Mekong Delta To Vietnam Central Heritages Bike Tour

Itinerary

1. Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

   Meals provided: welcome dinner
   Accommodation: not included

   On your first day in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, you will meet the Mr. Biker team of guides, mechanics, and drivers who will support you throughout your exciting adventure from Saigon to Hue.
   A bike fitting is scheduled at 4PM (Mr Biker Trung Son address: 24 Street No.6, Trung Son Residence, Binh Chanh District) followed by a welcome dinner by our team.
2. SAIGON TO CU CHI TUNNELS

   Cycling distance: 40km
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
   Accommodation: The Odys Boutique Hotel & Spa
   07:30 am pick up at your hotel and 90 minute van transfer North of Saigon.
   Over the next 40 km, you’ll enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the nicest forested areas in Southern Vietnam: Cu Chi. You’ll ride beneath rows of rubber trees, one of the most treasured symbols of rural beauty in Vietnam, and past countless forest vistas that offer incredible photo opportunities.
   Along the way, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit:
   ● A rice paper making station
   ● Farmers working in the fields and taking care of their livestock
   ● Local villages
   Arriving at the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a local guide will describe in vivid detail the historical and technical aspects of the tunnels to make you feel like you were there. The Cu Chi Tunnels are world famous for a reason; they really are a mind-boggling instance of what humans are capable of.
   After touring the tunnels, we will have lunch before the 90 minute van transfer back to Saigon.
   We’ll arrive back in the city at 4:00 pm.
3. HCM – BEN TRE – TRA VINH

   Cycling distance: 60km
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
   Accommodation: Cuu Long Hotel

   In the morning, riders will van transfer to a local cafe in the Mekong Delta where their fitted bikes will be waiting. After a short trip briefing at the cafe, we’ll hop on and start our adventure.

   Riders will traverse numerous small canal bridges and admire the lush greenery of the area while riding beneath the shade of coconut trees. This view of the area’s agriculture will lead to a coconut byproducts factory, where we’ll take a short tour.
   After lunch, riders will continue their adventure and watch the coconut fields give way to charming delta homes and villages. As we progress, we will continue on routes that are generally flat and paved, but there will be some opportunity to challenge ourselves on narrow sections through the coconut plantations.
   We’ll end up in Tra Vinh City, where we will relax before enjoying a community dinner and an evening of exploration.

4. TRA VINH – CAN THO

   Cycling distance: 60km
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
   Accommodation: Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel
   Whereas the first day of the journey was spent in the Coconut Kingdom, today we will see rice paddies take prominence in our landscape views.
   In the morning, we will cycle a short distance to Ba Om Pond, an 800 years old Khmer architectural beauty, to see its famous seasonal lotus flower.After that, we will spend the rest of the morning cycling through flat lands next to rice paddies and canals. This region is renowned for being the second largest producer of rice in Vietnam.In the afternoon, we’ll van transfer to Can Tho city, where we will take in the nightlife and rooftop views from restaurants in the city center. Be sure not to miss out on Can Tho’s well-known night markets!
5. CAN THO FLOATING MARKET – FLY CAN THO – DANANG – HOI AN

   No cycling
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
   Accommodation: Lavini Hoian Boutique Villa
   After breakfast at 7am, more adventure awaits! The morning on water and the afternoon on
   land. Departing Can Tho, we will take a boat to head towards the famous Cai Rang floating
   market. The first part of the day’s adventure begins with a boat exploration of the canal
   system of the Mekong where we will see some of the canals that were used to transport
   boats during the Vietnam War.Return to your hotel for checking out and transfer to Can Tho airport for your flight to Danang.
   On arrival in Danang airport, transfer to Hoi An and check in at your hotel and explore this ancient town on your own.
6. HOI AN COUNTRYSIDE

   Cycling distance: 40km
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
   Accommodation: Lavini Hoian Boutique Villa
   A leisure ride to the countryside of Hoi An, explore the local markets, the evergreen gardens of Tra Que where they provide the vegetable for the city of Hoi An and Danang, our guide will take you to some local restaurants to sample Hoi An’s specialties like Cao Lau, White Roses…
7. HOI AN – HAI VAN PASS – HUE

   Cycling distance: 60 km (optional 80km)
   Elevation gain: 800m
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
   Accommodation: Hue Century Riverside Hotel
   It is time to climb the renowned Hai Van Pass or “Pass of the Ocean Clouds”. The Hai Van Pass, also known as the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds,” offers breathtaking views and a thrilling climbing experience. As you ascend gradually to 480 meters, the switchbacks and scenic beauty will make the journey even more enjoyable. The panoramic vista of the East Sea from the pass will surely leave you in awe.
   After descending from the summit, you’ll be rewarded with a well-deserved fresh seafood lunch at Lap An Lagoon. Indulging in delicious local cuisine while surrounded by the natural beauty of the lagoon sounds like a fantastic way to recharge before continuing your journey. Following lunch, your team will transfer you for a short distance before embarking on an exciting 34-kilometer ride along the Tam Giang Lagoon.
   Your day will conclude as you arrive in Hue, the ancient capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Hue is a city that beautifully showcases Vietnam’s past.Dinner at a nice local restaurant in Hue.
8. HUE CITY RIDE – TOUR ENDS IN HUE

   Cycling distance: 40km
   Meals provided: Breakfast, lunch
   Accommodation: not included
   Cycling around Hue’s historical sites is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and experience its cultural landmarks:
   You will learn about Hue’s history while cycling around its not to be missed sites: Vong Canh hill offering stunning panoramic views of the Huong (Perfume) River, and the tombs of Khai Dinh (the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty). Of course, we will also visit the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda, the most important religious building in Vietnam and the symbol of the Hue, a leisure dragon boat ride will take you downstream the river and take you to a local restaurant for your lunch in a Hue garden.
   Back to your hotel, you may extend your trip to Hanoi or fly back to Ho Chi Minh for your homeflight