The 9 Ho Chi Minh City Bike Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,881 reviews · from $39Our pick

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Cai Be by boat, bicycle, and air-conditioned van. You’ll see coconut candy and rice popcorn made by hand, visit antique homes, prepare Vietnamese dishes, and cycle through fruit groves. English-speaking guides have included Abe and Mark on past departures, with pickup available in central District 1.

“There were only two of us with our driver and guide. The car and the driver were by far the best we have experienced in Vietnam. The guide spoke very good English, was extremely helpful and polite. He had a broad knowledge of history, cultRead more”

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2.Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · from $29

Spend about 9.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City exploring Ben Luc and My Tho in a group of up to 12. You’ll cycle through orchards and rice fields, join a cooking session, eat a barbecue lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, hear Southern Vietnamese folk music, and travel by boat on the Mekong. Guides may include Dennis, Harry, Jack, or Son.

“Unfortunately, on this particular occasion, the guide was not very knowledgeable or experienced and the overall tour experience was not as enjoyable as expected. We could however see first-hand the reality of the Mekong Delta and its sRead more”

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3.VIP Mekong Delta Adventure Cycling & Kayaking – Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · from $79

Spend 8 to 9 hours with Vietnam To Travel exploring Long An and Tien Giang by air-conditioned vehicle, bicycle, boat, and kayak. You’ll visit a family farm, ride past orchards and dragon fruit, cook and eat Vietnamese food, hear traditional music, and stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda. Guides such as Tin Tin, Chow, and Ronald are available.

“I was very keen to do this tour as I wanted to do some kayaking. I was very impressed with the tour I got to meet a lot of really interesting people and go for a bike ride and a kayak. I am very happy with my experience and I would like to say a very special thank you to Ronald who was a really good guy.”

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4.HCM: 2-Day Mekong Delta Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $66

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Can Tho for pagodas, river islands, coconut candy, honey tea, folk music, cycling, and an early Cai Rang floating market visit. Your package includes transport, boats, two lunches, breakfast, and a three-star hotel. Guide Hau has led some departures.

“The organisation was a mess. Received a message the night before demanding more money. The first day was with 1 tour company, then we got dropped off to a different tour company. After that I think we were on a different similar tour. Read more”

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5.HCM: 2-Day Mekong Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · from $87

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho for two full days of river life, local food, and village roads. You will visit Cai Rang Floating Market, ride a motorboat and sampan, make Bánh Xèo or Bánh Khọt, and cycle through the countryside. Guides may include Ry, Stephen, Sam, Robert, or Phil.

“Great!! Amazing to be able to interact that much with locals!”

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6.2-Day Bike & Kayak Mekong Delta Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · from $68

Spend two active days in the Mekong Delta with guides such as Chow, Milo, Jack, or Kenny. Cycle through orchards and rice fields, cook Vietnamese food, kayak narrow waterways, plant rice, catch fish, and sleep at Family Tiny Garden homestay. Pickup is included from District 1, with groups limited to 10.

“It was a well organised introduction to the Mekong Delta with varied activities and pleasant accommodation. Our guide Jack was excellent giving us lots of interesting information. Just one small improvement would be that more water be available on the journey to the delta.”

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7.Mekong Day Tour by Car:Cai Be market, Local Island & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $125

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cái Bè with a private English-speaking guide such as Joy, then cruise by motorboat, ride a hand-rowed sampan, taste fruit and coconut candy, enjoy honey tea and lunch at a local house, and explore village paths by foot or bicycle.

“What a wonderful day trip. Our guide Joy was so awesome. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and caring. Has no issues with answering any questions and she is very passionate. The day is full of adventure and learning about life on the Mekong. I would recommend this tour to anyone traveling in Saigon. We ate fresh local fruit. Drank honey tea at the bee farm. Had a lovely home stay lunch and explored the local village and markets. Transportation is top class as ate all the boats on the Delta. Thank you so much Joy you are a legend. ♥️”

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8.From Ho Chi Minh: Cai Be Boat & Bike Mekong Delta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $30

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be for a full day of river life, family workshops, orchard fruit, honey tea, Vietnamese lunch, and village cycling. You will ride both a motorboat and a small sampan, watch bánh xèo made over a wood fire, and meet guides such as Linh, Ben, and Lenny on selected departures. A Luxury Limousine option adds comfort on the long road journey.

“I highly recommend this small-group Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City! If you're looking to escape the crowded tourist routes and see the authentic side of the region, this is the perfect option. Truly Non-Touristic: The itinerary was incredibly interesting and took us to spots that felt genuine and untouched. It was a refreshing change of pace. Small Group Vibe: Traveling with a small group made the entire experience personal and relaxed. It was easy to connect with the guide and fellow travelers. Exceptional Guide: Our guide was outstanding, incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. They shared so much about the local life and culture, which really enhanced the…”

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9.Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Panoramic Cycling Tour By Cyclo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $24Best value

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City in a private cyclo with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. See the War Museum, Independence Palace, City Hall, the Pink Church, Chinatown, a weapon bunker, and local markets. Guides such as Kieran, Paul, and Lucas are praised for clear history, flexible routes, and helpful photos.

“The three-hour cyclo tour was absolutely amazing! We had a fantastic group, great vibes, and Paul was an excellent guide. He explained everything clearly, was very flexible, and really adapted the tour to our wishes. We got to see everything and could fully enjoy the experience. Time flew by — highly recommended! I would definitely do it again”

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