DESTINATIONS INCLUDED: Rice paddy, Lotus field, local coffee at Jackfruit garden, Cemetery, Pagoda
With peaceful rice fields, fresh air and charming locals nearby, Chau Doc makes itself one of the most rewarding cycling destination in Mekong Delta. Hopping on a bike, escaping the hustle to join us for a photogenic cycling tour exploring the tranquil and idyllic countryside. Avoid ploughing through chaotic city street, passing the rice paddy and lotus fields to experience monkey bridges, to see water buffalos and ducks in harvest season before fresh country air fills your lungs.
- See how local harvest lotus stem/ lotus root
- Experience how to cultivate rice
- See local harvest water hyacinth
- See field chasing ducks/ rice harvest
- Take photos of water buffalos
- Enjoy seasonal fruits in fruit garden.
- English speaking guide
- Bikes & Helmets
- Seasonal fruits in fruit garden
- Coconut, sugar cane or local coffee
- Mineral water
- All visiting fee
| Number of guests | 1-2 | 3-5 | 6-9 |
| Price per person | 605.000 | 495.000 | 440.000 |
- Surcharge 50% of adult tour price for children from 6-11, FOC for children under 1-5 years old
- Up 20% on Festival, New Year and Lunar Tet
- Guide and bicycles available at Alden Travel’s Office
- 15 days before arrival: 50% charge of total tour price.
- 7 days before arrival: 75% charge of total tour price.
- Within 72 hours before arrival or no-show: 100% tour price, non-refundable.
ITINERARY
Cycling through the charming countryside of Chau Doc offers a picturesque glimpse into a tranquil landscape teeming with vibrant agricultural life. The journey begins at a serene lotus paddy, where travelers can witness local farmers meticulously harvesting lotus stems, a process steeped in traditional practices.
Continuing to a lush rice paddy, visitors gain insights into the cultivation techniques employed by local farmers to nurture this staple crop.
A delightful stop at a jackfruit garden provides an opportunity to savor local coffee amidst the shade of towering trees and see local catches fish.
This route also includes a tour of the distinctive swallow houses, providing a unique perspective on local life and economy. A poignant stop at the cemetery reveals a rich cultural tapestry that blends many different traditions.
Last stop at a stunning pagoda, showcases the area’s spiritual heritage.
Along the way, according to season, cyclists may encounter water buffalos, roaming fighting cocks, vibrant lotus flowers, local fishermen, ducks farm engaged in their age-old practices, all of which contribute to the enchanting rural tableau.
Situated near the Bassac, colorful with fruits and vegetables and busy with food vendors, Chau Doc Market represents a slice of life in the Mekong Delta
Chau Doc offers adventure of all kinds, from within its bustling city to its majestic countryside by a small-scale local means of transport…
