Cycle Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
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Why we love it

    • Explore Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand in just 13 days on this speedy but comprehensive adventure.
    • See Indochina as you’ve never seen it before – from the seat of a bicycle. Cycling is the ultimate way get off the beaten track!
    • Work up an appetite for Southeast Asia's famously delicious local and regional food.
    • Get among nature, wildlife, small villages and ancient ruins, as well as the region's most lively cities.
    • Cover approximately 440 km on this itinerary, averaging around 50 km each riding day, with four non-riding days to refresh ands recuperate.



    What’s the best way to explore Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand? From a bicycle, of course, with the wind in your (helmet-covered) hair and tropical breeze on your face. Cycle out of busy Ho Chi Minh, through the Mekong Delta, past riverside villages and alongside paddy fields, and see life from a different perspective as we meet locals, experience their culture and eat lots of great food (you’ll certainly work up an appetite for it!). Riding around 60 km each day, this is an energising and rewarding way to see the beauty and majesty of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

    Highlights

      • Explore Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand in just 13 days on this speedy but comprehensive adventure.
      • See Indochina as you’ve never seen it before – from the seat of a bicycle. Cycling is the ultimate way get off the beaten track!
      • Work up an appetite for Southeast Asia's famously delicious local and regional food.
      • Get among nature, wildlife, small villages and ancient ruins, as well as the region's most lively cities.
      • Cover approximately 440 km on this itinerary, averaging around 50 km each riding day, with four non-riding days to refresh ands recuperate.


      Itinerary:

      Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
      Xin chao! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm today. Ho Chi Minh City has a dynamic atmosphere and a French influence, so it’s perfect for exploring at your own pace if you arrive a couple of days early. Perhaps head to Pham Ngu Lao Street to see the local open-aired market, visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda or one of the amusements parks.

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 2: Mekong Delta
      Take a bus ride to the Mekong Delta. Known as the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam’, the fertile delta is famous for its harvest of tropical fruit, flowers and rice, as well as the views over the canals. When you arrive in the region, get on your bike for the first full day of cycling. Ride along quiet backroads, past farms and villages and make a stop for lunch. You’ll also get to visit orchards and some local cottage industries. Around sunset, make your way up one of the canals by boat and reach your homestay. Stay with a family for the night and enjoy a wonderful meal of local specialties. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

      Accommodation: 1 x Homestay

      Day 3: Chau Doc
      Start the day early with a boat ride, then a bus to riverside Sadec where you start today’s ride, shaking out your sea legs with a cycle through the bustling settlements along the river. Here you’ll see more of local life dependent on this vital and beautiful river, including lunch at a local community. Cycle on and then take a ferry and bus to Chau Doc which is right next to the Cambodian border. Head out in search of the city’s famous hot noodles and cold beer, then stay the night in your hotel. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 4: Phnom Penh
      Cycle to your last destination within Vietnam, the border town of Tinh Bien and stop for lunch. You’ll then go through visa formalities and cross into Phnom Den, Cambodia. Meet your new support team and hop on your bike again on your way to Phnom Penh. You’ll be cycling along dusty and bumpy roads for a while, and then along a paved highway which leads to Cambodia’s capital. Once you arrive, you’ll have a free evening to enjoy your first delicious Cambodian meal for the trip. Phnom Penh is quickly becoming a hot destination among foodies, so load up on grilled seafood, fish curry and green mango salad. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 5: Phnom Penh
      Spend the day enjoying a leisurely ride around Mekong Island. Visit local artisans selling quality silks, and cycle past temples and pagodas. Stop for a refreshing drink at a roadside food stall. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 6: Phnom Penh
      Today you’ll confront Cambodia’s tragic past with visits to several historical sites. First stop is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school which served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre. You’ll take a guided tour of the museum where over 20,000 people were once incarcerated and tortured. Next you’ll visit the Choeung Ek Memorial, where a stupa made up of some 8,000 human skulls marks the site of the infamous Killing Fields. This was where the prisoners of Tuol Sleng were executed and nearly 9,000 corpses have been exhumed from the area. Finally, learn about a brighter period in Cambodian history with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Included Activities:
      • Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) & Choeung Ek
      • Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda




      Day 7: Siem Reap
      Settle in for a long day of driving as we travel to Siem Reap. The bus ride will take about seven hours but will be full of stunning rural views of tiny towns, and it also gives you the chance to catch up on some shut-eye. Riding distance: none Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 8: Siem Reap
      The name Angkor always captures the imagination, conjuring up images of soaring temples set in deep jungle hidden from the world for generations, and there is simply no better way to experience the allure of Cambodia’s legendary Angkor temple complex than by bicycle. Faster than walking yet able to go places that the big tour buses just can’t go, cycling at your own pace along quiet, secluded small roads and jungle trails gives you the feeling that you are the first person to discover Angkor as you visit many small temples hidden from everyday view. That’s not to say you miss out on the icons, with visits to Angkor Wat, the greatest Buddhist temple in the world, as well as guided visits to the iconic jungle-covered ‘Tomb Raider’ favourite Ta Prohm, and the sheer majesty of Angkor Thom all included. Seeing this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site in such an environmentally friendly way, with no pollution or strain on the environment also helps to preserve this magnificent icon for future generations. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Included Activities:
      • Siem Reap - Three Day Angkor Pass
      • Angkor - Full day temple cycling tour




      Day 9: Siem Reap
      Today you’ll cover a lot of distance on your visit to Banteay Srei, the 10th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. The temple was rediscovered in 1914 and has some of the most intricate carvings in the world. It was restored shortly after discovery using traditional techniques and materials. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 10: Sa Kaew
      Leave from Siem Reap early in the morning and head for the border. Your crossing at Poipet/Aranyaprathet should take around 4 hours including the driving and processing time. From the border, you’ll transfer to the Tha Kabark Dam. You can have a quick swim and some lunch before the next cycling leg to Sa Kaew where you’ll stay for the night. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Resort

      Day 11: Kabinburi
      Wake up at sunrise and make your way to the local market. Here you’ll see the Buddhist monks from nearby temples who come to receive food from the villagers in exchange for blessings. Perhaps offer the monks some alms before continuing on your way. Spend the rest of the day cycling along mostly flat terrain towards the small district of Kabinburi. You’ll pass rubber tree and tapioca plantations as well as lush rice fields. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 12: Bangkok
      Make your way to Khun Dan Dam, Thailand’s largest dam, for your last full day of cycling. You’ll ride past small villages, paddy fields, farms and shops. Stop for lunch along the way, then enjoy a quick swim. After, pack up the bikes before transferring to Bangkok, your final destination. Meals: Breakfast

      Accommodation: 1 x Hotel

      Day 13: Bangkok
      There are no activities planned for today and you’re able to depart the accommodation at any time. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent. Perhaps take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, wander down the tourist mecca of Khao San Road or pay a visit to Wat Pho, home to the country’s largest reclining Buddha. Explore the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, or travel by long tail boat down the Chao Phraya River to explore Bangkok’s famous khlongs (canals).


      Included Activities

        • Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) & Choeung Ek
        • Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
        • Siem Reap - Three Day Angkor Pass
        • Angkor - Full day temple cycling tour
        • Kabinburi - Alms giving at morning market
        Physical preparation

        PHYSICAL PREPARATION There are regular rest breaks each day, however it is important to note that you will be riding over multiple and consecutive days in a climate and terrain that may be unfamiliar. While it can be tempting to start out riding as hard and fast as you can (we get it!) we recommend taking it easy on the first few days while your body gets used to the rides and the climate. As a general rule, the more preparation you can do for this type of trip, the more you will enjoy it. Prepare for the trip by doing aerobic type exercises before travelling - jogging or swimming are some options, though cycling is best. If possible take some extended day rides before travelling, or spend time on exercise bikes in the gym. The more your muscles (and bottom) are prepared for the riding on this trip the more you will be able to enjoy the wonderful countryside and people you meet while riding. Note that an enthusiasm for bike riding and adventure is essential! It is also important that you are both confident and competent in riding a bicycle, both solo and in a group environment. CYCLING DISTANCES: The information listed in the itinerary is a guide to the approximate distances and terrain cycled each day. However, this may vary depending on the physical capabilities of the group, and changes to local conditions. For safety reasons we only cycle during daylight hours, so there may be some early morning starts. We take regular rest breaks throughout cycling days.

        Important information

          • 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that some room configurations have two single beds, although a double bed will always be requested.
          • 2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organise a suitable sized bike.
          • 3. If you plan to bring your own bike please advise us at time of booking as additional transport is required.
          • 4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home.
          • 5. Cambodia Visa - The standard e-visa for Cambodia is not valid at Phnom Den border (on entry to Cambodia on Day 4 of this trip). Travelers of all nationalities must apply for visa on arrival, which usually takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes at Tieh Bien/Phnom Den border.
          • 6.Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for train and flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets.



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