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Cycle Tour of the Mekong Delta of Vietnam
Book Now2 Days / 1 Nights
Code : BT 12
Hochimih - Vinh Long - Tra Vinh
** B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner
TOUR SUMMARY
The bicycle is a perfect way to discover the distinct scenery of the Mekong Delta with the fertile banks farmed by generations of peasants. You ride amongst large ricefields from Vinh Long to Travinh town discover the animated Cai Be floating market along the Mekong river.
RIDING PROFILE
This is a We ride just over 80 kilometres on a mixture of trails that range form dirt tracks to asphalt. The reward for riding in remote areas is empty roads and incomparable views. For those that enjoy riding in the mountains, this tour is the ultimate cycling adventure and highly recommended. The riders are supported by sturdy passenger vans.
Day 01 :Hochiminh city - VinhLong 40 km [L,D]
Am : Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to VinhLong, is the capital of the province and is a medium-sized town along the banks of the Mekong River about midway between My Tho and Can Tho., Crossing the ferry. Ride from Tra On to An Binh islands along the tree lined roads, there are many of these beautiful small islands in the river, totally given over to agriculture, especially the growing of tropical fruits, which are shipped to Saigon. Some of the most popular islands to visit include An Binh Island with their 'monkey bridges', or makeshift footbridges built of uneven logs above the canals. Overnight at home stay in AnBinh island - VinhLong.
Day 02 : VinhLong - Tra Vinh � Hochiminh city 50 km [B,L]
Am : After the breakfast. Taking a boat to visit Caibe floating market. a bustling market where wholesalers on big boats moor, each specializing in one or two types of fruit or vegetables. Customers cruise the market in smaller boats, and can easily find what they are looking for as the larger boats hang samples of their goods from tall wooden poles. There are also good views of the huge Catholic cathedral on the riverside. Ride back to Tieu Can to visit old Khmer temple and lotus pond. Drive back to Hochiminh city. End tour
| Total Distance | 220 km |
| Number of cycling days | Three full days and one half-day |
| 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 air-conditioned minibuses specially rigged to take bikes and bikers. |
| Group | Minimum 2. Maximum 12. |
| Staff | Cycling leader for group over 6 persons, English speaking Vietnamese cycling guide, driver/mechanic and assistants. For groups of ten or more an extra local bike guide also joins. |
| Food | All meals are included except for the breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 5. |
Rate in USD per person - validity 30 April 2013
| Number Of Persons |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group size |
2 |
3-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
Single Sup |
198 USD |
155 USd |
125 USD |
115 USD |
15 USD |
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Accommodation applying in this trip ( click to see ):
| Cities | Hotel | Standard |
| VinhLong | Home Stay | Tourist class |
Tour Cost includes:
* Bike for the journey
• All hotels (twin share or dorm ) and meals specified
• Cycle support by a/c vehicles
• All water and snacks while riding
• All entrances to museums and sites mentioned
• Vietnamese English speaking guide
• Lunch and dinner as mentioned
Tour Cost excludes:
• International Flights
• Departure Tax
• Visa Fees
• Alcoholic, and other beverages in the evenings
• Tips for guides.
• Personal travel insurance
• Any services not mentioned in itinerary