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MEKONG DELTA
Cycling in the Mekong Delta lets you see a part of Vietnam that is quite unique. This area is known as the "bread bowl" of Vietnam and boasts flat and lush scenery, quite unlike any thing else you will see in Vietnam. The rich soil makes the Mekong Delta a fruitful production area for rice coconut, sugar cane, all manner of fruits and vegetables.
The adventure starts with a ride from Cai Lay to Cai Be on the quiet back roads, lunching on an island before staying with a local family. We enjoy boat journeys as well as riding by orchards and seeing Vietnamese life by the river. Day three takes us through the Khmer area and we see much evidence of this with the architecture amd the many Khmer people who populate this area. The last day we take in the Phong Dien floating market and many of the cottage industries before we head back to Saigon in the afternoon.
TRIP PROFILE
This trip covers a little over 170 kilometres on well surfaced roads. The daily distances are not too long and the terrain is gentle so this trip suitable for most people, but it's advisable to have a modicum of fitness to enjoy the riding! Fast cyclists can ride at their own pace, as detailed directions are available from the tour leader. Our route is designed to take us off the main roads as much as possible and there is even the option to try some off road tracks. We explore scenic back roads on the way to all our destinations.
| ITINERARY (4 Days / 3 Nights Starting Saigon Ending in Saigon) | |
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| Day 1 | Transfer out of Saigon to Cay Lay and ride back roads to Cai Be. |
| Day 2 | Ride by orchards and witness river life on our way to Tra Vinh. |
| Day 3 | See the Khmer area of Vietnam on our ride to Can Tho. |
| Day 4 | Morning loop to Phong Dien floating market before afternoon transfer back to Saigon. |
| FACTS & FIGURES | |
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| Tour Cost | USD $490 Single supplement: USD $80 |
| Bike Hire | Inclued |
| Total Distance | 170 km |
| Number of Days | 4 days / 3 nights |
| Number of Cycling Days | 2 full days and 2 half-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 8-seat air-conditioned buses converted to take bikes and bikers. |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 16. |
| Staff | All groups will be lead by a Vietnamese cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. |
| Accommodation | We have 2 nights in 3 star hotels, all rooms have a/c and private facilities as a minimum and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever possible. |
| Food | All meals are included except for the breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 4. |
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