Cycling Through the Mekong in a Day Tour
Join us for a day of adventure in the stunning Mekong Delta with our cycling tour from Cai Be to Long An. Start your day exploring vibrant tropical fruit gardens and the lively floating markets in Cai Be, where you’ll experience the local culture firsthand.
Afterward, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River, taking in the beautiful scenery. Savor a delicious lunch featuring local specialties, then continue your journey by biking through the colorful dragon fruit plantations in Long An.
By the end of the day, you’ll return to Saigon by 7 PM, filled with wonderful memories of your exploration. Get ready for an unforgettable day in the heart of the Mekong Delta!
Highlights
- Explore Cai Be’s tropical fruit gardens and floating market.
- Bike through lush countryside lanes to discover local life and fruit orchards.
- Experience local craftsmanship and puffed rice making in the village.
- Cruise the Mekong River to visit the Cai Be floating market.
- Lunch on Tan Phong Island and taste local specialties.
- Boat trip through narrow canals to see local activities.
- Visit Long An’s dragon fruit plantations and rice fields.
- Bike through dragon fruit farms and rice paddies at sunset.
- Learn about dragon fruit cultivation with a guide.
- Enjoy fresh fruit tasting and sunset views before returning to Saigon.
Whats Included:
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Trekking or Giant Mountain Bike with a helmet, water bottle holder & tools kit.
- Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets
- Meals: Lunch
- Cold mineral water, snacks, fruits & wet tissues on cycling days.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking cycling guide.
- Hotel pickup in Saigon.
- Private boat in Mekong delta
- Government taxes and service charges.
Itinerary ideas
NOTE: If you don't want to ride a bike, you can take a car for this tour instead.
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Approximately 105 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Be is a charming river town known for its tropical fruit gardens, waterfront villages, floating market, river islands, local crafts, and friendly locals.
From 7:00 to 7:15 AM, our minivan will pick you up for a two-hour journey to Cai Lay, renowned for its tropical horticulture featuring fruits like longan, jackfruit, durian, pomelo, and rambutan. Cycling under the lush green canopy along tranquil countryside lanes, you will cover 18-25 km to explore fruit orchards and witness local daily life. Upon reaching Cai Be, observe locals crafting puffed rice, coconut candy, rice paper, and more at the village.
Next, we’ll board a boat for a relaxing cruise on the Mekong River, passing riverfront villages and the Cai Be floating market. Lunch will be served at a local garden house on Tan Phong Island, featuring specialties like pancakes, deep-fried elephant ear fish, and longan berry wine.
After lunch, we’ll navigate narrow natural canals on wooden sampans to observe local activities. Later, the journey shifts to Long An, renowned for its large red-fleshed dragon fruit plantations and rice fields. Enjoy a bike ride, covering 15-22 km through dragon fruit farms and rice paddies as the sun sets. Our guide will explain how farmers cultivate dragon fruit trees and maintain their agricultural practices. You’ll have the opportunity to taste fresh fruits straight from the trees and enjoy the serene pathways amidst the rice fields at dusk.
Following a full day of exploring the delta, unwind with a cold beer and snacks before returning to Saigon, arriving at the hotel around 7 PM. As the tour concludes, don’t forget to leave a tip!
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