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DEEP OF MEKONG DELTA BIKING ( 7DAYS )
DEEP OF MEKONG DELTA BIKING ( 7DAYS )
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 MyTho to TraVinh 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 and the many Khmer people
who populate this area. The last day we take in the floating
market and many of the cottage industries before we head back to Saigon
in the afternoon.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Two of trip
covers a little over 300 kilometers 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
Itinerary
7days Mekong delta cycling
Day 1
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SaiGon - MyTho
- BenTre - TraVinh (L,D) (+- 80km )
Driving to LongAn,
start cycling through rice fields and dragon fruit orchards. Lunch
in MyTho town. Pass ferry and keep on country road to enter the town. A
wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River
branches and islands. Overnight in TraVinh.
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Day 2
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TraVinh - CanTho. (B,L,D) (+-95km)
Morning cycling around this town, then warm up by 8km to BaOm pond,
see old trees and Khmer pagoda nearby the pond. At TraOn small town
by the mekong river, we take a ferry crossing and keep on 18km to
BinhMinh, crossing ferry to Cantho for overnight. Overnight in
CanTho
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Day 3
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CanTho - RachGia (B,L,D) (+-110 km)
Morning take boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, then we have a
longer cruise on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent
scenery and get close to the locals as they go about their daily
routine. Late afternoon take ferry crossing on to RachGia. Overnight
in RachGia.
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Day 4
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RachGia - HaTien (B,L,D)
(+-92km)
Ride a long the west
coast to this vibrant border town. We turn off main road for ride to
HonChong beach area, visit ChuaHang cave and the Father & Son islet.
Keep on to HaTien town. Overnight in HaTien.
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Day 5
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HaTien - ChauDoc (B,L,D) (+-100km)
Cycle along VinhTe border canal to TriTon, followed by a ride up the
sacred Sam Mountain with its panoramic view over the vast plains of the
Mekong Delta and far into Cambodia. Overnight in ChauDoc
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Day 6
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ChauDoc - CaoLanh - CaiBe (B,L,D) (+-160km)
Rising early through an amazing riverside market and through floating villages with tons of fish farmed in cages underneath water. We have ferries and local road to ThuanGiang and ChoMoi before heading onto Cao Lanh. Riding through the rural area of DongThap pass many immense rice fields along canals & rivers, keep riding to CaiBe for the night. Overnight in homestay in CaiBe |
Day 7
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CaiBe - SaiGon (B,L) (+-80km)
Morning boat cruise to explore the local floating market. Short riding
around Caibe town. Lunch & shower. Afternoon transfer to SaiGon. End of
tour.
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Tour overview
Tour Cost
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Note:
Prices are based per person, double occupancy, with a separate cost
for solo travelers. If you are traveling in a group but prefer
single accommodations, a single supplement fee applies. Triple
accommodations are not available in many of the destinations we
visit.
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Best
Time to go
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Year
around
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WHAT'S
INCLUDED
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WHAT NOT
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International airfare; meals
not noted on itinerary; Vietnam visa; insurance other than basic
medical ; optional
tipping to leader, guides and local staff; excess baggage charges;
international airport taxes; cost of medical immunizations; items of
a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).
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Bike Hire
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USD 50
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Total Distance
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300-350 km
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Number of cycling
days
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5full days and 2
half-days
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Average Daily Distance:
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55km-60km
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Off Road
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0%
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Max. Altitude
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100 metres
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Road Surface
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This tour follows a
mixture of well-surfaced roads
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Support
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One or two 16-seat
air-conditioned buses converted to take bikes and bikers.
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Group Size
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Minimum 2. Maximum
16.
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Staff
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All groups will be
lead by a Vietnamese cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for
all groups.
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Accommodation
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We have 4 nights in 3
star hotels, 1 night in 2 star, one night home stay , all rooms have a/c and private facilities as a minimum
and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever
possible.
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Food
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All meals are
included
Break
every 15- 20 km ( 10 miles) for tea break with water, coffee
,tea, juice, bread, tuna fish , banana, apple...
including
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Scenery
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