Cycling the city of saigon and mekong
5days 4nights
Tripcode: ADSMK5
Highlights:
-There are a lot of Kodak moments of smiles of Mekong people and working farmers at the velvet green rice fields and fruit tree gardens
- Discovering via cycling the Can Tho, the Mekong’s largest town on the convergence of Van Tho and Hau Giang rivers
- Experiencing a little bit rougher bike ride on narrow, dirt, gravel and clay tracks and trails
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: ARRIVAL SAIGON
On arrival Saigon, pick you up at Tansonnhat Airport and transfer to the hotel for fresh up, then joining our city tour to visit Saigon’s history landmarks including the old Saigon post office, Notre dame cathedral, former presidential palace, war remnant museum and the Chinese district of cholon to enjoy the bustling wholesale quarter of Saigon. Overnight in hotel in Saigon.
DAY2: SAIGON-MEKONG DELTA
Early morning around 7.30am, drive to Vinh long with a stop at the bonsai garden to have a coffee. After boxed lunch, we bike out the town and head on to the village of bake where we turn into the country road and enjoy the cool air and breeze along the road, there are a lot of Kodak moments of smiles of Mekong people and working farmers at the velvet green rice fields and fruit tree gardens. The peaceful scenery of the rivers and the villages at about 3pm we will get back to the busy road and shuttle to our hotel.
Overnight in can tho. (45km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY3: MEKONG DELTA
This morning at 8am,we will take a boat ride from the hotel to visit the most interesting floating market of cai rang, where hundred of boats of all sizes gather around for trading their agricultural products. we continue to my khanh orchard passing the rice paper dried along the riverbank and get off out boat for biking bong Cung well-paved countryside road with arch-shape(my khanh area)for around 30km. The road is really shady with banana and green bamboo trees growing all the way long on 2sides of the road, especially the Mekong river is blending its way on the left hand side along with this road until we reach the national highway 91. From here ,shuttle to thot not with a short hike of 25 minutes into the bang Lang stock sanctuary to watch the lively activities of stocks coming back home for the night. Next we will drive back to the hotel for relaxing by the pool.
Overnight in can tho. (30km cycling) (B, L, D)
DAY4: MEKONG DELTA-SAIGON
Early morning at 7.30am, we shuttle to binh Thuy. 10km from can tho and ride through the serene village and along the river until the sunrise, we will stop at the my khanh garden after 30km riding and fresh up before driving back to the hotel, after breakfast. We check out and drive back to Saigon, lunch en route and will be back Saigon at 3pm, Free time at leisure.
Overnight in Saigon (20km cycling) (B, L , D)
DAY5: DEPARTURE SAIGON
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of services (B)
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INCLUSION
All transportation and transfers
English speaking guide
All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast
Water during biking
Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary
Relevant permits and fees
EXCLUSION
International flights
International departure tax
Visas and visa fees
Travel insurance
Helmet
Personal expenses
Pre and post trip accommodation in Ho Chi Minh
Tips and gratuities
Prices: 780 USD/ Person
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Facts and Information
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Style
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fully supported cycling
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Group Size
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minimum 4, maximum 16
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Days Cycling
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From 30 to 60km
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Kilometres Cycled
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Biking Grade
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customer rating: 2 out of 5 - the hardest being 5
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Road Conditions
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We cycle on well made main road an village paths most of the time. This is a generally flat ride apart s
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Bike Conditions
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Our professional bicycles designed with 24 speeds for all kinds of terrain. The bicycles are available in a number of sizes.
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Support
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Air-con support vehicles
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Tour Guide
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The biking guides are very well-trained by VietnamPathfinder and licensed by the government of VN, as well as drivers and assistants. For groups of 8 or more, an additional 1 more local guide to support the tour
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Food
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All meals are included on trip at best local restaurants
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Accommodation
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All hotels are well inspected and good tourist class ranging from 2-3 star. Hotels have a/c and private facilities as a minimum and we always choose hotels with charm and character whenever possible.
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Trip Schedules 2008
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From
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To
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1st December 2008
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5th December 2008 Available
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| 1st January 2009 |
5th January 2009 ( 3 Booked) |
Note: The terrain in Vietnam can be hilly so a regular conditioning program beginning at least two months prior to departure is strongly recommended. Cycling, walking/running and a daily stretching regimen are all great ways to prepare for this adventure. Some of the most important qualifications for any trip without standard tourist facilities are a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude.
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