Cycle Indochina & Angkor

Name: Cycle Indochina & Angkor
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.6 (177 reviews)

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14 Days Excluding Flights From

16 Days from

£ 2795

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Cycling

Activity Level

Moderate

Comfort Level

Classic

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Cycling

Group Size :

6 - 16

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

MOC

Carbon Footprint :

23kg CO2e per person per day

Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam: Discover the diverse wonders of Southeast Asia on this classic bike journey

Cycle from bustling Bangkok to historic Ho Chi Minh City, with two days exploring the iconic jungle temples of Angkor, to discover the diverse wonders of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. With the expert guidance of our tour leaders, we acquaint ourselves with the divergent histories and subtly different cultures of each nation, while also riding through their rich variety of landscapes. Off the saddle, we stay at a homestay-style guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, plus there’s always excellent opportunities to indulge in the world-famous cuisines of each.

Highlights

Join a small cycling group to delve deep into the different cultures of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
Cycle among the magnificent temples of Angkor − Southeast Asia’s most awe-inspiring ruins
Take a sobering look at Cambodia’s past at the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields
Experience true Mekong Delta hospitality with one night at a waterside homestay-style guesthouse

Key Information

Accommodation: 12 Classic nights (hotels), 1 Simple night (homestay/guesthouse to experience Mekong Delta hospitality)
Nine days cycling with 95 percent vehicle support
Group normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam

What's Included

All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Arrival and departure transfers
Local bike hire

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request – hotel nights only)
Visas or vaccinations
E-bike hire (available for an additional cost)

9 Days of Cycling

Pace:

Moderate: 8mi-10mi (13km-16km) an hour

Terrain:

Low altitude; 80 percent paved, 20 percent easy dirt roads
Generally well-paved routes in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, with some easy dirt roads in Thailand and Vietnam
Traffic levels higher near the larger towns, so you should be comfortable riding occasionally in traffic

Day 2

39 km / 24.2 miles

Day 3

82 km / 51 miles

Day 4

82 km / 51 miles

Day 5

20 km / 12.4 miles

Day 6

30 km / 18.6 miles

Day 7

72 km / 44.7 miles

Day 10

73 km / 45.4 miles

Day 11

62 km / 38.5 miles

Day 12

36 km / 22.4 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.

On this trip, we:

Sleep at a homestay-style guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, where we gain firsthand insight from our host about Delta life and culture, while also sampling their delicious local cuisine

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

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Itinerary

Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City

This adventure starts in Bangkok, the enthralling and energetic capital of Thailand.

Around 6pm, say sawasdee to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Thai welcome by arranging an optional group dinner at a local restaurant (which is included for all in 2026).

Your main luggage will be transported ahead of you to the start point early in the morning so please bring this with you to the welcome meeting; just hold onto what you need for the night/morning – you will be with your luggage again by mid-morning tomorrow.

Want extra time in Bangkok? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel (or similar)

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)

Distance covered: 24mi (39km)

Ascent: 131ft (40m); Activity hours: 2hr 30min

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)

Distance covered: 51mi (82km)

Ascent: 728ft (222m); Activity hours: 4

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)

Distance covered: 51mi (82km)

Ascent: 676ft (206m); Activity hours: 4hr 20min

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: Baitong Heritage Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 12mi (20km)

Ascent: 66ft (20m); Activity hours: 1hr 15min

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: Baitong Heritage Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 19mi (30km)

Ascent: 1,998ft (609m); Activity hours: 1hr 45min

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: Baitong Heritage Hotel (or similar)

Distance covered: 45mi (72km)

Ascent: 223ft (68m); Activity hours: 3hr 45min

Meals included: Breakfast

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)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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)

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)

Distance covered: 45mi (73km)

Ascent: 236ft (72m); Activity hours: 3hr 45min

Meals included: Breakfast

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

Distance covered: 39mi (62km)

Ascent: 1,060ft (323m); Activity hours: 4

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

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 (2025)/Bong Sen Saigon Hotel (2026) (or similar)

Distance covered: 22mi (36km)

Ascent: 157ft (48m); Activity hours: 2hr 15min

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 (2025)/Bong Sen Saigon Hotel (2026) (or similar)

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.

If you’d like to explore this invigorating city a little more, please speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This trip is rated Activity Level 3 (Moderate) and classified Road. For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

There are nine cycling days; average daily distance: 29.2mi (47km) per day; 95 percent vehicle support

Terrain and route: The road is generally well paved in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, with some easy dirt roads in Thailand and Vietnam. Conditions will be hot and humid and there are some long days, but there are very few hills. Traffic levels in South East Asia are higher near the larger towns, so you should be comfortable riding occasionally in traffic. Though many of the roads are in good condition, expect potholes and occasional poor road conditions.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Key information

Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing around 6pm this evening.
Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately a one-hour drive from the airport. We provide free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all.

Catching your return flight

We provide free departure transfers for all customers to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) from the end hotel.

Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Bangkok
Location end: Ho Chi Minh City

Vaccinations and Health

Thailand

There are no required vaccinations. However, recommended vaccinations include tetanus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, tuberculosis and typhoid. You will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting for more than 12 hours through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Please confirm all the above with your doctor or travel clinic.

Dengue and zika, both viral diseases spread by mosquitoes, are a known risk in places visited. There are currently no vaccines or prophylaxes available, so take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Cambodia

There are no required vaccinations. However, recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and tuberculosis. You will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting for more than 12 hours through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Please confirm your vaccine recommendations and requirements with your doctor or travel clinic.

Dengue fever, a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes, is a known risk in places visited. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, so take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Vietnam

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to speak to your doctor or travel clinic about vaccinations for hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and tuberculosis. The risk of malaria is slight, but you may want to consult your doctor or travel clinic for further advice.

Similarly, dengue and zika, both viral diseases spread by mosquitoes, are known risks in Vietnam. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, so we strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Passport

To enter Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia your passport must:

Have an expiry date at least six months after the day you arrive in each country
Be undamaged (including no water damage)
Be complete (no pages missing)

Vietnam also specifically requests that you have at least two blank pages, though you will also need sufficient blank pages for Thailand and Cambodia.

You must provide us with your full name (including middle name/s) as stated on your passport at the time of booking.

Visa

Thailand

Travellers from the UK, US and Canada normally do not need a visa to enter Thailand. However, all foreign nationals entering Thailand must complete a digital arrival card online before they arrive. You can register for an arrival card within three days before you arrive.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/thailand
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/thailand
United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements
USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Thailand.html

Cambodia

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally need a visa to enter Cambodia. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/cambodia
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/cambodia
United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements
USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html

Important advice regarding e-Visas:

Please note, e-Visas are not accepted at all border checkpoints when travelling overland into Cambodia.

This applies to the following borders/trips:

Tinh Bien,Vietnam/Phnom Den, Takeo, Cambodia border: Thai Indochina Explorer (Trip Code: AOX) and Southeast Asia Express (AOK)
Xa Xia, Vietnam/Prek Chak, Cambodia (Ha Tien crossing): South East Asia Adventure (Trip Code: FIJ)

You can only purchase a tourist visa on arrival at these borders as e-Visas will not be accepted.

More information can be found at:

Vietnam

UK passport holders normally do not need a visa to enter Vietnam for visits up to 45 days, while those with a US or Irish passport normally do need a visa to enter. Visa requirements for EU citizens vary by country.

Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through. Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

• Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/vietnam
• Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/vietnam
• United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam
• USA:  www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Vietnam.html

Food & Drink

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.

Weather

In Thailand and Cambodia, the weather will be hot and humid all year round. The dry season runs from November to April with the monsoon between May and October. April and October are transition months. The dry season is characterised by hot days and generally clear skies, though you can expect the odd shower. The monsoon is characterised by short, sharp bursts of rain and can be a very atmospheric time to travel, but an umbrella may be useful.

In Vietnam, the weather patterns are similar to Cambodia; expect year-round temperatures from 25C-39C (77F-102F). The rainy season typically runs from June to September; expect short, sharp showers with the sun breaking through for extended periods. From the end of March to May, just before the monsoon season, it’s hot and humid with temperatures approaching 40C (around 104F) between Bangkok and Siem Reap.

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Hotels and a Mekong Delta guesthouse

We spend 12 nights in hotels and one night in a guesthouse on the Mekong Delta. The hotels typically used are named in the day-to-day itinerary. Below are some of the standout accommodations on this trip.

Phnom Penh: Ohana Hotel

Cycle Indochina & Angkor

Neighbouring the Tonle Sap River, this modern hotel is in the action. It’s just a seven-minute riverside walk to the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, while the National Museum and Royal Palace are both within a 10-minute stroll. The hotel itself has a rooftop restaurant-bar, plus there’s a first-floor pool.

Mekong Delta: Island homestay

Cycle Indochina & Angkor

Our time in a guesthouse allows us to experience true Delta hospitality, as we are looked after by local people and stay by the Mekong River. The rooms are relatively basic; bedding, a mosquito net and a small towel are provided, while there are shared bathroom facilities with a shower. The real highlight is the hospitality of our hosts, the lush garden, and the food (homemade southern Vietnamese cuisine).

Siem Reap:Baitong Heritage Hotel

Cycle Indochina & Angkor

A short drive from the Angkor temple complex, this hotel is ideally placed for our adventures in Siem Reap. When you’re not out exploring, there’s a swimming pool to splash around in plus a restaurant serving Cambodian and Western cuisines.

Worth knowing

Double beds are not widely available in Southeast Asia
Extra accommodation is available in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City before and after your trip; please ask your sales representative if you wish to book extra nights. Due to high demand for rooms, there is a chance it may be in a different hotel to the end hotel of your trip.
Single rooms are available for a supplement (on request) for hotel nights only (12 nights). Please advise your sales representative at the time of booking if you would like to request a single supplement.
The accommodations listed in each location on the day-to-day itinerary are the normal hotels used. However, there may be some departures where we stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality.

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James Levack

Reviewed April 2025

Nervous traveller cured!

First trip of a lifetime – it won’t be the last

Most Inspirational Moment

I spent months fretting about the logistics of this trip but it honestly turned out to be the best travel experience of my life. I'm a bit of a stresshead when it comes to long haul travel so the logistics of packing, buying air tickets, fear of forgetting bike kit were all very real. But from the second my wife and I landed at Bangkok to be met by our Tour Leader, Seen, my fears slowly evaporated so that by the end of the fortnight I was ready to book next year's adventure as a season cycling traveller (maybe). Who knows where that will take us? If I had to pick an inspirational moment it was when most of the 15-strong group met up for the first time in the hotel bar and I quickly realised they were all different and all lovely… a viewpoint confirmed slightly more with every day we spent with each other. By the end there were a lot of sad goodbyes - hopefully au revoirs – as everyone headed their separate ways. Proof that people, just as much if not more than places, make the greatest memories. The places were incredible too, but perhaps the highlight was cycling through small Vietnamese villages to be greeted by chorus of "hellos" from the small children who ran to the roadside whether at school or their man-made homes. They had very little but gave us everything in terms of a welcome. A lesson for the materialistic west. Perhaps the real beauty of the trip was how different each country felt. From the unfussy charm of Thailand and its wonderful cuisine to the roadside monkeys and insect (tarantula deep fried if you want to know) takeaway stalls of Cambodia as well as breathtaking temples which photography couldn't truly capture. Then on to a 'homestay' plus mozzie nets on Vietnam's Mekong Delta with rice paper making, snake wine for lead in your pencil and some of the most beautiful palm tree laden hamlets you'll ever experience. Most inspiring moment really is an impossible question. The trip was like a memory montage of views, interactions and laughter - lots of laughter – as we saw 'different world' situations that just don't happen in boring Blighty. Pub Street in Siem Reap with its countless bars and a particularly wonderful restaurant our Tour Guide took us to – we ate as a group almost every night, a testament to how close-knit we were – karaoke venues that weren't, bars that weren't (use your 'made our excuses and left' imagination), wonderful lunches for £3 a head, sundowners on our hotel's rooftop bar in Phnom Penh, a meal in Cambodia with the noisest chairs you'll ever hear, street markets where one of our number considered taking crabs back to the UK (and by all accounts tried)… and if fish farms are your thing, you'll die happy here (possibly). On the flip side, the Killing Fields and S-21 prison were sobering reminders of man's inhumanity to man, brought even more startlingly to life at the end of the torture centre tour when we were introduced to one of the child survivors now an elderly man with memories of the wrong kind. The Cu Chi Tunnels and Vietnam War Museum at our final destination of Saigon merely emphasised the contrast between the horrors that this part of SE Asia has witnessed and the jaw-dropping beauty of the place. Great to see that the former hasn't tarnished forever or broken the spirit of its wonderful and special people. If I had to pick a single moment it would probably be seeing the sun rise over Angkor Wat. I had the pictures to prove it although sadly my camera wiped them. In reality bed was too attractive a proposition after a string of 7-8am starts, but our oldest friends Mark and Sian who braved it, said it was a wonderful experience. Being facetious aside, I'd honestly say the warm welcome almost everywhere we went was my highlight among a constellation of memories.

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Itinerary

Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

Joining Instructions

Key information

Getting to the start hotel

Catching your return flight

Vaccinations and Health

Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Passport

Visa

Thailand

Cambodia

Vietnam

Food & Drink

Weather

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Hotels and a Mekong Delta guesthouse

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Nervous traveller cured!

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fabulous cycle adventure

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Another excellent trip

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Excellent sights, cycling could be improved

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Ground staff great, UK support poor

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Does what it says on the tin

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Cycle Indochina

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Outstanding taste of three countries.

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Great trip with plenty of variety

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Three very diverse countries

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