Overview
Instruction
Cycling in the Mekong Delta can be a great way to explore the region and immerse yourself in the local culture. Let's check what we will earn when join in your cycling experience with us:
- Coconut Candy Making - Ben Tre is known for its coconut candy production, and you can learn how to make it from scratch. You can visit a coconut candy workshop, learn about the process, and try your hand at making some yourself.
- Visiting Local Villages - Ben Tre is home to several small villages where locals practice traditional handicrafts such as weaving, pottery making, and wood carving. Visiting these villages will give you a chance to learn more about the skills and techniques used in these traditional crafts.
- Cycling - Cycling is a great way to explore the scenic countryside of Ben Tre. You can rent a bike and cycle through lush green rice fields, coconut groves, and quaint villages.
- Boat Tour along the Mekong River - You can take a boat tour along the Mekong River, which flows through Ben Tre. The tour will take you past small villages and lush greenery, and you can witness the daily activities of people living along the river.
- Visit the Dong Khoi Museum - The Dong Khoi Museum is a history museum that showcases the local culture and history of Ben Tre province. Here, you can learn about the region's traditional customs, architecture, and lifestyle.
- Visit the Ang Pagoda - The Ang Pagoda is a beautiful Khmer-style temple located in Tra Vinh town. The temple is known for its intricate carvings and statues, and it is one of the most important religious sites for the local Khmer community.
- Enjoy Khmer Cuisine - Tra Vinh is known for its delicious Khmer cuisine, which includes dishes such as num banh chok (Khmer noodles with fish curry), amok trei (fish cooked in a curry paste), and samlor kako (a sweet and sour soup with vegetables). You can try these dishes at local restaurants or food stalls.
- Attend a Khmer Festival - Tra Vinh is home to several Khmer festivals throughout the year, including the Chol Chnam Thmay (Khmer New Year), the Oc Om Bok (moon-worshipping festival), and the Sen Dolta (ancestor worship festival). These festivals are great opportunities to learn more about local customs and traditions.
- Learn Traditional Khmer Crafts - Tra Vinh is also known for its traditional handicrafts, such as silk weaving, pottery, and wood carving. You can visit local workshops and learn how these crafts are made.
- Explore cycling in the Countryside Tra Vinh is home to several small villages where the local Khmer community practices agriculture and aquaculture. You can visit these villages and learn about the processes and techniques used in rice farming, fishing, and fruit cultivation.
Full itinerary
💢 Day 1: Saigon - Front Mekong River - Ben Tre (L, D/Cycling 45 km+)
We set your departure at 8am by van to Mekong Delta for only 1,5 hours. We fit and adjust the Mt. bicycle to start cycling tour 2 days! Cycle to the impressive compound of several vegetable farms where are lesser-known. We pedal on to the interchange of herbs and dragon fruits that you may see people harvest the bean on fields and enjoy the scenery at any beautiful countryside breaks and biking toward My Tho for lunch.
In the afternoon ride, you will pedal to meet the homeland of the coconut destination that is called Ben Tre Coconut homeland nearby the big region of dragon fruits. Improving some of your best senses by watching hundred paddies of coconut candy workshops, handicraft villages. Overnight in the Ben Tre resort!
- Fully support transfer: carry bikes & riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Mt.bicycle with helmet
- Accommodation: basic hotel (shared 2 people/room)
- L=Lunch
- Drinking water
- Fruit & snack along the riding loops
💢 Day 2: Ben Tre - Tra Vinh - Saigon (B, L/Cycling 37 km+)
- Fully support transfer: carry bikes & riders
- Biking guide(s)
- Mt.bicycle with helmet
- Accommodation: basic hotel (shared 2 people/room)
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Drinking water
- Fruit & snack along the riding loops
Tour Details
Facts
| Total Cycling Distance | 90 km |
| Avg Distance/Day | 45 km |
| Avg Climbing/Day | 4 m |
| location_on | Destinations | Mekong Delta |
| flag | Tour Meets | Saigon |
| flag | Tour Ends | Saigon |
| flight_land | Fly In To | SGN Airport |
| flight_takeoff | Fly Out Of | SGN Airport |
| group | Group Size | 2-10 Riders |
| vertical_align_bottom | Minium Age | 14 |
Experienced Profile
What's Included/Excluded
- check Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfer and back up as itinerary: airport pickup, drop off and transfer before, after the biking loops
- check Mt. Bike (Trek/Cannondale/GT bicycle 27.5”), helmet
- check Accommodation: 3 & 4 star standard
- check Plenty of water provided throughout the day when cycling
- check Cycling Certified English Speaking Guide
- check Sightseeing tickets were mentioned in the itinerary
- check Boat trip for floating market and ferry
- check 1 first aid kit per guide
- check Snacks and local fruits
- close Visa arrangement
- close Any International and domestic flights
- close Meals other than mentioned above Soft drinks, or beverages beyond water
- close E-bike surcharge 50 USD/person
- close Personal expenses
- close Travel insurance
- close Tips
Booking Info
✅ FREE BOOKING
✨ If this is your favourite tour here's what you need to do to confirm your place with all departures are appear, you just select your best date you'd like to travel by clicking on "BOOK NOW" link. Once we receipt your inquiry, one of our member will send you the full proposal with the traveler's information in details, if you request for your solo traveler, we will let you know the tour is "available" to "Guaranteed to Departure" or "Standby" to wait for more traveler joining to go ahead with the minimum 2 people are reached. If the trip will be reconfirmed guaranteed to departure, you are free to book your flight, Visa (as this advice for Vietnam Visa if you need) and make all other travel arrangements. If you are unsure any thing about the tour status, please email us at Ops@vietnambybike.com or call (+84)888541515. You also provide us the extra information such as passport numbers, height, weight. If your child is under 16 years old, please note their birthdate in the message at the end of the booking form. All of the problems will be assisted via above hotline and general email.
✅ DEPOSIT
For less than 5 day tour to secure the service, we require deposit 100 USD/person & for Longer 5 days Tours to guarantee your place we require a 500 USD deposit, whichever is the greater. We also require that you take out travel insurance when you book your holiday. Besides covering you during your holiday it will also enable you to claim for any money that you have paid to us, including your deposit, should you have to cancel your trip.
✅ BALANCE
Deposit must be paid 15 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights. Our confirmation will include personal details you provided us (including your flight information), visa application advice, a packing suggestion list and a detailed tour itinerary. It will also include a checklist to ensure you get everything ready for your holiday.
✅ CANCELLATION POLICY
On the rare occasions when we, VietnamByBike, must cancel a trip, all payments received to date will be 100% refunded, which constitutes full settlement. There will be absolutely no deductions. If you, the client, must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined according to when you cancel. For full details, please read our cancellation policy.
✅ LOYALTY RIDERS CLUB
For those who have been on several long tours with us we reward customer loyalty by offering repeat customers a special discount off the tour price (excludes single supplement and bike rental). If this is your fourth scheduled tour or more you will receive a 5% discount. If this is your eighth scheduled tour or more we will extend a 10% discount. The discount will be reflected in your online booking, but please contact us if any questions. Loyalty discounts can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Note: Only tours of 5 days or more will be applicable for loyalty discount.
✅ INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
International flights, to and from the start and finish points are not included in the tour price. Once your tour is Guaranteed to Depart you can book your flight. Please contact us for advice before arranging flights for the best arrival and departure times. We would only cancel a trip for an extreme circumstance, but in that case, where we cancel your trip, we cannot be liable for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made. Please claim any losses from your travel insurance that you acquired when you booked your holiday.
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