Vietnam Active Family Tour - Tailor-Made Tours, Luxury Holidays & Tours | My Way Travel USA

The Mekong Delta has evolved into a intricate network of canals, ranging from small enough to accommodate a small rowboat to expansive multi-lane canals used for shipping produce. Many of these canals are flanked by paths, both paved and unpaved, making them ideal bike lanes, even though motor scooters form a significant portion of the traffic. The pace is leisurely, and there is a mutual consideration for each other's movements.

Today, we'll pedal along these paths, unveiling the crucial role the Mekong Delta plays in Vietnam's prosperity. Often referred to as the country's food bowl, in every direction, you'll witness activities such as planting, harvesting, processing, or enjoying food. We'll partake in some of the culinary delights ourselves, prompting the thought of whether this is more of a food tour than a bike tour.

As the day warms up, our ride concludes, and we transition to Tra On by driving and boating. This village eagerly awaits your arrival. Tonight's accommodation is in the home of a local family, adapted to offer ample space and bedding. It provides a genuine insight into village life.

This morning, you'll awaken to the sounds of daily life in the Mekong Delta, where roosters herald the arrival of a new day. Mornings in this region are vibrant with activity and vitality as locals commence their day early to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. Fishermen navigate the canals, farmers tend to their crops, and a significant portion of the village heads to the local markets for daily transactions.

The air is filled with the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a homemade breakfast. The Mekong Delta is renowned for its fresh produce, allowing you to relish in this bounty one last time before we embark on our journey to the central coast. Today, we have a bit of travel ahead, so we'll commence the morning at a relaxed pace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rural ambiance.

Our journey begins with a 2.5-hour transfer to Can Tho airport, followed by an hour-long flight to Da Nang on the central coast. From there, a brief transfer will take you to your resort and new home base in the historic town of Hoi An. In the late afternoon, your guide will collect you for a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed old town. For dinner, your guide can provide recommendations based on your preferences.

Our half-day cycling adventure invites you to immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and commerce of the countryside just south of Hoi An. Despite being only a stone's throw from Hoi An, the scenery is authentically rural, offering a quintessentially Vietnamese experience. As one family eloquently noted, "It's like riding back in time compared to the modern amenities of our hotel."

Starting our biking journey from the hotel, we navigate through hidden passageways and winding alleyways, pausing to capture the beauty of the iconic Japanese bridge. Crossing the bridge near the night market, we visit a local family employing traditional methods to make Banh Dap, a common breakfast staple in the countryside. Our cycling route leads us to one of the region's most picturesque villages, where we stop at a family home to delve into the tradition of family chapels. Our host, nearly 90 years old, shares his experiences from fighting in the American War.

Continuing our journey, we pedal past rice fields and vegetable farms alongside small canals and waterways, eventually reaching a boat building site. Fishing remains the lifeblood of the province, and witnessing the construction of these boats is a remarkable and photogenic experience. Our final destinations include a traditional mat weaving shop and a family distillery, where rice wine has been crafted using the same methods for generations. If the timing aligns, we may witness families gathering to clean fishing nets between their journeys at sea.

From here, it's a short ride to board a local ferry for a scenic trip back to town, offering fantastic views of the Hoi An waterfront. Once dockside, we indulge in lunch in the old town along the river, followed by a quick ride to return to your hotel. There's ample time for the kids to swim in the pool or take a dip in the ocean. For dinner, you have the flexibility to choose your own venue, with your guide available to assist in restaurant suggestions.

Hoi An boasts a rich history dating back to the first century but is most renowned for its pivotal role as a trading port for Chinese and Japanese sea merchants during the 17th and 18th centuries. Remarkably, the town's beauty was spared during the American-Vietnam War, and today, Hoi An stands as a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, unrivaled in Indochina. Its old town is a captivating and photogenic gem, situated a short distance from a pristine beach where you can leisurely enjoy a coconut.

Today's exploration takes us through the waterways, coconut palm plantations, and the renowned Tra Que organic vegetable village. Our journey commences with kayaking from near the hotel, navigating Hoi An's captivating waterways surrounded by coconut plantations and villages preserving age-old traditions. Following a brief stint on the water, our next destination is a bamboo workshop, where you'll be astonished at the versatility of bamboo and learn to craft your own gift. Switching back to bikes, we embark on a scenic ride through rice fields that concludes at Hoi An’s organic vegetable village, where a welcoming family invites us into their home. Indulge in a locally prepared and delicious traditional Vietnamese lunch. In the early afternoon, our private van swiftly transports us back to the hotel, leaving time for a refreshing swim in the pool or a dip in the ocean.