Cycle Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
Experience Overview
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?
Highlights
- 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2799
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Bicycle,(E-bike available),Support vehicle,Public bus,Public boat
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: TTXC
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Cambodia
Finishes: Bangkok, Cambodia
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (12), Lunch (1), Dinner (1)Accommodation: Hotel (10 nights),homestay (1 night),resort (1 night)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,042 ($234 /day)
Itinerary
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
Cycle to your last destination within Vietnam – the border town of Tinh Bien. On arrival 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 towards Cambodia’s capital. Avoid the busy roads and jump back into the support vehicle for the drive into the city. When you arrive, you’ll have a free evening to seek out the best Cambodian cuisine to help fuel up after a good day out on the bike. 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 (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll head to the gold-hued Mongkol Serei Kien Khleang Pagoda on the shores of the mighty Mekong River then take a short ferry to spend the full day on a leisurely ride around Mekong Island (Koh Dach). 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, then on to Okhna Tey island (Koh Okhna) before you head back to the mainland for a free evening.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) & Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Siem Reap - Three Day Angkor Pass
- Angkor - Full day temple cycling tour
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
Included Activities:
- Kabinburi - Alms giving at morning market
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
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 (Number of Nights: 1)
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.
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Reviews
Sue - Traveled, February 2024
What a fabulous trip, our guides were Amazing, the places we visited fabulous.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/13/2024
Jay - Traveled, February 2024
Cycling from Ho Chi Minh City to the outskirts of Bangkok was an unforgettable journey. Our guides were a wealth of knowledge, leading us on Trek bikes in excellent condition. The trip was well organized, offering a good balance of cycling and cultural immersion. Venturing deep into the Mekong Delta and other off-beat paths, we explored hidden areas inaccessible to the tour bus crowds. I recommend this trip to all bike riding enthusiasts seeking a more authentic adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2024
Marc - Traveled, February 2024
Great trip! Nut and the rest of the guides were exceptional. A perfect blend of the three countries!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/21/2024
Jennifer - Traveled, January 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week bike trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Good biking to temples, the Mekong Delta and the beautiful Asian landscape. Very well organized trip and the skill level and dedication of our group leader Seen Suwamin made the trip constantly entertaining, fun, culturally enlightening and safe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/01/2024
Gary - Traveled, November 2023
The bike riding was fantastic! Amazing scenery from the beautiful waterways of the Mekong Delta to the majestic temples of Angkor Way, plus plenty of lovely towns and villages full of smiling faces and shouts of “Hello” - Definitely recommend!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2023
rebecca - Traveled, November 2023
This was my second cycling trip with Intrepid and I loved every moment. It was incredibly well organised. The tour leaders were fantastic and really friendly, and the itinerary was great. The others in the group were fab and I made some great new friends on the trip. I can't recommend the trip more.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/27/2023
Silvia - Traveled, November 2023
Great adventure! Wonderful places, excellent food, friendly people and a very knowledgeable and able guide. Would definitely recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
valerie - Traveled, November 2023
I have experienced Intrepid as an extremely well organized and thoughtful tour company. Their guides are local, very knowledgeable and the itineraries are well planned out. Highly recommend the bike tours!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2023
Robert - Traveled, November 2023
I just completed the three country Intrepid bike ride through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. This was my first Intrepid trip and visit to South East Asia. It has been an incredible adventure exposing me to sights and experiences that I never would have had on my own. The guides were amazing and all services promised were exactly as promised. This will definitely not be my last Intrepid tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2023
Lucy - Traveled, October 2023
This is an excellent trip giving you the opportunity to really see the authentic lives of the people who live there. We were greeted by smiles and waves from families all along the way in Vietnam and Cambodia. Local meals were delicious and an authentic way to eat amongst the community. The organisation was incredible with water and fabulous snacks provided every step of the way. We had a new local team in each country we visited passing on their knowledge and expertise. They were warm, friendly and entertaining. I was never happier than when I was cycling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
Hayley - Traveled, October 2023
I would thoroughly recommend this trip. Cycling through 3 countries experiencing differing cultures , food ,and terrains with professional Intrepid Tour leader , guides and support crews. An amazing trip - thank you Intepid
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2023
Alison - Traveled, October 2023
Exceptional holiday from start to finish, the organisation was brilliant the staff so approachable and ensured you had the full experience. the bikes were really good and well maintained. Cycling in Cambodia was challenging as it was flat, no free wheel!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
Eleanor - Traveled, August 2023
An true insight into lives of local I habitants. Highlight for me was mediation with a Buddist Monk, I left feeling very peaceful. The Homestay exceeded my expections & the host family were very welcoming. The cycling was great too.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Eleanor - Traveled, August 2023
An excellent trip, where I experienced a fabulous insight to the daily lives of local inhabitants. Informative visits too Temples & the highlight of my trip was engaging in meditation with a Buddist Monk. Watching the sunrise on the Banks of the Mekong River from a jungle Homestay was a unique experience also.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Malcolm - Traveled, July 2023
One of my most enjoyable holiday experiences, well organised and catered for. Cycling distances and speed travelled were great for the average recreational cyclist. Our guide went beyond in ensuring we all had a wonderful experience. I totally recommend Intrepid and this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2023
Richard - Traveled, April 2023
This was my first trip with Intrepid but it won't be my last. The level of organization and attention to detail means I could enjoy every day knowing every thing had been taken care of. The locsl guides were great and Nut the tour leader is fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/06/2023
Louise - Traveled, March 2023
This was my second trip with Intrepid and both surpassed my expectations. As a solo traveler to feel safe, included and in an environment to meet such incredible local people in addition to those on the tour is incredible. To me this is real travel. Every day on the trip felt like a real privilege to be part of such beautiful cultures. I loved it so very much; each trip helps me grow as person, keeps me young at heart and reminds me what life is truly about. I want to do these trips for the rest of my life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Mandy - Traveled, March 2023
This trip is a 100% must. Our Guides, Mr Chai, Mr Tri, Mr Rong and Mr Tony made our holiday. They all had personal experiences in their countries which made the trip very personal. Experiencing the cycling, Temples, food, way of life of the people in each country was enriching and humbling. The support vans were unbelievable. Because of the heat we stopped frequently and there was always fresh fruit and local foods for us to fill up on. And plenty of water of course. We stopped at locally run family restaurants for lunch which was great in supporting the local community. They were all so happy to see us. A great way to experience Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/31/2023
Hari - Traveled, March 2023
Great trip, very well organized and the guide, Chaiya, was excellent. The only issue was the Thailand part was a little underwhelming outside of the cycling. Cambodia and Vietnam were great, and Bangkok was great as well
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
Ian - Traveled, February 2023
It was a fantastic trip. Fast pace, action packed, just the way I like it! I was the old guy on the trip, 67 yo., average fitness, but I didn’t have a problem keeping up. Good people, good food, every day an adventure in itself.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2023
Lucy-Jane - Traveled, January 2023
This was a trip of a lifetime! What a great way to see three countries in 2 weeks. We had wonderful service throughout our entire trip. The guides were knowledgeable, and the bikes were excellent. You get to experience life with the locals with a homestay experience with a spectacular meal, lunch dining with a family on the Mekong and visits to local businesses. We didn't want to leave and can't wait to book our next trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/01/2023
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