Mekong Delta Cycling Tour — Dragon Fruit Plantations
- Overview
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Essentials
Duration
One DayGroup Size
Min 2 – Max 16 travelers per departureLanguage
English
Trip Overview
Cycle 56 km through striking, photogenic dragon fruit plantations in Cho Gao.
Meet local farmers, learn how dragon fruit is cultivated, and sample fresh fruit.
Visit an ancient archaeological site connected to the historic Oc Eo civilization.
Take a local ferry across the Mekong River to circuit an island filled with coconut groves.
High-performance Trek Marlin mountain bikes with full support vehicle.
Enjoy a delicious local restaurant lunch (optional craft-brewery beer tasting & buffet available).
Tour Map
Travel Itinerary
Following hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, take a 75-minute drive south to a scenic countryside café set among dragon fruit orchards in Cho Gao.
After bike fitting and a briefing, begin cycling along narrow, scenic trails winding through extensive dragon fruit fields. Stop to chat with local farmers, learn about unique cultivation methods on cactus-like vines, and sample freshly harvested fruit. Continue along quiet paths to visit an archaeological site linked to the ancient Oc Eo civilization.
Included / Excluded
- Transportation
- English speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers: Comfortable air-conditioned bus transfers between Ho Chi Minh City and Cho Gao (~75 minutes each way)
- Mekong ferry crossing: Local ferry ticket to cross the Mekong River with bicycles
- Cycle hire & gear: Trek Marlin mountain bike fitted to your size, plus safety helmet
- Support team & vehicle: Full support vehicle accompanying riders, experienced cycling tour leader, bike mechanic, and driver
- Meals & refreshments: Lunch at a local restaurant, plus snacks, fresh fruit tastings, and cold refreshments while cycling
- Sightseeing & entry: Visit to local dragon fruit farms and Oc Eo archaeological site
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off: Pick-up (approx. 7:30 AM) and return (approx. 4:00 PM) at your hotel in HCMC
- Personal expenses
- E-bike upgrade surcharge: Optional electric bike hire
- Special craft beer upgrade: Optional craft-brewery beer tasting and buffet lunch package
- Personal expenses: Souvenirs, extra beverages outside of inclusions, and phone calls
- Travel insurance: Personal travel and medical insurance
- Tips & gratuities: Discretionary tips for guides, mechanic, and driver
- Hotel breakfast: Breakfast prior to morning pick-up
Essential Information
To make the most of your 56 km ride through the dragon fruit plantations and Mekong island trails, we recommend bringing:
• Cycling attire: Breathable, moisture-wicking sportswear or quick-dry t-shirts. Padded cycling shorts are strongly recommended for comfort over the 56 km distance.
• Footwear: Closed-toe sports shoes, sneakers, or cycling shoes suitable for pedaling on concrete paths and gravel trails (flip-flops/sandals are not permitted while riding).
• Sun protection: High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat/cap for rest stops and the ferry crossing (cycling helmets are provided).
• Insect repellent: Recommended for riding through lush orchards, fruit gardens, and rural shaded trails.
• Small daypack: To hold your phone, camera, and personal essentials (this can be stored in the support vehicle at any time).
• Rain gear: A lightweight packable rain jacket or poncho (especially during the tropical green season).
• Personal medication & cash: Any essential personal medications and small VND cash for drinks, souvenirs, or discretionary tips.
