Phnom Penh to Saigon by boat and bike

Destination

Multi-Country

Starts in

Phnom Penh

Ends in

Ho Chi Minh

Tour code

VCT: MCT- 4D- PNP- HCM

Levels

Easy

Duration

4D/3N

Styles

Excursions

Price

USD $915.00 915.00

No of cycling days

3

Group size

02 - 12

Average distance per day

35 km

Age to ride

8 - 75

Average climbing

Flat plains

Bike hire

$42.00

Total cycling distance

124 km

E-bike hire

$105.00

Accommodation

3-4 star hotels & homestay

Single supplement

$155.00

Arrive in Phnom Penh and board a speedboat for a scenic journey downstream to Chau Doc, Vietnam. Upon arrival, meet the Vietnam Cycling Tours team for an unforgettable off-road cycling adventure through the heart of the Mekong Delta. Pedal through vibrant local villages, lush rice paddies, and floating markets as you explore Chau Doc, Vinh Long, and Cai Be. The journey concludes in Ho Chi Minh City, where your Mekong cycling experience comes to a perfect end.

Important note:
Please keep your passport, visa photos, and all necessary documents in your day bags, as your main luggage will be stored underneath the boat during the journey and will not be easily accessible. Your local guide will assist you with all exit, entry, and visa procedures at the Cambodian and Vietnamese border gates.

Exit point: Kaam Samnor Border Gate
Entry point: Song Tien Border Gate

Please arrive at the International Floating Port, 103 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, at least 30 minutes before departure. Our staff will meet you there and provide your boat tickets.

At 1:00 PM, you will board the Hang Chau Speedboat for a scenic downstream journey along the Mekong River to the border town of Chau Doc. This is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful river views.

The boat is expected to arrive at Chau Doc Pier at around 5:00 PM, where you will be welcomed by the Vietnam Backroads Team. From there, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in town, followed by a tour briefing to prepare for the exciting days ahead on your journey to Saigon.

Chau Pho hotel

Dinner

Water

Snacks

5 hrs

After a hearty breakfast, check out and take a short transfer to the outskirts of the town for our first day ride. Pedal along the Bassac River, passing muslim villages, small local markets, vegetable fields, stilt houses, and fish farms along rural paths. Join with locals on the ferry as you cross the Bassac River, then visit Ha Hoa Pagoda. Continue riding along narrow paths, crossing small bridges and waterways. Today’s ride concludes in a small town after another ferry crossing of the Bassac River. From there, transfer for about an hour to Long Xuyen for lunch.

In the afternoon, after a 1-hour shuttle transfer, we will begin our ride in Binh Thuy District. We’ll cycle through lush orchards and along winding rivers toward My Khanh Village, before transferring by vehicle to Can Tho City.

Charmant Suites Can Tho

Breakfast

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

2.5 hrs

25 - 43 km

Flat - rural paths

After a leisurely breakfast, we check out, load our luggage onto the support vehicles, and board a private motorboat to explore the colorful Cai Rang Floating Market. As we get through the floating market, we will see numerous boats laden with fruits, vegetables, and other goods for trade. Sellers advertise their wares by calling out across the water or by tying samples of their products to tall poles attached to their boats, allowing buyers to spot what is for sale from a distance. This is a memorable experience and an excellent opportunity for photography.

Afterward, we disembark and take a short transfer to Binh Minh. From here, we begin cycling along scenic riverside trails in Cai Ngang, stopping at local family homes and orchards to sample seasonal fruits as we pass through Khmer villages and continue deeper into Long Ho township. The afternoon ride takes us along winding rivers and canals, passing traditional brick and pottery factories on the way to the outskirts of Vinh Long on the Mekong River. We then board a private boat to cross the Co Chien River to An Binh Island, where we spend the night at a local homestay.

Local homestay

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Water

Snacks

Fruits

1 hour

2 hrs

25 - 46 km

Flat - rural paths

Say goodbye to your host as we begin our cycling journey from the homestay. Enjoy a leisurely ride to a local riverside market, following quiet back roads that wind along peaceful water channels. Along the way, pass by kindergartens and primary schools, offering a glimpse into daily local life.

Take a break at an ancient house, once home to generations of a local landlord family, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Mekong Music Show.

Afterward, continue cycling along a dirt track through lush fruit orchards until reaching a local ferry. Cross over to Tan Phong Island, stopping along the way to visit family-run workshops where local snacks are made.

A second ferry takes you to Ngu Hiep Island, a region famous for its abundant durian orchards. Enjoy a relaxing ride along the Mekong River and savor fresh fruits picked directly from local gardens.

After the final ferry to Tam Binh, a rural district, conclude your cycling experience. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Mekong Restop Restaurant in My Tho before a 1.5-hour transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends.

Breakfast

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

1.5 hrs

25 - 35 km

Flat - rural paths

Destination

Multi-Country

Starts in

Phnom Penh

Ends in

Ho Chi Minh

Tour code

VCT: MCT- 4D- PNP- HCM

Levels

Easy

Duration

4D/3N

Styles

Excursions

Price

USD $915.00 915.00

No of cycling days

3

Group size

02 - 12

Average distance per day

35 km

Age to ride

8 - 75

Average climbing

Flat plains

Bike hire

$42.00

Total cycling distance

124 km

E-bike hire

$105.00

Accommodation

3-4 star hotels & homestay

Single supplement

$155.00

Tour inclusions

Private A/C vehicle takes up all cyclists, luggage
Truck to carry all bikes, helmets
All entrance fees, ferry tickets in countryside
Speed boat Phnom Penh to Chau Doc
Daily cold water, snack, fresh fruits, facial tissues
3 nights: double room/ twin room
B = Daily breakfasts, L = 3 Lunches, D = 2 Dinners
Pick up Chau Doc Dock & drop off at hotels
English speaking guide throughout the tour

Tour exclusions

Bike & E-bike hire
Personal travel insurance
Other personal expenses
Visa to Vietnam
Single supplement
Drinks are not included with any meal

Bike info

Trek Bike sizes: S, M, L, XL

Giant Fathom E+ 1 Pro. Size: S,M, L, XL

Ego movement Swiss hybrid e-bikes Size: S, M, L, XL

Support Vehicles

A 16-seater van fits 4 passengers, luggage, and bikes

A 18-seat van carries 6 people, luggage, and bikes

A 29-seat minibus, and 1 truck to support a group of 13–18 cyclists

A 29-seat minibus, plus a van and a truck, to support a group of 13–18 cyclists

Full Itinerary

Important note:
Please keep your passport, visa photos, and all necessary documents in your day bags, as your main luggage will be stored underneath the boat during the journey and will not be easily accessible. Your local guide will assist you with all exit, entry, and visa procedures at the Cambodian and Vietnamese border gates.

Exit point: Kaam Samnor Border Gate
Entry point: Song Tien Border Gate

Please arrive at the International Floating Port, 103 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, at least 30 minutes before departure. Our staff will meet you there and provide your boat tickets.

At 1:00 PM, you will board the Hang Chau Speedboat for a scenic downstream journey along the Mekong River to the border town of Chau Doc. This is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful river views.

The boat is expected to arrive at Chau Doc Pier at around 5:00 PM, where you will be welcomed by the Vietnam Backroads Team. From there, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner in town, followed by a tour briefing to prepare for the exciting days ahead on your journey to Saigon.

Chau Pho hotel

Dinner

Water

Snacks

5 hrs

After a hearty breakfast, check out and take a short transfer to the outskirts of the town for our first day ride. Pedal along the Bassac River, passing muslim villages, small local markets, vegetable fields, stilt houses, and fish farms along rural paths. Join with locals on the ferry as you cross the Bassac River, then visit Ha Hoa Pagoda. Continue riding along narrow paths, crossing small bridges and waterways. Today’s ride concludes in a small town after another ferry crossing of the Bassac River. From there, transfer for about an hour to Long Xuyen for lunch.

In the afternoon, after a 1-hour shuttle transfer, we will begin our ride in Binh Thuy District. We’ll cycle through lush orchards and along winding rivers toward My Khanh Village, before transferring by vehicle to Can Tho City.

Charmant Suites Can Tho

Breakfast

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

2.5 hrs

25 - 43 km

Flat - rural paths

After a leisurely breakfast, we check out, load our luggage onto the support vehicles, and board a private motorboat to explore the colorful Cai Rang Floating Market. As we get through the floating market, we will see numerous boats laden with fruits, vegetables, and other goods for trade. Sellers advertise their wares by calling out across the water or by tying samples of their products to tall poles attached to their boats, allowing buyers to spot what is for sale from a distance. This is a memorable experience and an excellent opportunity for photography.

Afterward, we disembark and take a short transfer to Binh Minh. From here, we begin cycling along scenic riverside trails in Cai Ngang, stopping at local family homes and orchards to sample seasonal fruits as we pass through Khmer villages and continue deeper into Long Ho township. The afternoon ride takes us along winding rivers and canals, passing traditional brick and pottery factories on the way to the outskirts of Vinh Long on the Mekong River. We then board a private boat to cross the Co Chien River to An Binh Island, where we spend the night at a local homestay.

Local homestay

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Water

Snacks

Fruits

1 hour

2 hrs

25 - 46 km

Flat - rural paths

Say goodbye to your host as we begin our cycling journey from the homestay. Enjoy a leisurely ride to a local riverside market, following quiet back roads that wind along peaceful water channels. Along the way, pass by kindergartens and primary schools, offering a glimpse into daily local life.

Take a break at an ancient house, once home to generations of a local landlord family, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Mekong Music Show.

Afterward, continue cycling along a dirt track through lush fruit orchards until reaching a local ferry. Cross over to Tan Phong Island, stopping along the way to visit family-run workshops where local snacks are made.

A second ferry takes you to Ngu Hiep Island, a region famous for its abundant durian orchards. Enjoy a relaxing ride along the Mekong River and savor fresh fruits picked directly from local gardens.

After the final ferry to Tam Binh, a rural district, conclude your cycling experience. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Mekong Restop Restaurant in My Tho before a 1.5-hour transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends.

Breakfast

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

1.5 hrs

25 - 35 km

Flat - rural paths

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