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Mekong Countryside Tour: Explore by Bike & Boat for Two Adventure Packed Days
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12 Ratings
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Embark on a thrilling two-day adventure in the Mekong countryside, exploring by bike and boat. Experience the daily life of locals, taste local food, and discover hidden gems off the beaten track.
Duration:
2 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City - Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Countryside - Local homestay.
07:30 AM: Morning, pick up at your hotel and transfer to Mekong Delta.
Enjoy a ride through villages where you will have a chance to meet, and smell the daily life of the locals.
Enjoy a Boat trip on the Mighty Mekong River and Floating villages. This Activity can be on the first day or second day depending on Water conditions.
Lunch break at a local restaurant.
Taking a local ferry to the island where we will cycle to the local eco-guest house on the island.
Cycling distance: Flexible from 20km to 40km
Road condition: As flat as a pancake.
Fitness level: Moderate
What kind of bikes do we use for this trip: We use MTB Trek/Giant with good quality and well-maintained.
Cycling distance can be more or less depending on your ability.
Please let our guide know and they can make it happen.
Please note: We don’t offer a tour, we offer an Experience for those who love to experience the authentic Mekong.
Countryside Adventures Team.
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Cai Be Floating Market - Day 2: Mekong Home Stay - Saigon city.
Breathe the fresh air and admire the countryside picturesque.
Having breakfast at homestay then say a bit of farewell to the host.
Today we have a great chance to cycle on islands with hop-on and hop-off local ferries.
Riding deeper into remote villages and local markets.
We reach our bike store at noon time and take local transportation back to Ho Chi Minh City ( if the group size is less than 04 guests)
Back to Saigon in the afternoon around 16:00 -17:00. End of a wonderful trip. Goodbye and see you the next time.
Cycling distance: Flexible from 15km to 20km
Countryside Adventures Team. -
Ho Chi Minh City - We transfer back to Ho Chi Minh CIty in the afternoon and drop you off at your hotel or our meeting point.
Countryside Adventures Team.
What's Included
- Experienced local guide for personalized insights
- Delicious meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Complimentary use of bicycle and helmet for touring
- Refreshing tea, coffee, and bottled water provided
- Comfortable overnight accommodation with air conditioning and ensuite facilities
- Scenic boat trip or ferry rides included
- Tasty snacks to keep you energized
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (select options available)
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We Don’t Provide A Tour, But An Enriching Experience. Spend two days immersed in the outdoors, biking and boating, to fully appreciate the charm of the Mekong countryside. Ideal for those looking to interact with the locals, savour local delicacies, delight in the taste of Mekong fruits and explore much more about how life unfolds in the Mekong on a daily basis. The cycling distance is roughly between 30-50 KM (18-30 Miles) daily, with roads as flat as a pancake. This experience is tailored for cycling lovers. At Countryside Adventures, we promise not to halt at:
- Tourist Hotspots
- Shopping Outlets
We invite you to explore:
- The locals’ everyday lifestyle.
- Pathways less explored, off the beaten track.
- Delight in the taste of local cuisine.
- And a host of other experiences that await you.
Experience the Mekong countryside in the best way possible - by bike.
- The Countryside Adventures Team
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum departure of 4 people per booking is required(joined group tour)If you would like to take a private trip,please contact Countryside Team for further information.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Please contact Countryside Adventures Team to know number of participants before your booking.
- Please contact C.A.T if you refer private trip. ( Extra fees will be applied for a private trip)
- You are required to pay for extra fees if the group size is less than 04 guests: Extra fees per person is: 50 USD.
- Single Supplement: 450,000 VND
- Taking Local public Transportation from Ho Chi Minh city to our Bike store in Mekong Delta and back to Ho Chi Minh City on the second day in case number of guests less than 04 people..If you refer to take a private Transportation for the group size less than 04 guests, please let us know in advance for a private transportation.. Extra fees will be applied per person is 45USD.
Location
7 Công Trường Lam Sơn
Công Trường Lam Sơn
The Opera House is located next to the Continental and Caravel Hotel.
Or at our most convenient meeting point for everyone to avoid traffic jams and save time.
We will let you know our meeting point one day before the trip departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(12 Ratings)
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Q5379gkmarkb
Nov 22, 2023
Experience the Mekong Delta overnight via bike and kayak. - Hi - if you wish to get off the tourist track and experience local Vietnamese culture in the Mekong then this is the trip for you.
We started on a local bus for 2 hours to the Mekong - an experience in itself. Then picked up our bikes - fab time cycling amongst the locals stopping to sample fruit from their garden and other local cuisine. On the afternoon we were on our own boat travelling up the Mekong followed by kayaking amongst the mangrove swamps.
We stayed at a local homestead complete with a cooking lesson in the families kitchen.
Day 2 started with 5am start to kayak on the Delta to watch the sunrise before heading back for breakfast via the local market - magical. Then off again cycling and catching the local ferry before catching the bus back to Saigon.
K’Vien our guide was amazing - very friendly and keen to check we were enjoying ourselves and getting the most from the trip. We could not fault him at all and would happily travel with him again. Thank you K’Vien for a most memorable trip.
Ps to note on day 2 you wear your rucksack on the bike so do not over pack!
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1982tiger
Apr 14, 2023
Terrific two days! - There are at least two parts to this review. The first is about how much we enjoyed being led by Le and his organisation. My wife and I spent two days cycling with him and did an overnight homestay. He lived up to his stated goal of taking us to places out of the way so we could have experiences not normally accessible to tourists. We traveled on the back roads. We visited a market at 5am (Not a typo!) so we could see how a small community came together in their daily routine of buying and selling. He was clearly welcome by the locals and that friendliness extended to us. Our homestay was terrific. There happened to be another group there at the same time. They seemed like paying customers while the hosts treated us like family because we were with Le. The bikes were extraordinarily well-maintained and they were able to provide one that fit me (6’-4”). We had plenty to drink and eat along the way—again stopping at places where Le’s charm won over the owners which made our experience all that much richer. And the riding was fun. Nearly 100% of it was on back roads and paths that gave us a close up view of the homes and businesses of the people in the Delta. Two tiny ferry rides for island hopping and a third boat ride on the Delta waterway added to the fun. Plus we had door to door pickup at our hotel in HCMC. It was a great experience and we recommend the company highly.
The second part of the review is what I would have done differently. I would have trained more to get in shape. Our trip was approximately 80k over two days but it was hot (95 degrees F and 60% humidity. ) Being in better shape would have made it a little bit more enjoyable. That’s my mistake and doesn’t reflect on the company. My wife was in better shape and didn’t have the same issues as I did. I would also suggest that you bring mountain biking shorts and gloves for the cushioning. (NOT lycra road shorts!) We choose not to bring ours to cut down on our packs but they would have been nice!
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Stephanh1378
Jul 7, 2022
Lush nature and active travel with local guide - We enjoyed every bit of this two days tour with our guide Joe. The biking, the boat tour, the kayaking and the local food to name just a few highlights. If you like to dive into the lush nature and the local culture of Mekong don't miss out on this great tour. It was one of our top highlights in Vietnam.
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Morrilamc19
Jan 18, 2020
Hidden Mekong Discovery - It was an amazing Mekong Two Days by Bike and Boat. Our family had a great Experience with Countryside Adventures Team. Highly recommended this company to anyone would love to see the real Mekong Delta.
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Firafarhan38
Jan 17, 2020
Excellent Mekong Delta Trip - The combination of Bike and Boat was a great experience! We had a great time exploring Mekong off the beaten path. Highly recommend Countryside Adventures.
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Marylinn85
Jan 17, 2020
Best Mekong Trip - We found this Trip was a unique and great experience during our 03 weeks in Vietnam. All our activities were in hidden places.
Our guide Lee was very friendly and professional. He told as many things about Vietnam. The cycling and kayaking was one of the best ways to experience the daily life of the local in this region. We highly recommend this Mekong Experience.
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Seaside775004
Jul 13, 2019
Fantastic trip - I can’t recommend this trip highly enough. We had the opportunity to see many places that were off the beaten path. Our tour guide Chao was very enthusiastic and fun to be with. The trip was action packed - we were kayaking, biking, etc nonstop. In advance we were a bit concerned about the homestay portion. I would characterize it as more like a b&b than a stay in someone’s home. The woman who owned the place cooked for us and even let us participate in the cooking.
In addition to biking and kayaking CHAO also took us to many local markets - including a woman who sold fruit out of her houseboat (a floating market)
One thing to note - this is for people that want to be active. My 16 year old daughter and I are both in reasonably good shape and loved it. I would discourage people that are not at least somewhat athletic
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Laurasokc
Jul 12, 2019
Must Do item. - Put it into your to do list in Ho Chi Minh! This is tons of fun. I can't tell how I enjoy the trip even though its a bite tough to me. Just go and explore by yourself.
一個字，正！真心推介但需要一定體能
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Jake
May 19, 2019
Mekong Delta Biking and Kyak - This trip was excellent for getting out and seeing the country side. My best experience in Vietnam so far. Quang and Joe were excellent hosts/guides and made us feel right at home. They were extremely patient answering all of our questions and took every opportunity to make the most of each moment. I would recommend this trip to couples, friends, and family.
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Miranda
Dec 20, 2022
Bait and Switch - This experience was, by far, the low point of our three week trip in SE Asia. Five days before the excursion, we were contacted and told that not enough people had booked the same trip so we would either need to change the date or pay $70 extra for a private tour. Since we had already booked hotels and flights around the previously booked date, we chose the private option. Then, the day before the trip we were told that more people had booked, but just as a day trip (we had booked an overnight trip) so we would still have to pay extra but a lesser amount. Also, we would be transported with the group via private van for the way there but would take public bus back to Ho Chi Minh City (the package was supposed to include private transport both ways.) Finally, the night before the trip, we were informed that because the other guests had booked the Bike, Boat and Kayak experience, we would be doing that as well, even though we were the first to book and had chosen Boat and Bike. The tour operator claimed this was an upgrade but if we had wanted to do that, we would have booked it in the first place.
The tour itself was fine, the guide was very nice. However, after all the back and forth beforehand and unexpected changes, we felt uncomfortable about spending the night and relying on public bus, as we had a flight the next day.
A warning on the biking portion; we were given very little information or instruction on the terrain we’d be on. It was often quite narrow, there were very many extremely narrow bridges with no railing and the ground was very muddy and slippery. Several members of the group fell down while riding in the mud but I don’t think the group leader noticed because he had ridden quite far ahead. I definitely recommend that you have a high comfort level with mountain/off road cycling if you choose this tour.
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