Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos
- Biking
- 17 Days/16 Nights
- Multi
| Number of Cycling Days: 14 Days | Total Cycling Distance: 890 Km |
| Accommodation: Included | Bike Hire: Included |
| Single Supplement: Supplement Charge | Tour Code: MT – VCL |
| Next departure: 08 March 2024 | Difficulty: Moderate |
Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos, you are guaranteed a peaceful ride away from other tourists. Cycle out of busy Ho Chi Minh, through the Mekong Delta and to Cambodia, then head off to Southern Laos the 4 thousand Islands surrounded on the Mekong river and the conservation center.
We cycle past riverside villages and alongside paddy fields, and see life from a different perspective as we meet locals, experience their culture and eat lots of great food.
DATE | AVAILABILITY | TOUR CODE |
| 08 – 24 March 2024 | Available | MT – VCL |
| 05 – 21 April 2024 | Available | MT – VCL |
| 10 – 26 July 2024 | Available | MT – VCL |
| 11 – 27 August 2024 | Guaranteed to departure | MT – VCL |
| 02 – 18 October 2024 | Available | MT – VCL |
| 05 – 21 November 2024 | Guaranteed to departure | MT – VCL |
| 08 – 24 December 2024 | Guaranteed to departure | MT – VCL |
| 11 – 27 January 2025 | Available | MT – VCL |
| 09 – 25 February 2025 | Available | MT – VCL |
| 19 May – 04 March 2025 | Available | MT – VCL |
Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos
- DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh – Mytho – Travinh
- DAY 2: Travinh – Cantho
- DAY 3: Cantho – Longxuyen
- DAY 4: Longxuyen – Chao Doc
- DAY 5: Boat trip to Cambodia – Evening Sunset cruise
- DAY 6: Phnom Penh City Tour
- DAY 7: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
- DAY 8: Cycle to Angkor Wat
- DAY 9: Cycle to Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Pluk Floating Village
- DAY 10: Siem Reap – Kampong Thom
- DAY 11: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham
- DAY 12: Kampong Cham – Kratie
- DAY 13: Kratie – Stung Treng
- DAY 14: Stung Treng – Laos border – Don Daet
- DAY 15: Don Daet – 4000 islands
- DAY 16: Xe Pian National Biodiversity and Conservation Center
- DAY 17: Pakse Departure
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh – Mytho – Travinh
Our local guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel, we make a transfer a couple of hours out of Ho Chi Minh City to Mytho– the gateway of the Mekong delta. Arrive the starting point fit your bike and safety briefing then start cycle into the heart of the rural Mekong.
Your adventure Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos begins after the ferry journey across the Tien River at Mytho. The route takes you through the lush green landscape of the delta, 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. A final ferry across the gaping expanse of Cochien river leads us to Travinh, a pretty tree lined town with a large population of ethnic Khmer.
 Nha Khach Hotel |  Lunch, Dinner |  50 Km |
Day 2: Travinh – Cantho
We continue our Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos by starting with a short boat trip will be reached Vinhlong, one of the famous fruits town in Mekong. We cycle 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 chat with welcoming villagers. Cross narrow canals on a local sampan, before finishing at the main ferry for a refreshing boat trip across the expansive Co Chien River.
Ride final few km to the very pretty Khmer town of Travinh. This gives a great first impression of the “heart of Mekong”.
| Ninh Kieu Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 80 Km |
Day 3: Cantho – Longxuyen
Today’s ride is split into two sections and is a contrast to the previous day’s ride. After a very early breakfast, you will take a boat trip to the famous Cai Rang floating market before riding on a narrow paved road market to Phong dien. The route weaves through morning market bustle along the banks of the very busy river. Absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, small docks loading/unloading rice, and tiny vibrant markets. You will continue by bike on the narrow lane to the main road, which transfer along the highway back to Cantho for lunch.
Afternoon, we continue riding along a tiny road leading upstream towards Longxuyen. The ride ends with a final ferry crossing and short transfer to hotel in Long Xuyen. Overnight stay in Long Xuyen.
| Dong Xuyen Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 90 Km |
Day 4: Longxuyen – Chao Doc
The today’s scenery is completely different. After a short transfer to Triton, our bike tours Vietnam and Cambodia starts to gently undulate and mountains begin to loom as you ride closer and closer to Chaudoc. The presence of Thotnot trees indicates the growing proximity to Cambodia and the local people speak Vietnamese as their second language.
Afternoon you will cycle to the killing fields of Vietnam at Bachuc, where Polpot’s regime massacred over 3,000 Vietnamese in 1978. The route loops round to Chaudoc from Bachuc along the border, or re-trace back to triton (depending on road conditions) and ride the rest of the way to Chaudoc along incredible country roads. Those with energy to spare can climb Sam Mountain for sunset!
| Chao Pho Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 50 Km |
Day 5: Boat trip to Cambodia – Evening Sunset cruise
This morning Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos by a short drive to the Mekong river dock. Say good bye to our Vietnamese crews then get on speedboat ferry to Phnom Penh crossing the border at Vinh Xuong (Vietnam) and Kaam Samnor (Cambodia) before continuing along the Mekong, as we head for the Cambodia capital. The boat journey will take the whole morning (4 hrs) and allows us a relaxed and fascinating view of riverside life, businesses and countryside as we pass by.
Arrived in Phnom Penh boat pier, you will welcome by our local guide, who will then transfer you to your comfort hotel.
Your late afternoon will be leisure until set off on a sunset cruise along the Phnom Penh riverfront. Take in the sights and sip cocktails, beer, or soft drinks as you get a unique overview of Phnom Penh. Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
| Frangipany Royal Palace | Lunch, Dinner | None |
Day 6: Phnom Penh City Tour
Begin your tour with a 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. Overnight stay in Phnom Penh.
| Frangipany Royal Palace | Lunch | None |
Day 7: Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Today we continue our cycling holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos package with a transferred by van to a town of Kompong Kdei in Siem Reap Province where you resume cycling.
You will ride on a tree-shaded red soil road with beautiful villages along the way. This area is just 60km from Siem Reap Town, but few tourists come here. Your first break is at Makak Water Reservoir, which was constructed during the Pol Pot regime. Some survivors from the regime still come to this place to recall their hard time.
| Hari Residence & Spa | Lunch, Dinner | 60 Km |
Day 8: Cycle to Angkor Wat
After breakfast at your hotel, start cycle through 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.
You will then head out 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 | 35 Km |
Day 9: Cycle to Tonle Sap Lake – Kampong Pluk Floating Village
The second day in Siem Reap, we explore more of the area around Siem Reap, cycling 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 10: Siem Reap – Kampong Thom
Today we continue our cycling holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos package by begin with a transfer 2 hours to visit 12 century Naga bridge in Kampong Kdei. We reach Kampong Kdei, The set off our bike then start cycle from the junction to visit pre-Angkorian temples in Sambor Prei Kuk (615-650). Sambor Prei Kuk was served as the capital before Angkor period during the Chenla Kingdom. Lunch will be at a local restaurant under the shade of the big trees and relax on the hammock.
Afternoon we continue cycle to Kampong Thom town. It is the less visited town with just a stop over for the tourists. Overnight stay in Kampong Thom.
| Glorious Hotel & Spa | Lunch, Dinner | 50 Km |
Day 11: Kampong Thom – Kampong Cham
We transfer 40 minutes from your hotel to Kampong Thmor where we can start on the quiet road passing the rubber plantation to Kampong Cham, the 3rd biggest province in Cambodia. It depends mainly on the farming, big production of the fruit such as banana, jack fruit, tobacco and rubber plantation. Visit Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey and enjoy the picnic lunch from the hill top pagoda.
Afternoon, we arrive in Kampong Cham, wander around to see the town (optional biking to the nearby Koh Pen island). Situated on the Mekong river, Kampong Cham has a great benefit of the delta to do the farming. Overnight stay in Kampong Cham.
| LBN Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 68 Km |
Day 13: Kratie – Stung Treng
After breakfast, fill in your bottle water then cycle to visit Wat Sarsar Moy Roy. After water stop, we turn back to the main road. Then we cycle a single line, watch out for the traffic as there are car and truck coming and going. Enjoy packed lunch on a big shade of the tree and relax on the mat.
Afternoon we cycle to complete our 90km then we transfer by van to Stung Treng, the speciality of local food in Stung Treng is Ngem, the fresh fish wrapped in banana leaves.
| Four River Hotel | Lunch, Dinner | 90 Km |
Day 14: Stung Treng – Laos border – Don Daet
Today is a the last day in Cambodia of our cycling holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos. Start cycle from your hotel to the Laos border. We have time to visit Ou Svay community. Lunch will be with a local family to experience rural Cambodia at it most authentic.
After that, we cycle to the border for immigration process, and say goodbye to our Cambodian crews. Continue our cycle to visit water fall and enjoy the swimming and visit French death railways. If time permits, visit the Irrawady dolphin. Overnight stay in Don Daet.
| Sengaloun Resort | Lunch, Dinner | 78 Km |
Day 15: Don Daet – 4000 islands
Breakfast in Don Daet. Today, we cycle to visit 4 Thousand Islands known as Si Phan Don in Laos. The 4 Thousand Islands situated on the Mekong River including Don Som island and take the ferry to Don Khong island where we have lunch at a local restaurant.
We cycle another 10km on dirt road to Xe Pian National Biodiversity & Conservation. Then cycle 3km up on down hill to visit Phu Asa temple and enjoy the sunset. Overnight stay in Pakse.
| Kingfisher Ecolodge | Lunch, Dinner | 60 Km |
Day 16: Xe Pian National Biodiversity and Conservation Center
Breakfast at the lodge to enjoy the bird life. We fill in the water and be ready to get on the bike to cycle from Xe Pian Biodiversity Conservation Center located near Cambodia border to Rattanakiri province.
After the 10km on dirt road, we transfer on 1 hour on the main road to start cycling on quiet road to Ban Muang where we cross ferry to cycle to Wat Phou located on the foot of Champasak hill built by great Khmer King Jayavarman VII in 12th century. After the visit, we cycle 10km back to the lodge located along the Mekong river. Overnight stay in Pakse.
| The Riviera Champasak | Lunch, Dinner | 54 Km |
Day 17: Pakse Departure
Our Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos officially ends today. Breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to Pakse airport for your onward departure.
Destinations | Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos | 890 km Total cycling distance |
Tour Meets | Ho Chi Minh | |
Tour Ends | Pakse | 50 km – 60 km Avg distance/day |
Fly in to | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | |
Fly out of | Pakse International Airport | |
Group Size | 2 – 16 riders | None climbing |
Minimum Age | 14 (on scheduled departures) |
TRIP PROFILE
Cycling Holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos, you are guaranteed a peaceful ride away from other tourists. Cycle out of busy Ho Chi Minh, through the Mekong Delta and to Cambodia, then head off to Southern Laos the 4 thousand Islands surrounded on the Mekong river and the conservation center.
We cycle past riverside villages and alongside paddy fields, and see life from a different perspective as we meet locals, experience their culture and eat lots of great food.
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 cycling holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos 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 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
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.
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.
Laos: The official national currency in Laos is the kip, however, Thai baht and US dollars are also used, especially in larger cities and towns. In smaller towns and villages, kip is usually preferred. There are now a few ATMs in Laos, but they are not widespread and are operational only sporadically. The best overall exchange rates are those offered at the BCEL (Banque pour le Commerce Extérieur Lao). Licensed moneychangers rates are similar to banks Spend all your kip before you leave as no one will exchange it for you once you leave the country!
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
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.
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
Laos: All nationalities require a visa for Laos. You have two options to get a single-entry tourist visa (max 30 days): 1) E-Visa or 2) Visa on Arrival. Both are very straightforward processes, though we suggest procuring an E-Visa in advance as it will save you time on arrival in Laos. Apply via this website. If you prefer to do a Visa On Arrival, make sure you have the required documents prepared (including 2 passport-sized photographs and the exact amount for the visa fee in USD). See here for more information.
Please Note: While E-Visa and Visa on Arrival are available for all international airports and major land borders, some border posts do not yet accept them. Therefore, if your tour crosses into Laos from Vietnam through a more remote border post, obtaining your visa through a Laotian Embassy or Consulate in advance may be required. If that is the case, we will let you know at the time of booking.
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
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.
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.
Laos: Laos has a tropical climate with fairly high humidity. There are three seasons: from March to June it is hot and dry, with temperatures between 27C and 40C (80-104F), with night temperatures in the 20C/75F). The rainy season is from June to October. The cooler season, is from November to February, with average temperatures between 20C and 30C (70- 86F). It can get a little cold at night at higher elevations year round so bring a light fleece for the evenings.
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 cycling holidays Vietnam Cambodia and Laos 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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