Mekong biking & relaxation on Con Dao Beach

Most daily life activities of locals take place early in the morning. It’s the best time to experience and observe local life in the surrounding areas: children head to school, the elderly bring farm products to the markets by moped, and sampan boats travel up and down the rivers. Then, return to the homestay for breakfast.

We start riding from the homestay, cycling through lush vegetable farmlands along gravel paths, and stop at small home businesses before crossing rice paddy fields on open, smooth paths. We pass Khmer pagodas, take in the stunning rural landscape, and ride along river trails beside creeks to Huu Thanh. There will be many stops along the country roads to visit fruit orchards and vegetable farms, offering endless photo opportunities.

We break for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing our ride to Tra On. Take a public ferry to cross the river to Luc Si Island, observe farmers’ daily life on the island, taste seasonal fruits at local orchards, and then take another ferry back to the mainland. From there, we ride along trails beside the Mekong River and the Can Tho suspension bridge before hopping on the van for a short transfer to Can Tho City.

The famous Cai Rang floating market is in action from 6:30 to 8:30 am every day. Locals bring their farm products to the market by boat, where both sellers and buyers can trade and make good profits.

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we check out and take a boat ride to visit the floating market. We then leave the boat behind and begin a morning ride to Phung Hiep, with an optional transfer available to avoid the heat.

This area offers lovely countryside for cycling, so we take it easy—riding at a relaxed pace and stopping along the way for photos. There are more Khmer people living here than Vietnamese and Chinese. Cycling through the area, you can observe how locals use waterways as their main means of transport.

The afternoon bike routes are especially beautiful, featuring smooth concrete paths and winding single tracks through tiny villages and lakes, offering plenty of peaceful moments to enjoy on your own. We also cycle across green farmland and stop at colorful Khmer temples before taking a break to visit Bat Pagoda.

The Super Dong speedboat operates daily services to Con Dao Island, using modern, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped luxury boats. There are two departures each day: one in the morning at 8:00 am and another at 1:00 pm.

Previously, tourists mainly traveled to the island by air, but now they can also go by boat. After an early breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a one-hour private transfer through seaside villages to Tran De Dock. Boarding begins at 7:45 am, and the boat departs at 8:00 am, arriving at Ben Dam Dock at around 10:20 am.

You can relax on the sandy beaches for as long as you wish. Afterward, our team will take a four-hour drive back to Saigon.