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Cycle Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand

13 Days | Hop on two wheels and see the authentic side of Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand

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13 days

Start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Finish

Bangkok, Thailand

Trip Code

TTXC

Min Age

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1 - null

Physical Rating

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Bicycle, (E-bike available), Support vehicle, Public bus, Public boat

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights), homestay (1 night), resort (1 night)

From £2,123(13 days)

Trip Informations

What’s the best way to explore South East Asia? From a bicycle, of course! With the wind in your (helmet-covered) hair and the tropical breeze on your face, this 13-day cycling adventure will take you through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Cycle out of busy Ho Chi Minh City and venture through the Mekong Delta, past riverside villages and alongside paddies. From bustling city streets, experience local culture in rural villages and rub shoulders with your hosts at a local homestay in the Mekong Delta. Walk and cycle around the UNESCO World Heritage site of the ancient Angkor complex and see countless temples, rice fields and villages as you uncover new landscapes. After long days of riding (with an average of 60 km a day), you’re sure to work up an appetite for the region’s best food (and a couple of cold beers) – it’s all about balance, right?

Why you’ll love this trip

Walk and cycle through the ancient Angkor Wat complex – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important archaeological sites in South East Asia. Covered in lush greenery, you’ll explore various temples on two legs and two feet!

Cycle through ever changing landscapes, rice paddies and small villages through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand – the best way to explore local life is on the back of a bicycle, after all!

Indulge in all your Southeast Asian favourites – this region is famous for its delicious cuisine for a reason! After days of cycling, you’ll work up an appetite for countless dishes of Bahn mi, pho, fish amok and pad Thai and your leader will know all the best spots.

Explore the Mekong Delta with a full day of riding and then be treated to a homecooked meal by your homestay hosts – the best way to get to know the locals!

Wake up at sunrise to see the local Buddhist monks from nearby temples who come to receive food from the villagers in exchange for blessings. Then, spend the rest of the day cycling through the small district of Kabinburi.

Is this trip right for you?

To complete this trip, it’s important that you’re both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.

You’ll be cycling for up to 70 km per day on varied terrain, so you’ll need to be reasonably fit to enjoy and complete all activities. There will be a support vehicle on this trip if you need a break.

The weather in South East Asia can be varied. Be prepared to get sweaty and for the occasional rain storm, which may require a change of plans.

This trip is part of a longer itinerary. You might be joining travellers who have already spent some time together. If you have more time to explore, you might like to check out Cycle South East Asia trip.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Day 1 • Ho Chi Minh City
Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam. Your adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh City with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, there’s plenty to be seen with a self-paced walking tour of the city. Maybe head to Pham Ngu Lao Street to see the local open-aired market or visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda. You could also head to one of the local amusement parks or hunt down the perfect Banh mi. After the meeting tonight, maybe head out with your group for an optional welcome dinner.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Mekong Delta
This morning you’ll hop on the bus and drive 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 waterside views over the canals. When you arrive, you’ll 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 to reach your homestay. Tonight, you’ll stay with a local family in their home and sit down for a homecooked dinner of local specialties.
Accommodation
Homestay (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours. Your cycling distance will be approximately 45 km.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Chau Doc
Start the day early with a boat ride, then take a bus to riverside Sadec, where you’ll start today’s ride. Shake out your sea legs with a cycle through the bustling settlements along the river. Here, you’ll see more of how local life is dependent on the river, stopping for lunch in a local community. Cycle on to the ferry and then take a bus to Chau Doc, which sits right next to the Cambodian border. When you arrive, head out in search of the city’s famous hot noodles and a cold beer. The rest of the night is free to explore at your own pace or get some rest in tonight’s hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 75 km.
DAY 4
Day 4 • Phnom Penh
Cycle to your last destination within Vietnam – the border town of Tinh Bien. When you arrive, you’ll stop for lunch, then go through visa formalities and cross into 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 rural roads for a while, then along a paved highway which leads to Cambodia’s capital. When you arrive, you’ll have a free evening to seek out the best Cambodian cuisine. Phnom Penh is quickly becoming a hot destination among foodies, so you can easily load up on grilled seafood, fish curry and green mango salad.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 65 km.
The standard e-visa for Cambodia is not valid at the 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.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Phnom Penh
Today, you’ll hop on a short ferry, then spend the full day on a leisurely ride around Mekong Island. This 10-hectare island is also known as one of the prominent centres of traditional handicrafts in Cambodia, and you’ll visit some local artisans selling quality silks, pottery and woodcarvings. Cycle past temples and pagodas, then stop at a roadside food stall for a refreshing drink. This afternoon’s ride will take you through the small villages, rice paddies, vegetable farms and fruit orchards of the island, before you head back to the mainland for a free evening.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 27 km.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Phnom Penh
Today you’ll confront Cambodia’s tragic past with visits to several historical sites. Visit 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, visit the Choeung Ek Memorial, where a stupa made up of some 8000 human skulls marks the site of the infamous Killing Fields. This was where the prisoners of Tuol Sleng were executed and nearly 9000 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.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) & Choeung Ek
Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.
DAY 7
Day 7 • Siem Reap
Settle in for a long day of driving as you travel to Siem Reap. Grab a window seat on the bus if you can, as you’ll have some beautiful rural scenery along the way of tiny towns and countryside. Play some road trip games with your fellow travellers, get stuck into your book or take the opportunity to nap as you make the journey. When you arrive, maybe ask your local leader for the best dinner spots!
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
DAY 8
Day 8 • Siem Reap
Today is all about the Angkor Complex – a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Sitting in the jungle and hidden from the world for generations, Angkor is an ancient temple complex with five lotus-like towers rising 65 m into the sky. When you arrive, you’ll park the bikes and explore the iconic Hindu temple of Angkor Wat on foot. Then, it’s back on the bike to discover the original Buddhist temple in Angkor – the amazing Bayon Temple. Cycle to Ta Phrom temple and indulge your inner Indiana Jones as you stroll through an amazing scene, where nature has taken over the ancient ruins.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Siem Reap - Three Day Angkor Pass
Angkor - Full day temple cycling tour
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 27 km.
DAY 9
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. You’ll then have a free afternoon and evening in Siem Reap, to explore or relax at the hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 70 km.
DAY 10
Day 10 • Sa Kaew
Say goodbye to Siem Reap early this morning and head for the border of Cambodia and Thailand. Your crossing at Poipet/Aranyaprathet should take around 4 hours, including travel and border formalities. From the border, you'll transfer to the Tha Kabark Dam. Here, you can go for a quick swim before lunch, then it’s on to the next cycling leg to Sa Kaeo, where you'll stay for the night.
Accommodation
Resort (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 40 km.
DAY 11
Day 11 • Kabinburi
Wake up at sunrise this morning and make your way to the local market. Here, you’ll see Buddhist monks from the nearby temples who come to receive food from the villagers in exchange for blessings. Perhaps offer the monks some alms and be a part of the tradition. Spend the rest of the day cycling along mostly flat terrain towards the small district of Kabinburi. Along the way, you’ll pass rubber tree and tapioca plantations as well as lush rice fields.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Kabinburi - Alms giving at morning market
Special information
Your cycling distance today will be approximately 70 km.
DAY 12
Day 12 • Bangkok
Today, you’ll drive to a small rural village, where you hop back on the bike for your last full day of cycling. Make your way to Khun Dan Dam – Thailand’s largest dam. You’ll ride past small villages, paddy fields, farms and shops. Stop for lunch along the way, then enjoy a quick swim in the dam. After you’re feeling refreshed, you’ll pack up the bikes with your group and hop in a private transfer to Bangkok, your final destination. When you arrive, maybe head out with your local leader and your group for an optional dinner and cheers to a trip well-travelled!
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours. Your cycling distance will be approximately 50 km.
DAY 13
Day 13 • Bangkok
There are no activities planned after breakfast today and your adventure comes to an end. If you'd like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. If you’re staying in Bangkok, maybe take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, wander down the tourist mecca of Khao San Road or visit Wat Pho – home to the country's largest reclining Buddha.
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.

Inclusions

Meals

11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Bicycle, (E-bike available), Support vehicle, Public bus, Public boat

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nights), homestay (1 night), resort (1 night)

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

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Important notes

1. It is very important that you provide your height at time of booking so we can ensure that you have the appropriate sized bicycle when your trip starts. If you do not provide your height ahead of arrival we cannot guarantee a suitably sized bike for you.

2. 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.

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 Tinh 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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