Epic Ride: Phnom Penh to Saigon 5D/ 4N

Have an early breakfast and enjoy a breezy morning ride to the Tinh Bien border. The impressive route takes us through rustic villages and farmlands, with houses on stilts surrounded by palm trees. There will be regular stops along the way to the border.

After immigration, we say goodbye to our Cambodian driver and bike guide, then meet the Vietnam Backroads team. Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant with the team before preparing for an afternoon bike ride to Chau Doc.

In the afternoon, we cycle through villages and rice fields, then head to the Vinh Te Canal along the border toward Sam Mountain. Visit some colorful Buddhist pagodas, stop at small villages and lotus fields, and continue riding to Chau Doc town.

Note: Travelers still need a visa for Cambodia during the trip. Please bring three passport photos with you. Please keep your passport, visa photos, and other related documents in your day bag for the visa application process. Your local guide will assist you with exit/entry and visa procedures at both Vietnamese and Cambodian border gates.

1.Exit point: Phnom Den Border Gate

Entry point: Tinh Bien Border Gate

After an early breakfast, we set off on a 2-hour transfer to Lo Te – T Junction via Long Xuyen, where our cycling adventure begins.

We ride along quiet countryside trails, passing through lush farmlands and peaceful villages en route to Co Do. Along the way, we visit local homes where families sustain their livelihoods by raising fish, eels, frogs, and cultivating crops—offering a fascinating glimpse into daily life in the Mekong Delta.

After lunch in Co Do town, we continue cycling toward Thoi Lai. The afternoon ride takes us deeper into the delta’s countryside, where we pass rice-husking mills, small local workshops, and scenic waterways lined with canals and rivers.

If time allows, we’ll further explore the serene backwaters of Phong Dien, known for its intricate canal network and authentic rural charm. We conclude the day with a transfer to Can Tho in the late afternoon.

After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride to Cai Rang Floating Market and observe the lively trading activities as the boat moves slowly through the market. This is an excellent opportunity for photos.

We then disembark and transfer to a rural district on the other side of the Hau Giang River, where we begin cycling through lush fruit orchards and vibrant villages along the Mekong River. During the morning ride, we will cross several small rivers and canals by local ferries, offering a charming glimpse of countryside life. Lunch will be served en route.

In the afternoon, we continue cycling along narrow country lanes through Khmer villages in the countryside of Tieu Can. Along the way, we stop to experience the local life and culture before riding through verdant rice fields on our way to Tra Vinh.

Begin your final day’s ride from the local ferry station and cycle through the distinctive countryside of Ben Tre. The route follows narrow concrete paths winding through peaceful villages shaded by coconut palms and water palms, with small bridges crossing creeks in Mo Cay. 

Along the way, stop at local homes and small workshops to see how coconut fiber, coconut jelly, and coconut soap are made. After finishing the ride in Ben Tre, enjoy lunch before a two-hour transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of services.