December 12, 2016 Read time - 2 minutes Southeast Asia is a cyclist's dream – bikes are the modus operandi for many locals, so you’ll fit right in. You see more from the saddle than you’ll ever spot from the back of a bus, whilst covering plenty of ground and seeing the regional variations as you pedal. Southeast Asia by bike is the perfect break for anyone wanting to learn more about the culture, with a little bit of activity thrown in there too. Here we run down five of our favourites and what they’re best for. Explore Asia by Bike 1. Indochina & Angkor Best For: Crossing Borders Angkor Wat reflections A rolling meander through three distinctly different countries, each with their own tasty specialities to sample along the way to fuel your multi-country adventure. Find out more: Cycle Indochina & Angkor 2. Laos Best for: Unusual Adventure Paddy fields, Laos Experience rural sleepy Laos at its best, passing through traditional villages and along empty roads flanked by stunning limestone cliffs, this really is a trip to get under the skin of this little known country. Find out more: Cycling in Laos 3. Vietnam Best for: Foodies Vietnamese food Journey the length of this fascinating country experiencing frenetic towns and vast coastline. You’ll make your way from south to north, ending with a night on a traditional boat cruising the waters of Halong Bay. Find out more: Cycling Vietnam 4. Myanmar (Burma) Best for: Temples Cycling in Bagan, Myanmar/Burma A journey like no other – a country on the brink of huge change, but still very new to tourism, awaits you. Expect a consistently warm and friendly welcome and marvel at the multitude of gold glistening temples, floating markets and colonial remains. Find out more: Cycling Myanmar (Burma) 5. Indonesia Best for: Volcanoes Borobudur Temple, Indonesia Indonesia doesn’t do things by halves. This is Asia at its most dramatic and awe-inspiring. Volcanoes? Check. We explore the volcano-studded island of Java. Deep, dark jungles? Check. The lush interior of Bali is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Find out more: Cycling Indonesia’s Islands See our Asian cycling tours in more detail below.
Cycle Indochina & Angkor 160 reviews Cycle through 3 countries from Thailand to Vietnam Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Moderate 14 Days from £1,999 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details
Cycling in Laos 13 reviews Explore rural Laos by bike Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Moderate / Challenging 14 Days from £2,499 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details
Cycle Myanmar (Burma) 41 reviews Cycle around Myanmar (Burma) and the mystifying Thousand Temples of Bagan Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Moderate 14 Days from £2,149 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details
Cycling Vietnam 260 reviews Enjoy the best of Vietnam on two wheels Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Moderate 14 Days from £1,649 £1,499 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details
Cycling Indonesia's Islands 10 reviews Cycle up volcanoes, through rice paddies, jungles and villages in Bali and Java Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Moderate 13 Days from £1,849 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details