Trip code: VET.BK-01 |
Description: Biking around 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...
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ITINERARY :
Day 1 - Saigon – Ben Tre – Home stay
Unique biking route in the Mekong country sides.
Cycling back roads mostly in the villages off the tourist track and discover the “Real life” of people living along this magic river.
8.00 Pick up from your hotel on the support van and leaving Saigon for Mekong Delta.
Once we get to Ben Tre province, our crew will setup every ting ready for your start of your biking tour today about 2 hours.
Lunch served in the local restaurant by the river. Afternoon we continue riding another 2 hours to Cai Mon District where you stay one night in the farmer’s house. Cai Mon is a small town but very famous for nursery gardens and fruit orchards.
Late in the afternoon, we reach to the local home, meet up with all the family member and enjoy the welcome tea. Get the room for refreshment.
Some of the time in the late afternoon, we could join people to prepare dinner and learn how to make some common food in local style.
Have welcome dinner.
Biking: 40km
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Home Stay
Day 2- Ben Tre – Can Tho
Start your day, the local way! you will enjoy the busy morning market of local people which start from 5AM – which shows so much the characters of our culture.
Then have breakfast in the village and be ready for great biking route through the villages and community of local people, some parts bike under the lust orchards, green rive paddy, meeting people at their work or visiting their home.... all the long way from Kai Lay passing Vinh Long to Can Tho. On arrival, check in Victoria Hotel by Mekong river, relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.
Biking: 50km
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
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Day 3 - Can Tho Biking & Relaxation
An early start by boat to see the biggest Floating Market in Mekong where farmers selling their farm products. This is great opportunity to see and taste different type of tropical fruit and vegetable. The boat ride ends at the onland market where we start our special biking route through the road which considered the best biking route in Vietnam in 2006.
We get back to hotel at lunch time.
Afternoon just relax by the pool view over the Mekong and enjoy the sunset on the river and enjoy the tranquility of Mekong countryside.
Biking: 30km
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 4 - Can Tho - Saigon
Have breakfast in the hotel and relax until lunch time.
We check out hotel and drive to Saigon. Lunch on route.
We suppose to arrive Saigon at 4:00pm.
Price & Inclusion
The rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy at 3-star hotel standard.
Valid until 31.December - 2013
| Group Size | 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 persons | Single Supp* |
| Price / pp | 480 | 363 | 318 | 66 |
Prices Include:
• Mountain Bikes
• Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
• Hotel accommodation on a double or twin-share basic
• Boat trip sightseeing.
• Snacks and drinking water
• Meals as mention in the program, 4 Lunches and a dinner
• Support Van as itinerary
• Local English speaking guides
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• Travel insurance
• Mineral water
Price Exclude:
• International airfare and airport tax in & out Vietnam
• Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
• Visa to Vietnam, if any
• Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Additional expenses in case of force majeure
Notes: Surcharge might be applied during November, December 2011 and February 2012 which will be advised at the time of booking.
