Cycle two brilliant countries with a guided group
If you’re one of those people who loves to experience new and distinct cultures, you should definitely consider this adventure! You will no doubt sense the difference between Vietnam and Cambodia quickly after you cross the border on the mighty Mekong River. Whereas Vietnamese land tends to be busier, greener, and more vibrant, Cambodian land tends to be dryer, have more wide-open space, and give off a peaceful energy that you have to experience first-hand to truly appreciate.
There is no better way to explore the Mekong Delta region and the land that lies beyond, than on the back of a bike! While being relatively flat, this area is covered in narrow dirt paths through coconut plantations and raised wooden platforms above flooded rice paddies, and will therefore still provide enough varied terrain to keep any level of biker focused on the ride. Set yourself up for a unique challenge accompanied by breath-taking vistas, and you’ve got an experience that you’ll take with you forever!
Highlights of the Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh Biking Tour
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Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh Biking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon
On your first day in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, you will meet the team of guides, mechanics, and drivers who will support you throughout your exciting adventure from Saigon to Phnom Penh.
A bike fitting is scheduled at 4PM followed by a welcome dinner with the team. Please note that the accommodation for this night is not included, but can be booked in advance.
Overnight Location: Not included
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Bike To Tra Vinh via Ben Tre
In the morning, riders will van transfer to a local cafe in the Mekong Delta where their fitted bikes will be waiting. After a short trip briefing at the cafe, you’ll hop on and start your adventure. Riders will traverse numerous small canal bridges and admire the lush greenery of the area while riding beneath the shade of coconut trees. This view of the area’s agriculture will lead to a coconut by product factory, where you’ll take a short tour.
After lunch, riders will continue their adventure and watch the coconut fields give way to charming delta homes and villages. As you progress, you will continue on routes that are generally flat and paved, but there will be some opportunity to challenge yourselves on narrow sections through the coconut plantations.
You’ll end up in Tra Vinh City, where you will relax before enjoying a community dinner and an evening of exploration.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tra Vinh
Distance: 70km
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 3 Tra Vinh to Can Tho
Whereas the first day of the journey was spent in the Coconut Kingdom, today you will see rice paddies take prominence in your landscape views. In the morning, you will cycle a short distance to Ba Om Pond, an 800 years old Khmer architectural beauty, to see its famous seasonal lotus flower.
After that, you will spend the rest of the morning cycling through flat lands next to rice paddies and canals. This region is renowned for being the second largest producer of rice in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you’ll van transfer to Can Tho city, where you will take in the nightlife and rooftop views from restaurants in the city centre. Be sure not to miss out on Can Tho’s well-known night markets!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Can Tho
Distance: 80km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Can Tho to Rach Gia
Today’s excursion will be divided into two parts: the morning on water and the afternoon on land. Departing Can Tho, you will take a boat to explore the famous Cai Rang floating market and more of the Mekong Delta’s canal system.
After the Mekong Delta boat tour, you will head off along the river on paved and isolated roads where you will be treated to views of the region’s fruit gardens growing alongside the countryside trails. Eventually, the forested riverside trails will give way to the same wide-open rice fields you passed through on day 3. As you ride through this area, you might be the only people within view for kilometres at a time. It is peaceful, tranquil and a great chance to meditate on the value of solitude and community.
Riders get the choice to either cycle or van transfer the remaining distance to Rach Gia City.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rach Gia
Distance: 80km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Rach Gia to Chau Doc
After another filling and delicious local breakfast, you will transfer 60 minutes via your private shuttle to the seat of the Southern Kingdom of Vietnam as it was recognized 2000 years ago. You’ll visit a museum in the area to learn more about the history.
You’ll then set off on the 55 km journey to Tra Su National Reserve and Bird Sanctuary. The farmland along the way floods frequently, so the majority of the ride will be on raised, reinforced platforms above the fields.
You’ll arrive at Tra Su in the early afternoon, when the majority of the tourists have departed. There, you’ll have the opportunity to walk along a floating bridge past vibrantly-coloured algae. There will be guided boat tours available through the shaded canals of the reserve.
Lunch will be served after this relaxing experience before getting back on your bikes for a 25 km segment to your overnight location in Chau Doc City.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chau Doc
Distance: 80km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Chau Doc to Phnom Penh by Speed Boat
Today, your legs will get a well-deserved rest after you board a comfortable speed boat heading to Cambodia at 6:45 am. You will also have the option to be driven back to Saigon at this point instead of continuing on to Cambodia. You will say goodbye to the team before boarding.
For those who have opted to continue the adventure and explore Cambodia, the boat ride will take about 4 hours and 30 minutes, during which time you will be able to enjoy some snacks. Visa at the border will be arranged by the crew. Please prepare a passport photo with a white background and $35 USD in undamaged cash for the border.
You will have the rest of the day to explore the capital and take a well-deserved break.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh Biking Tour Price and Dates
This guided biking tour is always run as fixed-departure tour where you would be joining a group, however, private departures may be available on request.
The prices below are per person, sharing a double room.
Accommodation on Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh Biking Tour
This tour is based in 3-star hotels or homestays. The hotels on this tour provide all the common modern necessities to make your trip more comfortable. Homestays provides a stay with a local family in their home.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Not included, optional (extra charge)
Please note that the accommodation for this day is not included and it can be either booked for you for an extra charge, or you can take care of the arrangement yourself.
Hotels and homestays in Vietnam
Enjoy a selection of nice hotels and homestays in Vietnam.
What’s Included in the Mekong Delta to Phnom Penh Biking Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners are included. Water, snacks, soft drinks, fresh fruit on biking days are also included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights are included. The accommodation on the first day of the trip is not included, but can be booked in advance as a supplement during the booking process.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes the services of an air-conditioned van for transfers and support, as well as support vehicle to carry gear, luggage, first aid. Boat ride is included as well.
Also Included
- Services of cycling guides and mechanics (number depends on group size)
- Entrance fees, boat trips
- All biking gear (high quality mountain bike, helmet, tool kit, water cage)
- Free flow cold beer at the end of the tour
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Visa
- International airfares
- Hotel early check-in / late check-out
- Overweight luggage
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tipping
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Upgrade to E-bike (instead of MTB)
- Single room surcharge
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