Meandering the Mekong Delta

The mighty Mekong spreads into tentacles and tributaries in southern Vietnam, making the delta fertile and the region one of Vietnam's highest producers of rice, vegetables and fruits. Cycling through rice paddies, orchards, along and over a myriad of small irrigation canals will let you see a unique area of Vietnam. We ride from village to village, boarding a few boats along the way, to give you an up close perspective of Vietnamese life on the river. Take in the Phong Dien floating market before heading back to Saigon.

Tour Cost	US$585	Single Supplement	US$95
Bike Hire	Included	Total Cycling Distance	150 kilometres
Tour Grade	out of 5	Number of Days	4 days / 3 nights
Number of Cycling Days	2 full days, 1 half day.	Tour Meets	At your hotel in Saigon
Tour Ends	Back at your hotel	Group Size	Minimum 2. Maximum 16.

Day 1

Transfer out of bustling Saigon to Cai Lay where we begin our ride to Cai Be, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. We cycle down narrow lanes, over canals and past banana plantations to our overnight at a home stay.

Day 2

Enjoy a boat journey to one of the Mekong islands, bike along narrow country lanes, easy dirt tracks and trails as you witness colorful riverside life and pedal past picturesque delta homes, and clack across innumerable wooden bridges to the Khmer town of Tra Vinh.

Day 3

There is plenty to observe today – fishermen, village life, temples -- as we cycle scenic roads, crossing many small bridges, to Can Tho. There are many Khmer temples to stop and admire en route as well as Ba Om Pond with its magnificent lotus flowers.

Day 4

Spend the morning riding to Phong Dien floating market where we weave through teeming market bustle along the banks of an active riverfront. Absorb the sights of endless cottage industries before lunch and then a transfer back to Saigon.

Every Tuesday.

• My wife and I took the 3 Night/4 day Mekong Tour with SpiceRoads. The tour we felt was a very good experience, and this was achieved by the following;

  A very good tour guide, Le Mai Nhat Hai. He spoke good English, he was informed and he was very good with clients from four different nationalities. He had the ability to make people welcome and was always ready to answer questions

  Good logistics - the vehicle support was good and the driver very friendly and helpful. Pickup in Saigon was on time and return to Saigon was also with sufficient time for us to make our connections.

  Good accommodation on every night.

  The catering was excellent and we enjoyed a diversity of Vietnamese food.

  Anita & John Gardner - September 2011

• Tico made the trip for us. He is an absolutely stellar guide and we would gladly, happily go on any trip that he guides in the future. He is a national treasure of Vietnam and a major asset for SpiceRoads. He kept us very happy the entire trip, entertained and informed, he dynamically adjusted the route to meet our preferences, and he was just a joy to be around. A perfect guide in every way.

  Nat Friedman - September 2010

• We really enjoyed our trip. Everything was perfectly organized. A special thanks to our tour guide Thai who has done a perfect job and his familiy where we were warmly welcomed and had excellent food.

  Toifl Ute & Thomas Buchinger - December 2009