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Accommodation: After a long day sightseeing, on and off the bike, the French resort Victoria Can Tho and Victoria Chau Doc will provide tranquility and restful night's sleep. Since we are touring around Can Tho, you may also return for a midday break to enjoy the pool, great for children. See Victoria Hotels Web Site. Weather Warm, tropical climate. This tour can be done year-round. Cycling in the cooler mornings and afternoons with lunch spent under shaded tree canopy. Optional midday break at the poolside.

The Lover

Reading and Viewing
The classic, languid tale set in the Mekong Delta — Marguerite Duras' The Lover, written in 1992. Also on DVD (right). New York Times article on her book, Saigon and the Mekong Delta area where the book was set. See our other reading recommendations for Vietnam.

Continued Travel
Rather than backtrack to Saigon, you may continue on across the border into Cambodia. We offer a four-hour, scenic boat ride up the Mekong River arriving in placid Phnom Penh. From there, the grand temples of Angkor are only an hour away by plane. Or join us for kayaking on picturesque Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam.

Landcost
Discount for children and groups of 3 or more. Your tour fees cover almost everything, but please do check here for details of what is and what is not specifically included. Raleigh USA hybrid bicycle rental is included.

Note:
We modify our itineraries to keep every tour unique and spontaneous. This is a custom tour, all cycling and activities are at your desire, there is always a support vehicle and guide with you at all times.

Guides:
Senior guide Le Van Sinh was born and raised in Saigon and famous for founding Vietnam's first tourist cafe that bears his name. He has traveled extensively throughout Vietnam for over a decade and is co-author of Lonely Planet's Vietnam Guide and Atlases. Viet Nguyen has lead bicycle tours for over ten years.