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Why choose this tour
17 Days cycling expedition trip offer for active travellers one of incredible way to experience through three fascinating countries in Southeast Asian.
Start from “ Rice bowls” of Vietnam – Mekong Delta. We kick off our pedal on paved road and beaten paths through stunning rice paddy and rustic villages, vibrant floating Market to lush scenic beauty of Cambodia.
Cycling through “ Killing Field” to learn about the Dark chapter of Cambodia history. Our cycling trip continue on single track and shaddy giant trees through Mother of all temples, Angkor Wat. Believed to be the world’s largest religious building, this temple is the perfect fusion of symbolism and symmetry and a source of pride and strength to all Khmers.
Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, this is the most famous temple at Angkor. As we tour, we will begin unraveling the mysteries of the bas-reliefs that tell of tales from Hindu mythology and the Khmer empire. Stretching for almost one kilometre, this intricate carving is a candidate for the world’s longest unbroken piece of art.
We then continue to the upper levels of the inner sanctuary. The final steps to the upper terrace of Angkor are quite steep, where pilgrims would stoop on their pilgrimage to encounter the Gods.
Finally we see the pinnacle, the sacred heart of Angkor Wat. Then, late morning, we continue on to visit Angkor Thom, an immense walled city that was the masterpiece of King Jayavarman VII. We begin our visit at the Terrace of the Leper King.
We continue along the Terrace of Elephants, originally used as a viewing gallery for the king to preside over parades, performances and traditional sports. At the southern end lies the Baphuon, once of the most beautiful temples at Angkor, dating back to the 11th century. Our climax is the enigmatic and enchanting temple of the Bayon. Its 54 towers are each topped off with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion). Our last stage cycling trip is crossing Border to Thai Land and look forward emerald sandy beach.
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam. Arriving at Tan San Nhat International Airport, Snail Adventure Tour’s guide and driver will greet and pick you up to the hotel at the heart of HoChiMinh City . Ho Chi Minh City or fomer Saigon with nickname “the pearl of Far East” . Saigon, the largest and busiest of Vietnam’s cities is surely one of the most evocative place names in Asia. And yet there are the elegant colonial French boulevards and buildings, the Cathedral, the riverfront, the quiet moments at a sidewalk cafe watching the world literally go by you at breakneck speed.
Arriving in hotel, do check in and have relax by your own. If the time permits, we will spend half day city to visit some highlights of Ho chi minh city such as War Remnants Museum, Sai Gon Central Post office, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market,, return to hotel for regroup and briefing itinerary before going out for dinner
Summary:
Activities:Pickingup and transferring to Hotel
Accommodations:The Northern Hotel****
Meals:L/D
Cycling Distance:No
Day 2: Transfer to Cai Be Cycle from Vinh Long -Can Tho
Having hearty breakfast in hotel. Leaving bustle and hustle city behind, our shuttle bus will transfer you to floating market of Cai Be. . Enjoy a cruise along the Mekong Delta and visit the colorful floating market and Dong Phu Island. Explore the shady surroundings, witness the daily life of the farmers, and have lunch on the island. Afterwards, head to Vinh Long and continue cycling through the heart of the Mekong Delta, crossing countless canals and rivers. After a few ferry crossings, arrive in Can Tho, the unofficial capital of the Mekong Delta, where you will do check in and relax by your own.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring and warming up cycling
Accommodations:Van Phat Riverside hotel****
Meals:B/l/D
Cycling Distance:70 Km
Day 3: cycle from Can Tho – Chau Doc
Take an early morning boat trip along the Hau River to the Cai Rang floating market, one of the largest in Vietnam. Witness a mass of wooden boats of all sizes converging to sell their wares. Take great pictures and buy some of the local products. Afterwards, head deeper into the delta and cycle on less crowed roads. At Thot Not you will stop at a stork sanctuary and have lunch in Long Xuyen. Bike along the gentle coast, through one of the most scenic parts of the delta, as you cycle along the Mekong through traditional villages, past fish farms and over small bridges. On arrival in Chau Doc, you will check-in to your hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Boat Trip and Cycling through stunning rice fields
Accommodations:Chau Pho hotel***/ Victorial Chau Doc Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:80km/ 125 Km
Day 4: Cruise & Cycle from Chau Doc to Ha Tien
Following to hearty breakfast in hotel, we commence to explore the amazing riverside market at Chau Doc, with all its bustling activity and smorgasbord of sounds, colors and smells. The boat continues through fish farm villages to an ethnic Cham village with its famous Mubarak Mosque. Witness women weaving, using traditional methods. Cycle along pleasant roads, passing green rice fields and limestone formations, looking out for the Khmer influenced pagodas as you get closer to Cambodia. By late afternoon you will arrive in Ha Tien for your hotel check-in.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Boat trip
Accommodations:Green Island Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:85 Km
Day 5: Bid Farewell to Vietnam, Say Hello to Cambodia
After recharging energy for new cycling day, we hop up our bike from hotel to cycle to the border crossing of Vietnam and Cambodia. After completing the customs formalities, meet your Cambodian cycling crew. Cycle along quiet coastal dirt roads, passing through salt flats and small villages. Your first port of call will be the coastal resort of Kep, where you will stop for lunch. Afterwards, bike the final 35 kilometers (22 miles) to Kampot, where you will check-in to your hotel.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Formality customs
Accommodations:Nataya Round House
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance: 72 Km
Day 6: Cycle from Kampot to Takeo
Enjoy new cycling from Hotel, we look forward to cycling through inspiring limestone karst scenery. See picturesque villages, including some ethnic Cham settlements, and endless rice fields. On arrival in Takeo you will check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can walk along the waterfront promenade, ideal for a pleasant late afternoon sunset stroll.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations:Daunkeo II Hotel
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:90 Km
Day 7: Cycle Takeo to Phnom Penh
start early in the morning to capture pristine nature. As you leave Takeo you spin north passing through more endless rice paddies. After some time you turn off the main road to visit Tonle Bati, a riverside location where you have time to explore the small, yet picturesque Angkorian temples of Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau. You will then avoid the ‘main’ road as much as possible and upon reaching the outskirts of Phnom Penh you will stop-off at the 'Killing Fields'. This is where Khmer Rouge prisoners were forcibly marched from the Toul Sleng prison in the city centre and then executed; it is now a memorial site located in a beautiful tranquil setting. After some contemplation you can either negotiate the rush-hour traffic into the heart of Phnom Penh,Cambodia's capital city, or opt for taking the support vehicle.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from Hotel - Hotel
Accommodations:Frangipani Royal Palace****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:85 km
Day 8: Phnom Penh City Cyclo Tour
Rest your legs as you are treated to a fun cyclo tour of Phnom Penh. See the city via this traditional mode of transport, and stop at the National Museum, which offers a charming setting for a comprehensive collection of Khmer artifacts. Continue to the nearby Royal Palace and the neighboring Silver Pagoda. Your cyclo driver will then take you to a local restaurant for lunch. Afterwards it is back in the cyclos as you are pedaled through Phnom Penh to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the infamous Khmer Rouge prison. Next stop is the Russian Market, an excellent place to buy some souvenirs. Later you will be taken back to your hotel, where you are free at leisure for the rest of the evening.
Summary:
Activities:Full day Explore city
Accommodations:Frangipani Royal Palace****
Meals:B/
Cycling Distance:Free by yourside
Day 9: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Drive 320km from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and discover the everyday lives of Cambodians. Visit the stone carving village of Suntok and see its massive half finished sculptures. If you like you can stop at Skoun, also known as 'Spiderville' and try a deep fried tarantula which is a local delicacy in this area. Closer to Siem Reap you'll also visit Kompong Kdei to look at an ancient Angkorian bridge.
Summary:
Activities:Transferring by vehicle to Siem Reap
Accommodations:Angkor Paradise Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:No
Day 10: Explore the Angkor Temples by Bike
This morning, begin your bicycle exploration of the incredible Angkor temples. Today you 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," and Sras Srang, known as the King's Bathing Pond. See the impressive Royal City of Angkor Thom. After lunch, it is time to bike to the majestic Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious building. Return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure to experience Siem Reap's lively nightlife and fine restaurants
Summary:
Activities:Cycling to explore Angkor
Accommodations:Angkor Paradise hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:45 km
Day 11: Cycle to Beautiful Banteay Srei Temple
Bicycle north towards Banteay Srei. During the trip you will see pleasant Cambodian countryside and friendly villagers. Stop off at a couple of villages to get a closer look at the wooden stilted homes and local life. On arrival at Banteay Srei, be struck by the delicate beauty of the elaborately-decorated temple, embellished with floral motifs and scenes from the Ramayana. Enjoy lunch at a local village nearby, after which you will cycle back towards Siem Reap. If there is still time left you can explore some of the temples on the Grand Circuit, such as Preah Khan, one of the largest temples at Angkor, and Neak Pean, surrounded by fountains and ponds; and Banteay Kdei. This evening, you will enjoy a hosted farewell dinner and mesmerizing Apsara dance performance.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling to Visit Grand Angkor Wat
Accommodations:Angkor Paradise Hotel****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:85 Km
Day 12: Cruise from Siem Reap to Battambang
You cycle 15 kilometers (9 miles) to the port of Tonle Sap Lake to board the boat to Battambang Province. Pass through the floating village of Chong Khneas where you witness an entire bamboo village complete with homes, gas stations, schools, hair dressers, and even karaoke bars floating on water. Traveling by boat from Siem Reap to Battambang is arguably the most fascinating river trip in Cambodia and takes around 6 - 7 hours. After arrival in Battambang you cycle the last 5 kilometers (3 miles) to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Summary:
Activities:Cruise and Cycle to Batttambang
Accommodations:Khemara I Hotel***
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:35 Km
Day 13: Cycle from Battambang to Pailin
Leave Battambang Town and cycle to Pailin. See the imposing limestone outcrop of Phnom Sampeau with its hilltop pagoda. Then continue bicycling along endless rice paddies, small villages and shady trees. You pass through various pleasant small villages made up of wooden shacks and shady trees. Excellent places to stop for a rest and get some real interaction with the curious and friendly locals. In the evening you are free to explore and buy your own meal.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodations:Memorial palace
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:91 Km
Day 14: Cycle from Pailin to Pong Nam Ron
Cycle to the quiet Cambodian/Thai border crossing into the foothills of the scenic Cardamom mountains. Immediately on crossing the border you will notice the difference in the fortunes of these neighboring countries as you leave the dirt roads of Cambodia and cycle on the tarmac roads of Thailand. On arrival in Pong Nam Ron enjoy a dip in the hotel pool and relax with a well-earned beer, overlooking the adjacent golf course with a backdrop of forested mountains.
Summary:
Activities:
Accommodations:Soi Dao highland Golf****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:73 Km
Day 15: Cycle from Pong Nam Ron to Chaolao Beach
You bike 110 kilometers (68 miles) to the coast and Chantaburi province. As the day progresses you head to the coast and notice the scenery changing from forests and distant mountains to coastline. Pass by plantations, forests, many small local villages and taste plenty of fresh fruit in Chantaburi province. Finish the ride right on the quiet beach of Chaolao for a refreshing dip in the sea before dinner.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodations:Chao lao Tosang Beach****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:103 Km
Day 16: Cycle from Chaolao Beach to Laem Mae Pim Beach
Cycle along the beaches and enjoy marvelous seascapes. See local fishing villages, seafood markets, and plenty of temples. The mangrove swamps and fruit plantations add a diversity to the scenery on this very picturesque of bike rides. You also take some short ferry crossings which help to save some distance by taking you directly across the estuaries. End the day at beautiful Laem Mae Phim Beach where you will have some free time to relax and take a dip in the clear warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling from hotel - Hotel
Accommodations:Lomtalay Chalet Resort****
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:83 Km
Day 17: Cycle from Laem Mae Pim Beach to Bangkok
Today you get to relax on the beach before taking a short gentle bike ride around the area. You will then transfer to Bangkok where you will have your final night and a farewell dinner.
Summary:
Activities:Cycling and Transferring to hotel
Accommodations:by Your own
Meals:B/L/D
Cycling Distance:30 Km
Note: Hotels are subject to change due to availability. In that case we will choose equivalent rooms
Meals: if you have any specific food requirements ( vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us in advance so that we can provide notice to our restaurant, tour guide, our partners so that they can server you better. If you are a food lover, Snail Adventure tours can be your culinary guide and provide you opportunity to savor tempting local food and world famous – dishes
Tour included in:
- English speaking cycling guide ( other languages upon requests)
- Accommodations are based on double/ twin occupancy
- Meals details in itineraries ( 16 breakfast, 16 lunches, 16 dinners)
- A/C transfer/ and transportation
- Van or bus supported during the cycling times.
- Truck supported for the group size from 6 and above.
- Trek mountain bikes – 4300 with dist brake and helmets
- Boat trip in Vinh Long – Can Tho, Siem Reap – Battambang
- Sightseeing excursions as outlined itineraries
- Bike tour pump, bike tools, spares tubes, spare bikes
- First aid kit
- Cold water box, small fresh towel.
- Mineral water for drinking
- Fruit and snack for cycling days
Tour excluded in:
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks in meals
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Optional excursions
- Additional transport required due to any emergency situation
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry bills.
- Visa fee in Vietnam , Combodia, Thailand.
- Departure tax
- Tip for team and guide