Today we leave the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City behind and drive towards the Mekong Delta. Upon reaching Cai Lay we unload the bikes and set out on a short ride to Cai Be. Pedal along back roads enjoying scenic views. You will be taken on a ride through a maze of narrow alleys and small bridges to an ancient house set amid a peaceful fruit orchard. We return to Cai Be late afternoon to relax at the beautiful resort lying on the bank of Mekong River. This evening you can join a local cooking class at the resort.  This is a great opportunity to prepare some traditional Vietnamese dishes and hand pick the fresh ingredients from our garden.

Overnight in Cai Be

 Transfer from hotel to Cai Lay: 2 hrs

Cycling distance for short option: 15km

Cycling distance for long option: 30km

Difficulty: Easy

Rise for an early breakfast before setting out by boat for a transfer across the Tien River. This morning you will cycle around the island experiencing a slower pace of life, passing by many cottage industries and crossing over wooden bridges above small estuaries and traversing larger rivers by ferry on your way to Vung Liem.

Stopping for Lunch in a local restaurant, we take a short transfer to find the best cycling routes on your way to Can Tho. The afternoon ride offers a change of scenery from this morning with open rice fields lined by palm and coconut trees. These quiet country roads pass through many small villages and offer you another glimpse into life of local people. Today is a fantastic day of cycling and explores the true essence and pace of life in the Delta.

Dinner tonight is free to enjoy at the resort or head out to experience some truly local cuisine.

Overnight in Can Tho

Transfer from restaurant to a local village: about 1 hr

Transfer from hotel crossing Tien River by boat

Cycling distance for short option: 40km

Cycling distance for long option: 50km

Difficulty: Easy

This morning you have the opportunity to weave through the bustling street of the morning market and cycle along the banks of a lively riverfront. Continue to a narrow paved road to Phong Dien floating market and absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders and small docks loading and unloading rice. The last stretch of your journey follows a narrow lane through the hidden backwaters of the Delta and the towns of O Mon or Binh Thuy.  Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Can Tho, Check-Out of your hotel and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Transfer from Can Tho to hotel: around 3 hours

Cycling distance for short option: 20km

Cycling distance for long option: 40km

Difficulty: Easy