2-day Mekong Delta kayaking and cycling from Ho Chi Minh City

Cycle quiet island paths and paddle remote waterways, then sleep where the locals do.

A 2-day cycling and kayaking trip through the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, overnight homestay accommodation, meals and boat access to floating villages. You cycle 20–50 km per day on flat terrain through villages and along the river, paddle kayaks on quiet waterways, and eat breakfast and dinner with your host family. A local guide leads the group, which stays under 12 people, and the itinerary shifts based on water conditions and your fitness level.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Countryside

• Pick up at hotel
• Transfer to Mekong Delta
• Ride through local villages
• Boat trip on Mekong River
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Take local ferry to island
• Cycle to eco-guest house

Day 2: Mekong Homestay and Return

• Breakfast at homestay
• Farewell host
• Cycle on islands with ferries
• Visit remote villages and markets
• Return bikes at noon
• Take local transport to Ho Chi Minh
• Arrive in Saigon afternoon

The experience

The trip starts with a 7:30 AM pickup at your hotel and a transfer to the Mekong Delta. From there you board a boat to explore floating villages and the Mighty Mekong River itself: the timing and route depend on water conditions, so your guide adjusts on the day. After lunch at a local restaurant, you cycle to a local eco-guesthouse on one of the islands, covering between 20 and 40 km depending on your pace. The bikes are Trek or Giant mountain bikes with multiple gears and helmets included. Road conditions are flat throughout, and your guide will shorten or lengthen the route if you ask.

Day two starts with breakfast at the homestay, then you cycle deeper into remote villages and local markets, hopping on and off island ferries as you go. This leg runs 15–20 km and brings you back to the bike store by noon. From there, local public transport takes you back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the afternoon around 4 or 5 PM. The whole experience is built around what daily life actually looks like here: no tourist shopping areas, no staged stops, just the rhythm of the countryside and time with families who live it.

Meals are part of the package: a 2-course lunch on day one, dinner and breakfast at the homestay, plus bottled water and snacks throughout. Your accommodation is an air-conditioned room with a private toilet. The guide speaks English and knows how to adjust the cycling distance and pace if your fitness level is different from what you expected, so let them know early and they'll make it work.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City.
• experienced local guide who speaks English.
• two nights accommodation in a local homestay with air-conditioned room and private toilet.
• breakfast, 2-course lunch and dinner.
• bottled water and snacks throughout.
• boat trips and local ferry rides.
• Trek or Giant mountain bike with multiple gears and helmet.
• all transport between the Mekong and Ho Chi Minh City.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 35

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Countryside Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you're comfortable cycling 20–50 km per day on flat terrain and want to stay with a local family instead of in a hotel: the overnight homestay and the small group size are what make it possible to move slowly enough to see how people actually live here, instead of rushing through as a tourist.

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Top questions

How much cycling experience do I need for a 2-day Mekong Delta trip?

Moderate fitness is the requirement. You'll cycle 20–50 km per day on completely flat terrain, and your guide adjusts the distance based on your ability. The bikes are well-maintained Trek or Giant models with multiple gears, so hills are not a factor here.

What's included in the 2-day Mekong kayaking and cycling trip?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, accommodation in a local homestay with a private room and toilet, all meals (breakfast, 2-course lunch and dinner), boat trips and ferry rides, use of a quality mountain bike with helmet, bottled water and snacks, and a local English-speaking guide throughout.

Do I stay with a local family on the overnight?

Yes, you stay at a local eco-guesthouse on an island in the Mekong, and you eat breakfast and dinner there with the host family. The room has air conditioning and a private toilet, and the homestay is where the second day begins before you cycle back toward Ho Chi Minh City.

What happens on the boat trip in the Mekong Delta?

You cruise quiet waterways and floating villages on the Mighty Mekong River, seeing how people live and work on the water. The timing and route shift based on water conditions, so your guide decides whether it happens on day one or day two once you arrive.

What's the fitness level for this trip?

Moderate fitness is needed. You cycle on flat ground but cover distance each day. If you love cycling and want to experience authentic village life, this trip is built for you. Your guide can shorten distances or adjust the pace if needed.

How many people go on this trip?

Groups stay between 6 and 12 people on a joined tour. If your group is smaller than 6, extra fees apply. If you want a private trip with fewer people, contact Countryside Adventures for pricing.