The Best Mekong Classic Cycling Tour
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The Best Mekong Classic Cycling Tour
Embark on a timeless journey through southern Vietnam, where every pedal reveals a new story. This classic cycling tour invites you to immerse yourself in the country’s vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and remarkable history—all at the perfect pace.
Begin your adventure at the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary underground network that once sheltered Vietnamese soldiers during the war. Crawling through the narrow passageways, you’ll experience firsthand the resilience and ingenuity of those who lived and fought here. Above ground, the lush forests whisper tales of a nation’s endurance.
From there, trade the dense woodlands for the open beauty of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s fertile heart. As you cycle along quiet backroads, the scent of fruit orchards and coconut palms fills the air. Friendly locals wave from the doorways of rustic villages, and children chase your wheels with bright laughter. Stop at small markets to taste tropical fruits fresh from the trees and sip rich, aromatic coffee brewed the traditional way.
The journey continues along winding canals and across wooden bridges that lead you to the floating markets—a mesmerizing scene of boats piled high with colorful produce, where traders call out their prices over the water. Here, you can sample regional delicacies, chat with vendors, and watch the sunrise cast golden hues across the river.
Cycling through vast rice paddies and rural hamlets, you’ll witness the timeless rhythms of Vietnamese countryside life—farmers tending fields, fishermen casting nets, and children cycling to school along dykes. Each turn of the wheel brings you closer to the soul of Vietnam: resilient, welcoming, and deeply connected to the land and water.
Whether you’re drawn by history, culture, or the simple joy of two wheels on an open road, this tour offers a perfect balance of adventure and authenticity—an unforgettable exploration from the underground tunnels of Cu Chi to the floating dreams of the Mekong Delta.
Depart at 8:00 am, and a shuttle transfers you 1.5 hours to Cu Chi Tunnels. Break at a rubber plantation and see workers harvest natural latex rubber. On arrival at Tunnels, we'll watch the documentary film about tunnels during the Vietnam War. Following are explore every corner of the tunnels; booby traps, secret entrances, fighting bunkers, and air holes before we explore three levels of the tunnels. Then, we stop at the weapon gallery and shooting range before returning to Saigon in the afternoon.
Rest until 6:00 pm to join a 4-hour foody tour by scooters. Explore the nightlife of Saigonese, which will take you to the city's most famous street stalls and hidden alleyways and show you where various local dishes and cuisine await. So save your appetite, delight your palate, and let us fill your tummy with delicious and authentic Vietnamese food! 6:00 and ends at 10:00 pm.
Today, begin with a shuttle drive one hour south of Saigon to Long An, where you will ride from 10 - 19km on scenic back roads, rustic countryside, and idyllic villages, and verdant rice paddies. Take a transfer to Vinh Trang Pagoda and pay a visit. The elegantly constructed Buddhist pagoda blends colonial and Asia architecture and has an incredible collection of statues. Afterward, we'll have lunch and savor a local specialty meal before a shuttle bus transfer an hour to Cai Be Township. Check in the Mekong Riverside Boutique Resort & Spa. Spend the rest by the pools and watch the sunset.
After a leisurely breakfast, we'll board the Cai Be Princess, cruise along lively river banks, and make a short stop to see cottage industries and family workshops that produce popped rice, pancakes, wine, and various handmade souvenirs from coconut trunks and shells. Then, take your time to have a sampan boat paddled on natural creeks through Tan Phong Island and experience the people's life along small rivers. After 30 minutes of sampan boat rowing, we reboarded on Cai Be Princess and enjoyed the beautiful landscape, crossing the Mekong River to Dong Phu Village- An Binh Island.
We pick up our bikes to explore the vibrant villages of Dong Phu, Binh Hoa Phuoc, and Hoa Ninh. Visit Cai Cuong; it belonged to the landlords before 1975. This is the most beautiful ancient house in Vinh Long. Break at fruit orchards and taste seasonal fruits and wine from fruits and plants. We'll resume cycling across the An Binh Islands, passing small markets and kindergartens, waving kids, and saying hello. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the local home before we have a ferry crossing the Co Chien River to Vinh Long City. A shuttle will transfer us an hour to Can Tho. Check-in at the Victoria Can Tho Hotel.
After breakfast, we'll take a motorboat ride to the Cai Rang floating market, where locals buy and sell everything from wholesale to retail boats. Many sizes of wooden boats from different provinces bring freshly harvested fruit, vegetables, and commodities. Many little spams slowly move around to sell foods: rice, noodle soup, broken rice, coffee, fish sauce, and other ingredients for cooking. We'll pick up our bikes and cycle through My Khanh and Phong Dien Villages. The smooth routes snake the rustic countryside and winding rivers, cross water channels, and finally end up the ride in Phong Dien, have lunch in Can Tho, and have a shuttle bus transfer to Ho Chi Minh. Tour Ends!
