Lying
on the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam is a strip of
land shaped like the letter “S”. China borders it to the north, Laos
and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean
to the east and south.
With its various adventure types, Vietnam exerted itself to be a favorite destination of more and more tourists.
Biking Indochina: Saigon – Angkor Wat Cycle Tour | 9 Days
Saigon – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho – Chau Doc – Phnom Penh – Siem Reap
Day 1: Arrive – Saigon (Meals: D – Welcome Dinner)
You are welcomed by our representative guide at Tan Son
Nhat airport and then be transferred to your hotel. After checking in
the hotel, free time at leisure to recover from your journey. If time
permitted. Short sightseeing around the city. Tonight our group will
gather together for a welcome dinner at local restaurant to go through
the trip plan together. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: Saigon – My Tho – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho (Meals: B, L)
Have breakfast, transfer to My Tho. Brief biking presentation,
pick up bikes, cycling, country lanes by the Tien River to Cai Be, cross
o-n Dinh Khao ferry, cycle and then shuttle the reset way to Can Tho.
Overnight in Can Tho
Cycling distance: 40KM
Day 3: Can Tho – Lai Vung – Cho Moi – Chau Doc (Meals: B, L)
Early morning wake-up, walk to Ninh Kieu Pier fro Sampan to Cai
Rang floating market, return to hotel for breakfast before transfer out
of town to Can Tho Ferry for the next leg; quieter roads along the Hau
River. After 45 km stop in Lai Vung for lunch, continue to Cho Moi. More
cycling along the Tien River. After the local ferry, load bikes o-nto
support van and transfer 40 km to Chau Doc via Phu My.
Dinner and overnight in Chau Doc.
Cycling distance: 60-70 km.
Day 4: Chau Doc – Phenh (Meals: B,D).
Following breakfast, deluxe Victoria motor boat up the Mekong to
Phnom Penh. In the afternoon, cycle to the infamous Killing Fields or
visit the Tuol Sleung Museum. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Cycling distance: 30km approx.
Day 5: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (Meals: B,L).
After breakfast, drive to the airport to fly to Siem Reap, a small
former colonial town just north of Tonle Sap, the largest lake in
Southeast Asia. Drop off packs at the hotel for a bike fitting and trip
briefing. In the afternoon, cycle o-n country lanes to the early Angkor
Roluos group of temples. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Cycling distance:30 km approx.
Day 6: Temple excursion by bicycle (Meals: B,L,D).
After breakfast, cycle to the temple at Angkor Wat. Continue
pedaling to the Royal City of Angkor Thom, stopping en route to visit
Bayon temple. Cycle to the Terrace of Elephants followed by Ta Keo and
Ta Prohm Temple. Return to Siem Reap late afternoon. In the evening,
traditional Cambodian meal and performance by Apsara dancers. Overnight
in Siem Reap.
Cycling distance 45 km approx.
Day 7: Ride to Banteay Srei (Meals: B,L,D).
After breakfast, leave Diem Reap by bike after breakfast and cycle
to Banteay Srei, 25 km away, local temples, pagodas and villages.
Lunch, visit Kbal Spean (River of 1,000 Lingas) hiking to view the
riverbed carving through the plains. Picnic lunch; continuing to
Banteay Samre. Back to town and check in at the hotel. Dinner at Bayon
II. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Cycling distance:45 km approx.
Day 8: Tonle Sap Lake. Balloon ride over Angkor Wat Temple (Meals:B,L,D).
After breakfast, set out for Tonle Sap through local villages, to
Phnom Krom Hill. Board a local boat for a 45-minute ride through
floating villages, aquaculture site, and crocodile farm. Drive back to
Siem Reap after the cruise. Balloon ride overlooking the entire Angkor
Wat area.
Cycling distance:25 km approx.
Day 9: Departure (Meals:B)
Have breakfast. Leisure time until transfer to airport for your departure.
1/6 to 30/6 (Superior)
Single: 1448.00USD
Double: 970.00USD
Triple: 887.00USD
Superior Class Hotels:
Saigon: Elios / Asian Ruby / Le Duy or similar
Phnom Penh: Princess Hotel
Siem Reap: Angkor Star Hotel
Can Tho: Saigon Cantho / Kim Tho
Chau Doc: Ben Da Nui Sam / Halong Hotel 4*
1/6 to 30/9 (Deluxe)
Single: 1562.00USD
Double: 1047.00USD
Triple: 975.00USD
Deluxe Class Hotels:
Saigon: Lavender / Tan Hoang Ngoc or Similar
Phnom Penh: Luxury World Hotel
Siem Reap: Somadevi Angkor
Can Tho: Golf Cantho 4*
Chau Doc: Ben Da Nui Sam / Halong Hotel 4*
Service Inclusive of:
1- English or French speaking guide
2- All accommodations and daily breakfast
3- 8nights hotel,
4- All meals as indicated on itinerary (4lunches and 2dinners)
5- All road transport by private air-conditioned vehicles
6- Arrival and departure transfers
7- Biking equipment, bike trailer, bike mechanic and support vehicle
8- All entrance fees and permits during guided time
9- Domestic government tax and service charge
10- Luggage Handling
Service Exclusive of:
1- Round Trip Ticket
2- Personal expenses
3- Tours
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