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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The temple complexes at Angkor Wat. My favourite temple which you don’t hear much about or see many pictures of is the Bayon temple with lots of gigantic 4 faced stone heads. It is truly amazing and so difficult to capture on camera.
What did you think of your group leader?
Nee did a fantastic job looking after the whole group, making sure we were OK, that we hadn’t forgotten anything, getting the food orders right in the restaurants, etc. She always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help with whatever problems or questions you might have. She was a great cyclist too and was happy to lead at the front or accompany some of the slower riders (like me). Also the fruits and snacks provided during the breaks were exceptional. I had the best mango I’ve ever tasted and I’m glad a tried all the other exotic fruit I’d never seen before. My personal favourite was the dragon fruit. Yum!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Whilst crossing the borders by bike is quite exciting, it is also very bureaucratic and takes quite a long time. Think hours not minutes.
The mattresses on the beds are REALLY hard.
There is a long wait at KL airport for the retun flight to London but there is a reasonable amount of places to shop, eat, drink, sit, etc.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Saigon is by far the most expensive place we visited. I probably spent as much in 3 days there as I did during the first 10 days of the holiday!When in Cambodia and Vietnam pretty much every one takes US$, so there’s not much need to change any money to local currency. The cycle route is very flat with only a few minor climbs. The challenge is it is very hot (30c+) and some of the days are long (90km).
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Actually completing the 70k ride on the third day even if it was nearly dark
Learning the history first hand from some inspirational people.
What did you think of your group leader?
She was fabulous when the ATM ate my card at 10pm she and the local rep were calm (I wasn't) and it was all sorted out by 8 the next morning.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Only take the bare minimum for cycling and wash it out
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I love Cambodia and Vietmam Thailand was really really hard work and would have liked to see inside the wild life park rather than just stay on the edge in thailand and I hated the second hotel we stayed at in Thailand I called it the ironing board hotel due to the hardness of the bed and it felt a little seedy I won't go in to why.
Other than that it was really really well organised the fact that we gave tip and snack money before we set off worked well the hotels were good
My friend and I stayed an extra week on the beach about 7 hours out ho chi min city which was fabulous
The only grumble I have is that exodus did not provide us with a hotel transfer which should have been included in the price and the English end were unhelpful via email whilst we were away.
Over all GREAT TRIP
Sharon Smith
CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
Written
One of the best equipped and organised trips I have ever taken with Exodus. Super staff support and really nice.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The temples and warmth of the people in Cambodia. I have been to Vietnam a couple of times before so was not expecting this to be too much of a highlight this time around. But I was wrong - just loved how in your face everything was.
What did you think of your group leader?
Nee is very diligent, hard working, conscientious, organised. Could not ask her to do more! My only suggestion would be that she not feel she needs to manage everyone's expectations at quite so low a level. From her comments about the homestay, I was not sure I was going to like it at all. But it was wonderful!
The local guides in Cambodia and Vietnam were great as well.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Can't think of anything.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I understand that a trip is organised to get from A to B and that all may not be as wonderful as some other parts of a trip. However, the days in Thailand were just not worth it - not the best part of Thailand and fairly boring cycling as well. I would have much preferred to start the trip in Cambodia and spend more time there, ideally seeing other areas of the country. I appreciate that there may be logistical issues which may not make this possible, for instance due to infrastructure or accomodation issues. But if possible....
For me this trip was a revelation. I had never before been in Asia (Japan only, what related to this seems reasonable Western). Cycling through all these beautiful countries (especially Cambodia stole my heart) offered much more then I could have expected.The people (!), the surroundings, the smells, the colors, the food(!), I loved it all. Furthermore the trip was very well organized, the local guides and support teams were great and I was lucky to travel with a very nice group.
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were many blissful moments. Of course Angkor Wat course was very very special, did not want to miss that! But for me, getting on the bike in the morning and go for a lovely sometimes exciting and strenuous ride to a new place was the best part.
What did you think of your group leader?
Our Thai guide was absolutely fabulous. She did everything to make it enjoyable for us and took very good care. She diversified where possible to meet everyone's needs. I really think she did a very good job.
I also have many fond memories of our Cambodian guide who joined us till Vietnam. Because of the situation in Cambodia when we were there (former King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia deceased in Beijing, the country was mourning), we experienced even more how much he loves his country.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Make sure you are at least a bit fit, you will enjoy the trip even more.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I definitely will go on another trip in this part of the world. It is wonderful.
When it comes to Exodus, I can only tell that everything was fine. Guides were perfect, bikes were OK, hotels were good... nothing more to ask for.
Julia Lee
CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR
Written
The trip was a good balance of cycling and sightseeing. Although it was a shame we did not do more history of Thailand it was made up in Cambodia and Vietnam
What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Cambodia the tour guides for the Killing Fields and S20 amazing stories dealt with so sensitively.
What did you think of your group leader?
Mo was an excellent leader. She was always availlable to help no matter how small and managed difficult travellers with ease. I have been on many adventure trips, Mo was the most efficient, friendly and kept her excellent customer service consistant throughout the holiday.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Ensure you take the correct clothing for the visiting the historical sights.
Visit the Chi Chi Tunnels they were excellent
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The actual trip was excellent and I would recommend it to all my friends. However, the pre trip care was not satisfactory. I did not receive the luggage label I had to ask for my trip notes and I was very disappointed that we did not get a free transport to the airport in Vietnam. We did stay an extra week, however, another exodus trip was going to the airport the same time as we needed to at the airport so we could have travelled with them even though it was a week later.
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