Summary
Trip Profile: Cycle through the lands of the Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian people on this extended tour through the heart of southeast Asia. You’ll start in Saigon, near the mouth of the vast Mekong River. Heading north we encounter some gentle moutains first, then ride down to the magnificent coastline along the S shaped “belly” of Vietnam. The central coast of Vietnam is loaded with centuries of history and all modern conveniences. We visit Ninh Binh, the area so beautiful that it’s compared with UNESCO world-heritage listed Ha Long Bay.
In Hanoi, “The Grand Lady of the Orient”, we rest before turning west. Over the mountains and valleys, through Sapa and Heaven’s Pass, to the border with Laos. So much changes at the border! No more big cities and busy farmland. The towns in Laos are small and surrounded by ancient forests. The people are from a different heritage with traditions not seen in Vietnam. The first riding here is unforgettable, through forests and villages and lots of downhills.
Luang Prabang is where we meet the mighty Mekong River. This was once a Kingdom separate to Laos, and is a modern-day hub for travellers from around the world. From gem and gold traders to village crafts to French pastries, you’ll find it all here.
Continuing south now, we cycle in and out of many river valleys with lots of sights and activities until we reach the capital of Laos: Vientiane.
From here we make a short trip down the Mekong River to Pakse. Again Laos surprises us with a sophisticated city (and one that too few people visit). After hard work in northern Laos, cycling south from here is a delight. There are ancient temples and miles of riverside riding. A chance to see rare wildlife, the world’s widest waterfall and a camp in the jungle.
Crossing into Cambodia… you’re right to think that it’s very different here. We enter the most beautiful part of Cambodia, then move to the heart of the Khmer Empire of 1,000 years ago. The cycling can be really challenging and the Khmer people are really charming. There’s nowhere on Earth like Cambodia, and there’s nowhere like Angkor Wat, with its massive temples and gardens and lakes. Local guides tell the fascinating history of an Empire that rose to glory and faded back into jungle.
This trip has all levels of adventure. On the bike it’s a huge challenge to the legs to complete the course. For the heart and soul there are natural and farming landscapes, local ethnic cultures, encounters with wdlife, ancient and modern history and of course relaxing and a abundant food.
Whether you do it all in one epic and extensive adventure, or experience one section is up to you.
Welcome to the beating heart of southeast Asia.
| Departure Dates | Guaranty start with minimum 4 pepple . |
| Total Distance | 2500+ km |
| Number of cycling days | 41 day of cycling |
| Group Size | Maximum 15 people |
| Support | All buses with A/C and experienced Driver, one 16 seats regarding group size of less 6; one 25 seats of less 12 or two 16 seats regarding group size of less 12; and one 25 seats plus a luggage van for group size of up to 24. |
| Road Surface | Mostly rural,small, coastline ,rolling hill, undulating .follows asphalt roads, dirt road passing the countryside and the rice field. The back road along the river and village is small but good enough for cycling, less busy. A little bit sandy. A little bit sandy, narrow road, tiny lane, rural road along river side and concrete road |
| Biking guide | Experienced English speaking-biking guides with enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Biking guides are first aid qualified and can maintain bikes. Their role is to deliver a safe and enjoyable tour to the clients, they manage the group, co-ordinate the driver and support vehicle, buy snacks and fruit along the way, look out for clients needs. They are cultural guides as well as pure biking… |
| Accommodation | Hotels range from standard to superior classes, 3 star and 4 star hotel one night in the luxury crusing in Halong , 2 night 5**** overnight train, guesthouse in some remote areas. |
| Flight ticket | One way domestic flight from Vientian to Pakse |
| Food | Included (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). |
| Entrance fees | Included |
| Boat & ferry | Included |
| Snacks, fresh fruits, water | Provided (daily) |
| Safety | Our people take the best cares & safety for your trip. The first aid kits are provided. |
| Photo taking | You can stop wherever you want for 'Kodak moment'! |
| Cycling pace | Are you a beginner or professional biker? we all care with our best efforts to make your trip superb. Enjoy your riding speed from 10km per hour up to as many more as you can. |
| Climate | Biking all year-round |
| What is not included | Travel insurance, personal expenses, Tip( recommend 5 usd/day/person) alcoholic drinks, flight ticket to/from Vietnam, visa to Vietnam,Laos,Cambodia...and what is not mentioned as above itinerary |
Itinerary
Day 1: HO CHI MINH -WELCOME TO VIETNAM
Vietnam Adventure Cycling Tour guide will be at the airport for pick you up and transfer to hotel for checking in. free and leisure . in the afternoon we will spend a bit time for bike fitting before welcome dinner. Our guide will briefing the general information for our journey .overnight in Ho chi minh city. Activities :
- Bike fitting
- Meals: welcome Dinner.
- Accommodation : orchid saigon hotel or similar .
Day 2: HO CHI MINH- DALAT
Breakfast at the hotel , Transfer out of Ho Chi Minh city for our adventure cycling . the road is smooth but a bit challenge. We cycle on the backroad passing the tea and coffee plantation , cycling through pine forest when we getting closer to Dalat .dinner and overnight in Dalat city. Activities :
- 40 km cycling
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation : TTC Hotel or similar
Day 3: DALAT- NHA TRANG
After the big breakfast in the hotel we will starting to warm up the muscle by 8 km cycling around the Xuan Huong lake in the middle of Dalat city from the hotel and we start our ride in a pine tree forest with breathtaking views of the natural landscape and deep jungle forest on both sides of the road. The fantastic ride runs along the road until the top of the hill (1630 meter from the sea level) before preparing for a fly down the mountain on wheels with 28 km non-stopped down-hill section to reach the end of the pass and finish this challenge we will have a picnic lunch there. Afterthat we meet-up with our support vehicle to have a transfer to Nha Trang. Arrive Nha Trang around 4.30 PM. Overnight in Nha Trang. Activities :
- 100 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Nha trang Star city or similar
Day 4: NHA TRANG
free discovery the beaches city by your own way. Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals: breakfast.
- Accommodation :nha trang star city hotel or similar
Day 5: NHA TRANG-TUY HOA(phu yen)
Breakfast at the hotel. We cycle 20km along beautiful coast line road. We do not cycle on Highway No. 1. After coffee break, we cycle from the top of the hill to go through the villages, passing schools. The children like to come out and say hello.We stop for packed lunch to enjoy Vietnamese sanwhich. After lunch, we cycle on another backroad through villages, passing the reunification express railroad.Then visit a brick factory in a small village before we reach Tuy Hao town, Phu Yen province. Dinner and overnight in Tuy Hoa.. Activities :
- 75 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :tuy hoa sala beach resort or similar .
Day 6: TUY HOA –QUY NHON
The short transfer from the hotel to cycling point will start our day . we cycle along the reunification train connecting from north to south and opposite , through some ethnics villages where you could a small charity to local people by small thing such as sampoo, toothpast,candy,book...to see the smilling and to know how cute they are.( the money will not be recommend ) . continue hit the road to the local lunch before another short transfer to our beautiful hotel in Quy Nhon. Dinner and overnight in Quy Nhon.. Activities:
- 70 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Seagul hotel or similar.
Day 7: QUY NHON- QUANG NGAI
The day will start with the transfer out of the city to the coastline and the cycling will start from there! Such a beautiful day to cycle along the coastline through green rice field, salt farm! For sure we will stop to learn more how the plant the salt. The cycling will reach the main highway after we have local lunch. Jump on the van and transfer to the hotel. Activities:
- 90 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: coco land beach resort or similar.
Day 8: QUANG NGAI- HOI AN
Breakfast & check out then leave Quang Ngai city on bike to My Lai massacre, 14 km far from Quang Ngai. Here we will stop and take a short tour of the site and museum. Then back on bike and take a countryside road to the Beach. Continue along the coastline to Chau O. Here transfer on highway A1 to Tam Ky for lunch .Afternoon, by van, transfer to Hoi An, one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.Overnight in Hoi An. Activities:
- 50 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Hoi An river beach resort or similar.
Day 9: HOI AN(freeday )
Today is a free day to explore on your own around World Heritage Hoi An town. The town is small and easy to walk around or head to the beach about 15 minutes away. Just a beautiful day to relax and recover the energy for the next day!. Activities:
- no cycling
- Meals: breakfast.
- Accommodation: hoian river beach resort or similar.
Day 10: HOI AN - HUE
Morning, check out & transfer from Hoi An via Cua Dai Beach and along the coastline, passing pretty fishing villages, sand dunes and green casuarinas forests to visit Marble Carving village,We will cycle from there 25km along the my khe beach Then keep riding up to Hai Van (Cloud Sea) Pass and climb 500 meters over 10 km. Reach Lang Co beach for lunch.Afternoon, Transfer to Phuoc Tuong Hill (30 minutes). Ride off the main highway and take a coastal side to Cau Hai lagoon. Stop and take a van to Hue for hotel check-in.Overnight in Hue.. Activities:
- 100 cycling
- Meals: breakfast, Lunch ,dinner
- Accommodation: Saigon Morin hotel or similar.
Day 11: ROYAL HUE DISCOVERY– NINH BINH BY TRAIN
Morning, we take the boat trip on the perfume river to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Visit the Imperial Citadel Khai Dinh royal tomb before transfer to the Train station for depature to Nam Dinh. Overnight on the train. Activities:
- no biking .
- Meal :Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner set box on the train.
- Accommodation: overnight train with soft sleeping bed
Day 12: NINH BINH- CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
Your day will start right after the train , we will cycling along the country road through the beautiful lush green rice field of the red delta to Tam Coc Ninh Binh , is known as Halong Bay without the ocean. This is one of the most beautiful days of cycling!!!!! The scenery is nothing short of spectacular as we make our way through the myriad of little hills that lie dotted across the countryside. Lunch is at a little country restaurant nestled within these hills.Slightly earlier finish so we can enjoy this amazing little village with all it has to offer.Activities:
- 65 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Cuc Phuong resort and Spa or similar.
Day 13: CUC PHUONG- HAI PHONG
In the morning will start the transfer from our beautiful hotel to the national Park for visiting the monkey resecue center and pre-histories human cave .after we will start our last cycling day from there along the rural road deeper into the villages and cycling through the pineapple plantation before reach the main highway . jump on our van and transfer to the restaurant for lunch we will continue by 2 hour transfer to Haiphong for overnight . dinner and overnight in Haiphong Activities:
- 40 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Manoir des arts hotel or similar.
Day 14: HAI PHONG- HALONG BAY
In the morning after breakfast we will transfer by van around 3h toward halong bay. At the halong port our cruse crew welcom you on boar Aqua of the sea Junk,check in registration
12h45: star cruise
13h00:have lunch on board
13h30:A fantastic cruise in Halong bay,visit Dinh Huong island,Ga Choi island,Dog island,Sail island,visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at titov beach.
17h30:drinking vietnamese wine and enjoy the sunset.
19h30:enjoy diner on board and free..
. Activities:
- No cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Auqa of the sea or similar.
DAY 15: HALONG BAY - HANOI
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscapes. Sitting on ther upper deck we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.The quiet is almost eerie, we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air & gentle breez, Breakfast at 7h00: Have breakfast
7h30 : A morning cruise to visit Man’s head island, Tortoise island, visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat, Bai Tu Long bay
10h00: Arrange luggage and check-out
10h30: Have lunch on board
11h45: Arrive Halong wharf for transferring to Hanoi
17h30: Arrive Hanoi .
. Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Pare-well Dinner.
- Accommodation :JM Marvel hotel or similar
DAY 16: HANOI -FREEDAY
Free to discovery hanoi , the capital of vietnam by youw own way .Activities:
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation : JM marvel hotel or similar
Day 17: HANOI - MU CANG CHAI
The team will meet you up at the hotel and star our journey with 3 hours transfer to Nghia Lo ,where we going to have local lunch and cycle from there .the ride from now on to the north of Laos will be hilly, undulating, mountain reward by stunning, spectacular breath-talking scenery.we cycle on the big smooth road with the smilling of the local people and lush green of the rice fiels to our beautiful hotel.dinner and overnight in Mu Cang Chai . Activities:
- 47 km cycling .
- Meal :Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.
- Accommodation : Le Champ Tu le resort hot spring & spa or similar
Day 18: MU CANG CHAI - LAO CAI
the beautiful of the terrace rice fiels with the smill of the local people will spoiled you today.the ride will starting from the hotel along the smooth road but our speed will be slightly slow to enjoy the the beauty which nature had offer .lunch and the local restaurant before jump on the bus and transfer to lao cai , the border town with china . dinner and overnight in Lao Cai .Activities:
- 78 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Muong Thanh Grand Lao cai hotel or similar.
Day 19: LAO CAI - SAPA
The cycling trip will start with cycling around the boder town to see the daily activity in the boder between Vietnam and China after that we cycling 40 km on scenic uphill road to Sapa .The Queen of Mountains, Sapa sits regally overlooking a beautiful valley, lofty mountains towering over the town on all sides. Sapa is the French hill station was built in 1922. Overnight in Sapa Activities:
- 55 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: PAOS'Sapa Hotel or similar.
DAY 20: SAPA -FREEDAY
Free to discovery Sapa,It is one of the main market towns in the area, where several ethnic minority groups such as Hmong, Dao (Yao), Giáy, Xa Pho, and Tay live, by youw own way .Activities:
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation : PAOS'Sapa hotel or similar
Day 21: SAPA - LAI CHAU
After the day off so you will challenge yourself by climb up hill (15 km) to the heaven gate (or Tram Ton Pass) from the hotel reward you by panromantic view with the cup of vietnamese coffee to recover. then the desert ride down hill for 24km to Binh Luu. Have the local lunch before get back to the bike cycle through the small hill to see beautiful valley and tribal villages, particular scenery on the way before reaching Lai Chau .Over Night in Lai Chau.. Activities:
- 70 cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Muong Thanh Lai Chau hotel or similar.
DAY 22: LAI CHAU-MUONG LAY
Another day we will starting cycle from the hotel Take a brutal ride this day to Muong Lay and get a reward of truly spectacular views.The ride is on the main road, uphill and tarmac downhill, mixed of gravel and hard pack clay. Overnight in Muong Lay.. Activities :
- 70 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Thanh Binh hotel or similar
DAY 23: MUONG LAY- DIEN BIEN PHU
The long and easy cycling but challenging on the last day cycling in vietnam to Dien Bien Phu will start from the hotel , we will cycle along the stunningly beautiful scenery and untouched remote villages along the valley on the way. Have a picnic lunch and then continue cycle to Dien Bien Phu for overnight. Activities:
- 100 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Muong Thanh Dien Bien hotel or similar
DAY 24: DIEN BIEN PHU - CROSSING BORDER - MUANG KHAU
Early morning explore the historical sites of Dien Bien Phu. It used to be the Lao-boderbig battle field between the French and Vietnamese when Vietnam fought again the French to get independence. Then we cycle 65 km to Muang Khau after crossing Laos North-East border at Tay Tran. You have to get Laos visa in advance in order to cross Laos land border. Laos visa on arrival can be obtained at the boder. This northeast area has the least population of Laos. In the afternoon, we continue cycling to Muang Khua along Nam Ou river. .the stunning wiew and friendly people in Laos will make you forget how hard of the cycling today.Overnight in Muang Khau.. Activities:
- 65 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:Phongpa Dith guesthouse or similar
DAY 25: MUANG KHAU - OXDOMXAI
After breakfast, we cycle 80km follow the nam ou river on the main road to Oudomxai We cycle through the jungle and the rice paddy and the scenic lightly to bustling Oudomxai.. During the second Indochina War, the provincial capital became the center for Chinese troops supporting Pathet Laos. Today, it is the junction of National Road 1, 2 and 4 has made its position a booming alos - China trade center. Overnight in Oudomxai.. Activities :
- 80 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Sangha hotel or similar
DAY 26: OXDOMXAI - PAKMONG
Cycling up the Laotian mountains into the Hmong villages to the top of mountain, H'mong Kids Do the small charity to the poor H'mong people will be recommend by Vietnam Adventure Cycling Tour, before cycling down and rolling hills with particular scenery . You will pedal pass small villages where people are friendly and will be surround by little kids on the way to Pak Mong. Overnight in Pak Mong.. Activities :
- 70 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :xokthida guesthouse or similar
DAY 27: PAK MONNG - LUANG PRABANG
Today we will Cycle and cruise combination, start from our guesthouse cycle on main road along the river through villages to enjoy the rural lives to the ferry dot where we cruise to visit the Pak Ou cave after the local lunch on river bank . from the cave we cruising the whole way to Luang Prabang, the world Heritage town, for overnight .. Activities :
- 50 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Vila Maly boutique hotel or similar
DAY 28: LUANG PRABANG -FREE DAY
The freeday is the best choice for us on this day to discover Luang Prabang, the World Heritage town. The city is small so we would love to recommend you to do a little walk in the morning after breakfast , visit some pagoda , back to hotel for swimming and relaxing . in the afternoon you can go to the night market for shopping have some beer and leisure . you all will have time to recover after 7 day cycling .enjoy your freeday .. Activities :
- No cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Vila Maly boutique hotel or similar
DAY 29: LUANG PRABANG -PHOUKHON
After checking your bikes, depart from Luang Prabang cycle the way to Kiew Ka Cham passing on the mountain road passing lush forest and many small H’Mong villages that sit dwarfed by the amazing landscape of limestone mountains that surround them. Then we transfer 66km to Phoukoun. Dinner and overnight in Phoukoun. Activities :
- 78 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Thong savan guesthouse or similar
DAY 30: PHOUNKHON-VANG VIENG
After breakfast, fill in water and be prepared to get on the bike. Today is the hard part of cycling with some up hills and down hills. So, we will start a bit early. You will be high in the mountains for the half of the day following a ridge line up and down with peaks all around. We make water stop after 24km ride at Hot Spring. Then cycle on the valley to Kasi for lunch. Afternoon, we continue to get on the bike and cycle to Vang Vieng for overnight. . Activities :
- 100 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :riverside boutique resort or similar
DAY 31: VANG VIENG - FREEDAY
Free to discovery the city by your own way. We would love to recommend you all to packed day of lagoons. Make sure to bring a swimsuit and a towel with you, so you can enjoy a swim and some relaxation time at the lagoon or Kayaking on the river and don’t miss the massage to recover.overnight in Vang Vieng .. Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation : riverside boutique resort or similar
DAY 32: VANG VIENG- VIENTIAN
the day will start with a short transfer from the hotel to the Nam Ngum Lake , from here we will cycle along the main road with less traffic due to the poor condition in Laos.the road mostly flat so we will be in Vientian in early afternoon .dinner and overnight in Vientian . Activities :
- 70 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Ansara hotel or similar
DAY 33: VANG VIENG- VIENTIAN
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Pakse. Afternoon, city tour around Pakse or free at leisure and relax before continuing our next cycling adventure. Pakse is the only city in Southern Part of Laos which has the airport and connection with the tourist attraction in Southern part of Laos. Dinner and Overnight in Laos. . Activities :
- no cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Pakse hotel or similar
DAY 34: PAKSE -WAT PHU - CHAMPASAK
After breakfast, cycle along the Mekong river. Have a water stop the first 20km to enjoy the fresh fruit, snack and drink. Then we follow the Mekong river and cross the ferry and continue cycling leaving the Mekong river on the backdrop. There, appear the Wat Phou temple on the foot of the Champasak hill. It is a 12th century temple built by a great Khmer King Jayavarman VII. Visit the temple 45 minutes to 1 hour. Afternoon, cycle back to champasak to our beautiful hotel right on the river bank for overnight. Dinner and overnight in champasak. Activities :
- 40 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :residence Bassac hotel or similar
DAY 35: CHAMPASAK – DON KHONG
After the breakfast we take local ferry to don Dean from our hotel cycle along the dirtroad in the island to see the local living life before take another ferry back to the mainland cycle along the smooth road reach the main Junction we will transfer to lunch after lunch we will cycle in the another island call Don Khong, border with Cambodia just by the river. dinner and overnight in Don Khong . Activities :
- 60 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Pon Arena Hotel or similar
DAY 36: DON KHONG - FOUR THOUSAND ISLAND - DON KHON
the easy day will start from the hotel,cycle to visit 4 Thousand Islands, situated on the Mekong River, known as Si Phan Don in Laos. we cycle follow the dirt road along the river crossing the local small ferry from this island to another and another get deeper and deeper to village to experience and know how is 4 thousand island. Enjoy lunch at the 4 Thousand Island. And We would love to recommend you all to keep the empty bottle of water or can in the rubbish bin to keep the environment clean.after lunch we will continue paddle on the dirtroad along the river bank follow the french railway (1893- 1949)to old french Port. back to our hotel in Don khon for overnight Activities :
- 40 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :sengaloun resort or similar
DAY 37: DON KHON- BORDER CROSSING- STUNG TRENG(CAMBODIA )
After breakfast, we will cycle from the hotel along the Mekong river ,the man fishing ,child go to school, housewife going to market or the daily activity of the local people along the Mekong river will make your day special and this is the "kodak Moment" as well ,Time for you to have a lot of beautiful photo. And then we will take boat trip to get back to the mainland and it will stop at fish market, where there are many middle man waiting for the fish from the local people. the bike will be ready and we will start to cycle from there to the wonderful water fall,it call Khone Phapheng Falls at the border with Cambodia. Immigration process after we spend half hours to visit the water Fall. Say Goodbye to our Laos Team. You can get Cambodian visa at the border at USD20 per person. Please take 1 passport size photo for the visa. Have Lunch and transfer to Stung Treng for Dinner and overnight in Stung Treng. Activities :
- 70 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :angkor meas hotel or similar
DAY 38: STUNG TRENG- IRRAWADY DOLPHIN- KRATIE
Breakfast in Stung Treng. Cycle along the Mekong River on dirt road for 30km. We transfer on the National Road as we cannot avoid this part. Cycle the last 45km on the back road along the Mekong River. The road is sealed but small with less traffic than the National road. It is also interesting to see the villages and scenery along the Mekong. We stop halfway to take the boat trip at Prek Kampi to spot for endangered fresh water Irraway Dolphin. If you miss the chance to see the Dolphin at 4 Thousand Islands, you will be able to see at Prek Kampi for sure. After the boat trip, cycle the last 23km to Kratie. Dinner and overnight in Kratie. Activities :
- 75 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :Mekog dolphin or similar
DAY 39: KRATIE –CHLONG-KAMPONG CHAM
Breakfast at the hotel. We transfer to Chlong. Then start cycling along Mekong River. This back road is nice for cycling to see close to real life experience of the local people who earn their living along the Mekong River. Most of them earn their living by farming and fishing. We cycle pass a few Muslim community. Then we cross the Mekong River by ferry at Stung Trong. Continue to cycle another 33km on some dirt road and sealed road to Kampong Cham. Dinner and overnight in Kampong Cham. Activities :
- 80 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :lbn asia hotel or similar
DAY 40: KAMPONG CHAM- KAMPHONG THOM
Breakfast at the hotel. Kampong Cham is one of the biggest province produce fruits and rubber. The land and Mekong River provides rich of resource for farming. We cycle 50km before lunch. After lunch we cycle pass some of the rubber plantation which was initiated by French in 19th century. First they brought the rubber plant from South America but could not survive in Cambodia weather and land. Later on they brought the rubber plant from Malaysia and could survive. After lunch, we cycle the last 28km to Kampong Thmor and transfer for 45 minutes on National Road No.6 to avoid busy traffic to Kampong Thom. Dinner and overnight in Kampong Thom.. Activities :
- 80 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation : Sambor village resort or similar
DAY 41: KAMPONG THOM-SAMBOR PREI KUK-SIEMREAP
Breakfast at the hotel. We cycle to visit Sambor Prei Kuk pre-Angkorian temple complex. Most of the temples in this complex built by brick between (615-650). Sambor Prei Kuk was served as the capital before Angkor period during the Chenla Kingdom. After visiting, we cycle to Prek Pros Bridge for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we transfer 2 hours to Siem Reap. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Siem Reap. . Activities :
- 60 cycling
- Meals:breakfast.
- Accommodation :hari residence & spa or similar
Day 42: SIEM REAP- ANGKOR COMPLEX
On your first morning in Siem Reap we head out to begin our cycle exploration of these incredible temples. Today we will focus on the Small Circuit which features temple greats such as: the pyramid of Takeo, the jungle-clad Ta Prohm, made famous by the Hollywood blockbuster \'Tomb Raider\'; Sras Srang, known as the King\'s bathing pond; and the impressive Royal City of Angkor Thom. You will also bike to other important sites in this immense walled city. After lunch it is time to cycle to the majestic Angkor Wat, the world\'s largest religious building. After returning to the hotel you are free at leisure to experience Siem Reap\'s nightlife which includes many fine restaurants and lively bars.. Activities:
- 40 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:hari residence & spa or similar.
Day 43: SIEMREAP- BANTEAY SREI- SIEMREAP
This morning you bike north towards Banteay Srei. This cycle ride is a real delight and your first introduction to the wonderful Cambodian countryside and its friendly villagers. On route we will stop off at a couple of villages to get a closer look at the wooden stilted homes and everyday life. One thing you will notice for sure is large black pots in people\'s gardens containing a thick light brown bubbling mixture - this area is famed for its sugar palm tree sweets, sure to give any cyclist a much needed energy boost! On arrival at Banteay Srei you will be struck by its delicate beauty. It is an elaborately decorated temple, embellished with floral motifs and scenes from the Ramayana, all carved from pink sandstone. You will have lunch at a local restaurant, after which you cycle back towards Siem Reap and depending on the time explore some other temples on the way. This evening you will enjoy dinner and a mesmerizing Apsara dance performance. Activities:
- 80 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Hari residence & spa or similar.
Day 44: SIEMREAP- PHNOMPENH BY BOAT
You have an early start from the hotel we transfer to the port for boarding on boat to Phnompenh. This is arguably the most fascinating river trip in Cambodia and takes around 6 - 7 hours (N.B. When the water levels are low it may not be possible to take the boat trip, we will flexible to do half way or the journey will be made by road). As the river winds its way into the Tonle Sap Lake (South East Asia\'s largest freshwater lake) you pass an amazing variety of landscapes and lives, seemingly unchanged for hundreds of years. From Siemreap port you pass through the floating village of Chong Khneas where we witness an entire bamboo village complete with homes, gas stations, schools, hair dressers, and even karaoke bars floating on water!You will have an opportunity to own a collection of photos which is about ordinary life style of locals living on Tonle Sap. In rainy season, Tonle Sap Lake reaches 10,000 square Km and it\\\'s got only 5,000 square Km in dry season. Reach Phnompenh for overnight. Activities:
- no cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Skyline boutique hotel or similar.
Day 45: PHNOMPENH - CITY TOUR
the easy day will start from the hotel with the rickshaw trip to the royal palace,is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia,and the silve pagoda also known by the royal pagoda. from there we will take about trip by rickshaw to the S21 prison to learn more about the Khmer Rouge. back on the bus transfer to visit Cheang Ek killing fiels to understand more about the darkest time in cambodia from 1975 - 1979 have lunch before back to the city you will have free time to treat yourself by having a beer enjoy the massage or spending time for swimming . dinner and overnight in Phnompenh. Activities:
- no cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.
- Accommodation: Skyline boutique hotel or similar.
Day 46: PHNOMPENH - TAKEO
transfer out the busty city by bus to our cycling point .we cycle on the dirty road there are some chicken hole but good enough to cycle , through the village passing rice field to Takeo, the small border town with vietnam . dinner and overnight in Takeo. Activities:
- 50 cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch.
- Accommodation: Allice guesthouse or similar.
Day 47: TAKEO - BORDER CROSSING -CHAU DOC( VIETNAM)
We will start our adventure cycling day right after the breakfast at the hotel ,we will cycling 45 km to the inland boder between Cambodia and Vietnam. You will have a chance to know more about the living life of the local people in Cambodia .crossing the boder you will see he diffirence between Cambodia and Vietnam.the lush green rice field will welcome you to Vietnam.stop for lunch and keep cycling 30 km along the borderline to Chau Doc ,the smuggling town.Overnight in Chau doc. Activities:
- 75 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation: Victoria Nui sam Lodge or similar.
Day 48: CHAU DOC- LONG XUYEN
After breakfast, we leave for the floating houses on upper Mekong river by boat where we can see plenty of catfishes, red snappers… breeding under right their houses. What is an amazing life! Then keep boating to visit the Cham village with about 12.000 people who those are weaving sarongs, hats…by hands as keeping their ancestral tradition. Walk to the mosques that Muslims pray and teach Cham kids in Arabic for a while. Then we start cycling along incredible country roads from Chau Doc to Tra Su forest continue cycle to Ba Chuc, the killing fields of Vietnam, where Polpot’s regime massacred over 3,000 Vietnamese in 1978. Spending a short time to know what happened in this area before heading to tri ton on bike . jupm on the bus and transfer to Long Xuyen for overnight . Activities:
- 70 cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation:dong xuyen hotel or similar.
DAY 49: LONG XUYEN – CAN THO
a short transfer to avoid the traffic will start your day to the cycling point ,we will cycle on a tiny road, Along the cannel to see the local living life , stop for visit the Bird Sanctuary and continue get on the bike and follow the concrete tiny road, you will see how friendly Vietnamese are . stop for lunch at the local restaurant before heading to Can Tho by bike for overnight. Activities :
- 75 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Victoria Can Tho hotel or similar
DAY 50: CAN THO – TRA VINH
After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride to Cai Rang floating market, your boat will cruise through the market slowly as you could admire the colorful floating market in Vietnam Mekong Delta. After your boat ride, cycle on paths to Cau Ke via Tra On. In this afternoon, continue cycling on narrow country lanes to visit Khmer temples in countryside of Tieu Can. Right here, you can see the living activities of Khmer community in Vietnam. Continue pedaling on rural roads to Tra Vinh. Activities:
- 85 km cycling
- Meals:breakfast ,lunch, Dinner.
- Accommodation :Cuu Long Hotel or similar
DAY 51: TRA VINH- HO CHI MINH
Another day we will start from the hotel ,the road is smooth under the shade of the tree, we heading to Ben tre by crossing the ferry in Mekong river. continue cycle on the tiny concrete through the coconut garden ,here you will have a chance to try the really fresh coconut ( 1 minute from the tree to the table ) after the break time ,again we follow the country road crossing the several local ferry just for the bike only before reach the main road. Jump on the bus and transfer to restaurant for lunch .Ho Chi Minh city will be the last destination on the trip after one and half hours transfer .dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh city. Activities:
- 50 km cycling
- Meals: breakfast, lunch. Pare well dinner
- Accommodation:orchid saigon hotel or similar
DAY 52: HO CHI MINH- DEPARTURE
free and leisure by your own until the time we have to transfer to the airport for your fligh back home . End of the Journey . Activities:
- no cycling
- Meals: breakfast.
- Accommodation:
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