Cycle Indochina & Angkor
Cycle Indochina & Angkor
$3105
Cycle Indochina & Angkor
14 Days Starting in Bangkok, Thailand and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Visiting: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kabin Buri, Tha Krabak, Aranyaprathet, Poipet, Siem Reap, Wat Athvea, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake, Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Killing Fields, Takeo, Phnom Den-Tinh Bien Border, Chau Doc, Mekong Delta, Vinh Long, An Binh Island, Cai Be, Cai Lay, My Tho, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon River, Ben Thanh Market, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MOC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 16
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Southeast Asia with the "Cycle Indochina & Angkor" tour. This adventure takes you through the captivating landscapes and rich histories of Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Cycle among the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor, explore the ancient town of Ayutthaya, and experience the vibrant culture of Phnom Penh. Discover the Mekong Delta's hospitality with a unique homestay experience and enjoy the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City. With local bike hire included, you'll traverse scenic routes, visiting iconic sites like the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the Genocide Museum. Enjoy the diverse culinary delights of the region, with all breakfasts, one lunch, and one dinner included. This small group tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, historical insight, and breathtaking scenery, all under the guidance of an experienced tour leader.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Bangkok
Location: Bangkok
Accommodation Name: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel (or similar)
There is a group meeting and briefing in the evening with your tour leader, followed by an optional group dinner. Your main luggage is transported ahead of you to the start point early in the morning so please bring this with you to the meeting; just hang on to what you need for the night/morning. You are reunited with your luggage mid-morning tomorrow.Accommodation: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 : Early transfer to the old kingdom of Ayutthaya; warm-up ride on trail
Location: Ayutthaya
Accommodation Name: iRabbit Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
There’s an early start this morning as we transfer (approximately two hours) from Bangkok to the ancient town of Ayutthaya. Our two-hour transfer takes us into the heart of this fascinating site and we start cycling by the huge reclining Buddha. Much of the old town was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century and we will cycle through the remaining shrine towers and enormous temples to appreciate the past magnificence.Accommodation: iRabbit Hotel (or similar)
Day 3 : Cycle to Kabin Buri
Location: Kabin Buri
Accommodation Name: Serenity Hotel & Spa Onsen (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we follow minor roads through rural Thai landscapes including rubber and eucalyptus plantations, tapioca and rice fields. There are a few easy rolling hills but the route is mostly flat. The ride ends when we join a busier road before driving (approximately 40 minutes) to the town of Kabin Buri by bus.Accommodation: Serenity Hotel & Spa Onsen (or similar)
Day 4 : Ride to Aranyaprathet
Location: Tha Krabak, Aranyaprathet
Accommodation Name: La Villa Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving our hotel early in the morning, we ride towards Tha Krabak, where we can stop by a reservoir for a swim and a view of the untouched jungle on the other side. We will break for lunch before cycling on quiet but well-maintained scenic roads on the way to Aranyaprathet, 6.2mi (10km) from the Cambodian border.
Accommodation: La Villa Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Day 5 : Into Cambodia; to Siem Reap
Location: Poipet, Siem Reap, Wat Athvea
Accommodation Name: Angkor Holiday (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we drive (20 minutes) to the busy border and complete customs formalities as we cross into Cambodia at Poipet. We then drive (three hours) to Siem Reap. Due to years of civil war, the country is poorer and less developed than its neighbours.Apart from growth in the capital and around Siem Reap, the way of life in the countryside is still much the same as it has been for centuries. This afternoon’s ride from Siem Reap takes us past Wat Athvea, a modern temple in the grounds of the ruins of an Angkorian temple, and ends at a market and picnic area outside of Siem Reap.Accommodation: Angkor Holiday Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 : First of two full days to explore the temple complex of Angkor by bus and bike, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon and Banteay Srei
Location: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei
Accommodation Name: Angkor Holiday (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we may choose to have an early start to avoid the inevitable crowds drawn to the wonders of Angkor. The various temples are spread over a wide area and are linked by shady avenues; meandering our way between them by bike gives us a unique perspective. Our cycle tour will include the jungle-covered Ta Prohm, with the amazing roots of the fromager trees clinging to the ancient stones; Angkor Thom, with the Bayon temple of 37 towers (originally there were 49) topped with the four faces of the king; and, of course, the incredible Angkor Wat, which has a huge moat, long causeway and massive towers.
Accommodation: Angkor Holiday Hotel (or similar)
Day 7 : Second day at the Angkor temple complex
Location: Banteay Srei, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake
Accommodation Name: Angkor Holiday (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we cycle outside the main Angkor complex to the outlying temple of Banteay Srei, 21.7mi (35km) from Siem Reap town. Our route takes us past paddy fields, and through pretty villages. Banteay Srei was built in the 10th century and contains some of the finest examples of Khmer sculpture. Although much smaller than the later temples, the buildings here are covered in exquisite carvings. In the afternoon, as we cycle back to Siem Reap, we can stop and visit a few of the less-visited Angkor temples. Siem Reap town is pleasant to wander around; the market has plenty of interest and excellent shopping and there is vibrant nightlife. This afternoon, there should also be time to visit the Tonle Sap Lake, a branch of the Mekong River. This optional trip includes a boat ride to see the floating fishing villages. Anyone wanting to do this visit may need to miss part or all of the ride back to Siem Reap, depending on timings. The cycle is approximately 43.5mi (70km) if riding the full distance to and from Banteay Srei.
Accommodation: Angkor Holiday Hotel (or similar)
Day 8 : Drive to Phnom Penh, stopping at Sambor Pre Kuk
Location: Sambor Prei Kuk, Phnom Penh
Accommodation Name: Ohana Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, we have a bus journey of approximately seven hours along National Road 6 to Phnom Penh, with a couple of stops along the way.After about three hours on the road, we visit Sambor Prei Kuk, the most impressive group of pre-Angkorian monuments in Cambodia, with some of the oldest structures in the country. We also pause for a traditional Khmer lunch at a community restaurant. The road is currently undergoing some resurfacing, so some sections are a bit bumpy.We should arrive in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh in the late afternoon, the perfect time for a sundowner on the Mekong.Accommodation: Ohana Hotel (or similar)
Day 9 : Sightseeing including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields
Location: Phnom Penh, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Killing Fields
Accommodation Name: Ohana Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The fortunes of Phnom Penh have shifted dramatically during its history and the terrible years of the Khmer Rouge and subsequent civil war through the 1970s and ‘80s have scarred the country.During our stay, we visit two sites on an approximately two to three-hour tour, which give us a vivid impression of some of the horrors. There is the Genocide Museum, which is the former Khmer Rouge prison known as S-21 or Tuol Sleng, in the city centre. And 9.3mi (15km) out of town is the area known as the Killing Fields, a mass grave and execution site for the former inmates of S-21. While visiting Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields may not appeal to everyone, we feel they give us an important understanding of what the country and people endured.On a more positive note, the city is on the rise again and is a fascinating place with fine examples of French colonial architecture. We tour the Royal Palace with its Silver Pagoda. There is also excellent shopping at the Russian market, and the lively Mekong waterfront area.Accommodation: Ohana Hotel (or similar)
Day 10 : Transfer to Takeo then cycle to Vietnam border and Chau Doc
Location: Phnom Penh, Takeo, Phnom Den-Tinh Bien Border, Chau Doc
Accommodation Name: Chau Pho hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we transfer (approximately two hours) south out of Phnom Penh to the town of Takeo. Here the road becomes quieter and we mount our bikes for the 31mi (50km) ride to the Phnom Den-Tinh Bien border. Once border formalities have been completed, we cycle approximately 18.6mi (30km) to Chau Doc.Accommodation: Chau Pho hotel (or similar)
Day 11 : Drive/cycle through the Mekong Delta to Vinh Long; catch boat to a homestay-style guesthouse
Location: Mekong Delta, Vinh Long, An Binh Island
Accommodation Name: Homestay Guesthouse Mekong Delta
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we ride from our hotel, leaving around 7.30am, along a quiet backroad lined with villages and dwellings before stopping after 31mi (50km) for lunch around 1pm. After an hour, we transfer (approximately two hours) to Vinh Long by bus. Leaving the bikes on the mainland, we take another boat (30 minutes) to reach our homestay-style guesthouse on An Binh Island in the Mekong Delta.After settling in we can explore the area on foot. The rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta form an amazing network of waterways. The area is best known for its abundant rice production, but in many areas farmers are now moving to more profitable fish farming and fruit and vegetable growing. The evening is tranquil with dinner at the homestay and true Delta hospitality. We spend the night sleeping at a guesthouse built in the style of a local house. Bedding, a mosquito net and a small towel are provided.Accommodation: Homestay-style guesthouse Mekong Delta
Day 12 : Transfer by boat; scenic cycle along Mekong river bank; transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Cai Be, Cai Lay, My Tho, Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation Name: Acnos Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving the homestay around 8am, we have a 45-minute boat ride to Cai Be, stopping en route to see cottage industries producing items such as popped rice, pancakes and wine. We then start our 22mi (35km) ride towards Cai Lay, where we take a scenic route through orchards and alongside the Mekong. We finish cycling around 1pm.After lunch, we’re back on the bus in My Tho, driving (2hr to 2hr 30min) to the heat, hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, still usually known as Saigon. This is an exciting and absorbing city where scooters pack the streets and temples stand alongside modern developments. Devastated by the Vietnam War, it is now a free-market city where (almost) anything goes.Accommodation: Acnos Hotel (or similar)
Day 13 : Free day in Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon River, Ben Thanh Market, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels
Accommodation Name: Acnos Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The whole day is free to explore Ho Chi Minh City, shop and relax. There are many interesting things to see – the Saigon River, Ben Thanh Market, Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral are all within easy walking distance. Alternatively, a short cyclo (cycle taxi) ride takes you to the War Remnants Museum, home to a sobering photographic record of the Vietnam War. If you’re interested, your leader can arrange an optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which are two hours outside the city. Used by the Viet Cong during the war, the network covers three levels and approximately 149mi (240km) of tunnels. Originally these were very narrow but some areas have been widened to allow tourists to explore the system.
Accommodation: Acnos Hotel (or similar)
Day 14 : End Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ll begin your return home after breakfast this morning. To make your journey as easy as possible, there’s a free shared transfer to the airport. To utilise the free departure transfer, this must be requested with Exodus before your trip. And if you’d like to explore this invigorating city a little more, you can always speak to your sales consultant about extending your stay at the hotel.
What's Included
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All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner
All breakfasts, one lunch, and one dinner are included in the tour.
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All accommodation
All accommodation during the tour is included.
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All transport and listed activities
All transport and activities listed in the itinerary are included.
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Tour leader throughout
A tour leader will accompany the group throughout the tour.
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Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Free arrival and departure transfers are provided for all participants.
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Local bike hire
Local bike hire is included for the cycling activities.
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Transport of luggage
Luggage is transported separately during the tour.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation (available on request – hotel nights only)
Single accommodation is not included but can be requested for hotel nights only at an additional cost.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.
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E-bike hire (on request and subject to availability)
E-bike hire is not included but can be requested and is subject to availability.
Food
All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner are included.
The food on this trip is a real highlight for many. South East Asian cuisine is known for its abundance of freshly prepared dishes with strong aromatic flavours. There is a focus on herbs and citrus to ensure each dish packs a punch; chilli is also a common feature, but it’s easily avoided if desired.
Typically most dishes will come with rice and many are often served in a banana leaf with a variety of dips and herbs served separately.
The three countries visited ensure a different culinary experience every time you cross the border; try freshly made pad Thai noodles from the street stalls of Bangkok, the fish amok curry in Cambodia for a creamy coconut-based fragrant curry, and the banh xeo (huge sizzling pancakes) in Vietnam.
Western food is readily available almost everywhere except in the Mekong Delta region.
Vegetarians are well catered for, but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.
Please note that the availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, eg gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home.
You may find it beneficial to bring cycling snacks with you from home if you use high-energy bars or gels while cycling. If you wish to contribute, a kitty is normally arranged (see extra expenses); fresh fruit, nuts, biscuits and local snacks are all provided from the snack kitty along with drinks and electrolyte powders.
Accommodation
We spend 12 nights in hotels and one night in a guesthouse on the Mekong Delta. Notable accommodations include the Ohana Hotel in Phnom Penh, offering a rooftop restaurant-bar and pool, and the Angkor Holiday Hotel in Siem Reap, with a swimming pool and diverse cuisine options.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes cycling through Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, with transfers by bus and boat. Luggage is transported separately, and local bike hire is provided. Arrival and departure transfers are free for all participants.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 12 nights in hotels and one night in a guesthouse on the Mekong Delta. Notable accommodations include the Ohana Hotel in Phnom Penh, which offers a rooftop restaurant-bar and pool, and the Angkor Holiday Hotel in Siem Reap, which features a swimming pool and diverse cuisine options.
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What meals are included in the tour?
All breakfasts, one lunch, and one dinner are included in the tour. The food is a highlight, with a focus on freshly prepared dishes with strong aromatic flavors typical of Southeast Asian cuisine.
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Is local bike hire included in the tour?
Yes, local bike hire is included for the cycling activities during the tour.
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Are arrival and departure transfers included?
Yes, free arrival and departure transfers are provided for all participants.
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What is the transportation arrangement for luggage during the tour?
Luggage is transported separately from the cycling routes, ensuring participants can cycle without carrying their main luggage.
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What is the focus of the cycling routes on this tour?
The cycling routes focus on exploring historical sites, rural landscapes, and local cultures across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Highlights include cycling through the ancient town of Ayutthaya, the temple complex of Angkor, and the scenic landscapes of the Mekong Delta.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
Cultural experiences include visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, exploring the vibrant nightlife and markets of Siem Reap, and experiencing Mekong Delta hospitality with a night at a waterside homestay-style guesthouse.
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What are some of the historical sites visited during the tour?
The tour visits several historical sites, including the temples of Angkor, the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields in Cambodia, and the ancient town of Ayutthaya in Thailand.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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