Vietnam has two big deltas, the Red River Delta in the North, and Mekong Delta in the South. The Vietnamese name for the Mekong is Cuu Long which means "nine dragons" and this is represented by the nine exit points of the Mekong River as it flows into the sea.
The Mekong Delta was once part of the Khmer kingdom, and was the last region of modern-day Vietnam to be annexed and settled by the Vietnamese.
Life in the Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and many of the villages are often accessible by rivers and canals rather than by road. The region is home to “Don ca tai tu” – a form of Vietnamese folk opera.
The Mekong Delta is a great place for travelers to visit by bicycle and motorbike. The terrain is flat and the roads are well-maintained. Traffic is not too heavy, especially on back roads off Highway 1A.
Cycling through rice paddies, orchards, along and over a myriad of small irrigation canals will let you see a rural Mekong delta. Along the roads, you will see farmers working their fields and walking their buffalos and ducks back home in the evening. People dry rice, coconut husks, lemongrass and other spices on the side of the road. Thus, you also can smell the rice and straw that is the characteristic of the countryside.
On the way exploring rustic Mekong Delta, travelers will have some stops for boarding a few boats along the mighty Mekong River and its tributaries to view the daily lives of people who work and play on the waterways of the Mekong Delta.
The highlight of any Vietnam trip to the Mekong Delta is experience a home-stay with the friendly local hosts. Hence, you will get a taste of local custom by sharing a home-cooked meal and possibly a few glass of rice wine after your dinner.
The uniquely southern charm with its welcoming introduction to life along the river is the real draw, and travelers can explore quaint riverside towns, sample fruits trade in the colorful floating markets or dine and stay at local hosts.
Besides, one of the great rewards of traveling through the Mekong is sampling the extraordinary array of fruits available at markets, orchards and street stalls all over the region such as Buoi (pomelo), Du Du (papaya), Chom Chom (rambutan), Dua (pineapple), and so on.
The most renowned places in the Mekong Delta are My Tho and Cai Be near Ho Chi Minh City, then, more to the heart of the region, Vinh Long, Sa Đec, and Can Tho, whence it is possible to reach the remotest confines of the delta, South towards the mangroves and the South China Sea, North towards Chau Đoc, or West towards the island of Phu Quoc.
Vietnam Jeep Tours organizes bike tours and motorbike tours to Mekong Delta around the year for travelers who want to discover the real Vietnam. Hence, Come to enjoy and discover the spectacular nature, the friendliness of the local people and relax at the home-stay with our package tours.
Nowadays, Mekong Delta is a must-see destination and attracts not only the local people but also foreign visitors who love explore the countryside and enjoy at home-stay with the local hosts when touring in Vietnam.
For more information and advices about those tours please contact Vietnam Jeep Tours at www.vietnamjeeptours.com and www.bikemekong.com or contact via adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com / hotline: +84 909 602 370.
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