The Basics

This 6-day adventure runs from October 2025 to April 2026, when the weather’s warm but not a total sauna, and the Mekong’s in full flow. You’ll cover 30-50 km a day on mostly flat terrain, making it chill enough for casual cyclists but with enough distance to feel like you’ve earned your evening phở. The guided tour is $1,800, which gets you a local guide who knows every shortcut and story, plus a support van for water and snacks. Wanna roll at your own pace? The self-guided option is $1,200, with GPS routes, maps, and a booklet full of tips to keep you cruising. It’s a vibe either way.

The Landscape

The Mekong Delta is like a postcard from another world. You’re riding on flat river paths and rural trails that wind through lush, green rice fields, palm groves, and sleepy villages where kids wave as you pedal by. The scenery’s all lush greenery—think emerald paddies, lotus ponds, and fruit orchards bursting with color. You’ll cross rickety bamboo bridges, skirt along the river’s edge, and roll past floating markets where boats are piled high with produce. The paths are mostly paved or hard-packed dirt, so it’s smooth sailing, though you might hit a few bumpy patches for extra character.

What’s the Ride Like?

Rated easy-moderate, this tour’s perfect for anyone who can handle a few hours in the saddle but doesn’t want to feel like they’re in a race. The flat terrain means no crazy climbs, but the tropical heat and occasional headwind keep things interesting. You’ll pedal through vibrant communities, stopping to check out temples like Vĩnh Nghiêm Pagoda or small village shrines. The guided tour includes a support crew who’ll keep you hydrated and handle your bags, plus a guide who can introduce you to locals for real-deal cultural moments. Self-guided riders get a detailed itinerary with marked routes and suggestions for where to stop, so you can explore at your own speed.

Local Tips to Make It Pop

Morning markets: Hit up local markets early—like, crack-of-dawn early—for the freshest fruit, handmade crafts, and the best people-watching. Places like Cai Rang Floating Market are pure chaos in the best way.

Bug spray is your BFF: The Mekong’s got mozzies, especially near water. Pack insect repellent and slather it on, especially at dawn and dusk.

Try the street food: Don’t sleep on roadside stalls serving banh mi or fresh coconut water. Ask your guide for recs or look for busy spots—locals know what’s good.

Light gear: It’s hot and humid, so wear breathable clothes and a hat. A small backpack for water and snacks is plenty.

Itinerary Highlights

You’ll start in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a short ride out to the Mekong Delta, where you’ll ease into things with a cruise past rice paddies and orchards. Day 2 takes you to Can Tho, home to the iconic Cai Rang Floating Market, where you’ll pedal alongside vendors in boats. By Day 3, you’re crossing into Cambodia, riding toward Phnom Penh with stops at riverside villages and temples. Days 4-5 mix rural trails with cultural gems, like the Killing Fields (a sobering stop) and local craft markets. The final day loops you back to Phnom Penh, with a farewell feast of Cambodian amok (fish curry) or Vietnamese phở. Guided tours include luggage transfers and daily chats with your guide; self-guided folks get a slick guidebook to keep you oriented.