Saigon to Bangkok

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Tra Vinh, 41 mi, (65 km)
Day 3: Tra Vinh - Can Tho, 57 mi. (92 km)
Day 4: Can Tho - Chau Doc, 44 mi. (70 km)
Day 5: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh, 16 mi. (25 km)
Day 6: Phnom Penh - Oudong - Kampong Thom
Day 7: Kampong Thom - Siem Reap, 40 mi. (65 km)
Day 8: Angkor temples, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 9:  Ride to Banteay Srei, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 10: Siem Reap - Battambang
Day 11: Battambang - Pailin, 59 mi. (95 km)
Day 12: Pailin - Chantaburi, 27 mi. (44 km)
Day 13: Beach day
Day 14: Chantaburi - Bangkok

This cycling adventure goes beyond the beaten track and the rides are not always predictable. Due to these reasons, it is occasionally necessary to reroute or update itineraries. The guarantee a trip will not be changed unless for safety or to improve it.

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
Meet at Northern Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, the pulse of this emerging country. Here, your guide will give you a briefing of the tour at around 6 pm. You will have an opportunity to test out the bikes before heading to dinner at one of the city's finest restaurants. (D)

Accommodation: Northern Hotel

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Tra Vinh, 41 mi, (65 km)
After breakfast, a transfer of approximately two hours is provided from Ho Chi Minh to Ben Tre, the gateway to the Mekong Delta. Today’s ride leads into the heart of rural Mekong, as you pedal down narrow roads and lanes, past banana plantations and fields of sugarcane. A section of biking is "off-road" onto gravel and dirt lanes, weaving through hamlets, across rivers, and through thick vegetation. There is a final ferry crossing to Tra Vinh, a pretty tree-lined town with many ethnic Khmers. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Tra Vinh Provincial Guesthouse
Elevation gain/loss: +249 m/-254 m

Day 3: Tra Vinh - Can Tho, 57 mi. (92 km)
The route today is peaceful and scenic to Can Tho with much to see along the way, from contrasting architectural styles of Khmer homes and temples to the rich and colorful river scenes. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel 
Elevation gain/loss: +341 m/-339 m 

Day 4: Can Tho - Chau Doc, 44 mi. (70km)
A visit to the Cai Rang Floating Market in the morning sets the tone for our ride across the Mekong Delta. We bike through picturesque farmland, among valuable Thot Not or toddy palms. All components of the Thot Not can be utilized, including the stem, leaves, and fruit. We move to lunch once we get in Thoi Lai. After lunch, we will have a one-hour trip to Ba Chuc, where we will pay a solemn visit to the Vietnam Killing Fields, where Pol Pot's dictatorship slaughtered over 3,000 Vietnamese in 1978. We then ride the rest of the way to Chau Doc via amazing rural roads, looping around Ba Chuc along the Cambodian border. We ride right to Sam Mountain, which is more of a hill, in time for sundowners and to watch the sun set over the rice fields. We will arrive at our accommodation after a short transfer. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Chau Po Hotel 
Elevation gain/loss: +365 m/-367 m

Day 5: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh
Cruise up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh from our overnight stopping place Chau Doc. We get a chance to rest our legs as we see many scenes of local daily life alongside one of Asia’s great rivers. As we head into Cambodia we stop at the capital Phnom Penh before heading north to cycle among 1000 years of Khmer history. In the afternoon we will visit Tuol Sleng Prison (S21) and the Killing Fields to learn about Cambodia's turbulent past under the Khmer Rouge regime. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel 

Day 6: Phnom Penh - Oudong - Kampong Thom, 16 mi. (25 km)
The bike ride begins later in the day giving you time to explore Phnom Penh. A 30-minute transfer takes you to the start of the tour. Cycle towards Cambodia's former capital, Oudong. The 400-plus steps to the top will get the legs a good workout, but the view is worth it! This ride gives you the chance to see rural Cambodia, stilted houses, rice paddies, ox carts, waving children, and of course the friendly Khmer people. After today's ride, you'll be transferred to Kampong Thom (approx 3 - 4 hours). (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Sambor Village
Elevation gain/loss: +83 m /-77 m

Day 7: Kampong Thom - Siem Reap, 40 mi. (65 km)
The day begins with a short transfer to the ancient temple site of Sambor Prey Kuk. This temple site was constructed in the 7th-century and functioned as the capital of the Chenla Empire. After a guided tour through the temples, a short transfer takes you to the small town of Damdek, where you will unload the bikes and begin cycling toward Siem Reap for 65 km. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Steung Siem Reap Hotel
Elevation gain/loss: +197 m /-194 m

Day 8: Angkor temples, 19 mi. (30 km)
This morning, we begin our bike ride to the entrance of Angkor Wat and head to Ta Prohm, which was featured in the film "Tomb Raider" and was purposefully left in the same condition as it was discovered: overgrown by strangler fig and silk-cotton trees, lending it a mystical and romantic appeal. We proceed on to Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and the Elephant Terrace. We will have lunch at Sala Suessey Lakeside Restaurant before exploring the world's largest holy Hindu temple, Angkor Wat. This Vishnuite temple, considered a masterpiece of Khmer design, is the king's tomb temple, which is why it faces west. The walls of the temple are adorned with sculptures and bas-reliefs illustrating Hindu mythology and the conflicts undertaken by Suryavarman II throughout his reign. We ride back to Siem Reap after visiting these wonderful temples. (B,L,D)

Accommodation:  Steung Siem Reap Hotel
Elevation gain/loss: +190 m /-190 m

Day 9: Ride to Banteay Srei, 35 mi. (56 km)
We go on to Banteay Srei temple after breakfast. We ride across the countryside to this famous temple, which features some of Cambodia's best-preserved bas-reliefs and stone carvings. The temple is tiny in size, yet it is extremely important in comprehending the Angkor Era. We continue cycling on country roads from here, stopping for a restaurant lunch before arriving at Kbal Spean, commonly known as the Valley of 1,000 Lingas. We set aside the bikes for a moderate 3-kilometer uphill trek through the jungle to a river bed with submerged sculptures and a spectacular waterfall (only during the wet season). We return to Siem Reap by car after our visit. Dinner is at your leisure. (B,L)

Accommodation: Steung Siem Reap Hotel 
Elevation gain/loss: +239 /-184 m

Day 10: Siem Reap - Battambang
We take a break from riding and take a boat over Tonle Sap. We'll witness locals going about their everyday lives along the route, and if we're lucky, we could glimpse some animals on the banks. Lake levels may be too low at the conclusion of the dry season to allow boats to reach Battambang. In this case, we'll travel to Battambang via van. But don't worry, we'll have time to see the city and surrounding area once we arrive. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Steung Sangke Hotel

Day 11: Battambang - Pailin, 59 mi. (95 km)
We leave from our accommodation for Pailin. This is the most challenging stretch since certain sections of the road are in poor condition and rough (and can turn dusty in the dry season), but the view is spectacular as we approach Thailand. As we move closer to Pailin, the road undulates, but nothing is particularly steep or lengthy. We pedal through beautiful scenery, passing farms and little villages along the route, and have the distinct impression that we are cycling into uncharted territory. This was formerly bandit territory, but don't worry, it's now fully secure! (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Memoria Palace
Elevation gain/loss: +625 m /-433 m

Day 12: Pailin - Chantaburi, 27 mi. (44 km)
The border crossing is a short enjoyable ride on peaceful picturesque roads. This calm country border, mostly frequented by local traders, provides a good rest break while we complete all of the immigration formalities. Once done, we begin our bike tour in Thailand with a ride through the Thai countryside until we reach the main road, where we change guides and vehicles. We will then bike to the beach and have lunch in Chantaburi. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Chanchalao Beach Resort 
Elevation gain/loss: +376/-365 m

Day 13: Chantaburi - Laem Mae Phim, 40 mi. (65 km)
Today is a flat and easy ride through mangroves, shrimp farms, and along the coast. Overnight at a very local Thai beach. Enjoy a free afternoon to go for a swim or a walk on the sand. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Aksorn Rayong 
Elevation gain/loss: +251 m/- 245 m

Day 14: Laem Mae Phim - Bangkok
The morning is free to enjoy the beach before heading back to Bangkok. Arrival back in Bangkok at approximately 3 pm. Ask about an extension to the beach or Koh Samet. (B)

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Accommodations in 3-star hotels. On each day’s itinerary, you will find the preferred accommodation listed. If for any reason, a change is necessary due to availability or other circumstance, the alternative will always be of the same standard or better.

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