Mekong Delta bike and boat tour: 40km cycling plus river cruise

Ride quiet country roads, then drift downriver on your own schedule

This Mekong Delta cycling tour combines 40km of flat riding through rice paddies and local villages with a 30-minute private boat cruise to a riverside restaurant. You cycle at your own pace with a support van trailing the group, stop at a local café before the ride, and finish with authentic Vietnamese lunch before returning to your hotel by evening. A guide speaks English throughout, and the tour runs with a minimum of two guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cycling and boat tour in Mekong Delta

• Pick up at 07:30
• Transfer to cycling start point
• Coffee and bike fitting
• Cycle through rice paddies and villages
• Stop at river overpass for snack
• Continue cycling on country roads
• Boat ride to riverside restaurant
• Lunch with Mekong cuisine
• Return to Saigon by vehicle

The experience

The day starts with a 7:30 pickup and a one-hour transfer to a local café, where you'll meet your bike, get it fitted to your size, and have time to settle in before riding. The route follows dirt paths and tree-shaded country roads through elevated rice paddies, past Mekong-style homes and coconut groves: terrain flat enough that the ride stays manageable even if you haven't cycled in years. A support van shadows the group the whole way, so anyone needing a break can rest without holding others up. You'll stop at a river overpass to refill water and grab a snack before the final stretch to the dock.

Once the group reunites at the riverside, you board a private boat for a 30-minute cruise down a Mekong tributary. The boat carries only your group, so the pace is unhurried and the stops are yours to call. You arrive at a restaurant serving authentic Mekong cuisine (the lunch is included), and have time to eat and refresh before the private vehicle returns you to your hotel, arriving around 6:00 pm.

The bikes are mountain bikes in all sizes with helmets provided. Snacks, soft drinks and fresh fruit come during the ride, and the guide speaks English and Vietnamese. This tour is designed for people returning to cycling after time away but still wanting a real day on the bike. The itinerary adjusts to what your group needs.

What’s included

• Private pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
• one-hour transfer to the start.
• mountain bike in your size and helmet.
• English-speaking cycling guide.
• 30-minute private boat ride on the Mekong tributary.
• authentic Vietnamese lunch at a riverside restaurant.
• snacks, soft drinks and fresh fruit during the ride.
• support van available throughout the cycling portion.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

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 due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Mr Biker Saigon

Is this one for you?The nine-hour commitment means you leave early and return by evening, so it fits a full day without eating into the rest of your itinerary. The flat terrain and support van make it work for cyclists returning to the bike after time away, but the 40km distance and real river landscape keep it from feeling like a beginner's ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much cycling experience do I need for the Mekong Delta bike and boat tour?

The tour is built for riders who haven't cycled in a while but want a genuine challenge. The 40km route is flat and follows quiet country roads and dirt paths, so the terrain is forgiving. A support van travels with the group, and anyone who needs to rest can step out without slowing the others. Moderate fitness helps, but the pace is set by the group, not by a fixed schedule.

What happens if I get tired during the cycling part?

A support van follows the group throughout the ride, so you can take a break whenever you need one and rejoin when you're ready. The route is flat and passes through shaded country roads, which keeps the effort steady rather than steep. Water and snacks are provided at a stop along the way.

Is the boat ride included, or do I pay extra?

The 30-minute private boat ride on the Mekong tributary is included in the tour price, along with the bikes, helmets, guide, lunch at the riverside restaurant, and all transport to and from your hotel.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The tour returns you to your hotel by private vehicle, arriving around 6:00 pm. Pickup is at 7:30 am, so the full day runs roughly nine hours from start to finish.

What's included in the lunch at the riverside restaurant?

Authentic Mekong cuisine is served at the restaurant where the boat stops. The meal is included in the tour price, and you have time to eat and refresh before the return drive to your hotel.

Do I need to bring my own bike, or is one provided?

Mountain bikes in all sizes are provided, along with helmets. The guide will fit your bike to your size before the ride begins at the local café, so you'll be comfortable and ready to go.