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Meandering Mekong

This fantastic itinerary lets you explore deep in the Mekong delta.

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Immerse yourself in the local cultures and traditions of the people living on the banks of this immense river. You will cycle down narrow laneways, along single river tracks, over quaint bridges and over ferry crossings all the while taking in the atmosphere of the bamboo villages as you pass by. There will be chance to get an insight into the old French colonial days and learn about the architecture which is still visible from times gone by. Take a boat down narrow hidden waterways before returning to reality.

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Overview & Fixed Departure Dates

(B: BREAKFAST, L: LUNCH, D: DINNER)

DAY	LOCATION	ACCOMMODATION	MEALS
Day 1	Saigon – Can Tho	West Hotel	L
Day 2	Can Tho – Soc Trang	Que Huong Hotel	B,L
Day 3	Soc Trang – Sa Dec	Bong Hong hotel	B,L
Day 4	Sa Dec – Cao Lanh	Sao Mai hotel	B,L
Day 5	Cao Lanh – Saigon	N/A	B,L,D

SET DEPARTURE DATES

2019 25th Mar (Guaranteed) 10^th Jul 9^th Oct 4^th Dec
2020 6^th Jan 19^th Feb 18^th Mar 22th Apr

NOTES:

Number of group: 02 – 12 persons
Validity of price: April 2019 – Apr 2020
Adventure grade/ fitness: Moderate – Average fitness and mobility
Singles Joining – If you are joining a trip as a solo traveler please add the single supplement of $88 to the trip price. If you are willing to share a room please let us know and we will do our best to find someone for you to share with, we will inform you before finalizing the final payment of the trip.

Day 1: Saigon to Can Tho by bike

The ride today offers peaceful country lanes and quiet roads that pass through local villages and along canals. Stop at Cai Be where you will have lunch in a French colonial styled villa then continue the cycle journey toward Vinh Long.

Cycling distance: Approx. 40 km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Can Tho to Soc Trang

Take a morning boat ride to explore the bustling Cai Rang floating market. Stop at a local orchard to taste juicy tropical fruit, then pedal along the river bank. On the ride to Soc Trang, the centre of the Khmer religion, you will see many Khmer pagodas along the way.

Cycling distance: Approx. 60 km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Soc Trang to Sa Dec

Transfer to the Can Tho ferry, pick up your cycles and enjoy riding along the bank of the Hau River to Sa Dec. Cycle through country lanes, paddy fields and bamboo villages. In Sa Dec visit the riverside market, old houses, the French villas of colonial times and historic temples and pagodas.

Cycling distance: Approx. 60 km

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Sa Dec to Cao Lanh

Start riding on small riverside routes dotted with old houses, temples, pagodas and churches, to a flower village. Once in Xeo Quyt, a small boat will take you into the forest where vestiges of an army base can still be seen. Overnight in Cao Lanh.

Cycling distance: Approx. 60 km

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Cao Lanh – Saigon

On your final cycling day, ride on a country lane to Gao Giong Eco-Tourism Park, a vast green oasis of water flowers. Take a boat ride to visit the Gao Giong bird sanctuary before returning to Saigon by bus. Farewell dinner at local restaurant.

Cycling distance: Approx. 30 km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, Dinner

Inclusions:

Experienced English speaking guide
1 support biking mechanic from 7 pax up
Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle for transfer and support truck from 5 pax up for cycling days.
Bicycle rental and helmet for cycling days. (TREK 4300/4500 Mountain bike)
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Healthy snack, fresh local fruits and soft drink for biking days.
Bottled drinking water for sightseeing.
All sightseeing entrance fee where required in the itinerary.
Accommodation in twin shared room in hotel with daily breakfast. (Singles joining, supplement will apply)
Simple First Aid Kit.
International flight reconfirmation.