Mekong Delta cycling tour 8 days/7 Nights

From the bustling energy of Saigon, you will pedal through lush orchards, cross winding canals, and witness the unique riverine culture of the south. The Mekong Delta cycling adventure 8 days culminates at the very southernmost tip of Vietnam (Dat Mui) before ferrying you to the pristine beaches of Phu Quoc Island for well-deserved relaxation.

Group Price: 780 USD/person

✅ Package inclusions: support vehicle for travelers, luggage, and bikes, expert cycling guide, accommodation, breakfast, and lunch, boat trips and ferry transfers, all entrance fees.


🌟 Tour Highlights

  • Deep Exploration: Cycle over 400km through backroads, single tracks, and local villages inaccessible by bus.
  • Cultural Immersion: Experience the shift from busy cities to the quiet solitude of the mangrove forests.
  • The Southern Tip: Stand at Dat Mui, the southernmost point of Vietnam’s mainland.
  • Diverse Stays: Experience a mix of comfortable hotels, authentic lodges, and a local homestay.
  • Island Finale: End your journey with a scenic ferry ride to the tropical paradise of Phu Quoc.
  • Mekong Delta Sunny Bike Ride: Enjoy a warm and sunny climate year-round.

Mekong Delta Cycling Tour


💢 Day 1: Saigon to Tra Vinh (B, L/ Homestay/ Cycle 50 Km)

  • Starting at 8:00 AM at our office, we provide a complimentary pickup and transfer to our meeting point in Saigon.
  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer: 90 km
  • Accommodation: The Rose Hotel Trà Vinh.
  • Leave the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind as we shuttle out of the urban sprawl.
  • Inclusions: Support vehicle, Ben Tre Coco homestay, cycling guide, mountain bike, snacks.

Route Saigon to Tra Vinh


💢 Day 2: Tra Vinh to Can Tho (B, L/ Basic Hostel/ Cycle 50 Km)

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer: 80 km
  • Starting at 8AM by the short transfer
  • Accommodation: Midmost Boutique Hostel.
  • The route weaves through intricate canal networks and rural villages toward Can Tho.
  • Inclusions: Support vehicle, cycling guide, mountain bike, snacks.

Route Tra Vinh to Can Tho


💢 Day 3: Can Tho – Ca Mau (B, L/ Basic hotel/ Cycle 50 Km)

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer: 95 km
  • Starting at 6AM by the boat trip for floating market Cai Rang.
  • Accommodation: The One Hotel Cà Mau.
  • Cross massive tributaries of the Mekong River and witness the sheer scale of this waterway.

Route Can Tho to Bac Lieu


💢 Day 4: Ca Mau – Dat Mui (B, L/ 2-star Hotel/ Cycle 50 Km)

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer distance: 65 km
  • Starting at 8AM by the short transfer
  • Accommodation: Homestay Nguyễn Hùng.
  • Pedal toward the Southernmost, passing through vibrant shrimp-farming communities and lush wetlands.

Route Bac Lieu to Ca Mau


💢 Day 5: Dat Mui – Rach Gia (B, L, D/ Basic Hotel/ Cycle 50 Km)

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer distance:  110 km
  • Starting at 8AM by a 1,5 hrs transfer
  • Accommodation: Khách sạn Mỹ Phương.
  • Cycle to Dat Mui, the southernmost point of Vietnam’s mainland.

Route Nam Can to Dat Mui


💢 Day 6: Rach Gia – Chau Doc (B, L/Cycle 50 Km/basic hotel) 

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer distance:  95 km
  • Starting at 8AM by cycling from the hotel
  • Accommodation: Mekong Nature Lodge

Enjoy a morning boat trip after breakfast, followed by a 2-hour drive to the countryside. From there, you will cycle toward the famous U Minh Ha and U Minh Thuong forests. Later, we will transfer to the coastal city of Rach Gia, where you can enjoy a free evening at your leisure


💢 Day 7: Chau Doc – My Luong (B, L/basic hotel/cycle 50km)

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer distance:  95 km
  • Starting at 8AM by walking from the hotel and boat trip for fish farm village before cycling.
  • Accommodation: Thanh Binh hotel

Enjoy cycling through the city of Rach Gia before crossing a small river by ferry. Pedalling along the canal, you will discover a bamboo handicraft village and a Catholic community that settled here after the 1954 Geneva Accords. Afterward, we transfer between Co Do and Thoi Lai towns to continue cycling toward Can Tho Ecolodge. Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshing swim and some free time to have dinner at your leisure


💢 Day 8: My Luong to Saigon (B, L/Cycle 50 Km)

  • Cycling Distance: 50 km | Transfer distance:  120 km
  • Starting at 8AM by the short transfer
  • Accommodation: N/A

Cycle through the mango heartland by crossing the ferry to explore the oldest cathedral—built in 1877 and inaugurated in 1887, making it even older than Notre-Dame Cathedral in Saigon (1880). Continue cycling to the colorful mat-weaving village of Dinh Yen and the Lai Vung wooden boat-building village, then enjoy the flower gardens in Sa Dec before heading back to Saigon in the late afternoon

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Transportation: Transfer to pier & Ferry Ticket included.
  • After breakfast, we transfer you to the pier for the express ferry to Phu Quoc Island, where your adventure concludes.

✅ Inclusions

  • Professional Guide: An English-speaking cycling guide who knows the “backdoor” routes that aren’t on Google Maps.

  • Support Vehicle: An air-conditioned van or bus that follows the group to carry luggage, provide cold water/snacks, and offer a lift if you get tired.

  • Transportation: All boat trips (motorized and rowing sampans) and local ferry crossings required to navigate the islands.

  • Meals: Usually includes all breakfasts and lunches. Multi-day tours typically include dinners at homestays, featuring regional specialties like “Elephant Ear Fish.”

  • Hydration & Snacks: Unlimited bottled water, fresh tropical fruits (pomelo, dragon fruit, longan), and local snacks during ride breaks.

  • Entrance Fees: Admission to all sites mentioned in the itinerary, such as floating markets, pagodas, and traditional craft workshops (coconut candy, rice paper).

  • Accommodation: For multi-day trips, this includes stays at local hotels (3–4 star) or authentic riverside homestays.


❌ Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance: Most operators require you to have your own medical/accident insurance before joining.

  • Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs.

  • Alcohol & Soft Drinks: While water is provided, “extra” drinks like beer or sodas during meals are usually billed separately.

  • Tips and Gratuities: 10 USD/person/day for the whole team of guide, driver, mechanic (if group from 7 people and more).

  • Airfare: International or domestic flights to and from the starting point in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Visa Fees: Any costs associated with your Vietnamese entry visa.

  • Single Supplement: If you are traveling solo and prefer a private room rather than a shared one.

  • Manual Trek Bike & helmet: 10 USD/manual Trek bike rental per day of a high-quality mountain bike or hybrid bike, plus a helmet.
  • eBike with helmet: 20 USD/person/ebike rental per day of a high-quality mountain bike or hybrid bike, plus a helmet.