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6-day Fabulous Mekong And Saigon

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The Mekong Delta really is ‘as flat as a pancake’, so cyclists of different levels can join any of our
tours without worrying too much about not being in top shape. A cycling Mekong delta tour will
take you through rice fields, countryside villages. Cruise to a floating market and bike on single
track along natural waterways in the Mekong delta.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Kampot - Vietnam, Chau Doc - L, D

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Kampot - Vietnam, Chau Doc - L, D

Breakfast at the hotel, 09:00 am you will be transferred to the Vietnam border and take some time to cross these borders (Cambodia/Vietnam, make sure you already have a Vietnam visa on your passport since Vietnam cannot get visa upon arrival at any land borders). Meets the Vietnam cycling team and transfers 90 min to lunch at the local restaurant in Tri Ton.
After lunch, cycle 20 – 25 km to Tra Su.
From here, you will see tea trees growing in vibrantly coloured algae-covered waters. There will be guided boat tours available through the shaded canals of the reserve.
Finish visit in Tra Su and transfer to Chau Doc, overnight in Chau Doc

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    Accommodation

    Chau Pho Hotel3 star

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    Restaurants

    The local restaurant in Tri Ton

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    Transportations

    Bus from Kampot Province to Tri Tôn

    Bicycle from Tri Tôn to Trà Sư

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    An Giang Province

    Thành phố Châu Đốc

Day 2

Chau Doc – Long Xuyen - Can Tho – B, L

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Chau Doc – Long Xuyen - Can Tho – B, L

You will start the day with a 2-hour transfer to Long Xuyen after breakfast to the stork sanctuary. After a visit to a stork sanctuary, we hop on bikes and pedal on narrow lanes through a bustling morning market along the banks of the very busy river. You’ll absorb sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, and small boats loading/unloading rice. Once we meet up with the main highway, we will transfer by van to Can Tho.
Overnight in Can Tho.

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    Accommodation

    Nesta Hotel - Can Tho3 star

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Châu Đốc to Long Xuyên

    Bicycle from Long Xuyên to Long Xuyên

    Minivan from Long Xuyên to Cần Thơ

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thành phố Châu Đốc

    Cần Thơ

Day 3

Can Tho - Tra Vinh – Ben Tre - B, L, D

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Can Tho - Tra Vinh – Ben Tre - B, L, D

After early breakfast more adventure awaits! The excursion will be divided into two parts: The morning on water and the afternoon on land. We will take a boat to head towards the famous Cai Rang floating market, the most economically and culturally significant one in the region.
After the market and an hour transfer to Tra Vinh province, we are back on our bikes. Here the atmosphere is calm and peaceful as you head along narrow and pretty roads. There’s plenty to see, including the magnificent lotus flowers at Ba Om Pond. The route also takes in the contrasting architectural styles of ethnic Khmer homes and Khmer temples, as well as fascinating river scenes from countless wooden bridges.

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    Accommodation

    Ben Tre Riverside Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Bikes in Tra Vinh

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Cần Thơ to Tra Vinh

    Minivan from Tra Vinh to Ben Tre

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cần Thơ

    Tra Vinh

    Ben Tre

Day 4

Ben Tre – Saigon – B, L, D

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Ben Tre – Saigon – B, L, D

Morning after breakfast we will take a boat trip around Ben Tre River. Enjoying sightseeing local activities on the river. Stop to see how people make bricks, salts, and coconut workshops. Boat on Cai Son and Nhon Thanh creeks to see some family making mats. Take cycling past rice fields and vegetable plains to learn about the culture in the country. Afternoon we kept cycling towards My Tho for 25-30 km before catching a bus for the highway journey to Saigon. Arrival in Saigon, time free. Dinner and Overnight in Saigon.

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    Accommodation

    The Odys Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    A boat trip around Ben Tre River

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    Transportations

    Bicycle from Ben Tre to Mỹ Tho

    Bus from Mỹ Tho to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ben Tre

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 5

Saigon – City tour – B, L, Farewell Dinner

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Saigon – City tour – B, L, Farewell Dinner

Today, we invite you to visit this vibrant city, Ho Chi Minh city or Saigon, the visit will normally
includes (depends on the timing)
• Reunification palace so call White House of Vietnam during Vietnam war
• Post office and Notre-Dame Cathedral most beautiful French architecture in Vietnam
• War Remains Museum; well-known for the story of war from the Vietnamese aspect. Exhibits have photographs, machinery, and weapons that reflect the harsh realities of war.
• Lacquerware factory to experience how to make the most famous Vietnamese handicrafts
• Thien Hau, Taoist Temple, the Vietnamese language is called "Chua Ba Thien Hau ''
• The last place is ChinaTown - called "Cho Lon''

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    Accommodation

    The Odys Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    War Remnants Museum

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Lacquerware factory

    Ba Thien Hau Temple

    Chợ Lớn

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 6

Saigon - departure B

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 Saigon - departure B

Airport transfer upon request
Free and easy at the hotel until your time to airport

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    Restaurants

    The Odys Boutique Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

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What’s included?

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

What’s not included?

  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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