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 bag, 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.
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
Mountain 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
Long trip: Mekong Delta to central provices
Shimano groupset M4100: 1 x 10s
Rockshox JUDY fork, 100mm travel
Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes
Topeak handlebar bags
Soft grips
Giant Fathom E+ 1 Pro. Size: S,M, L, XL
Long trip: Mekong Delta to central provices
Good quality Suntour XCR fork, 120mm travel
Shimano Alivio groupset 1 x 9s,
Yamaha E-Bike Mid-Drive Motor
Topeak handlebar bags
Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes
Ego movement Swiss hybrid e-bikes Size: S, M, L, XL
Long trip: Mekong Delta to central provices
Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes
Bafang M500 mid drive motor
Shimano Deore M6000 groupset 1 x 10s
Soft spring post
Handlebar bags
Front Suntour XCR suspension 100mm travel
MTB large platform pedals- sealed bearings
Sealed bearing boost hubset
Support Vehicles
A 16-seater van fits 4 passengers, luggage, and bikes
All bikes are loaded at the rear of the van
All luggage is stored in the 3rd row of seats
2- 4 people are sitting in the front two rows
A 18-seat van carries 6 people, luggage, and bikes
All bikes are loaded at the rear of the van
All luggage is stored in the 4rd row of seats
05 to 06 people are sitting in the front three rows
A 29-seat minibus & 1 truck to carry all bikes
Takes up a group of 08 to 12 pax
All luggage goes underneath
Truck to carry all bikes, helmets, toolkits
A 29-seat minibus + a 16 seat van + 1 truck
A 29-seat minibus shares passengers with the van
A 16-seat van shares passengers with the minibus
Truck to carry all bikes, helmets, and toolkits
Full Itinerary
Day
1:
Phnom Penh to Chau Doc by speed boat
Important note: Please keep your passport, visa photos, and all necessary documents in your day bag, 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
Cruise
Day
2:
Chau Doc - Can Tho
25 - 43 km
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
Support vehicles
25 - 43 km
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Flat - rural paths
Day
3:
Can Tho - Vinh Long - An Binh Island
25 - 45 km
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, stopping to sample seasonal fruits at local family homes and orchards. We then cross the Tra On River by small ferry and continue riding toward Ngai Tu, with lunch served en route.
In the afternoon, we explore the fertile farmlands and vibrant villages that line the rivers and canals, eventually reaching Cai Ngang, where today’s cycling journey concludes. A transfer takes us to Vinh Long City.
From there, we enjoy another relaxing boat ride, crossing the Co Chien River and entering the Dong Phu River via An Binh Island. Tonight, we stay at a welcoming local homestay.
Local homestay
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Water
Snacks
Fruits
Cruise
Support vehicles
25 - 45 km
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-0m
Flat - rural paths
Day
4:
An Binh Islands- Cai Be- HCM
25 - 35 km
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.
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