This fascinating area is flat and lush and is quite unlike anywhere else in Vietnam and with it mix of Khmer and Vietnamese people make this a diverse and interesting region to explore.
Our entry into Cambodia is by boat as we head up one of Asia's great rivers, the Mekong, to Phnom Penh. Enjoy the French colonial charms of Phnom Penh before cycle out of Phnom Penh to Kampong Chhang where we board boats and cross the Tonle Sap to reach the breathtaking Angkor Wat.
One of the highlights is, of course, riding amongst a thousand years of history at Angkor and we explore the extraordinary temple complexes.
After the wonders of Angkor we head to the faded colonial city of Battembang. This sleepy backwater city is well worth a visit and we arrive in time to explore. We are now just a short distance to Thailand.
We cross into Thailand at a small immigration point that nestles in the small mountains that separate Thailand from Cambodia. We then ride the short way to the main road where we transfer to the beach and a well earned rest. A truly great tour through the heart of SE Asia.
Trip Profile: We ride just over 550km on road surfaces that are mixed. Most of the riding in all three countries is on flat terrain through interesting countryside.
We ride a combination of good quality tarmac, wide dirt tracks and broken roads that are sometimes badly potholed but easily navigable by bike. Although we cover some long distances we usually only ride for four or five hours a day. There is a lot to see along the way as we ride alongside rivers and rice fields.
We spend a three of days traveling by boat, giving variety and a chance for weary legs to recover. Experienced riders will find the distances long enough to challenge them, while less experienced riders are easily able to travel at a more relaxed pace.
Your Itinerary (14 Days/13 nights starting in Saigon and finishing in Bangkok)
Day 1: Arrive Saigon - Tour Briefing and dinner
Day 2: Transfer out of Saigon - Ride to Trah Vinh
Day 3: Ride to Can Tho
Day 4: Ride to Chau Doc
Day 5: Boat to Phnom Penh
Day 6: Ride to Kompong Chhang
Day 7: Ride - Boat to Siem Reap
Day 8: Ride Grand Circuit
Day 9: Ride in temple complex
Day 10: Boat to Battembang
Day 11: Ride Pailin
Day 12: Ride into Thailand - transfer to beach
Day 13: Free day on beach
Day 14: Morning free - Afternoon transfer to Bangko
* Facts & Figures:
- Total Distance: 557 Kilometers.
- Number of Days: 14 days / 13 nights.
- Number of Cycling Days: Six full-days and two half-days.
- Road Surface: The road surfaces are mixed with a combination of good quality tarmac, wide dirt tracks and broken roads that are sometimes heavily potholed.
- Support - Group Size: Minimum 4. Maximum 16.
* Staff: cycling leader (6 + Riders), plus English-speaking Local guide, drivers and assistants.
* Accommodation: 5 nights 3-star hotels, 6 nights tourist class hotels, 2 nights guesthouses. All hotels have en suite facilities and a/c, except 1 nights fan and shared facilities. Whenever possible we try to use hotels with charm and local character.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Single supplement: USD $325
Bike Rental: USD $150
Price Includes:
- All meals except 1 Dinner, 1 lunch and 1 breakfast
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Vietnam
Cambodia
Thailand
Bicycle Touring
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