Saigon Countryside Bike Tour: Hidden Mekong Island Escape
Description
Skip the long, exhausting full dya bus rides. Just 20 minutes from the city center lies a hidden island oasis of rustic charm. This 100% self-pedal bicycle tour takes you completely off-grid at a leisurely pace to experience serene lotus ponds, towering coconut palms, and a vibrant rural lifestyle that casual tourists never get to see. Fully Escorted & Safe Breathe deeply and relax. Our professional lead guide ensures a safe, route through this flat, tropical paradise. The Journey: The Start: Bike fitting at our specialized Jackfruit Station in Bình Thạnh (Note: This is our dedicated island staging location, not our central office). The Local Buzz: Pedal past the Island's wet markets and retro apartment blocks. The Countryside: Cruise past blooming lotus lakes and quiet fishing villages. The Reward: Relax at a local family home with fresh coconuts and exotic fruits. This tour is also available with E-Motorbikes and a car as transportation. Contact us.
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Pedal through Lotus Lakes: As you leave the markets behind, a world of wonders opens up before you. Brace yourself for the awe-inspiring beauty of serene lotus lakes, where the delicate blooms create an ethereal atmosphere that transports you to another realm. Pedal through tranquil fisherman villages that seem frozen in time, their idyllic charm offering a serene respite from the modern world.
The Enchantment of Little Mekong - Escape the City: More marvel awaits as you uncover the enchanting mini tropical Mekong jungle. This hidden gem, veiled by lush foliage and vibrant flora, invites you to embark on a bicycle expedition like no other. Feel the thrill of adventure as you navigate through this captivating oasis, channeling your inner Indiana Jones in a quest that blends exploration and exhilaration. Step into a world that’s a mere heartbeat away from the city, yet a world apart. The journey promises to be more than a cycling experience – it’s an immersion into the soul of Saigon’s countryside, a chance to uncover its secrets and create memories that will forever linger in your heart.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Amazing experience. We had such a wonderful tour guide (Curly) who was full of energy which made the tour even more amazing. The routes taken offered amazing scenery. We even stopped by her aunt’s house who offered us fresh coconut for refreshments. Amazing amazing tour. Plus, it was nice to get out of the city and see a different side of Ho Chi Minh City. If I ever go to HCMC again, I would take this tour a second and possibly even a third time. Thank you Curly for the amazing experience.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed seeing a different side of Ho Chi Minh City. Curly will be thrilled to read your kind words. Her energy and passion for sharing local life are what make every tour special. We're glad you enjoyed the countryside scenery and the stop at her aunt's house for fresh coconut. Those personal local moments are often guests' favourite memories. Thank you again for joining us. We'd love to welcome you back for a second or even third ride one day!
Good bikes that ride smoothly. You're looking at Ho Chi Minh from the other side of the river. I had Curly as a guide. She knew a lot about the area. The bike route was easy. Thanks Curly for the nice morning
Dank je wel voor je mooie review en dat je de tijd hebt genomen om dit te delen. Fijn om te horen dat je de fietsen prettig vond en dat je zo rustig door Ho Chi Minh hebt kunnen rijden aan de andere kant van de rivier. Het is een mooie manier om de stad van een ander perspectief te zien. Curly zal heel blij zijn met je woorden. Ze vindt het altijd leuk om meer te vertellen over de omgeving en de stad. Bedankt dat je met ons bent meegegaan. We hopen je nog eens terug te zien in Vietnam!
We had a wonderfully unique experience with Duc today. Getting out of the city to appreciate a different perspective of daily life and culture in Ho Chi Minh. We loved cycling through the streets and jungle and the many stops along the way. Duc’s knowledge was extensive and his commentary always interesting. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a truly authentic experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the ride with Duc and got to see a different side of life and culture around Ho Chi Minh City. It’s great that you enjoyed the cycling through the streets and more natural areas, along with the stops along the way. Duc will be very glad to hear your kind words about his knowledge and sharing of local stories. Thanks again for joining us and for the strong recommendation. We hope to see you again in Vietnam!
Last week whilst I was in Ho Chi Minh City and I booked a Countryside Bike Tour with Jackfruit Adventure. We were fortunate to have a wonderful guide Quang. He was a lovely guy and kept us entertained along the way. I would thoroughly recommend the tour which provided us with lots of points of interest stops and opportunities to sample various foods and drinks. I take back with me to Australia 🦘 wonderful memories of Vietnam. Thank you Quang and thank you Jackfruit Adventure. Anthony from Australia 🦘
Thank you so much, Anthony, for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the Countryside Bike Tour and that Quang helped make your time in Ho Chi Minh City so fun and memorable. It’s great to know you enjoyed the stops, local food and drinks, and the chance to see a different side of Vietnam. We love that you’re heading back to Australia with such good memories. Quang will be very happy to read your kind words. Thank you again for choosing Jackfruit Adventure. We hope to see you again someday!
This was my second cycling tour with Quang and I was the only guest today. Quang navigated me easily through markets, private neighbourhoods and small alleyways. My highlights of the tour were the fish farm and the coffee stop at the market, having a conversation about everyday life in Vietnam with Quang.
We’re really grateful you chose to join us again and took the time to share this experience. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your second tour with Quang. It’s great that you felt comfortable as he guided you through the markets, neighbourhoods, and small alleys, and that you got to enjoy some of the more local stops like the fish farm and the coffee break. We also love hearing that you had good conversations about everyday life in Vietnam along the way. That’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create. Thanks again for riding with us again. We hope to see you for a third adventure one day!
Great tour! It is surprisingly how peaceful this area is as it is only a short drive from district 1 and the views of the countryside with skyscrapers in the background is beautiful. All the stops of the tour were interesting including a local food market, lotus farm and fish farm. Our two tour guides (Quang and Kiet) were great and gave lots of information on Vietnamese life and culture and made sure we were safe in traffic. Would recommend! Found this tour a lot more authentic than the Mekong Delta day trips.
My guide was awesome and enthusiastic! I learnt a lot too. There's definitely a charm about seeing this old part of the city on a bicycle.
A unique tour to see local life, meet local people, enjoy local fruits, and make local friends ❤️ Hoang and T are super friendly 😃
HT was professional, personable and made the tour fun. It was a nice blend of countryside , seeing the old style apartments with great views, the Sunday morning market with the fresh produce and food and having local snacks at a home which was enjoyable.
We took a cycling trip to see a different part of Ho Chi Minh away from the normal tourist tips. The ride was about 18k around the village and farms with great knowledgeable guides. Well worth doing this to learn a different side of HCM
Thank you , we appreciate you taking the time out to write this. You are welcome back anytime for another adventure!
