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Mekong ExplorerAn unforgettable exploration of the great Mekong Delta by bikeHighlight Picturesque scenery Colorful floating market on Mekong River Boat trip on small canals Home stay in Vinh Long Cross the mighty Mekong on ferry with the friendly locals All meals includedItinerary at a glanceDay 1: Bike/drive to Vinh LongDay 2: Bike to Sa Dec/Chau DocDay 3: Bike to Can ThoDay 4: Cross Mekong River/back to SaigonTrip noteDuration: 4 days, 3 nightsGroup size: 08 personsDepart from: SaigonEnd at:SaigonWhen:Year roundActivities: Biking, River cruise, SightseeingBiking grade: IntroductoryTransportation: Bicycle, AC support vehicle, BoatAccommodation: 1 night homestay & 2 nights hotelsTour guide: English or French speaking guideMeals:Day 1: Lunch, DinnerDay 2,3: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 4 : Breakfast, LunchTour pricePlease contact our Customer Service atinfo@activetravel.asiaor call +84 1234 272728 (24/7 LiveHelp)Inclusion: AC support vehicle English or French speaking guide Road bike Meals as indicated in the itinerary Hotel based on twin shared Home stay permission Water & Snacks First-aid kit Entrance fees & Sightseeing feesExclusion: Travel insurance Visa Tips Personal expensesNote on client safetyWe reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for anyreasons, including road and weather conditions, frequencyof visits to a village, or for any other factor which mayinfluence client safety.Hotline: +84 1234 272728 Tel: +84-4 3573 8569 Fax: +84-4 3573 8570 E-mail: info@activetravel.asiawww.activetravel.asia

FoodAll meals, which are indicated in the itinerary, are includedin the price of this trip. While in big towns we will enjoyVietnamese cuisine in fine restaurants. Once we travelaway from big towns, the emphasis will be on healthy andnutritious fresh local produce.Hotel & HomestayIn towns we use the finest 3 hotels with centre location.Please contact us if you prefer higher or lower hotelcategories.Homestay in villages is simple in term of bedding conditionand amenities We will sleep on beds with mattress, cleansheet, pillows and mosquito nets. Toilet is usually westernstyle.The bikeOn this tour we use 21-speed good road bike in different sizes. Also our helmets are of good quality.The biking dayA typical biking day starts at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on thedistance. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the biking we will have plentyshort breaks for rest, snack and photographing.ATA tour guideThe tour will be led by one of our tour guides who is experienced in guiding motorcycling tours inVietnam. He has been carefully selected and trained in this field and is fully licensed in tour guidingby the government. In addition, he has been trained in first-aid by SOS International and he knowshow to deal with difficult situations. You will have a great time traveling with him.What to bringSun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, sleeping bag (optional), rain coat, toiletries,original passport.Detailed ItineraryDay 1: Sai Gon – My Tho – Vinh Long.Leave hotel for Long An at 8.30 am. We drivearound 1hr to reach Long An, where we beginour interesting biking day over a picturesque areaof expansive rice fields, luxuriant fruit orchardsand plenty of small canal. After 2hr biking we willreach My Tho, a quiet town by the bank of theMekong River. Lunch break in My Tho beforeriding to Vinh Long, the capital of Vinh LongProvince which lying between two big branchesof the Mekong River. From My Tho to Vinh Longwe ride on small paved roads running through avast expanse of rice field. Upon arrival in thesmall town of Cai Be we take an interesting boattrip to cross the mighty Mekong River to reach avillage on a small island in the middle of the river,where we spend the night in a local home. Thehome stay will be an unforgettable experienceand can give you a unique insight into the cultureof the locals. A fantastic dinner with local delightsis cooked by the family.SummaryTransfer: 40 minsBiking: 5 hrs/flat country road/partlyunpaved road.Meals: Lunch & DinnerAccommodation: Local houseHotline: +84 1234 272728 Tel: +84-4 3573 8569 Fax: +84-4 3573 8570 E-mail: info@activetravel.asiawww.activetravel.asia

Day 2: Vinh Long – Chau DocAfter breakfast we say goodbye to the family andcross the Mekong River on boat. We will take abus transfer to the peaceful town of Sa Dec, whichis famous for its many nurseries of flower andbonsai. Here we begin riding to Cho Moi, a smalltown known for its rich groves of fruit. The ride inthe morning is on the smooth paved road alongthe Mekong. Lunch in Cho Moi before taking morebiking in the afternoon to reach Chau Doc, apleasant little town near the Cambodia border. Wewill have a panoramic view over the vast plain ofthe Mekong Delta and far into Cambodia. Dinnerin local restaurant and enjoy an orientation tour ofChau Doc by xe dap loi (pulling cyclo). Overnightin hotel.SummaryBiking:5 hrs/smooth paved roadMeals:Accommodation:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHotel in Chau DocDay 3: Chau Doc to Can ThoBreakfast in town and begin our biking to LongXuyen, the capital of An Giang Province. Themorning ride is on good national road along theMekong. Today the traffic is a bit busier but thebiking is not less interesting as we riding alongone of the busiest section of the Mekong River.Lunch in Long Xuyen Town and then continueriding to Can Tho, the economic, cultural andtransportation centre of the Mekong Delta. Dinnerin local restaurant and overnight in hotel.SummaryBiking:6 hrs/smooth paved road.Meals:Accommodation:Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerHotel in Can ThoDay 4: Can Tho – SaigonEarly get up for a great boat trip to one of thebusiest floating market in Southeast Asia. We willsee a lively and colorful market on a large bend ofthe river. Boat trip back to town for breakfast in thehotel. After breakfast cross the Mekong on publicferry and ride to Vinh Long. Lunch on the way andbus transfer to Saigon in the afternoon. Tripconcludes.SummaryBiking:Boat trip:Meals:2 hrs/smooth paved road2.5 hrsBreakfast, LunchHoliday ExtensionsAngkor Wat Classic: 3 day tour of Angkor Wat by bicycle, tuktuk or car"The temples of Angkor were spiritual, political, cosmological, and astronomical orgeophysical centers. They embodied and encapsulated the world spheres through whichthe Khmer culture and power structures moved, lived, breathed. In their scope andconception alone, they are among the most spectacular of human achievements."Eleanor MannikkerBeach Escape:Phan Thiet – Mui Ne Beach: Further south, and just 200km north of Ho Chi Minh City, is thesmall fishing town of Phan Thiet.While Phan Thiet is a pleasant enough town, the real attraction is the nearby Mui NePeninsula and its 10km of sandy beaches and coconut groves. Many attractive small-scalebeach resorts have opened up in recent years amongst the palm trees of Mui Ne and it hasbecome a popular place to rest up for a few days.Phu Quoc Island: A mountainous island that is still mostly forested, Phu Quoc is blessed withsome beautiful white sandy beaches and clear blue seas.The island is famous throughout Vietnam for the production of black pepper and its fishsauce, said to be the best in the country. Several small-scale beach resorts have opened overthe past few years on Phu Quoc and it is connected by a daily flight to Ho Chi Minh City.ACTIVELY EXPLORING HIDDEN LANDSHotline: +84 1234 272728 Tel: +84-4 3573 8569 Fax: +84-4 3573 8570 E-mail: info@activetravel.asiawww.activetravel.asia