#3 Day Saigon Mekong Easy Ride

This 3 Day Saigon Mekong Easy Ride is one of the special tours for you to see the Mekong Delta from the saddle, where roads become village lanes, bridges give way to ferries and the river shapes almost every part of daily life. Over three days, this motorcycle journey links Vinh Long, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang and Can Tho, with plenty of time to experience the people, food and countryside along the way…

Tour Overview

Start / Finish: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Daily Riding Time: Approximately 4–6 hours
Group Size: Small groups of 1–4 guests
Tour Type: Motorcycle adventure, local culture and countryside
Ride Options: Self-ride, Easy Rider or private car
Road Conditions: Mainly rural roads, village lanes and scenic backroads
Accommodation: Comfortable local hotels and authentic homestays
Food & Drink: Local Vietnamese food, fresh fruit and regional specialities
Best Travel Season: January to October
Main Route: Saigon – Vinh Long – Tra Vinh – Soc Trang – Can Tho – Saigon

Tour Highlights

Ride through the working countryside of the Mekong Delta
Follow small roads beside canals, rivers and rice fields
Cross local waterways by ferry
Visit fruit orchards and agricultural areas
See how rice, coconut and tropical fruit support local communities
Share a home-cooked meal with a local family
Spend a night in a traditional riverside homestay
Discover the Khmer heritage of Tra Vinh and Soc Trang
Visit Khmer Buddhist temples
See the famous Bat Pagoda in Soc Trang
Experience the early-morning activity of Cai Rang Floating Market
Stop at local cafés, markets and villages along the route
Return to Saigon by a different selection of rural roads

3 Day Saigon Mekong Easy Ride

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Saigon to Vinh Long

Distance: Approximately 200 km
Riding Time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Vinh Long

We leave Ho Chi Minh City in the morning and make our way towards the Mekong Delta. The change is gradual at first, but the urban landscape soon starts to thin out as we enter Long An Province.

From here, the ride becomes increasingly rural. Instead of simply heading for Vinh Long by the fastest road, we take a network of smaller routes through Long An, Tien Giang and Ben Tre. These roads bring us close to farms, villages and waterways and give a much better impression of how people live and work in the Delta.

Rice fields stretch across the flat landscape, while coconut palms and fruit trees line many of the smaller roads. Canals run between farms and settlements, providing water for agriculture and an important means of transport.

There are plenty of opportunities to stop during the day. At a local farm or orchard, you can see tropical fruit growing in its natural environment and learn how farmers manage their crops. Depending on the season, different fruits may be available to taste.

The journey also includes crossings on local ferries. These short trips are an ordinary part of life in the Mekong Delta, particularly in areas where rivers and canals separate neighbouring communities. Watching motorcycles, bicycles, farm vehicles and local residents board a ferry gives you a glimpse into the practical side of Delta life.

Further along the route, we stop for lunch with a local family. The meal is prepared using fresh ingredients and typical dishes from the area. Sitting around the table with a Vietnamese family offers a more personal experience than stopping at a conventional tourist restaurant.

After lunch, we continue through Ben Tre and neighbouring countryside. The roads become narrower in places, with houses, gardens and small businesses directly alongside the route. You may see people making traditional products, tending their gardens or transporting agricultural produce between villages.

The afternoon ride eventually brings us towards Vinh Long, an important agricultural and trading centre situated between several major branches of the Mekong River.

We finish the day at a local homestay, where you can settle in and enjoy the quieter surroundings. Depending on the location, there may be time for a short walk around the village or along the river before dinner.

Overnight in Vinh Long.

Day 2 – Vinh Long to Can Tho

Distance: Approximately 200 km
Riding Time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Can Tho

Today’s ride takes us further into the western part of the Mekong Delta, where Vietnamese and Khmer cultures meet.

Leaving Vinh Long, we head towards Tra Vinh along secondary roads. The countryside remains intensely agricultural, with rice fields, orchards, coconut plantations and narrow waterways surrounding the villages.

As we approach Tra Vinh, the cultural character of the area becomes more noticeable. The province has a significant Khmer population, and Theravada Buddhist traditions remain an important part of community life.

We stop at a Khmer Buddhist temple to look at the architecture and surrounding grounds. The temples are often visually distinctive, with colourful details and ornate designs that differ from many Vietnamese pagodas.

Your guide will provide background on the Khmer communities of the Mekong Delta, their religious traditions and their long history in southern Vietnam.

After exploring the area, we continue towards Soc Trang. The route again favours smaller roads, taking us through farmland and villages rather than keeping to the major highways.

Soc Trang is another important centre of Khmer culture. We visit the Bat Pagoda, one of the area’s best-known religious sites. The temple is surrounded by mature trees that provide a habitat for large numbers of fruit bats.

The pagoda is still an active place of worship, so we take time to observe the site respectfully and learn about its religious and cultural importance.

After leaving Soc Trang, we continue towards Can Tho. The countryside gradually becomes more developed as we approach the city, but there are still many rural sections along the way.

Can Tho is the largest city in the Mekong Delta and an important centre for trade, transport and agriculture. Its location on the river has made it a natural hub for the surrounding provinces.

We arrive in the late afternoon and check into our accommodation.

The evening is free to explore the riverside area, enjoy local food or simply relax after the day’s ride. An early start is planned for the following morning for those wishing to visit Cai Rang Floating Market.

Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 3 – Can Tho to Saigon

Distance: Approximately 200 km
Riding Time: 5–6 hours

The final morning begins before the countryside becomes busy. We head to Cai Rang Floating Market, where boats gather on the river to trade fruit, vegetables and other goods.

The market is traditionally a working wholesale market, and early morning is the best time to see the boats at their busiest. Larger vessels display their produce from poles above the boat, allowing buyers to identify what is being sold.

The scene changes constantly as boats move between traders, smaller boats sell breakfast and drinks, and produce is loaded for delivery to markets and businesses on shore.

After visiting the floating market, we return for breakfast before beginning the ride back to Saigon.

Rather than taking the most direct route, we continue through the Delta’s rural districts. The final day offers another chance to see the agricultural landscape from a different perspective.

We ride beside canals and through rice-growing areas, passing orchards, coconut plantations and small settlements. The roads are generally quieter than those used by long-distance traffic, making them well suited to a relaxed motorcycle journey.

There are opportunities to stop at local markets and cafés along the way. A cold drink, fresh sugarcane juice or a simple Vietnamese coffee can make a welcome break from the road.

The journey also takes us across smaller bridges and waterways. In some areas, local ferry services remain an important connection between villages, and the route may include another short ferry crossing depending on road and river conditions.

Throughout the day, the landscape slowly changes as we move closer to Ho Chi Minh City. Rural houses and farms become more frequent, then larger towns and busier roads begin to appear.

Before reaching Saigon, there is time for a final stop in the countryside. It is a chance to take in the Delta landscape one last time before the traffic and activity of the city return.

We arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon, completing the three-day journey.

End of the 3 Day Saigon Mekong Easy Ride in Saigon.

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)

3 Day Saigon Mekong Easy Ride

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.
Book your private cars with us.

4. Large Group Bookings
We welcome corporate teams, student groups, and custom itineraries.
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