Mekong Bikes: When Travel Becomes Solidarity
More Than a Bike Tour Every year, travelers come to Vietnam to discover its bustling cities, famous landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes. Yet some of the country’s most meaningful experiences happen far from the tourist trails. For more than a decade, Mekong Plus has been organizing cycling tours through the heart of the Mekong Delta. These […]
Mekong Plus in 2026: A Year of Solidarity Events to Act Differently
The year 2026 promises to be rich, committed, and deeply human for Mekong Plus. True to its mission of sustainable development in Vietnam and Cambodia, the NGO is offering a series of solidarity-based events that combine meaningful encounters, cultural discoveries, sporting challenges, and shared moments. These events are concrete opportunities to support the most vulnerable […]
2024 in Review: How Mekong Plus Is Fighting Poverty with People, Not Just Projects
In 2024, Mekong Plus marked 30 years of committed, community-first development work in rural Vietnam and Cambodia. With a focus on participatory action, education, health, gender equality, microcredit, and environmental sustainability, Mekong Plus continued to deliver real and lasting impact to the people who need it most. This year’s efforts reflect the organization’s deep connection […]
A Meaningful Voyage: Highlights from Our 2025 Solidarity Cruise
The Mekong Delta is a place where vibrant traditions, rich landscapes, and resilient communities converge—and the Mekong Plus Solidarity Cruise offers a unique opportunity to experience all of it from the deck of the charming RV Toum Tiou II. But unlike a typical river cruise, this journey goes beyond sightseeing. It’s about connecting with people, […]
A Journey to Build Bridges: Mekong Plus in North America
Celebrating Connections Across Borders From November 12 to December 4, 2024, Bernard Kervyn, Mekong Plus’ founder and Ho Tiêu Dan, the director at Mekong Quilts, embarked on an exciting journey to North America, with the mission of strengthening existing partnerships, connecting with the Vietnamese diaspora, and laying the groundwork for future fundraising initiatives. This ambitious […]
Bike Tours and Cruises in the Mekong Delta: Sustainable Adventures with Mekong Plus
The Mekong Delta, with its lush landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, offers an unparalleled destination for travellers seeking meaningful, sustainable adventures. Mekong Plus, a dedicated non-profit organisation, has developed a range of eco-friendly bike tours and cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia, crafted for those looking to explore the region responsibly. Perfect for individuals, families, […]
Ride with Us: Explore 10 Inspiring Community Projects in 10 Districts this Summer
In the heart of South Vietnam and Cambodia, Mekong Plus proudly commemorates an extraordinary 30-year journey dedicated to uplifting communities through dedicated development initiatives. Since its inception, Mekong Plus has been a beacon of hope and progress, tirelessly working towards improving the lives of vulnerable populations across the region. This summer marks a significant milestone […]
Eco-Tourism in Vietnam: A Sustainable Adventure
Vietnam is a captivating destination for travelers seeking natural beauty and cultural experiences. And with a GDP contribution of over 6.4% in 2024, the sector of Tourism is one of the strongest of Vietnam’s Economy. Even without Covid, the industry of tourism in Vietnam has had its ups and down, but considerable efforts and investments […]
Along the Mekong River: A Solidarity Cruise from February 26 to March 8, 2025
In the heart of Southeast Asia, where the Mekong River winds its way through vibrant landscapes and ancient wonders, an extraordinary adventure awaits. Mekong Plus invites you to join its exclusive cruise program aboard the RV Toum Tiou II, a vessel that seamlessly combines intimacy and charm, promising an unparalleled experience from February 26 to […]
Explore Vietnam and Cambodia with Mekong Plus: Fleur du Mékong Cycling Adventure Tour, October 21-30, 2024
Are you ready for an eco-adventure that blends cultural immersion, cycling escapades, and meaningful community engagement? Look no further! From October 21st to 30th, 2024, and in celebration of Mekong Plus’s 30th anniversary, Mekong Plus invites you to join the Fleur du Mékong tour, a 10-day cycling expedition from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to […]
Impactful Holiday: Experience the Life-Changing Bamboo Bike Tours with Mekong Plus
Planning an eco-conscious and impactful holiday has never been easier. If you’re seeking adventure, sustainability, and the chance to make a positive difference, look no further than Mekong Plus’ bamboo bike tours in Vietnam’s provinces of Hâu Giang (Mekong Delta), Bình Thuân (Phan Thiết) and Ninh Thuân (Phan Rang). Embrace health and healthy living while […]
Have fun, do good with Mekong Plus’ bamboo bicycle tours
As unlikely as it might sound, Vietnam’s first handmade bamboo bicycles begin its life at Mekong Quilts, a social enterprise formed by its sister non-profit organisation Mekong Plus to create sustainable fabric work for under-privileged female artisans. “We started with quilts and expanded into handicrafts such as papier-mâché souvenirs and water hyacinth bags,” Bernard Kervyn, […]
Cycling for a cause with Mekong Plus
When Mekong Plus was created in the mid-1990s to combat poverty in Vietnam and Cambodia, founding director Bernard Kervyn and team mainly focused on improving infrastructure, agricultural practices and accessibility of education as the building blocks for positive change. Bernard Kervyn, founder of Mekong Plus and Mekong Quilts The non-profit organisation then began another initiative […]
Bamboo Bicycle tours leading the way for Mekong Plus
Bamboo Bicycle tours leading the way for Mekong Plus For almost 5 years, Bernard Kervyn, Founding and acting Director of Mekong Quilts, a social enterprise focused on handicraft, quilt-making and creating employment for the underprivileged women of the region, has led regular bicycle tours for locals and foreign tourists in Vietnam and Cambodia. From places […]
Vietnam’s Unique Mekong Bike Tours
Slightly more than two decades ago, Bernard Kervyn, founder and director of Mekong Plus, began to ponder what more could be done to improve the lives of beneficiaries of the non-profit organization that focuses on community development in some of Vietnam’s poorest villages. A family who has received help from Mekong Plus. “We were already […]