VASPE-12 CYCLING THROUGH THEMEKONG(5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS) Ho Chi Minh City - Ben Tre - Can Tho - Chau Doc - Ho Chi Minh City Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre Drive to Tan An and then set out cycling to My Tho (25km) along country roads. At My Tho, board a private boat (with bicycles) and cruise to an island for lunch. After finishing lunch, visit a workshop which produces local coconut candies before cycling through the rural landscape. Stop at a local garden to have refreshments and savour local fruits. Continue to cycle further (9km) to the Phu Tuc Homestay. On your arrival, take a rest and later experience dinner preparation under the guidance of the host. Enjoy a short traditionalMekongmusic performance before dinner. Spend the night in a local house in Ben Tre. (Total cycling distance: approximately 45km). Overnight at a local house in Ben Tre. [Lunch, Dinner] Day 2 Ben Tre – Can Tho Cycle to the HamLuongBridge(16km) and continue biking to Cai Mon (20km) via Ba Vat. This leisurely cycle tour offers an opportunity to explore the countryside biking trails, as well as to visit the quaint church in Cai Mon. Drive to Vinh Long for lunch before continuing cycling or bussing to Can Tho (24km). Arrive at Can Tho City and check in to a hotel. (Total cycling distance: approximately 60km). Overnight in Can Tho. [Breakfast, Lunch] Day 3 Can Tho Take a morning boat cruise to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market. The market is filled with small boats darting through the water to sell their goods. Cruise through narrow canals and stop at a fruit orchard to taste some of the succulent fruits of the region. From here, cycle to Binh Thuy and visit a historic house before returning to Can Tho City (approximately 11km). In the afternoon, enjoy a bicycle ride along quiet riverside lanes to get a glimpse of rural Vietnamese life (approximately 8km). On the return to Can Tho City, you may explore the city on bike. (Total cycling distance: approximately 20km). Overnight in Can Tho. [Breakfast] Day 4 Can Tho – Chau Doc Take a morning drive towards Chau Doc. After Long Xuyen, we exit the highway onto quiet roads to begin our cycling ride which will loop around to Chau Doc (55km). On arrival, those who are energetic may wish to climb SamMountainfor a sunset view. (Total cycling distance: approximately 55km). Overnight in Chau Doc. [Breakfast] Day 5 Chau Doc – Ho Chi Minh City The morning is at your leisure before driving back toHo Chi Minh City. [Breakfast]
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