat yourself to many local dishes.

Day 4: Tra Vinh- Cau Ke

Cycling distance: 59 km

Meals provided: Breakfast

Accommodation: Suonsia Homestay

Take a deeper look at the Khmer culture while  you explore further into Tra Vinh. You will have a chance to visit the 800 year-old pagoda  “Ang Temple- Ba Om Pond”, which is the signature of Khmer Buddhist worship in the Mekong Delta.

Day 5:Cau Ke- Can Tho

Cycling distance: 56 km

Meals provided: Breakfast

Accommodation: Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel

The fifth day is when you head to the central city of the whole Mekong region. Can Tho is known as the trading hub of the delta, where you could find everything. The night market, which is located by Ninh Kieu Quay, is a famous area for taking a walk, getting some fresh air, and enjoying some local food.

Day 6: Can Tho - End of tour

Cycling distance: no cycling

Meals provided: Breakfast

Accommodation: not included

After an early breakfast, you can get onboard to visit the famous Cai Rang floating market and see the unique way of life and trade on the river system. Coming back from this trip will conclude your tour with Mr Biker Saigon. We ask that you drop off your bike and all the rental gears at this [location] before 12pm.

Can Tho has an international airport that can easily connect you to your next destination.

Should you need to come back to Saigon, let us know and we could arrange a private transfer for you.

How to get here

Tour start: Hochiminh city, nearest airport: Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN)

Tour end: Can Tho city, nearest airport: Can Tho Airport (VCA/VVCT)

Tour includes

• Accommodation for 5 nights in 3-star hotels/ homestays with daily breakfast, and first night dinner

• Transfer from Saigon to starting point on the first day

• Cai Rang floating market boat trip.

• Bike rental with panniers and basic tools

• Emergency on-call support

• Detailed map (GPX files), route notes (1 set per room)

• Introductory briefing and bike fitting on Day 1 of tour.

Not included:

• Day 1 breakfast, other lunches and dinners

• Hotel-to-hotel luggage transfer. Luggage shipping to the end point (Can Tho) could be arranged if requested.

• Other excursions and activities entrance fees

• Travel insurance

• Gratuities, and personal expenses

• Transfer back to Saigon (can be arranged at extra cost)

Note on Self-guided Tours:

Self-guided individual bike tours have become increasingly popular because of the flexibility and independence they offer. They cost less than guided bicycle tours but still maintain a level of support and convenience that allows you to explore on your own schedule without sweating the logistics.

Be sure to consider your comfort level around navigating a different culture and foreign language, reading maps and signs, ordering food, and dealing with flats or other minor emergencies – some travelers don’t enjoy doing these things for themselves, but others find them the best part of an adventure

Tour price: per person

To book the tour: you can email us at hello@mrbikersaigon.com . We will be happy to answer all the questions to help you plan your adventure in Mekong Delta.