From Saigon: Non-Touristy Mekong Delta with Countryside Biking

4.8 (4 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Leave the crowded commercial tourist trails behind and dive deep into the tranquil heart of the Mekong Delta on an authentic, active day adventure. Hop on a quality bicycle to pedal along peaceful, shaded village lanes where big tour buses cannot go. Wind past lush fruit orchards, towering coconut groves, and rural hamlets in Ben Tre. Glide through secluded natural canals on a traditional hand-rowed wooden sampan, savor an authentic home-cooked Mekong lunch at a local riverside lodge, and enjoy the personalized guidance of your expert local guide with Small-Group or 100% Private options.

Highlight :
Escape the tourist crowds to explore genuine, untouched villages in the Ben Tre countryside.
Leisurely 7–10 km bicycle ride along flat
Peaceful excursion along secluded natural waterways on a traditional hand-rowed sampan.
Interact warmly with friendly local villagers, artisans, and fruit farmers.
Enjoy an authentic local lunch

Options

Private group 6pax+

private car 5
Pickup included

Private group 2pax

Pickup included

Private group 5pax

private car
Pickup included

Private group 1pax

car
Pickup included

Private group 4pax

private car
Pickup included

Private Group 3pax

private car
Pickup included

What's included

  • - Transportation by motor boat, rowing boat and horse riding.
  • - Entrance fees.
  • - Transportation by air-conditioned car
  • - 1 meal at local house
  • - Fresh tropical fruits and honey tea
  • - Bottle drink / local tea / sugar can juice
  • - Hotel pick-up and drop-off by AC private car
  • - English-speaking guide.
  • - Other meals not mentioned in itinerary
  • - Tips and personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    30m
    Stop 1: Hotel Pickup in Saigon & Drive to Rural Ben Tre (7:30 AM)
    Type: Stop (30 minutes)
    Description: Meet your guide at your hotel in District 1. Board your comfortable AC vehicle and enjoy a scenic drive past rice paddies toward the quiet rural backwaters of Ben Tre (approx. 2 hours).
  2. Ben Tre
    2h
    Stop 2: Countryside Cycling Adventure (Off the Beaten Track)
    Type: Stop (2 hours - Bicycle Included)
    Description: Select your bicycle and embark on a scenic ride along quiet concrete paths and village trails. Cycle through shady coconut forests, stop by local family workshops, cross small village footbridges, and breathe in fresh country air away from traffic.
  3. Mekong Delta
    45m
    Stop 3: Hand-Rowed Wooden Sampan in Secluded Canals
    Type: Stop (45 minutes - Boat Included)
    Description: Trade your bike for a traditional wooden sampan. Relax as a local boat rower gently paddles you through narrow, peaceful canals fringed by wild water coconut palms.
  4. Mekong Delta
    2h
    Stop 4: Authentic Home-Cooked Mekong Lunch & Garden Relaxation
    Type: Stop (1 hour 30 minutes - Food Included)
    Description: Savor a freshly prepared local lunch featuring Mekong delicacies such as deep-fried elephant ear fish, spring rolls, and fresh vegetables at a charming riverside garden restaurant (vegetarian options available). Enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and honey tea.
  5. Ho Chi Minh City
    2h
    Stop 5: Motorboat Cruise & Return Drive to Saigon
    Type: Stop (2 hours)
    Description: Take a short scenic motorboat ride across the river back to your private vehicle. Relax on the comfortable highway return drive, arriving back at your District 1 hotel around 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your hotel as your request

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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