Destinations:Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) - Long An - My Tho (Tien Giang) - Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
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Duration:01 Day
Highlights
You only have one day to explore the Mekong Delta, this motorbike tour seems to be the most reasonable itinerary for you to explore the beauty of this wetland. You will get full expirience when riding along beautiful natural sceneries and quiet roads from Saigon to Long An, My Tho and Ben Tre. Taking a boat trip on Mekong River is also an unforgettable memory.
Itinerary
Saigon Motorbike Tours to Mekong Delta For 1 Day – My Tho (Tien Giang)
In the morning, our motorbike tour will be started from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Saigon Motorcycle tours and depart to Can Duoc Market – a stunning rural market (40 km). The scene changes from bustling streets with buildings and noise to peaceful rice paddles with cottages and small houses on the way – in the open air of “steel horses”.
Saigon Motorbike Tour to Mekong Delta
Then take a rural route to My Loi Ferry. Some stops en route to see farmers working on paddy fields. Cross Vam Co river by the ferry then ride to Go Cong then Tan Hoa (25km). Have some stops en-route to visit an incense workshop, through some remote villages and reach Tan Thanh beach for seafood lunch. Then continue riding from this Mekong Delta beach to My Tho(45km), the heart of the Mekong Delta.
Arrive My Tho, stop by the bank of Tien Giang River. Take a boat trip on Mekong River to Phoenix Island where local handicrafts and sweets from coconut are being produced. Enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and traditional live music and songs performance. Take a short ride to a typical local house to taste some homemade honey-tea.
Tien Giang river
Proceed by small sampan boats through the small canals and side arms of the river to observe the Tien Giang motorbike toursdaily life along the river banks with a stop and short leisurely walk at the Turtle Island. Ride through Rach Mieu suspension-bridge for a breath-taking view of the Upper Mekong and transfer to Ho Chi Minh city (70 km). The trip ends at your hotel.
The best time to visit Vietnam is spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October). The temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is lighter.
You must have a valid Vietnamese driver's license to drive in Vietnam, including for motorcycle 50cc or more. International Driver's Permits issued in Australia are not recognized in Vietnam.
Long term UK residents of Vietnam can qualify for a Vietnamese driving licence when they are in possession of a diplomatic ID, temporary residence card or residence card validity for 3 months or more.
It's quite safe if you respect local rules. Stick to the basics: ride on the right side of the road, keep your eyes on the road, be alert, and always wear a helmet.
We can rent out manual dirt bikes at the cost of US$ 18/bike/day, US$ 28/bike/day and US$ 50/bike/day for the bikes of 125cc, 150cc & 250cc respectively.