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SAIGON TO BANGKOK
This tour takes in three of South East Asia's most diverse and fascinating countries. Commencing in Saigon we head into Vietnam's rice bowl and the Mekong Delta. This fascinating area is flat and lush and is quite unlike anywhere else in Vietnam. At mix of Khmer and Vietnamese people make this a diverse and interesting region to explore.
Our entry into Cambodia is by boat as we head up one of Asia's great rivers, the Mekong, to Phnom Penh. Enjoy the French colonial charms of Phnom Penh before cycling on to Kampong Chhang where we board boats and cross the Tonle Sap to reach the breathtaking temples of Angkor Wat.
One of the highlights is, of course, riding amongst a thousand years of history at Angkor and we explore the extraordinary temple complexes.
After the wonders of Angkor we head to the faded colonial city of Battembang. This sleepy backwater city is well worth a visit and we arrive in time to explore. We are now just a short distance to Thailand.
We cross into Thailand at a small immigration point nestled in the small mountains that separate Thailand from Cambodia. We then ride the short way to the main road where we transfer to the beach and a well earned rest.
A truly great tour through the heart of Southeast Asia.
TRIP PROFILE
We ride just over 550km on road surfaces that are mixed. Most of the riding in all three countries is on flat terrain through interesting countryside.
We ride a combination of good quality tarmac, wide dirt tracks and broken roads that are sometimes badly potholed but easily navigable by bike. Although we cover some long distances we usually only ride for four or five hours a day. There is a lot to see along the way as we ride alongside rivers and rice fields.
We spend three days travelling by boat for a bit of variety and a chance for weary legs to recover.
Experienced riders will find the distances long enough to challenge them, while less experienced riders are easily able to travel at a more relaxed pace.
| ITINERARY (14 Days/13 nights starting in Saigon and finishing in Bangkok.) | |
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| Day 1 | Arrive Saigon - Tour Briefing and dinner |
| Day 2 | Transfer out of Saigon - Ride to Trah Vinh |
| Day 3 | Ride to Can Tho |
| Day 4 | Ride to Chau Doc |
| Day 5 | Boat to Phnom Penh |
| Day 6 | Morning ride to Oudong. Afternoon, free time to explore Phnom Penh. |
| Day 7 | Ride and transfer to Siem Reap |
| Day 8 | Ride Grand Circuit |
| Day 9 | Ride in temple complex |
| Day 10 | Boat to Battembang |
| Day 11 | Ride Pailin |
| Day 12 | Ride into Thailand - transfer to beach |
| Day 13 | Free day on beach |
| Day 14 | Morning free - Afternoon transfer to Bangko |
| FACTS & FIGURES | |
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| Tour Cost | USD $1995 - Single supplement: USD $395 |
| Bike Hire | USD $170 |
| Total Distance | 557 Kilometres |
| Number of Days | 14 days / 13 nights |
| Number of Cycling Days | Six full-days and two half-days. |
| Road Surface | The road surfaces are mixed with a combination of good quality tarmac, wide dirt tracks and broken roads that are sometimes heavily potholed. |
| Support | - |
| Group Size | Minimum 2. Maximum 16. |
| Staff | SpiceRoads cycling leader (for groups of 10 or more), plus a local cycling guide, as well as drivers and assistants for all groups. Smaller groups will be led by our local guide and support team. |
| Accommodation | 5 nights 3-star hotels, 6 nights tourist class hotels, 2 nights guesthouses. All hotels have en suite facilities and a/c, except 1 nights fan and shared facilities. Whenever possible we try to use hotels with charm and local character. |
| Food | All meals are included from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on day 14 except lunch on Day 13 and dinner on Day 6,9. |
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Three totally different countries & three great adventures! The guides were top class & made my trip & the other members that little more special. Thanks.
~Sean Browne
Saigon to Bangkok Tour, December 2009
A great group from 6 different countries. Everyone loved it and weeks afterwards we are still emailing pictures to and from. I can't wait to get back on another tour possibly North Vietnam and Laos. Although I really fancy Bhutan. So much to do so little time.
~Roger
Saigon to Bangkok Tour, February 2009
Cycling through the Mekong delta region on those wonderful cement paths was just terrific. Swimming (and eating) at Rabbit Island was a great way to end our tour.
Many thanks to Spice Roads for giving us a lot of fantastic memories.
~Gary Fogal
Saigon to Bangkok Tour, December 2008
The remainder of my time in that region paled in comparison to the time I spent on the bike tour.
The tour schedule was a nice pace. I'm not a "biker" but thankfully the rides were not too difficult and our guides and drivers were always helpful when the roads or heat became too much for us to handle.
Thank you again for a trip I will never forget.
~Melissa Leaman
Saigon to Bangkok Tour, January 2008
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