The Mekong Delta is the bottom half of Vietnam's two rice baskets, the other being the Red River Delta in the North . This vast delta is formed by the deposition of the multiple tentacles and tributaries of the mighty Mekong River which has its origin in the Tibetan highland plateau 2,800 miles away. From its source, the river makes its way through China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam before flowing out into the South China Sea.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 : HCMC – My tho – Vinh Long ( L/D )

Transfer to Tan An by support van and your cycling tour guide. Start your day by cycling through the peaceful villages to enjoy the tranquil rice fields, orchards, water buffalos, ducks swimming in the same rivers. Lunch en route. Keep cycling to Cai Be, you then take the boat ride across the Mekong river to enjoy the charm of the Binh Hoa Phuoc village. Get you energy back with a nice dinner full of local dishes.

Day 2 : Vinh Long – Cantho ( B/L/D )

After breakfast, start your day with the bike rides on the island. It is a great chance for you to meet the local villagers, farmers. Late morning, we head for Cantho on your pedals with stops on the way to experience the daily life in the Mekong Delta region. Overnight at your proposed hotel in Cantho.

Day 3 : Cantho – Cai Rang – Phong Dien – HCMC ( B/L/_ )

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a two hour boat trip to visit the Cai Rang & Phong Dien floating markets. Roam into the villages to visit the rice paper mill, the rice noodles. Experience your bikes on the “ Monkey Bridge “ like a local. Keep cycling into the villages to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rural areas. After lunch, meet the support to return to Hochiminh city. End of services.

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