Explore Rustic Countryside & Chocolate Factory

Destination

Mekong Delta

Starts in

Ho Chi Minh

Ends in

Ho Chi Minh

Tour code

VCT: MK- 1D- HCM-2

Levels

Easy

Duration

Day trips

Styles

Excursions

Price

USD $157.00 157.00

No of cycling days

1

Group size

02 - 12

Average distance per day

Flexible

Age to ride

8 - 75

Average climbing

Flat plains

Bike hire

$14.00

Total cycling distance

35

E-bike hire

$35.00

Discover the rich flavors of Aluvia–Homeworkshop chocolate bars and sweets in Go Cong, My Tho. This immersive day tour offers more than just tastings—you’ll cycle through lush farmlands, scenic rice paddies, and experience the warmth of local life as you meet friendly farmers in the heart of the Mekong Delta.

Be met at your location in the morning. To begin a day trip cycling to Go Cong after 1.5 hours transfer to the countryside of Can Duoc Dist, which is 45km southeast of Saigon city center. We will ride on a dirt track through jasmine rice paddy fields and small villages, passing many fish farms until we reach to Vam Co River, share space with locals on a small ferry to further side. Then we continue our riding on unique paths, a small trail alongside the river. It is a pleasant time to enjoy the scenery as you pedal your bike slowly through the farms of shrimp and fish. Then we will take another ferry to cross Song Tra River to Go Cong Dist.

We will stop at the local market to enjoy snacks and coffee before cycling through rice paddy fields to the farm of chocolate and its factory. It is a chance you learn about all the steps in the chocolate-making process, welcoming and seeing the farm of cacao trees. You are also could see locals make chocolate at the factory of the family. After lunch, we continue cycling on the back road to Go Cong. We end our ride and travel by our support vehicle to Go Gong, visit the ancient villa of former governor Nguyen Phu Hai. The house was built in 1890, the architecture blended with the French Roman style, but its décor embraces the southern Vietnamese style—a home comprised of 3 compartments, two lean-tos, and a large roof depicting Yin and Yang. We return to Saigon in the late afternoon.

Note: The ancient house of Phu Hai opens: Monday to Friday

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

3.5 hrs

Flexible

Flat - rural paths

Destination

Mekong Delta

Starts in

Ho Chi Minh

Ends in

Ho Chi Minh

Tour code

VCT: MK- 1D- HCM-2

Levels

Easy

Duration

Day trips

Styles

Excursions

Price

USD $157.00 157.00

No of cycling days

1

Group size

02 - 12

Average distance per day

Flexible

Age to ride

8 - 75

Average climbing

Flat plains

Bike hire

$14.00

Total cycling distance

35

E-bike hire

$35.00

Tour inclusions

Private A/C vehicle takes up all cyclists, luggage
Truck to carry all bikes, helmets
Cold water, snack, fresh fruits, facial tissues
Lunch
Pick up /drop off at hotels
English speaking guide throughout the tour

Tour exclusions

Bike & E-bike hire
Personal travel insurance
Other personal expenses
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

Be met at your location in the morning. To begin a day trip cycling to Go Cong after 1.5 hours transfer to the countryside of Can Duoc Dist, which is 45km southeast of Saigon city center. We will ride on a dirt track through jasmine rice paddy fields and small villages, passing many fish farms until we reach to Vam Co River, share space with locals on a small ferry to further side. Then we continue our riding on unique paths, a small trail alongside the river. It is a pleasant time to enjoy the scenery as you pedal your bike slowly through the farms of shrimp and fish. Then we will take another ferry to cross Song Tra River to Go Cong Dist.

We will stop at the local market to enjoy snacks and coffee before cycling through rice paddy fields to the farm of chocolate and its factory. It is a chance you learn about all the steps in the chocolate-making process, welcoming and seeing the farm of cacao trees. You are also could see locals make chocolate at the factory of the family. After lunch, we continue cycling on the back road to Go Cong. We end our ride and travel by our support vehicle to Go Gong, visit the ancient villa of former governor Nguyen Phu Hai. The house was built in 1890, the architecture blended with the French Roman style, but its décor embraces the southern Vietnamese style—a home comprised of 3 compartments, two lean-tos, and a large roof depicting Yin and Yang. We return to Saigon in the late afternoon.

Note: The ancient house of Phu Hai opens: Monday to Friday

Lunch

Water

Snacks

Fruits

3.5 hrs

Flexible

Flat - rural paths

A fabulous day tour with Guide Phuc and the Backroads

We had fabulous day tour with Van and the Backroads team into the Mekong. Great tour well organized, super knowledgable about bikes and gear. They had a flexible agenda to meet our groups needs and a great guide Phuc. The chocolate farm was amazing! Thanks Van can’t wait to do our next tour. April 2020

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