6 Days The Best Mekong Delta Cycling Tours

This 6-day Mekong Delta cycling itinerary takes you from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City deep into the heart of Vietnam's river kingdom, finishing with a return loop back to the city. You will ride along quiet canal paths, through fruit orchards, and cross rivers via local ferries.. A 6-day cycling tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta and back covers approximately 150–200 kilometers of flat backroads, fruit orchards, and riverside trails.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho – Ben Tre ( L , D )

Morning Transfer: Escape the heavy city traffic with a short vehicle shuttle to Tan An or My Tho to start your ride safely.

The Ride: Mount your bike and pedal along scenic concrete paths under the shade of green banana and coconut trees.

Highlights: Visit the historic Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, a beautiful mix of Asian and European architecture. Cross the Tien River by boat to enter Ben Tre province.

Evening: Stay at a local riverside resort or homestay in Ben Tre, the "Capital of Coconuts."

Day 2: Ben Tre to Tra Vinh ( B , L, D )

The Ride: Cycle on narrow, traffic-free paths through endless coconut groves, water palms, and small cacao farms.

River Crossing: Take a local ferry across the massive Ham Luong River, watching life unfold along the banks.

Highlights: Enter Tra Vinh province, home to a large ethnic Khmer community. The landscape transitions into stunning, centuries-old Khmer-style Buddhist pagodas surrounded by large trees.

Evening: Relax in the quiet, tree-lined town of Tra Vinh.

Day 3: Tra Vinh to Can Tho ( B , L, D )

The Ride: A longer but deeply rewarding cycling day through vast, flat green rice paddies and vegetable fields.

Highlights: Stop by the peaceful Ba Om Pond in the morning. Along the route, pause at small home workshops to see locals making rice paper, weaving mats, or processing sugarcane.

Evening: Arrive in Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta. Walk along the lively Ninh Kieu Wharf in the evening.

Day 4: Can Tho to Long Xuyen ( B , L, D )

Morning Boat Trip: Wake up early for a boat cruise to the famous Cái Răng Floating Market to see hundreds of boats trading fresh fruits and local breakfast dishes.

The Ride: Cycle along the quiet banks of the Hau River, passing through peaceful brick-making villages and fruit orchards (mango, milk fruit, and durian).

Evening: Cross the river to Long Xuyen city for a quiet night away from the usual tourist crowds.

Day 5: Long Xuyen – Sa Dec – My Tho ( B, L , D )

The Ride: Pedal along rustic backroads toward the historic town of Sa Dec.

Highlights: Visit the Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House, famous from the French novel and movie The Lover. Explore the vibrant, colorful flower nurseries of Sa Dec village.

Evening: Continue cycling or transfer a short distance back to My Tho for your final night by the river.

Day 6: My Tho – Cho Gao – Ho Chi Minh City ( B , L )

The Ride: Spend your final morning cycling through the Cho Gao district along the local shipping canals. You will pass dragon fruit orchards and small shrimp farms.

Afternoon Return: Enjoy a final lunch of Mekong specialties (like Elephant Ear Fish). Pack up the bikes and board the support vehicle for a comfortable drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving by late afternoon.

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