Cycling Tours & Bike Trips from Ho Chi Minh City

What our customers ask about Cycling Tours & Bike Trips from Ho Chi Minh City

• What's the best season for cycling tours from Ho Chi Minh City?

  Plan your cycling trip between November and March when the weather is most pleasant. The temperatures stay between 75-85°F (24-29°C) and you won't see much rain. While you can cycle all year, the summer months from May to September get really hot and humid. Most cyclists find the winter months much more comfortable for exploring the Mekong Delta by bike.

• What type of accommodation can I expect on multi-day bicycle tours from Ho Chi Minh City?

  You'll sleep in a mix of places, from nice city hotels to local family homestays and peaceful riverside lodges. In Ho Chi Minh City, you might stay at the 4-star Eden Saigon Hotel. Outside the city, places like the Coco Riverside Lodge in Vinh Long and Terracotta Resort in Mui Ne are common stops. One TourRadar traveler mentioned "the accommodations were excellent, ranging from comfortable city hotels to authentic homestays along the Mekong."

• What are the typical starting points within Ho Chi Minh City?

  Most tours start from one of three places: Mr Biker Saigon's garage in District 7, Trung Son Residence in Binh Chanh District, or the Eden Saigon Hotel in District 1. Tours usually begin around 7:30 AM, and you'll get a ride to calmer areas like Long An or Tan An first to avoid the busy city traffic.

• What are the most popular first-day cycling routes from Ho Chi Minh City?

  On your first day, you'll likely cycle either to the Cu Chi Tunnels (22 miles) or through the Mekong Delta to Ben Tre (28 miles). To skip the busy city streets, you'll get a ride to a quieter starting point like Long An or District 7. These routes give you a great mix of history and countryside views.

• What cultural highlights can I expect on bicycle tours from Ho Chi Minh City?

  You'll get to experience real Vietnamese life up close. You can visit the busy Cai Rang Floating Market, explore old Khmer temples in Tra Vinh, and see local craft villages in Ben Tre. Many tours include stops at coconut candy workshops and stays with local families. One TourRadar traveler loved "the opportunity to interact with local families, participate in cooking classes, and witness daily life along the Mekong Delta."

• What accommodation options are available on bicycle tours from Ho Chi Minh City?

  You can stay in both local homes and nice hotels. Some popular spots include the Ben Tre Riverside resort and the Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel in Can Tho with its river views. Many travelers especially like the homestays in the Mekong Delta. Ba Linh Homestay gets great reviews - as one TourRadar traveler said, they loved "the warm hospitality and authentic local experience, complete with cooking classes and garden tours."