Biking Mekong. Cycling to XeoQuyt base to TramChim stork sanctuary to ChauDoc to CanTho. Throughout this bicycle tour, you will be cycling on narrow lanes to Xeo Quyt base and Tam Nong, the biggest stork sanctuary in Dong Thap. The only  bike trip to Stork Sanctuary by Vietnam BackRoads.

Tram Chim National Park is located 19 km to the east of the Mekong River, at an elevation of about 1 m. The topography of the national park is flat, sloping slightly to the East. In the past, several natural streams and rivers flowed from west to east, distributing water from the Mekong River to the plain of reeds. Now, these streams and rivers have been replaced by a system of canals flowing through the national park. Ba Chuc is about 30 minute's drive from Chau Doc. The site has a tower of skulls, similar to that in the Choeung Ek Killing Fields of Cambodia. There are also plenty of photographs which graphically outline the results of the attack. This is not a place for the light hearted, but even with its horror, it makes for an interesting visit and its something we should all see. The following days include cycling to Chau Doc border town, seeing the killing fields, and observing the floating market in Can Tho. Video Clip Vietnam Bike Tours

Day 1: Sai Gon-Tamnong (stork sanctuary) (L/D) (30-50 km)
Pick up at your hotel and transfer for two hours to Tieng Giang province. Start biking from Cai Be to Cao Lanh city, ride on a single track trail and cross a network of irrigation canals which the French built before 1950. Then we cycle about 30 km to Xeo Quyt base, where a guide will show you the tunnel where former Viet Cong soldiers lived and fought the US army. Lunch will be served at the base. In the afternoon, transfer for 1 1/2 hours to Long An Dist, Dong Thap province, where we will cycle on quiet back roads to the Tram Chim stork sanctuary. In 1985, Tram Chim was established by the provincial government as Tram Chim Afforestation and Fishery Company, which aimed at planting the myrtaceous tree (Melaleuca leucadendra) to harvest cajuput oil, and the preservation of aquatic resources in the Dong Thap Muoi area. In 1986, the Sarus cranes were found here. In 1991, Tram Chim became provincial-level Natural Reserve to protect the Sarus crane. In 1994, by government delcaration, the reserve became a national nature reserve by the decision. This area has become Tram Chim National Park by the governmental decision 253/1998/QD dated December 29 1998.

Day 2: Tam Nong - Chau Doc (B/L/D) (40-65 km)
Enjoy a 2 hour boat ride to visit the stork sanctuary, then head back to the Guest-house to check out. Ride to Chau Doc town via Dong Tien Dist and Cho Vam town in the morning. In the afternoon, continue riding to Chau Giang, and cross the Mekong river to Chau Doc town. Overnight in Chau Doc

Day 3: Chau Doc - Can Tho (B/L/D) (50-90 km)
Check-out of the hotel and transfer out of Chau Doc smuggling town. Local smugglers appear on the roads from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm everyday. This is the lunch period in which policemen are taking their lunch break, so the smugglers take advantage of this to do their smuggling runs. Pedal from Nha Ban to Ba Chuc killing fields, pedal on country roads among mountains and rice paddies. Have lunch Tri Ton town, then riding to Long Xuyen through a new farming area, which was abandoned before 1975. It has only been utilized for farming since 1980. (Vung Kinh Te Moi) Finish bike ride today at Long Xuyen city, tranfer to Can Tho, the capital of Mekong Delta.

Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh (B/L) (30 km)
Enjoy a boat ride to Cai Rang floating market; this market is considerd the biggest and busiest of all floating markets in the Mekong region. Spend 30 minutes watching local boats navigate the waters around the market to ply their goods and haggle for the best prices. Then back to the hotel for checkout. Transfer to Binh Minh town, start cycling to Vinh Long via Tam Binh. Have lunch and drive back to Saigon. End of tour!

Services included:	Not included:
♦ Transport by A/C mini van, bus, and truck carry bikes	♦ Travel insurance
♦ New Trek & Giant MTB with 24 speeds, helmets, spare parts, aid kits, tool kits	♦ Other personal expenses
♦ Entrance fees, boat trip, ferry tickets
♦ B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner as mentioned in the tour itinerary
♦ For daily cycling only: Water, snacks, fresh fruits, wet towels
♦ 3 nights, double occupancy, twin share.
♦ Experienced English speaking bike guides
♦ Pick up/ drop off at hotels

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  Khmer pagpda in Tri Ton

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  Local market on the waterway, Xeo Quyt, Dong Thap province

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  Talking to locals on ferry to Cho Vam, Dong Thap

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  Monks are learning at pagoda in Ba Chuc

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  Stork sanctuary in Tram chim

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  A tower where you could observe the stork sanctuary of Tram Chim

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  Boat factory

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  A funny ferry boat in An Giang provine

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  Xeo Quyt, Viet Cong base in Dong Thap

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  A rice field in Tam Nong

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  House on stilts in Chau Doc

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  House in low land of Dong Thap province