#2 Day Saigon Can Tho Easy Ride

The 2 Day Saigon Can Tho Easy Ride follows the waterways, orchards and working villages of the Mekong Delta, travelling from Saigon to Can Tho through a landscape shaped by the river. Along the way, discover river islands, Khmer heritage, local markets and the everyday rhythms of southern Vietnam.

Tour Overview

Start: Saigon
Finish: Can Tho
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Daily Travel Time: Approximately 4–6 hours, including sightseeing and stops
Group Size: Small groups of 1–4 guests
Tour Type: Countryside, culture and Mekong Delta discovery
Travel Options: Self-ride, Easy Rider, private car or private group
Road Conditions: A combination of highways, rural roads, village lanes and scenic riverside routes
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel or local homestay
Food & Drink: Regional Mekong cuisine, tropical fruit and Vietnamese coffee
Best Travel Season: January to October
Main Route: Saigon – Long An – My Tho – Ben Tre – Vinh Long – Tra Vinh – Soc Trang – Can Tho

Tour Highlights

Leave Saigon behind and enter the Mekong Delta
Travel through rice-growing country and riverside communities
Visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda
Take a boat journey on the Mekong River
Explore local life on one of the river islands
See traditional coconut processing and sample seasonal fruit
Spend the night among orchards and waterways in Vinh Long
Travel through the Khmer cultural landscape of Tra Vinh
Visit traditional Khmer pagodas
Explore Soc Trang and its distinctive Clay Pagoda
Discover the mix of Vietnamese, Khmer and Chinese influences in the Delta
Follow the waterways and rice fields towards Can Tho
Finish in the commercial and cultural centre of the Mekong Delta

2 Day Saigon Can Tho Easy Ride – VIETNAMRIDER

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Saigon to the River Country of Vinh Long

Distance: Approximately 150 km
Travel Time: Around 5–6 hours, including stops
Overnight: Vinh Long

At 7:30 in the morning, Saigon is already awake.

Motorbikes weave through intersections, shopfronts are opening for the day and the city moves with its usual urgency. Our journey begins here, but the destination lies in a very different world.

Within a few hours, the skyline will be behind us.

The road turns south-west towards Long An, and gradually the city loosens its grip. Apartment blocks give way to workshops, then to houses with gardens. Traffic becomes lighter. Water begins appearing beside the road.

This is the beginning of the Mekong Delta.

Morning in Long An

We take our first break in the countryside rather than at a tourist stop.

A small roadside café is enough. Plastic stools, strong Vietnamese coffee, local conversation and the steady movement of people going about their morning.

There is no fixed performance here. This is simply how the Delta begins its day.

Outside the café, farmers transport produce, schoolchildren cycle along the road and small trucks carry goods between villages.

The journey continues through Long An towards My Tho, following roads that reveal more of the agricultural landscape.

Rice fields stretch towards the horizon in some areas, while canals and drainage channels run alongside others. Houses often face the water, with boats, bridges and small paths connecting communities.

In the Mekong Delta, the road is only one part of the transport network. Water has always been equally important.

Vinh Trang Pagoda

Before reaching the river, we stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, one of the best-known Buddhist sites in the My Tho area.

The temple reflects several architectural influences, combining Vietnamese, Chinese and European elements.

Its grounds are spacious and peaceful compared with the traffic outside. Decorative gates, statues, gardens and temple buildings provide an introduction to the religious and cultural history of the region.

After exploring the pagoda, we continue towards the Mekong River.

On the Mekong

By late morning, the journey changes direction.

The road is left behind temporarily as we board a local boat and travel out onto the river.

The Mekong is wide here. Cargo boats, fishing vessels and smaller passenger craft move across the water, while houses and workshops line sections of the riverbank.

From the river, the Delta looks different.

The flatness of the land becomes more apparent, and waterways seem to lead in every direction.

We continue towards one of the river islands, where narrow paths run between coconut palms, fruit trees and family homes.

This is not a museum version of rural life. Families live and work here, producing food and goods while maintaining the routines that have developed around the river.

Island Life and Local Produce

On the island, there is time to explore local gardens and small-scale workshops.

Depending on the route and seasonal conditions, visitors may see coconut processing or other traditional forms of food production.

Fresh tropical fruit is often available, offering a taste of what is grown in the Delta: pineapple, pomelo, longan, jackfruit or other seasonal varieties.

The Mekong Delta is one of Vietnam’s great agricultural regions, and the connection between the landscape and the food is impossible to miss.

Fruit trees grow beside homes. Coconuts are transported by boat. Small farms sit only a short distance from the river.

A local lunch follows, featuring regional dishes prepared with ingredients commonly found in the area.

Meals may include fish, pork, fresh vegetables, rice and seasonal produce. One of the pleasures of travelling through the Delta is that food rarely feels separate from the journey. Much of what appears on the table has been grown, raised or caught nearby.

The Road to Vinh Long

During the afternoon, we return to the road and continue towards Vinh Long.

The route passes through smaller communities and agricultural land, with canals appearing beside villages and fields.

There is no need to hurry.

The rhythm of this part of the tour is deliberately slower. Stops can be made for photographs, a cold drink or simply to watch the river traffic.

By late afternoon, we arrive in the Vinh Long area.

If time allows, we visit the local market, where traders sell fruit, vegetables, fish, spices and household goods.

Markets in the Delta are not arranged for visitors. They are working places, busiest when local people need them to be.

The colours, sounds and movement offer another view of everyday life.

Evening Among the Orchards

Our overnight stay is arranged at a local homestay or comfortable accommodation in the Vinh Long area.

For guests staying on An Binh Island or near the river, the surroundings become noticeably quieter once the daytime activity slows.

Dinner is a relaxed affair.

Freshly prepared food is served locally, followed by time to rest and enjoy the evening atmosphere.

After the traffic of Saigon and a day spent crossing roads and waterways, the sounds are different now: insects, distant boats and the occasional voices of people returning home.

Tomorrow, the journey moves further into the Delta.

Overnight in Vinh Long.

Day 2 – Through Khmer Country to Can Tho

Distance: Approximately 150 km
Travel Time: Around 5–6 hours, including stops
Finish: Can Tho

Morning arrives quietly in Vinh Long.

Breakfast is served before the road calls again.

Today takes us through a part of the Mekong Delta where the cultural landscape changes noticeably. As we travel south-east towards Tra Vinh and Soc Trang, Khmer communities, temples and traditions become increasingly visible.

The Mekong Delta is not culturally uniform.

Vietnamese, Khmer and Chinese communities have lived and traded throughout the region for generations, creating a distinctive character that becomes clearer as the journey continues.

Tra Vinh and the Khmer Heritage

Our route takes us through the countryside towards Tra Vinh, a province known for its large Khmer population.

The difference is visible in the architecture.

Khmer pagodas often stand behind colourful gates, surrounded by large grounds and tall trees. Their roofs and decorative details are distinct from the Buddhist temples seen elsewhere in Vietnam.

We visit one of the important local pagodas, such as Ang Pagoda or another suitable Khmer temple along the route.

The visit is an opportunity to understand the importance of Theravada Buddhism within the Khmer community.

Monks, local families and visitors use these temples as more than places of worship. They are also important cultural and community centres.

The atmosphere is generally calm.

Instead of rushing through, we take time to walk around the grounds, observe the architecture and learn about the traditions associated with the Khmer people of southern Vietnam.

Roads, Canals and Village Life

Leaving Tra Vinh, the road continues through low-lying countryside.

Lotus ponds appear beside the road in some areas. Coconut palms rise above village houses. Small bridges cross narrow canals.

This is the Delta at its most characteristic: land and water constantly sharing the same space.

A boat may be moored beside a home. A narrow bridge may connect a house to the road. Produce is transported by motorbike in one village and by boat in another.

We stop along the way for coffee and refreshments before continuing towards Soc Trang.

A Taste of Soc Trang

Soc Trang has a strong cultural identity shaped by its Vietnamese, Khmer and Chinese communities.

Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant, where the food reflects the flavours of southern Vietnam.

Depending on the stop, guests may have the opportunity to try bún nước lèo, a regional noodle soup associated with the area, or sample other local dishes.

Soc Trang is also famous for bánh pía, a traditional pastry with a distinctive flavour and long local history.

Food here tells part of the same story as the temples and villages: different communities have influenced the region over generations, and those influences remain visible.

The Clay Pagoda

One of the most unusual stops of the journey is Chùa Đất Sét, often known in English as the Clay Pagoda.

From the outside, it may appear to be another small religious site.

Inside, however, the scale of the handcrafted decoration becomes immediately apparent.

Large numbers of statues, ornaments and religious objects have been created using clay, the result of decades of work by the family associated with the pagoda.

The interior is filled with intricate details, candles and handmade structures.

It is unlike the large, open temple complexes visited elsewhere on the tour and provides a very different cultural experience.

The Final Road to Can Tho

By mid-afternoon, we turn towards Can Tho.

The road follows the familiar scenery of the Delta: rice fields, waterways, small towns and busy local communities.

After two days in rural areas, the approach to Can Tho brings a gradual return to a larger urban environment.

Can Tho is the commercial centre of the Mekong Delta, but the river remains central to the life of the city.

We arrive at approximately 4:00 PM, depending on road conditions and the time spent at each stop.

The 2 Day Saigon Can Tho Easy Ride finishes at your hotel or another pre-arranged location in Can Tho.

For travellers continuing their Mekong Delta experience, an early morning visit to Cai Rang Floating Market can be arranged separately.

After two days on the road, however, the journey has already revealed another side of southern Vietnam.

It began among the traffic and energy of Saigon.

It crossed the wide Mekong River, followed canals through fruit-growing country, passed quiet villages and entered the Khmer heartland of Tra Vinh and Soc Trang.

The final destination is Can Tho, but the story of the journey belongs to everything encountered along the way.

End of the tour in Can Tho.

Testimonials

Just finished a 21 day tour of Vietnam, Saigon – Hanoi, (3500km) trip, taking in most of Vietnam,, and many places the tourist doesn’t go,, the real Vietnam,, with Mr Nam as my guide, a highly recommended trip, on a Honda xr 250,, and yes I got wet,, lol,, but ive still got a smile on my face after the trip,, great country, great people, great trip, many great memories,, oh yes, & a great guide,, Thanks Mr Nam

(Andy. Liverpool, United Kingdom)

2 Day Saigon Can Tho Easy Ride – VIETNAMRIDER

Tour Pricing

1. Self-Ride
– Honda 125cc Semi-Automatic Bikes: From USD 210 per rider (based on 4 riders)
– Honda 125-150cc Dual-Sport Bikes: From USD 252 per rider (based on 4 riders)

2. Ride with Our Easy Riders
No riding experience? No problem!
Hop on the back with one of our professional local drivers.
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3. For Families or Non-Riders
Ideal for families or guests who prefer the comfort of a car.
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4. Large Group Bookings
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