Our Saigon to Angkor cycle tour is graded easy to moderate:
Easy Grading: Riding on rural roads both asphalt and gravel. Suitable for anyone who can ride a bike and can manage a bit of exercise. There might be some short gentle climbs and descents, but on the whole – easy. Distances of between 25-50 kms per day.
Moderate grading: Medium length rides suitable for the leisure cyclist who exercises regularly and has good mobility. Fitness is more important than technical ability for this level, as the road surfaces will be mostly smooth and the hills relatively gentle. Distances of between 50-80 kms per day.
As it will be hotter and more humid than you’re used to, you’ll get maximum enjoyment if you are of average to good fitness. If you haven’t biked for a while, we suggest you add biking a couple of times a week for around 30-40km, to your fitness regime about 6 weeks before going on the trip. The longest cycle day is 90km, however you always have the option to travel in the support vehicle if necessary. Most days are between 50km and 70km in length, with a total of 11 full biking days and 3 half days.
2 countries in 11 days! This ultimate cycling adventure from the mighty Mekong to the mesmerizing temples of Angkor Wat is out of this world. It’s a jam-packed excursion that covers a lot of ground, including Southern Vietnam’s scenic pathways, friendly candid visits with Cham people and Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
TRIP SUMMARY
Duration: 11 days from Saigon to Angkor
Trip focus: A moderate cycle tour exploring two fascinating countries
Accommodation: 10 nights standard hotels
Transport: Cycle, van
Group size: Maximum 12 + tour leader, Minimum 6
Single supplement: NZ$467 per person
Operator: This tour is run by one of our trusted local partners
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Truck support from 05 passengers up for cycling days
- Mechanic support from 7 passengers up
- Bicycle Rental and helmet
- Boat and ferry trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Healthy snack, fresh local fruits and soft drink for biking days
- Bottled drinking water for sightseeing
- All sightseeing entrance fees where required in the itinerary
- Accommodation in twin shared room in hotel with daily breakfast
- Simple first aid kit
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight to Vietnam and from Cambodia
- Vietnam and Cambodia Visa
- Travel Insurance. We strongly advise you purchase travel insurance from home
- Personal expenditure (phone, laundry, shopping and so on)
- Tips for guide, driver, porters.
- Beverages and alcoholic drinks
- Any other services not clearly mentioned on itinerary and trip inclusive portion
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY SAIGON
Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on the time of your flight, you can take in an afternoon tour of Saigon. The remainder of your day is at leisure. It’s a great city to explore at night, lots of bars and great restaurants…you’ll be spoilt for choice
This evening you will enjoy a Saigon Street Eats after Dark tour. Experience an evening strolling through Saigon’s streets while sampling some of its legendary street food with a local foodie guide.
Meals Included: Dinner (food tour)
DAY 2 – HO CHI MINH CITY to CAI BE
Following breakfast, transfer out of Saigon to avoid the heavy traffic. Visit Cu Chi tunnels and then after the visit, start your cycle ride on a great tarmac road to Trang Bang, from there travel cross country by bike or bus towards Hau Nghia and Duc Hoa. On arrival in the small town of Cai Be take an interesting boat trip across the mighty Mekong River to reach a village on a small island in the middle of the river, where you spend the night in a local home. The home stay will be an unforgettable experience and will give you an unique insight into the culture of the locals.
Cycling distance: 30-40km
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3 – CAI BE to VINH LONG to CAN THO.
Enjoy a leisurely cycle from the homestay to visit a local rice paper factory, candy workshop and orchards. We ride to Long Ho then branch off and cycle through quieter countryside roads alongside rice paddies, coconut trees and orchards. Stop along the way for a short break and interact with hospitable locals. Lunch is served in a local restaurant. Our ride ends at Binh Minh where board the support vehicle and transfer to Can Tho..
Cycling distance: Approx 50- 60 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4 – CAN THO to RACH GIA. TRANSFER to HA TIEN
This morning, rise early and get a unique taste of life in the Mekong. Board a local boat and explore the colorful Cai Rang floating market. Relax and enjoy the cruise back to the hotel where we will freshen up before we check-out and ride to Rach Gia. Lunch will be enjoyed at a local restaurant. Continue the ride on narrow lanes to explore the hidden backwaters of the delta and along canal banks until you reach Rach Gia a laid back fishing village. Our ride finishes in Rach Gia where we transfer for a couple of hours to Ha Tien for the night.
Cycled distance: Approx. 50-60 km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 5 – HA TIEN to KEP
A short pleasant ride to the border crossing. After a 15 km ride, leave your bike in Vietnam and walk across the border to Cambodia where our new bikes await. Enjoy a gentle ride as stunning rural areas introduces you to Cambodia. Tonight’s destination is the tranquil seaside town of Kep.
Cycling distance: Approx 40km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 6 – KEP to RABBIT ISLAND
Today, we’ll set out into the gulf to enjoy the secluded white sand beaches at Koh Tonsai, Rabbit Island, you will be free at your own leisure and enjoy swimming and the picnic lunch cooked by the crew. In the late afternoon take the boat back to Kep.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 7 – KEP to KAMPOT to PHNOM PENH
Cycle through a Kampot Pepper Farm before continuing to Kampot. Then transfer by minibus to Phnom Penh stopping to visit the Tuol Sleng (or S21) Genocide Museum. Free at leisure till late afternoon. At 5pm, meet Duckie, our Phnom Penh food expert. She will take you around her favorite local market and make you try out some exotic fruits and for the more adventurous, insects and other silk worms. Then head with her to a delicious, traditional Khmer BBQ where you will dine and drink as a local!
Cycling distance: 30 – 50km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 8 – PHNOM PENH to KAMPONG CHHNANG
Following breakfast, commence cycling from the hotel and head toward Oudong, the former capital of Cambodia, passing magnificent scenery and meeting friendly locals. Climb to the top of Phnom Oudong for sweeping views of the countryside before pedaling on tarmac roads towards Kampong Chhnang. This quiet, riverside town is known for producing some of the country’s best pottery.
Cycling distance: Approx 60-70 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 9 – KAMPONG CHHNANG to SIEM REAP
After breakfast we board the boat riding to Siem Reap. Arrival at Siem Reap around 4pm and check in at hotel and rest of the day is free at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 10 – EXPLORE TEMPLES THEN COUNTRY RIDE
After breakfast, take a shuttle bus to the rose sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, then explore the temple’s magnificent carvings on the 31km Grand Circuit to the ruined, jungle temple of Preah Khan. Bike to Neak Pean Temple, famous for its sacred pools. Break for lunch before riding another 21km to Banteay Kdei and Siem Reap via picturesque country lanes.
Cycling distance: Approx 52km
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 11 – EXPLORE ANGKOR WAT AND DEPARTURE
Rise early this morning and be rewarded with views of sunrise against Angkor Wat revealing its timeless beauty, harmony and grandeur. Enter the temple complex. It is certainly one of the wonders of the ancient world. Back to hotel for breakfast and you then have free time at your leisure till your departure transfer or we can arrange additional accommodation and tours for you.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
HIGHLIGHTS
DATES
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd May 2020 | 13th May 2020 | AVAILABLE | NZ$2,762 |
