5 days Ho Chi Minh City Cycling To Phnom Penh

Cycling itinerary covering the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh via the requested Mekong Delta highlights, ending with a scenic speedboat cruise into Cambodia. Covering 4 days of riding through the Mekong Delta and a high-speed boat transfer into Cambodia.through Saigon city to countryside of Mekong delta activities at local place in town of Ben Tre ,Can Tho ..cycling on back roads mostly in the remove villages off the beaten track and cross many small branches of Mekong River by local ferries and and taken to high speed boat to Phnom Penh .

Tour Overview

Total Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Total Cycling Distance: Approximately 250 km – 290 km (plus support vehicle transfers)
Terrain: Mostly flat, concrete paths, country lanes, and rustic ferry crossings.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre (The Land of Coconuts)

Transfer Distance: 45 km (Vehicle shuttle to avoid city traffic)
Cycling Distance: 45 km – 55 km
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ben Tre

Itinerary Details:

Morning: Depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 7:30 AM via support vehicle. Arrive in the Tan An / Ben Luc area to fit your bicycles and start the morning ride. Cycle along quiet country roads lined with dragon fruit plantations and green paddy fields.

Midday: Reach My Tho city for a rest stop and visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda. Enjoy a traditional lunch featuring regional specialties like Mekong elephant-ear fish.

Afternoon: Cross the Tien Giang River by ferry or bridge to enter Ben Tre province. Cycle deep into shady, concrete footpaths running underneath massive coconut canopies. Pass family-run workshops making coconut candy and brooms before arriving at your overnight stay in Ben Tre.

Day 2: Ben Tre to Can Tho via Cho Lach

Cycling Distance: 70 km – 80 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Itinerary Details:

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then cycle out through the lush fruit orchards of Cho Lach. This area is famous for its vibrant plant nurseries and exotic fruit farms (rambutan, mangosteen, and durian).

Midday: Cross a branch of the Mekong River via a local commuter ferry. Take a lunch break at a rustic local home or a small countryside diner.

Afternoon: Continue pedaling along the narrow canals toward Vinh Long. The route utilizes paved single-tracks away from highway traffic. In the late afternoon, take a brief vehicle transfer or ride over the iconic Can Tho Bridge to reach the capital of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho.

Day 3: Can Tho to Sa Dec and Cao Lanh

Cycling Distance: 65 km – 75 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Cao Lanh

Itinerary Details:

Morning: Wake up early for an essential boat cruise to the Cai Rang Floating Market, witnessing traders exchanging fresh produce right on the river. Disembark and mount your bikes to pedal along the scenic Vong Cung historical road toward Sa Dec.

Midday: Arrive in Sa Dec, a charming colonial-era town famous for its flower villages and ancient houses. Visit the historic house of Huynh Thuy Le (from Marguerite Duras's novel The Lover) and have lunch locally.

Afternoon: Cycle north toward the Tien River and cross into Dong Thap province. Ride through quiet farming hamlets growing mangoes and chili peppers on your way to Cao Lanh City, a peaceful provincial capital.

Day 4: Cao Lanh to Chau Doc

Cycling Distance: 70 km – 80 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

Itinerary Details:

Morning: Leave Cao Lanh and head west toward the Cambodian borderlands. The landscape transitions into vast, open rice fields stretching to the horizon. Ride along rural dikes and irrigation networks that feed the delta's agriculture.

Midday: Stop for a local lunch in the town of Long Xuyen or Cho Moi.

Afternoon: Continue riding along the Hau River paths. As you approach Chau Doc, the terrain introduces subtle hills, signaling the proximity of Sam Mountain. Take a short detour to explore the Tra Su Cajuput Forest, navigating the moss-green swamp by a traditional rowing sampan. Arrive in the bustling border town of Chau Doc by late afternoon. ( Say goodbye your cycling team - They will going back to Saigon ) .

Day 5: Chau Doc to Phnom Penh (Border Crossing by Speedboat) ( B )

Cycling Distance: None (Rest and transition day)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None (End of itinerary in Chau Doc ))

Itinerary Details:

Morning: Enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel. At around 7:00 AM, Our another driver pick up and transfer to the Chau Doc pier to board the scheduled international hangout speedboat bound for Cambodia.
Midday: The boat will pause at the Vinh Xuong (Vietnam) and Kaam Samnor (Cambodia) international river border checkpoints. Your guide or the boat crew will assist you through the passport control and visa-on-arrival processing.
Afternoon: Cruise up the mighty Mekong River, observing the architectural shifts from Vietnamese floating houses to Khmer stilt villages along the riverbanks. Arrive at the Phnom Penh passenger port around 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, concluding your unforgettable cross-border cycling journey.

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