Saigon - Vinh Long - Chau Doc - Can Tho - Dalat - Bao Loc - Mui Ne - Saigon
11-day trip with river cruise, home stay and sightseeing and 5 great biking days
Biking grade: Moderate

Highlights

• Colorful floating market on Mekong River
• Boat trip on small canals
• Cross the mighty Mekong on ferry with the friendly locals
• Relax on the beach of Mui Ne
• All meals included

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1: Arrival in Saigon
Day 2: City and Cu chi Tunnel
Day 3: Biking to Vinh Long. Home stay in village
Day 4: Biking to Chau Doc via Sa Dec
Day 5: Biking along the Mekong River to Can Tho
Day 6: Biking/driving to Saigon
Day 7: Fly to Dalat. City tour of Dalat
Day 8: Biking to Bao Loc
Day 9: Biking to Mui Ne
Day 10: In Mui Ne
Day 11: Transfer to Saigon. Departure

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Saigon
Arrival in Saigon. Meet our guide at the airport and transfer to hotel in Saigon. Welcome dinner and tour briefing in the evening. Overnight in Saigon

Summary
Hotel transfer: 20 mins
Meal: Welcome Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 2: City tour & Cu Chi Tunnel
After breakfast in hotel we take a city tour to see the different faces of this bustling city on a full day tour with extensive visits to the Re-Unification Palace, the Central Post Office, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Jade Emperor Temple and the Ben Thanh market. Lunch in local restaurant. After lunch we drive to the famous Cu Chi underground tunnel system to experience how the Viet Cong lived and fought during the American War. Back to Saigon in the afternoon.

Summary:
Activities: Half day city tour & half day tour to Cu Chi tunnel
Transportation: AC vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 3: Sai Gon - My Tho - Vinh Long
Leave hotel for Long An at 8.30 am. We drive around 1hr to reach Long An, where we begin our interesting biking day over a picturesque area of expansive rice fields, luxuriant fruit orchards and plenty of small canal. After 2hr biking we will reach My Tho, a quiet town by the bank of the Mekong River. Lunch break in My Tho before riding to Vinh Long, the capital of Vinh Long Province which lying between two big branches of the Mekong River. From My Tho to Vinh Long we ride on small paved roads running through a vast expanse of rice field. Upon arrival in the small town of Cai Be we take an interesting boat trip to cross the mighty Mekong River to reach a village on a small island in the middle of the river, where we spend the night in a local home. The home-stay will be an unforgettable experience and can give you a unique insight into the culture of the locals. A fantastic dinner with local delights is cooked by the family.

Summary
Transfer: 40 mins
Biking: 40 km - flat country road, partly unpaved road - Introductory grade
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

Day 4: Vinh Long - Chau Doc
After breakfast we say goodbye to the family and cross the Mekong River on boat. We will take a bus transfer to the peaceful town of Sa Dec, which is famous for its many nurseries of flower and bonsai. Here we begin riding to Cho Moi, a small town known for its rich groves of fruit. The ride in the morning is on the smooth paved road along the Mekong. Lunch in Cho Moi before taking more biking in the afternoon to reach Chau Doc, a pleasant little town near the Cambodia border. We will have a panoramic view over the vast plain of the Mekong Delta and far into Cambodia. Dinner in local restaurant and enjoy an orientation tour of Chau Doc by xe dap loi (pulling cyclo). Overnight in hotel.

Summary
Biking: 50 km - Smooth paved road - Introductory to Moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc town

Day 5: Chau Doc to Can Tho
Breakfast in town and begin our biking to Long Xuyen, the capital of An Giang Province. The morning ride is on good national road along the Mekong. Today the traffic is a bit busier but the biking is not less interesting as we riding along one of the busiest section of the Mekong River. Lunch in Long Xuyen Town and then continue riding to Can Tho, the economic, cultural and transportation centre of the Mekong Delta. Dinner in local restaurant and overnight in hotel.

Summary
Biking: 70 km - Smooth paved road - Introductory to Moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho City

Day 6: Can Tho - Saigon
Early get up for a great boat trip to one of the busiest floating market in Southeast Asia. We will see a lively and colorful market on a large bend of the river. Boat trip back to town for breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast cross the Mekong on public ferry and ride to Vinh Long. Lunch on the way and bus transfer to Saigon in the afternoon. Tour ends in Saigon.

Summary
Boat trip: 2.5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

Day 7: Saigon - Dalat
Breakfast in hotel and free untill we are transferred to airport for short flight to Dalat. Upon arrival in Dalat we take a bus ride to our hotel in Dalat. Check in hotel and enjoy a city tour to explore Dalat in the afternoon. We will visit to Centre market, King Bao Dai Palace and XQ embroidery. Overnight in Dalat.

Summary
Flight Saigon - Dalat: 40 mins
Transfer airport - hotel: 1 hr
Sightseeing: Half-day tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat

Day 8: Dalat - Bao Loc
Breakfast in the hotel before we jump on our bike and head east through rose farms with stunning views of Langbian Mountain and drop through a jungle forested valley. We stop at Elephant Waterfall for a quick break before continuing the ride through a spectacular section of pine forested hills, rice paddies and small fruit orchards and vegetable farms. Lunch in local restaurant. We reach Bao Loc Town in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in a clean and comfortable guest house in Bao Loc.

Summary
Biking: 70 km - Smooth paved road - Moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse in Bao Loc

Day 9: Bao Loc - Mui Ne
Today the ride goes through small minority villages and jungle forested valleys to the beautiful beaches below. The first section of riding is through coffee plantations and forest and includes a 5 kilometer uphill climb to get you warmed up. This is followed by plenty of down hill and rolling sections. A final long downhill pass is completed before the road flattens out with a long cruise to Highway 1, where the ride ends and our vehicle transports us the rest of the way to Mui Ne. Upon arrival in Mui Ne we check in a resort in Mui Ne. Overnight in Mui Ne.

Summary
Biking: 80 km - Smooth paved road - Moderate grade
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Resort in Mui Ne

Day 10: Mui Ne
Today is just free time for you to enjoy the beautiful beach of Mui Ne and get recovered from the ride. Overnight in Mui Ne.

Summary
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Resort in Mui Ne

Day 11: Mui Ne - Saigon - Departure
We check out in the morning and drive back to Saigon. Trip ends in the airport.

Summary
Transfer to Saigon: 3 hrs
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion:

• AC vehicle
• Flight Saigon - Dalat
• Boat in Mekong Delta
• English or French speaking guide
• High-end mountain bike
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Twin shared hotel rooms
• Home stay permission
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snack
• Entrance fees & Sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Air ticket
• Tips
• Personal expenses

TRIP NOTES
Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
Group size: 08 persons
Depart from: Saigon
End at: Saigon
When: Year round
Activities: Biking, Home stay, River cruise, Sightseeing
Biking grade: Moderate
Transportation: High-end mountain bike, AC support vehicle, Boat, Airplane
Accommodation: 9 night hotels, 1 night home stay
Tour guide: English or French speaking guide

Meals:
- Day 1: Welcome Dinner
- Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3-4: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5-6: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 7: Breakfast
- Day 8: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 10-11: Breakfast

Food
All meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. While in big towns we will enjoy Vietnamese cuisine in fine restaurants. Once we travel away from big towns, the emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce.

Hotel & Home stay
In big towns we use the finest 3-star or 4-star hotels with centre location. In remote areas we use the best hotels or guest houses available.
Home stay in villages is basic in term of bedding condition and toilet. We will sleep on beds with clean sheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually western-style

FST tour guide
The tour will be led by one of our tour guides who are experienced in guiding trekking tours in Vietnam. He has been carefully trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guiding by the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knows how to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.

The biking day
A typical biking day starts at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the distance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the biking we will have plenty short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.

The bike
On this tour we use 21-speed high-end mountain bike with different sizes. Biking helmets of good quality are also provided.

What to bring
Sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag (optional), rain coat, toiletries, original passport.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions or for any other factor which may influence client safety.

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