Saigon to Phu Quoc Islands by Bike & Boat

It is said that the Khmer people and their community originated in the Mekong Delta as small fishing villages and had inhabited the region for centuries before the arrival of the Vietnamese. Tra Vinh is a small town and not a touristy destination for bus travelers. So it is tranquil at night. Everything seems to be closed early and almost asleep. The province is considered the homeland of the Khmer, and there are numerous Khmer temples in town and the rural hamlets. You will have a long day today experiencing Khmer life and learning its history. This is the opportunity to ride deeper into the traditional villages of Khmer; ride past thatched houses, take some photos, and visit colorful temples. After lunch at the best restaurant in a small town, we transfer to Tich Thien village, where we continue biking through some islands, with ferry rides on small creeks. We will get on the support vehicle at the outskirts of Binh Minh, drive to the city center, and check into the hotel. 

Can Tho is the center as it is the capital city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta. It's well-known for the floating markets of Cai Rang and Phong Dien, which are not far from the city. You will see the most bustling Cai Rang market. After your breakfast at the hotel, get on board the Ninh Kieu pier for a 40-minute motorboat ride. You can see the water taxi, wooden cargo boat, and many commercial sampans advertising what they are selling and buying by loudspeaker on this short boat ride. Then you can see the Cai Rang floating market in action before you get off the boat and carry on your cycling vacation to Rach Gia. Pedal on narrow paths along natural creeks, where you could meet friendly people along country roads who love to have their picture taken with you. There are many sampan boat factories along country roads, fishing nets alongside rivers, so you could stop and see how it works. It depends on how much time you have today, so your biking guide will figure out a transfer to Rach Gia in the afternoon. 

All services have been well-arranged by the Vietnam Backroads team; tickets are in hand, and a transfer to the Super Dong docks in the morning. After your breakfast, get on our re-arranged transfer vehicle to the Super Dong dock within 10 minutes of your hotel. Get on the modern speedboat, which departs at 8:00 AM.  Super Dong high-speed boat ride takes 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach the Bai Vong dock—end of service. 

Note: If you have booked the hotels/resorts on your own, please arrange! Please get in touch with them to arrange for you to be picked up at the Bai Vong dock. Another option is to get a taxi to the hotel on your way. It does not include the trip.