Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho (cycling distance 65km)
Day 2: My Tho – Tra Vinh (40km)

Day 3: Tra Vinh – Ho Chi Minh City (30km)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho (cycling distance 65km)

We drive out of Ho Chi Minh City to avoid cycling through the heavily congested streets. Once we are safely out of the suburbs and in the delta proper we commence our cycling. Along the way to our destination of My Tho we stop to visit a colorful Cao Dai temple. The Cao Dai sect is unique to Vietnam and is a hybrid of the world’s main religions. At My Loi we transfer by ferry to cross one of the many tributaries of the Mekong River. We continue cycling through a particularly picturesque part of the delta known as Go Cong. From here it is a further 25km to the town of My Tho where we will stay for the night.
(L/D)

Day 2: My Tho – Tra Vinh (40km)

Today we combine cycling with ferry rides to get our isolated and fascinating destination of Tra Vinh. From My Tho after we cycle the short distance to a ferry crossing, this will take us to Ben Tre Province. On the other side we cycle for approximately 12km along typical country roads to another ferry and then a further 25km. After a final ferry journey we arrive in Tra Vinh. From here we have time to explore this most remarkable of areas. Tra Vinh is home to over 300,000 ethnic Khmer who keep their culture alive including their practice of Theravada Buddhism. Here we can see authentic Khmer pagodas including the Ong Met Pagoda as well as the colorful and ornate Chinese Ong Pagoda.
(B/L/D)

Day 3: Tra Vinh – Ho Chi Minh City (30km)

We continue on from Tra Vinh after breakfast and cycle through a beautiful landscape of rice paddies and lush green fields, waterways and fruit orchards. En route we pass through several delta towns before arriving at Vinh Long. From here we load our bikes back on to the support vehicle for the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
(B/L)

Includes:

• All transportation and transfers
• Specialist Matts Sport 100 Bicycles
• English speaking guide cum cycling guide
• All accommodation
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Admission fees and permits where applicable
• Drinking water during the trip
  
  

Excludes:

• International flights
• International departure tax
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Helmet
• Personal expenses
• Pre and post trip accommodation in Ho Chi Minh
• Tips and gratuities
  
  

The Bicycles:
For this trip we use the ‘Matts Cruise 5.7’ and ‘Kalahari 500’ performance bicycles made by German cycle specialists Merida. The bicycles have 24 speeds and a lightweight steel alloy frame designed for road cycling. Other features include LRS (Low Ratio Suspension) and excellent damping capacity, both of which help to absorb vibration and shocks for a smoother, more comfortable and enjoyable ride. The bicycles are available in a number of sizes.

Hotel Information

4th grade:
Standard hotels or guesthouse