1. Route/Checkpoints:

Cai Be (Tien Giang) – Cao Dai Temple – Cai Be market –Tan Phong Isles

2. Intro:

Cycling through the Mekong Rustic (RUS05) package is an ideal option for those who wish to fully
experience the landscape, people and culture of the Mekong Delta on wheels. Join us for a unique and
authentic rustic experience in the agricultural heartland of Vietnam.

3. Highlights:

Ideally for those who love cycling
Experience the tremendously lush beauty of the Greater Mekong
Visit a bustle Cai Be inland local market
Visit Cao Dai temple, the ancient house, traditional handicraft workshops and Mekong Rustic homestay on Tan Phong isles
Savor your self-picked tropical fruits at one of the most abundant orchards on Mekong river while listen to Don Ca Tai Tu

4. Full Itinerary

Arriving early in the morning at around 9:30 AM, you will be visiting the first stop-over Cao Dai Temple in Cai Be which symbolizes the local unique religion.
After that, you visit the Cai Be inland market by bicycle, buy some fresh tropical fruits there and engage in conversation with the local vendors. Continue to visit ancient and French colonial houses in the town.

Leaving the town, you will go on a local ferry from Cai Be to Tan Phong Isles and then we will row on a sampan along the canals under the green canopy of water coconuts trees. This is optional depending on the tides of the Mekong River. It might take place in the morning time or afternoon time. Our tour guide will schedule the right time for you.

Back to the wharf, you will be cycling to Mekong Rustic homestay on Tan Phong isles surrounded by lush tropical fruit gardens. There you have a lunch break, with tea and refreshments prepared by the host of Mekong Rustic.

After break time, cycling around the peaceful Tan Phong Isles. Stop at a local farmer’s house to savor a cup of tea and local banana candies specialties. Enjoy yourself-picked tropical fruits at one of the most abundant orchards on Mekong river while listening to Don Ca Tai Tu – an Intangible Cultural Heritage recognized by UNESCO.

Saying goodbye to the friendly host, we keep on cycling to the bang conical hat (nón bàng) workshop (optional) before leaving Tan Phong Isles to get back to the pier and depart to HCMC at 16:00. End of tour.