Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City by Bike

from USD 2020 for 22 days

As bicycles are Southeast Asia’s most popular mode of transport there’s no better way to explore this fascinating part of the world. Our route through eastern Thailand takes us well off the tourist trail through tiny villages, lush farmlands and tropical rainforests teeming with wildlife. Crossing into Cambodia there’s plenty of time to explore the countryside before we reach the awe inspiring temple complex of Angkor Wat. In Vietnam we cruise through the amazing labyrinth of narrow waterways that make up the Mekong Delta.

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Day 1 - BANGKOK

Arrival day.

Day 2 to Day 4 - KHAO YAI NATIONAL PARK

We spend time in this national park, one of the most beautiful in Asia. We explore the thick jungle on foot and by bike, following narrow paths that take us past spectacular waterfalls and steep sided mountains. The scenery is stunning and there is a huge variety of wildlife.

Day 5 to Day 7 - CYCLE to SIEM RIEP

We leave the relative ease of Thailand’s roads and cycle to Siem Riep through rural Cambodia. Along the way we pass through many friendly villages and endless lush paddy fields.

Day 8 to Day 10 - ANGKOR WAT

We have three full days to explore the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat and the many surrounding sites. There is also time to re-charge the batteries!

Day 11 to Day 15 - CYCLE to PHNOM PENH

We continue cycling through rural and scenic Cambodia en route to the capital, Phnom Penh. There is plenty of time to explore the city and get an insight into the appalling regime of Pol Pot who ruled Cambodia by terror. The infamous killing fields at Choeung Ek and the torture centre of Tuol Sleng are not far from the city.

Day 16 to Day 18 - CYCLE to VIETNAM

Three more days of cycling en route to Vietnam.

Day 19 to Day 21 - MEKONG DELTA and SAIGON

We take a sampan cruise through the waterways of the Mekong Delta, an area of islands and rivers, full of floating markets and friendly villages.

Day 22 - SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY)

Tour ends.

Itinerary Notes

This is an approximate itinerary and is subject to change according to local conditions. Please be flexible and expect some variations!

CYCLING NOTE
We won’t be cycling the entire distance from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City. However, we will be covering some 725kms, so it is essential that you have a very good level of fitness to ensure you enjoy this trip to the full.