Cycle Indochina & Angkor

14 Days - from $1910

Cycle between Bangkok and Saigon, through Angkor and the Mekong Delta
This journey takes us across three countries with contrasting recent histories and subtly different cultures. From the busy streets of Bangkok we make straight for the rolling limestone hills of Thailand's largest National Park, Khao Yai. Moving into Cambodia we head through shimmering paddy fields to Angkor, the magnificent temple and city complex at the centre of the former Khmer Empire and one of the world's great historic sites. We reach Phnom Penh, where we encounter stark reminders of Cambodia's more recent past. Arriving in Vietnam, we enter the Mekong Delta, a criss-crossed patchwork of rice paddies and waterways, the so-called 'rice bowl of Vietnam'. We complete our journey in the vibrant city of Saigon where the frenetic pace contrasts with some of the rural areas we have cycled through.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Bangkok; transfer to Khao Yai N.P.; short ride. 2 Day ride on jungle roads/trails near Khao Yai. 3 Cycle to Sa Keaw. 4 Ride to Aranyaprathet. 5 Into Cambodia and transfer/ride to Siem Reap. 6-7 Two full days to explore the temple complex of Angkor by bus and bike, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon and Banteay Srei. 8 Drive to Phnom Penh, stopping at Skuon. 9 Morning sightseeing including Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng Museum and the 'Killing Fields'; afternoon free. 10 Transfer to Takeo then cycle to Vietnam border and Chau Doc. 11 Drive/cycle through the Mekong Delta to Vinh Long; catch ferry to homestay. 12 Transfer to Cai Be for floating market; scenic cycle along Mekong riverbank; transfer to Saigon. 13 Free day. 14 End Saigon.
Mode of travel: Average daily distance: 51km (32 miles)No. of days cycling: 10Vehicle support: 95%Terrain and route: road quality is good tarmac in Thailand and Cambodia. Some easy dirt roads in Vietnam. Conditions will be hot but there are few hills. Traffic levels in South East Asia are higher near the larger towns, so you should be comfortable riding occasionally in traffic.
Group size: Min. 7, max. 18, plus local leaders and local staff.
Accommodation: 12 nights hotels, 1 night homestay, some more basic nights but all will be clean and comfortable.
Food: All breakfasts, 7 lunches and 1 dinner included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $402.50
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