15-Day Con Dao Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour

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Con Dao & Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour by Island Hope 15 Days

CODE: GDT099

Private Tour

Duration: 13 - 16 days

Price from: Contact

Route: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Vietnam - Cu Chi Tunnel Vietnam - Chau Doc - Cai Be - Can Tho - Vinh Long - Ben Tre - Sa Dec - Rach Gia - Con Dao

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey with the 15-Day Con Dao Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour by Island Hope, a remarkable adventure crafted by Golden Trail Travel for cycling enthusiasts and travelers eager to explore the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage of southern Vietnam. This 15-day tour takes you from the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta to the pristine beaches of Con Dao Island, culminating in the vibrant urban energy of Ho Chi Minh City. Combining scenic cycling routes with cultural immersion and tropical relaxation, this tour offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, nature, and urban exploration.

Your journey begins in Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll cycle through the bustling metropolis before heading to the Mekong Delta, a region renowned for its intricate river systems, floating markets, and verdant rice paddies. Covering 40-80 km per day, the tour is designed for intermediate cyclists, featuring flat, scenic routes through rural villages, coconut groves, and tropical orchards. The adventure continues with a ferry to Con Dao Island, a hidden gem known for its untouched beaches, turquoise waters, and rich biodiversity. The tour wraps up with a return to Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks like the Cu Chi Tunnels and vibrant city markets.

This tour is more than a cycling adventure—it’s a deep dive into southern Vietnam’s cultural and natural wonders. You’ll stay in charming guesthouses, eco-lodges, and beachside resorts, immersing yourself in the warmth and hospitality of local communities. Expert guides provide insights into the region’s history, culture, and ecosystems, while a support vehicle ensures safety and convenience, carrying luggage and offering assistance. Highlights include exploring the Cai Rang Floating Market, cycling through Con Dao’s lush national park, and relaxing on its pristine beaches, offering a perfect balance of activity and leisure.

The itinerary blends challenging rides with opportunities to explore vibrant markets, visit local artisans, and unwind by the sea. Whether you’re pedaling through the Mekong’s lush landscapes, cycling Con Dao’s coastal trails, or soaking in the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, this tour delivers an unparalleled experience. Perfect for those seeking a diverse, multi-faceted adventure, the Con Dao Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour promises thrilling rides, cultural discoveries, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Book now with Golden Trail Travel and experience the ultimate cycling adventure through southern Vietnam. Discover vibrant deltas, tropical islands, and dynamic cities on this epic 15-day journey.

Highlight

Scenic Cycling Routes: Cycle 40-80 km daily through the Mekong Delta’s waterways, Con Dao’s coastal trails, and Ho Chi Minh City’s urban paths.
Cai Rang Floating Market: Explore the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, a cultural highlight of the Mekong Delta.
Con Dao National Park: Cycle through Con Dao’s lush national park, home to diverse wildlife and pristine landscapes.
Con Dao Beaches: Relax on Con Dao’s untouched beaches, known for their turquoise waters and serene beauty.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, a key site in Vietnam’s history.
Cultural Immersion: Engage with local communities in the Mekong Delta and Con Dao, learning about their traditions and lifestyles.
Authentic Cuisine: Savor fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and regional specialties, prepared by local artisans and eateries.
Expert Guidance: Ride with knowledgeable guides who share insights into southern Vietnam’s history, culture, and ecosystems.
Safety and Support: Benefit from a support vehicle for luggage and emergencies, ensuring a seamless and worry-free adventure.
Urban and Rural Blend: Experience the contrast of Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant energy and the tranquil beauty of the Mekong and Con Dao.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Things to be prepared:
Hat
Small backpack
Shoes and shorts for cycling
Sunglasses
Gloves
2 pairs of riding shorts
2 riding jerseys (quick-dry)
2 pairs of quick dry socks for cycling
Comfortable shoes for biking and walking
Riding gloves
2-3 t-shirts or casual shirts
Trousers or jeans
1-2 pairs of casual socks for non-cycling activities
3-5 sets of underwear (quick-dry)
Cool-weather jacket or rain jacket
Extra layers and gloves for cooler season or climate (thin, thermal, water-wicking)
Bathing suit
Sandals

Your Perfect Cycling Adventure, Crafted Just for You Across Asia

At Golden Trail Travel, we believe every journey should be as unique as the traveler. As Asia's premier bike tour operator, we specialize in creating bespoke cycling experiences that perfectly match your desires and budget, wherever your wanderlust takes you.

Our dedicated team—comprising experienced biking guides, skilled mechanics, reliable drivers, insightful tour consultants, and passionate bicycle specialists—is committed to ensuring your adventure is seamless, safe, and truly unforgettable.

Whether you're exploring solo, enjoying a family getaway, or embarking on a group expedition, we're here to design a trip that's exclusively yours. The itineraries you see are just a starting point; consider them a canvas upon which we'll paint your ideal Asian biking tour. We invite you to share your ideas, tell us your preferences, and let us know your budget. We'll meticulously customize an existing itinerary or craft a brand-new program from the ground up, adding or excluding elements until it's absolutely perfect for you.

Ready to start planning your dream biking adventure across Asia? Share your requirements with us today, and let's create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Day 1: Saigon Arrival.

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, often known as "The Fearl of Far East City - Saigon." Enjoy an orientation walk through the busy streets of Saigon as you make your way to the hotel after arriving late in the morning. Take the remainder of the day to relax, get over your jet lag, and go around the city on your own. Savor the welcome supper at one of the best restaurants in town in the evening.Summary:Activity: Transferring and meeting groupMeals: Lunch, DinnerAccommodation:

Day 2: Hochiminh – Cuchi Tunnel – Transfer to Cai Be

After being picked up at your hotel, you will ride bikes for an hour to get to Saigon's suburbs. Ride on single-track trails through a village where Cu Chi farmers go about their everyday lives, gathering rubber latex and manufacturing bamboo furniture and baskets. There will also be large rice-paper workshops run by rural families. From 1965 until 1975, this territory served the Viet Cong not only as a hiding place but also as a fighting and living region throughout the Vietnam War. After touring the tunnel, have a picnic lunch before continuing to Cai Be Town. When we get there, we start riding our bikes to a different local ferry, which will take us across the Mekong River and to an eco-guest home on the island. We work with the host to prepare some regional cuisine in the evening. Savor our meal.spending the night on the island.Summary:Cycling distance: 40 – 75 kmMeals: Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Homestay

Day 3: Cai Be Cycling - Tra Vinh

After having breakfast at the hotel, we prepare our bikes for the ferry, take a ferryboat across the Mekong River, and ride our bikes to Mo Cay. During the Vietnam War, the city was thought to be the home of communists, therefore we use our time to explore it.After that, we'll continue riding on pathways and tracks through villages until we reach Tra Vinh, a Khmer town. There, we'll see the oldest Ang pagoda and the historically significant Ba Om Pond. riding a bicycle through Ben Tre's Kingdom of Coconut. Ride a bicycle to the hotel in Tra Vinh after taking a small ferry across the vast Mekong River.Summary:Cycling distance: 40 – 60 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 4: Tra Vinh Cycling to Can Tho

Eat a substantial breakfast at the hotel. Every cycling day begins with a ride across seemingly endless rice paddies. You have the opportunity to learn why Vietnam is Thailand's second-largest rice exporter. After that, you will go through traditional Khmer villages, where the majority of the population continues to live according to their own customs. In Khmer communities in Vietnam, teath huts are still widely utilized and linked with people. Here, visiting some vibrant Khmer Buddhist temples, our bicycle guides will explain the key distinctions between two schools of Buddhism. Theravada is one, and Mahayana is the other. In the afternoon, carry on your cycling journey by visiting tropical fruit orchards and mingling with the bikers on orange, longan, and pomelo islands. The afternoon ride offers the chance to spend more time on the ferry across the crooked tiny river and out to the outskirts of the city of Can Tho. You can have a beverage and unwind at the hotel after a 30-minute transfer.Summary:Cycling distance: 45 – 82 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 5: Can Tho – Long Xuyen

An early start as you cruise the Hau River to the largest floating market in Vietnam, Cai Rang, where a plethora of wooden boats of various sizes assemble to offer their wares. You can get up close and personal with these floating vendors by navigating around them in your little boat, which is ideal for taking pictures and purchasing produce for yourself. Then it's back to the bikes, where you pedal past pleasant faces and vibrant greenery. The roads get narrower and there is less traffic as you move deeper into the delta. Take in the scenery as you ride by countless cottage industries, lumberjacks, shredders of coconuts, little docks where rice is loaded and unloaded, and little, lively markets. In the afternoon, you get to enjoy a leisurely ride along the Mekong through one of the most picturesque sections of the delta, passing by fish farms and traditional towns, over little bridges and feeling more like you are in the countryside. Long xuyen arrived. at the evening at Long Xuyen.Summary:Cycling distance: 45 – 65 kmMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 6: Long Xuyen – Floating Market – Cycling to Chau Doc

The view today is entirely different from what it was yesterday. We start riding after making a quick changeover to Tri Ton. As you ride nearer Chau Doc, the terrain starts to gradually undulate and mountains start to loom. The Thot not trees suggest that the area is becoming closer to Cambodia, and the locals speak Vietnamese as a second language. You will ride a bicycle to the Vietnamese killing fields this afternoon, located in Ba Chuc. Here, nearly 3,000 Vietnamese people were slaughtered in 1978 by Polpot's regime. The route circles back to Chau Doc from Ba Chuc along the border, or depending on the state of the roads, retraces the path back to Tri Ton and then rides the remaining distance to Chau Doc along amazing rural roads. If the weather permits, those with excess energy can ascend Sam Mountain in time for sunset!Dinner and overnight stay in Chau Doc.Summary:Cycling distance: 45 – 80 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 7: Chau Doc– Cycling to Ha Tien

Get an early start once more and take a boat to visit the spectacular riverbank market, complete with frenetic activity and an explosion of colors, noises, and scents. The boat travels on to an ethnic Cham town with its renowned Mubarak Mosque, passing through fish farm communities where vast amounts of fish are raised in cages beneath floating homes. You can see women weaving here as well, utilizing age-old techniques. After that, you cycle along a nice route while admiring tall limestone structures in the distance, vivid green rice fields, and several bridges. As you approach Cambodia, there are lots of sights to see along the route, including the many architectural designs of ethnic Khmer dwellings and the plethora of vibrant Khmer pagodas. When you go to Ha Tien in the late afternoon, it feels like it has been neglected but yet has a certain allure with its closed terraces, deteriorating colonial buildings, and mats of seafood drying in the sun. Summary:Cycling distance: 40 – 70 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 8: Ha Tien – Rach Gia

After a filling breakfast at the hotel, we leave the city on our shuttle bus to avoid the heavy traffic. When we get to the cycling spot, we start our ride by going over the To Chau bridge, which is where the river and the sea meet, and heading into town.There are numerous limestone mountains to be seen the route to Rach Gia, which is located on the southern shore.We'll be riding our bikes to Hon Chong, a holy pagoda and destination of Buddhist pilgrimage.We'll eat lunch atop a hill with a view of the sea there. riding a beautiful road to Rach Gia Town, crossing by numerous mountains made of limestone.Summary:Cycling distance: 40 – 70 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 09: Rach Gia - U Minh – Ca Mau

We are cycling on back roads through many beautiful scenery and charming villages today, making it another exciting cycling day in our journey.After a filling breakfast, we grab our bikes from the hotel and ride for fifteen kilometers through the Cajuput Forest on single tracks and back roads. After that, we veer off the picturesque coast path and take a ferry to Tac Cau.Riding along the riverbank, we pass small Vietnamese, Chinese, and Khmer communities. Locals use boats as their primary mode of transportation; you can observe them traveling in various directions in freight boats, water taxis, and family-oriented high-speed vessels with long-tail engines. Eat lunch at a nearby restaurant.After lunch, we saddle horses and ride down a nice trail that passes through undeveloped communities and a little jungle. In particular, we ride down lengthy, isolated rivers' actual back roads and witness numerous stilt homes, timber mills, and mangrove forests.Leave the paved road that leads to the city of Ca Mau.Summary:Cycling distance: 40 – 80 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 10: Ca Mau –Bac Lieu

It's a wonderful and exhausting day for us to see the majority of the everyday activities of the people living in the unspoiled countryside, particularly how they make a living.The rural districts of Ca Mau have stunning countryside. Farmers tending to cows and buffaloes on farms are visible. There are lots of little shelters for ducks, cows, buffaloes, and us to stop and take pictures along the back roads in the country. This is due to their rapid speed and ability to navigate shallow water rivers and canals. Before arriving in Ganh Hao for lunch, we pedal by mangrove forests, shrimp farms, and salt fields. You get the opportunity to witness everyday life in the places where the waterway is a frequent mode of transportation this afternoon; small, long composite boats with long-tailed motors are almost commonplace.Summary:Cycling distance: 40 – 85 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 11: Bac Lieu – Soc Trang

Today is a stark contrast to yesterday as we ride past peaceful towns and busy riverbank markets before arriving at peaceful back roads that are closed to the sea.Up till you arrive at Vinh Chau town, you will get to know the kind people of the rural villages and their relaxed way of life. Having lunch in the city.We travel on through gently rolling farmland with vast farms of shrimp and fish as well as uninhabited, isolated towns, arriving at Bat Pogoda where hundreds of bats are suspended from trees and pagodas. Upon our visit to the Bat Pagoda, we proceed to Soc Trang City by bicycle.Summary:Cycling distance: 50 – 80 kmMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 12: Soc Trang – Con Dao

After breakfast, we board our shuttle bus and travel to Ferry in order to catch the morning Hydrofoil to Con Dao Island.After traveling at a rapid speed for ninety minutes, we reach Cao Dao Island.Meet our assistance car and head to the hotel to unwind.Summary:Cycling distance: NoMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 13: Con Dao Exploring

It's time for us to enjoy watching the sunrise from the horizon, with fresh air and wind coming in from the ocean. after a good breakfast. We are going to tour the Con Dao Museum, Phu Hai Prison, the Tiger Cage, and Hang Duong Cemetery, which will help us understand some of the Vietnamese revolutionaries' resistance struggle. Before heading back to the resort, we also go to the Madam Phi Yen Temple. You are free to swim at Dat Doc Beach or Lo Voi Cape, two stunning, remote beaches, in the leisure afternoon.Summary:Activities; visiting an island's historical relicMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 14: Con Dao - Hochiminh city

After breakfast at the resort, we are free to check out and head to the airport in Con Dao to catch our aircraft to Ho Chi Minh City.Summary:Activities: TransferringMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: Hotel

Day 15: Hochiminh on ward

After eating breakfast at the hotel, we head to Tan San Nhat International Airport to either continue our journey or return to your lovely homes. We're going to stop providing our services. We appreciate you joining us on a lifetime riding adventure in Vietnam.Summary:Activity: TransferringAccommodation: NoMeals:B/

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