Best Cycling Holidays Asia
- Biking
- 19 Days/18 Nights
- Multi
| Number of Cycling Days: 17 Days | Total Cycling Distance: 899 Km |
| Accommodation: Included | Bike Hire: Included |
| Single Supplement: Supplement Charge | Tour Code: MT – CHA |
| Next departure: 08 March 2024 | Difficulty: Moderate |
Our Best Cycling Holidays Asia 19Days/18Nights takes us through three countries with divergent histories and subtly different cultures. From the bustling streets of Bangkok, to the serene tranquility of the shimmering paddy fields, to the magnificence of Angkor’s temples, we see a little piece of everything these amazing countries have to offer, we head to the capital city of Phnom Penh to explore another side of this fascinating country before steering our bikes towards the fresh air of Kirirom, the French architecture of Kampot, and the relaxed, seaside vibe of Kep. In Vietnam we enter the Mekong Delta, a spectacular patchwork of rice paddies and waterways.
Our journey ends in Saigon where the frenetic pace and vibrant street life contrasts starkly with the rural areas we have cycled through, and will leave a lasting impression.
DATE | AVAILABILITY | TOUR CODE |
| 08 – 26 March 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 05 – 23 April 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 10 – 28 June 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 11 – 29 August 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 02 – 20 October 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 05 – 23 November 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 08 – 26 December 2024 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 11 – 29 January 2025 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 09 – 27 February 2025 | Available | MT – CHA |
| 11 – 29 March 2025 | Available | MT – CHA |
BEST CYCLING HOLIDAYS ASIA
- DAY 1: Bangkok – Rayong
- DAY 2: Rayong – Chanthaburi
- DAY 3: Chanthaburi – Cambodia Border – Pailin
- DAY 4: Pailin – Battambang
- DAY 5: Battambang – Boat to Siem Reap
- DAY 6: Cycle to Angkor Wat
- DAY 7: Cycle to Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Pluk
- DAY 8: Siem Reap – Half Day Countryside Ride
- DAY 9: Siem Reap – Kampong Thom – Phnom Penh
- DAY 10: Phnom Penh City Tour
- DAY 11: Phnom Penh to Khirirom National Park
- DAY 12: Khirirom National Park – Kampot
- DAY 13: Kampot – Kep
- DAY 14: Kep Beach – Rabbit Island
- DAY 15: Kep – Takeo
- DAY 16: Takeo – Vietnam Border – Chao Doc
- DAY 17: Chau Doc – Can Tho
- DAY 18: Cantho – Travinh
- DAY 19: Travinh – Mytho – Ho Chi Minh
Day 1: Bangkok – Rayong
Our local guide & driver will meet you at your hotel for bike fitting and safety briefing. We then transfer to the starting point near Rayong. Our Best Cycling Holidays Asia begins by cycle on coastline road by the sea around 50km. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant
In the late afternoon, we arrive in Rayong. Relax and refreshing yourself at the hotel nears the beach. Overnight stay in Rayong.
 Princess Beach Resort |  Lunch, Dinner |  50 Km |
Day 2: Rayong – Chanthaburi
Today we start cycle to mangrove study center around 60km. On the way we stop and pay visits and talk to local people, see how they earn their livings. At the mangrove, we can walk around and visit one of the most successful forest restoration project of Thailand. Overnight stay in Chanthaburi.
| Meneechan Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 60 Km |
Day 3: Chanthaburi – Cambodia Border – Pailin
After breakfast at your hotel, we continue our Best Cycling Holidays Asia by transfer to Pongnamron then start cycle to the border 27km. Upon arrival at the Thailand – Cambodia border, our Thai guide will assist you with immigration procedures before meeting with our Cambodian crews on the other side of the border then we start cycle with 20km to the Pailin town located on the foothills of the scenic Cardamom mountains.
Pailin used to be Khmer Rouge Strong-hold survived by trading gem stones. Until 1998, Khmer Rouge has demobilized their forces into the government army, then the town had got completely peace. After cycling on the dirt red bumpy road, we arrive in the small dusty town of Pailin. View sunset at Phnom Yat to overlook Pailin. This temple of on Phnom Yat hill is more for Kula Muslim minority who earn their living with gem stone business. The Muslim minority made up 5% of the whole population in Cambodia. Return back to the hotel.
| Memoria Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 47 Km |
Day 4: Pailin – Battambang
Today our road conditions of our Best Cycling Holidays Asia are few climbs & down hill. We cycle along this Cadarmom mountain range passing the rice field and we won’t be tired as the kids like to say hello and waving from their houses. We stop for water, snack and drink under a big shad of a tree. Then continue cycling another 20km before stopping for lunch in Sneung overlooked a nearby a temple near the road. A little rest on the mat would be good.
Afternoon we continue cycle another 20km to Phnom Sampov, overlook the hilltop pagoda and the cave, we do a short transfer as to avoid the busy traffic in town. Battambang used to be second biggest city but now become a relaxed town where Siem Reap is getting more boom. Situated on the bank of Sangker River, Battambang has many French colonial building and traditional Cambodian house. It is worth to take the Bamboo train as the local railway is running only twice a week for passenger train and cargo train is running more often. So local people enjoy taking more bamboo train (Flying bad). Overnight stay in Battambang.
| Classy Hotel & Spa | Lunch, Dinner | 85 Km |
Day 5: Battambang – Boat to Siem Reap
After breakfast at your hotel we then make a short transfer to the boat pier for taking a boat trip to Siem Reap. The boat has toilet and life jacket and takes about 6 – 7 hours. It is one of the best boat trip in Cambodia to cross the Sangker river viewing the fishermen and all their activities on the river. Then crossing Tonle Sap lake (South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake). The lake is as important as for the human being and the fish, birds and other wild animals. One hour before reaching the dock, the boat passes Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary home and breeding area for some thousands of water birds.
Afternoon we arrive at Chong Kneas floating village. The village combines of Cambodian, Muslim and Vietnamese and they move up and down depends on the season. All the houses are floating with support of the bamboo.
After arrival at the dock, get off and prepare to cycle 15km to our hotel, we cycle direct to hotel passing countryside, rice field and villages.
| Hari Residence & Spa | Lunch, Dinner | 18 Km |
Day 6: Cycle to Angkor Wat
First day in a warming city of Angkor, we continue our Best Cycling Holidays Asia. Start cycle from your hotel to Angkor temple pass check – point. You will cycle through the shady road with a little pumping because of a few pot – holes. There you will begin to see Kravan temple, Banteay Kdei, and stop at the famous Ta Phrom, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. Visit Ta Phrom temple, which was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII indicated to his mother.
Continue to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, enter the city through the ancient Gate, an impressive stone gate carved with elephants and four giant faces. From here, continue to Bayon Temple, found in the center of the city famed as the enigmatic faces representing the 54 provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs.
After you will bike to the gem of the Angkor complex, take a break at lunch and stop at the local restaurant to enjoy tasteful Cambodian dishes.
Lastly, we spend the whole afternoon to extensively visit Angkor Wat the rich history and symbolism of this unique ancient temple. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel.
| Hari Residence & Spa | Lunch, Dinner | 35 Km |
Day 7: Cycle to Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Pluk
Today we explore more of the area around Siem Reap, cycle out into the countryside to Kampong Phluk fishing village. This tour will take you on the charming backroads in order to explore the local ways of life in Siem Reap. You will be greeted by friendly locals and get a deeper understanding of their lives and traditions. We pass a few Rolous group temples from the 9th Century, Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko. An ancient Khmer city here was known as Hariharalaya.
The journey will end at the Tonle Sap lake, we take a boat trip on the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), where you will experience the livelihoods of Cambodian people living in the floating villages, offering you the opportunity to see how families adapt their life to living on the water. Then return back to Siem Reap by private vehicle.
| Hari Residence & Spa | Lunch | 50 Km |
Day 8: Siem Reap – Half Day Countryside Ride
This morning, start cycle from Siem Reap to the northwest of the city. Cycling on the single dirt lane allows you to take in the sights and sounds of local life. We’ll ride through the Cambodian countryside to explore a secluded Buddhist temple and the West Baray reservoir (West Baray is a large reservoir located to the west of Angkor Thom. It is 7.8km long and 2.1km wide, and it is the largest baray built during the ancient Angkor era. It’s also one of the largest man-made reservoirs.)
Then visit village artisans and learn how they ply their trade, whether they’re weaving baskets, distilling rice wine, or making Khmer noodles. There are many stands on our way where we can get drinks, fruit, and snacks. We will then return to Siem Reap town.
| Hari Residence & Spa | Lunch | 25 Km |
Day 9: Siem Reap – Kampong Thom – Phnom Penh
We start cycle the early morning to Kompong Thom to visited the temple of Sambor Preikuk, one of the most important pre-Angkorian sites in Cambodia and soon become the next UNESCO world heritage Site. The temple was built in the Chenla period between the 6th and 7th centuries. You guide will lead a tour through the temples, then we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we have a beautiful ride through rice paddies and small villages with locals greeting us as we cycle by. You will then get on our supporting van for a 4-hours transfer to Phnom Penh, the city is considered as one of the most beautiful cities as it still retains a colonial charm flat. The rest of the day enjoy at your own leisure.
| Frangipany Royal Palace | Lunch, Dinner | 50 Km |
Day 10: Phnom Penh City Tour
Begin your Best Cycling Holidays Asia package, visit to the Royal Palace overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers. Built in 1866 by King Norodom, the palace is now home to the reigning monarch. Within the palace grounds you will find the coronation hall, an open air theatre for the Royal Dance Troupe, and the King’s private residence. The grounds are open to the public except when the King is in residence. The grounds also house the Silver Pagoda, its floor covered by 5,000 silver tiles each weighing 1 kilogram.
Next you will visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which documents the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge against both their political enemies and many thousands of everyday Cambodians. In 1975 this former high school was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and converted into Security Prison 21 (S-21). It soon became the largest detention and torture centre in the country. Please note that the images on display are quite graphic and unsettling.
Then drive to Choeung Ek – the Killing Fields, where the brutal executions of more than 17,000 men, women and children took place. The large mass grave pits have all but gone, however the stupa filled with skulls is a chilling memorial.
| Frangipany Royal Palace | Lunch | None |
Day 11: Phnom Penh to Khirirom National Park
We begin the day with a short transfer out of Phnom Penh. Our Best Cycling Holidays Asia package begins alongside railway line through rice paddies and past small villages. Reaching Krong Chbar Mon, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to Kirirom National Park. Known as ‘Happy Mountain’, the park provides sanctuary for a range of wild animals including elephants, deer and boar. They are rather elusive and tend to remain deep inside the forest areas. Bird watchers visit from all over the world to enjoy spotting the unique species at Kirirom. We have time to explore and enjoy a swim in a small waterfall.
| Vkhirirom Pine Resort | Lunch, Dinner | 50 Km |
Day 12: Khirirom National Park – Kampot
We cycle from our hotel following a short trail which is used for national mountain bike racing. Leaving the park behind us we ride on through the countryside passing fields of corn, cassava and mango. We transfer by vehicle on the final stretch of our journey to reach Kampot; a quiet colonial riverside town, with sleepy fading elegance. The region is reputed to have the best seafood in the country. In the surrounding countryside bamboo dwellings and stilted wooden huts sit amongst palm trees and water buffalo and white cattle graze in the fields.
| Kampot Diamond Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 60 Km |
Day 13: Kampot – Kep
Leaving Kampot we cycle through salt fields; sea water sits on a clay bed and cone shaped crystal mounds dry out in the sun. Nearing Kep we journey through pepper plantations, red and green berry covered vines are visible the fields. The modern beach resort has emerged alongside traces of the town’s French colonial past, set in beautiful countryside and tree covered hills. Kep is renowned for its idyllic surroundings and the local delicacy, crab is served in many restaurants.
| Kep Bay Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 35 Km |
Day 14: Kep Beach – Rabbit Island
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we board the boat 30 minutes to Rabbit Island to enjoy this white sand beach. Free at your own leisure to relax and swim on the beach. Afternoon board the boat back to Kep for overnight.
| Kep Bay Hotel | Lunch | None |
Day 15: Kep – Takeo
Today we cycle heading to Takeo, the less traveled town in Cambodia but is has much history related to the first Khmer civilization when the first Kingdom was established in the early century. It was known as Funan or Nokor Phnom, means the Kingdom of the Hill. Enjoy packed lunch overlook the scenery of the countryside.
Afternoon, we continue cycle to Takeo passing Ta Mok’s house, the former general commander of the Khmer Rouge. Board on the boat for sunset to Phnom Da to visit the hill top temple former the capital of Khmer Empire in the early century known as Funan. Overnight stay in Takeo.
| Alice Villa Guesthouse | Lunch, Dinner | 85 Km |
Day 16: Takeo – Vietnam Border – Chao Doc
Your last day in Cambodia part of our Best Cycling Holidays Asia package. Check your Vietnam visa, fill in water then we start cycle 53km to Phnom Den border crossing point. Take a break in half way for water stop. Upon arrival at the Cambodia – Vietnam border, our Cambodian will assist you with immigration procedures before meeting with our Vietnamese crews on the other side of the border.
After lunch, we cycle to discover along the Mekong Delta road into the beautiful green countryside. Along the way you will see rice fields and water buffalos nearby the road. Arrive in Chau Doc, those with energy to spare can climb Sam Mountain for sunset! Overnight stay in Chau Doc.
| Chao Pho Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 78 Km |
Day 17: Chau Doc – Can Tho
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 Bachuc along the border, or re-trace back to triton (depending on road conditions). The cycling starts to gently undulate and mountains begin to loom as you ride out off Chau Doc. The presence of Thnot trees indicates the growing proximity to Cambodia and the local people speak Vietnamese as their second lanaguge.
This afternoon, we cycle to the killing fields of Vietnam at Bachuc, where Polpot’s regime massacred over 3,000 Vietnamese in 1978. Overnight stay in Can Tho.
| Ninh Kieu Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 50 Km |
Day 18: Cantho – Travinh
After breakfast we continue our Best Cycling Holidays Asia package. There will be time to explore side tracks and trails as the cycling distance today is not far. This gives a great first impression of the “heart of Mekong”. We take first short boat trip to Vinh Long, one of the famous fruits town in Mekong. Then we bike along narrow country lanes, easy dirt tracks and trails.
This biking is at its most glorious-through tiny orchards, witness colorful life along the riverside, pedal pass picturesque delta homes, pause to chart with welcoming villagers, clack across innumerable wooden bridges. Cross narrow canals on a local sampan, before finishing at the main ferry for a refreshing boat trips across the expansive Co Chien River. Ride final few km to the very pretty Khmer town of Travinh. Overnight stay in Travinh.
| Nha Khach Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 80 Km |
Day 19: Travinh – Mytho – Ho Chi Minh
Your Best Cycling Holidays Asia package officially ends today. After breakfast, start with a section of biking cuts off road onto gravel and dirt lanes, and weaves around hamlets, across water channels, and through quiet dense vegetation. This makes for superb biking after a ferry across the graping expanse of Cochien river from Travinh, the pretty tree lined town with a large population of ethnic Khmer.
Then another section of crossing rivers and canals by numerous, ubiquitous, fascinating ferries, we bike through the route takes us through narrow roads and lanes, past banana plantations, fields of sugar cane, through the lush green landscape of the delta.
The ride lead us right into the heart of the rural Mekong before arriving at Mytho – the gateway of the Mekong delta to end our cycling trip. From Mytho, we transfer a couple of hours to Ho Chi Minh City to avoid the busy traffic.
| Own arrangement | Lunch | 50 Km |
Destinations | Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam | 899 km Total cycling distance |
Tour Meets | Bangkok | |
Tour Ends | Ho Chi Minh | 50 Km – 60 Km Avg distance/day |
Fly in to | Sovannaphumi International Airport | |
Fly out of | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | |
Group Size | 2 – 16 riders | None climbing |
Minimum Age | 14 (on scheduled departures) |
TRIP PROFILE
Our Best Cycling Holidays Asia 19 Days/18 Nights takes us through three countries with divergent histories and subtly different cultures. From the bustling streets of Bangkok, to the serene tranquility of the shimmering paddy fields, to the magnificence of Angkor’s temples, we see a little piece of everything these amazing countries have to offer, we head to the capital city of Phnom Penh to explore another side of this fascinating country before steering our bikes towards the fresh air of Kirirom, the French architecture of Kampot, and the relaxed, seaside vibe of Kep. In Vietnam we enter the Mekong Delta, a spectacular patchwork of rice paddies and waterways.
Our journey ends in Saigon where the frenetic pace and vibrant street life contrasts starkly with the rural areas we have cycled through, and will leave a lasting impression.
What’s Included
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International flightsGuides
Your trip will be led by our local cycling tour guide. For a group of less than 5, there will be one English-speaking cycling guide and a driver. For a group of 6 or more, there will be a Cycling Tour Leader, an English-speaking cycling guide, drivers, and assistants. All of our guides are well-informed about the history, culture, and religions of the area where you will be biking and are skilled at sharing that knowledge with you.
Bikes & Repairs
The bikes you will be riding are well-known makes of hybrid bikes or mountain bikes. The ones you receive depend on the type of tour.
During the tour, your guide will carry a reliable toolkit and help you in fixing any bike problems, so you only need to bring a daypack for your camera and other necessities. However, please note that we cannot guarantee being equipped for all types of repairs. If you are bringing your own bike, it is crucial to ensure that it is in good working condition before the tour. In case of any doubts, we recommend having it fully serviced by a bike shop before you embark on your journey.
Support Vehicle
Throughout the tour, you will have the security of a backup vehicle that will be with us at all times. The vehicle will transport your luggage, which we’ll move by support vehicle from each overnight stop to the next, and it can carry you if needed. The backup van will accompany us throughout the day, stopping roughly every 15 kilometers.
Safety
For your safety, wearing a helmet is mandatory during all of our biking adventures, and we strongly recommend it. If you refuse to wear a helmet, you will not be permitted to cycle. While your tour guide is well-trained in first aid and emergency rescue, it is important to note that you are largely responsible for your own safety while riding.
Terrain
The terrain of the Best Cycling Holidays Asia are diverse, featuring mainly flat paths that follow a combination of tarmac and dirt roads through the countryside and rural villages. You will cycle on back roads that offer stunning, unobstructed views of the landscape, and we’ll make frequent stops every 15 kilometers to rest, snack, take pictures, and enjoy drinks.
Our guides are experienced in accommodating riders of all skill levels. In the event that you are unable to complete the distance, you can always hop into the support vehicle.
Fitness level
Our tour is designed to cater to cyclists of all levels of experience, fitness, ages, and backgrounds. We encourage all of our cyclists to embrace the challenges of the tour while respecting everyone’s individual limits.
Our tours are designed to accommodate each rider’s pace, and it’s important to note that this is not a race. We want everyone to enjoy the journey and take in the beautiful scenery at their own leisurely pace.
Health & Medical Conditions
As our tours are physically demanding, it’s essential that you are in good physical health and able to fully participate in the group tour. Before the start of your tour and at every stop during the trip, we require all travelers to provide details of any pre-existing medical conditions or to inform the tour guide if they feel unwell.
Disclosing this information is crucial to ensuring that we can respond effectively in case of an emergency. We take the safety and well-being of our travelers very seriously and appreciate your cooperation in providing us with the necessary information to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Drinking
At our company, we take hydration very seriously and strive to keep you completely hydrated throughout your tour. As you ride, we provide cold water, locally sourced fruit for energy, and soft drinks—all of which are included in the tour price.
Please note that soft drinks and other beverages during meals are not included in the tour price. While beer is readily available throughout the tour, it is not included in the price.
Extra Expenses
Our Best Cycling Holidays Asia package tour includes most things, but we recommend budgeting for food and drinks if you choose to venture out at night or partake in additional activities. The cost of these activities will vary depending on what you choose to do.
We suggest bringing a small amount of cash, around US$30, for incidentals such as souvenirs or small purchases throughout the tour. Please note that this is only a recommendation, and you are free to bring more or less cash as you see fit.
Money
Thailand: The official currency in Thailand is the baht. ATMs are widely available and provide the most convenient way to obtain Thai baht. However, we recommend having a supply of US dollars in cash on hand in case your card doesn’t work.
Cambodia: Thai baht and US dollars are widely used in Cambodia, especially in larger cities and towns. In smaller towns and villages, Cambodian riels are usually preferred. There are ATMs in most areas, however, machines dispense US dollars. The guides will be able to show you where the ATMs are. Spend riel before departing as no one will exchange them for you once you leave.
Vietnam: The official national currency is the Vietnam Dong, but the US dollar is widely accepted in tourist centers. However, in smaller towns and villages the Dong is preferred. ATMs are available in all major tourist destinations and big cities. Vietcombank has the best network with a single withdrawal limit of 2,000,000d (about US$125). Most major currencies can be exchanged at leading banks in Vietnam, but the US dollar is preferred away from the tourist centers. Changing US$100 will make you an instant millionaire! You cannot legally take the dong out of Vietnam but you can reconvert reasonable amounts of it into US dollars on departure.
Solo Traveller
We welcome a diverse range of cyclists on our tours, including couples, friends, and solo traveller. Our tour prices are based on twin shared accommodation, which means that if you sign up as a solo traveller, you will be paired with another person of the same gender in your group. However, if you prefer to have your own room, this is an option for most of our tours, but it will come with an additional charge.
Passport & Visa
Thailand: All travelers from any nationality must present a valid passport for entry into Thailand. It is important to make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay in the country. If your stay is less than 30 days, a visa in advance is not required for citizens from Europe, North America, Australia, and many other countries. Please check this page to see if you qualify. However, you must provide proof of an onward flight out of Thailand to be eligible for a visa on arrival, and this requirement is strictly enforced.
Cambodia: Visitors to Cambodia require a passport to enter the country and all travellers must hold a passport with the validation for 6 months after their planned exit from Cambodia.
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Phnom Penh & Siem Reap international airports without prior registration. Visa issued on arrival for most nationalities, US $30/pax, please bring 1 passport photo. You can also get it in advance at; www.evisa.gov.kh
Vietnam: Whilst we endeavour to provide correct and relevant information obtained directly from the relevant Embassies, High Commissions and Consulate Generals – this information is subject to frequent changes, without warning and at very short notice. Due to this, we cannot be held liable for any errors in the information provided on this site. We strongly advised you to check all information with the relevant embassy for details on your visa/passport requirements.
You must be in possession of a valid passport and visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after date of arrival or 1 month after expiration of visa.
British and Thai passport holders do not need a visa if they stay in country less than 14 days. For information relevant to the country for which you hold a passport, check with your local Vietnam embassy for up to date advice. Your visa must be applied for in advance. You can arrange for a visa on arrival in advance of the trip and our agent can provide you with a travel document that will permit entry to Vietnam for issue of the visa. There is a £10 admin charge for this. The visa fee is payable at Noi Bai airport, Hanoi.
Insurance
Yes, it is mandatory that all participants are well-insured for the full duration of the tour. This includes coverage for personal injury, medical expenses, death, repatriation, helicopter or aircraft rescue, loss of luggage or equipment, cancellation, or curtailments. It is important to ensure that your insurance policy does not have any exclusion clauses that limit protection for the type of activities included in your tour.
In the event of any claims related to matters for which you are insured, you should contact your insurers directly. We strongly recommend that you take out insurance at the time of booking your trip to ensure that you are covered in the event of cancellation.
Climate
Thailand: Thailand generally has a tropical climate with high humidity. The North and Central regions also have a tropical climate with high humidity, while Northeast Thailand experiences hot and dry weather with intermittent medium rain. The coastal areas of the east are hot and humid with intermittent rain, while the South of Thailand has a tropical climate with high humidity.
There are three seasons in Thailand. From March to June, it is hot and dry with temperatures ranging between 27˚C/80 F and 40˚C/104 F during the day and in the 20s at night. The rainy season falls between July to October, with slightly lower temperatures due to the effect of rain. During this time, rainfall occurs in sharp bursts, and the sun can come out quickly. The cooler season is from October to February, with average temperatures ranging between 20˚C/68 F and 30˚C/86 F.
Cambodia: November in Cambodia is the start of the dry season; although the odd, short shower early in the month is not unusual. Comfortable temperatures (avg: 25 °C), low humidity and plenty of sunshine make this a popular time to travel in Cambodia. December is characterised by dry, sunny weather, low humidity and relatively cool temperatures (avg: 26 °C). In January Cambodia is well into its dry season. By August it is experiencing the rainy season, but this does not affect our cycling too much, as rain generally falls late afternoon or at night. The advantage of visiting Cambodia during the wet season is the vibrant spectacle of lush green rice fields and countryside.
Vietnam: Vietnams weather is split into two distinct weather patters Tropical and a temperate zone. The average temperature ranges from 22 to 27 degrees all year round but in the South temperatures can stay almost the same. The Southern part of Vietname has 2 distincted seasons. The cold season is from November to April and the hot season from May to October. Whilst in the North there are 4 season with distinct difference between them. It can get cool in the winter but very warm in the summer.
The best time to visit North Vietnam is October to April, this is predominately a dry season with very pleasent temperatures.
Deposit
Once the tour is confirmed, we do require 30% deposited to secure the booking with us, the other 70% will be required one month before departure date. For the tours less than a month to the departure date, we will require full amount of the total tour cost.
Balance
The remaining balance must be paid 30 days before the departure date with fees for any bicycle rental(s), single supplement(s) and extra hotel nights.
Final Tour Confirmation
Upon confirmation of your Best Cycling Holidays Asia package, our team will send you a final tour confirmation containing your personal details, including flight information, advice on visa application, a suggested packing list, and a detailed tour itinerary. Additionally, we will provide you with a checklist to help ensure you have everything you need for your upcoming holiday.
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