Vietnam & Cambodia Cycling

After being welcomed and driven to your hotel upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you may spend the remainder of the day relaxing.

Explore this city at the intersection of East and West; walk along the broad boulevards dotted with charming colonial buildings before heading into Cholon’s busy Chinatown neighborhood. This afternoon, drive out of Ho Chi Minh City and stop at the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Originally constructed during the French-American Wars, the Viet Cong utilized the network of complex passageways against the Americans with disastrous results.

Begin with a quick 2-hour transfer to the Mekong, where a local ferry will carry you across to Ben Tre—affectionately called the Kingdom of Coconuts and home to lush nursery gardens. From here, hop on your bicycle and pedal through a vibrant patchwork of riverside homes and villages that line the delta. With coconuts at the heart of the local economy and culture, every turn of your journey reveals bridges, winding roads, and captivating views that celebrate this region’s unique rhythm of life.

Next, glide through tranquil canals on a traditional sampan before boarding a ferry for a refreshing ride across the wide Co Chien River. A delicious lunch at a local restaurant awaits, fueling you up for an afternoon of cycling along the famed water coconut trails. Finally, complete the day with a scenic ferry crossing over the main branch of the Mekong to reach Tra Vinh town, where you’ll settle in at your hotel in the city center for the night.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Tra Vinh

We kick off the day with an inspiring ride that combines beautiful nature with the vibrant Khmer heritage of the area. After leaving Tra Vinh City, we bike a short distance to Ba Om Pond which is 800 years old and one of the area most traditional and architecturally significant Khmer sites. It is also know for its seasonal lotus blooms which makes this peaceful site one of the highlights of the trip.

Continuing onward, we ride past the shining rice paddies and endless horizon of coconut trees for a picture perfect landscape that we could easily stop a few times for pictures. This area is not only deservingly beautiful, but one of the more rich and diverse regions in Vietnam, being known as the second richest rice producing region in Vietnam!

Following our lunch, we transfer by vehicle (1 hour) to Can Tho where we will enjoy free time in the afternoon and evening. In Can Tho, you’ll find a vibrant nightlife scene, rooftop restaurants with spectacular views, and bustling night market—being there for the evening is an exciting way to experience a local vibe after a fun day.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho

Our excursion will kick off on a wonderful boat journey from Can Tho to the world famous Cai Rang Floating Market; Cai Rang is the biggest floating market of its kind in the Mekong Delta. The waterways come alive and are filled with noise and light as merchants and vendors dynamically sell their products from their boats and barges in an exciting market experience that is unlike any other in the world. It will be a memorable experience that will showcase life on the river.
After this, we will continue by boat and visit and navigate the canals of the Mekong River, several of which served as supply water routes during the Vietnam War. Next, we will go from the water to two wheels and experience cycling past serene riverside tracks and secluded paved roads. The journey will be lined with fruit orchards and inviting rural roads that will provide for unlimited opportunities to see a stunning view during and quiet moments of discovery.
As the day ends, we will have a short transfer to Rach Gia, where your accommodation will be waiting for you to enjoy an evening of relaxing.

This morning, we set off on a short transfer by private shuttle to the historical capital of the Southern Kingdom of Vietnam that was a place of importance over 2,000 years ago. Our first stop will be a local museum that specializes in the fascinating history of the region, and will include an emphasis on the long history of gems from this area. In fact, many families that still live here are proud to claim their ancestry, their connection in some way to the rulers of the South, and how that is a part of the local culture.

After some great local experiences and cultural awareness, we will experience some more local experiences before embarking by bicycle once again on the direction of Chau Doc. As with any area prone to flooding, the routes we will take for cycling around this area have been often changed, and we will have less direct cycling routes through the rice fields than in the past, however the scenery will still be very nice and peaceful; making for a pleasant pedal through the countryside.

We will have a nice lunch along the way too and will be replenishing as we prepare for the last part of the day; pedaling along in the direction of Chau Doc City where you will spend the night, in the centre of the city.

Meals: Breakfast& Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc

On this final day, your legs will be given a break. You’ll check out of your accommodation and have breakfast, then you will board the speedboat to Cambodia at 6:45am.
The boat trip will take about 5 hours, and there will be the possibility of snacks along the way.
The crew will facilitate the visas at the border, please prepare 2x ID photo (white background) and 35 USD (cash only) for the border. The bills must be undamaged, with no writing on them, torn or taped edges.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh

We will take a fun challenge in cyclo ride (rickshaw) along the riverfront for a fantastic morning highlight of the capital of Phnom Penh toward Independent Monument where we stop to take some memorable photos before continuing the ride to walk around the central market to see the vibant local buying and selling. We finish the cyclo ride at The Royal Palace, then walk on to visit The Royal Palace, a complex of buildings that serve as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia, and which has the impressive Silver Pagoda which contains over 5000 solid silver tiles and other Royal Stupas, shrines, monuments etc.
From here we go by car to reveal the National Museum, the most important assembly of Cambodia looted sculptures and carvings in the world, and learn from your tour guide the rich history of Khmer civilization at the Angkor time.
After lunch, we will make the journey with 6 hours to Battambang, you will see the beautiful rice paddies dotted with palm trees. On the way we stop to Kampong Chhnang’s local village where we learn from the local village how to make pottery and ceramic items to create their daily income. Check in our hotel, and simply have your free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Battambang

We will set out to experience some fun on the well-known bamboo train in Battambang, gliding comfortably along the train rail and taken in the highlight of the countryside. Continue to explore the infamous Prohoc market “Fermented Fish Market,” see rice paper being made, sample Cambodian rice wine and learn how it’s made, before driving to visit the ancient temple of Wat Ek Phnom – an Angkorian temple built in the 11th century.
In the afternoon, continue to visit the traditional wooden house that was built over a hundred years ago during the French Era, with a short tour providing a very interesting insight into its history. If time permits, we have the chance to stroll at Battambang winery before heading off to Phnom Sampov where we get an active walk up to the mountain to watch the spectacular sunset, see the killing caves and watch as thousands of bats return home. In the evening dinner at a selected local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Battambang

This morning we will enjoy our Battambang City tour, begin our trip from Phsar Nat market with colourful local practices and have chances to taste some of local foods then we will have the interesting highlights of Khmer & French architecture take the National Bank and the old bridge which was built more than a century ago. We will continue to visit the famous Ta Dumbang Statue with an interesting legendary and now become the religious place to pray for happiness and good lucky in life.
Return hotel for Check out. We will drive (3 hours) to Siem Reap Province and we will stop at Angkor Silk Farm and its famous workshop where you can see local people produce the fine silk products, weaving activities, learn how they feed and take care the worms, you will also see a wide variety of excellent silk woven items which you may purchase for family or friends. Check in at hotel in Siem Reap and enjoy your free time.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Banteay Kdei and on to the famous Ta Phrom – surrounded by roots of huge fig trees and huge creepers. Visit Ta Phrom (45 minutes-1 hour). It was built in 12th century by the famous King Jayavarvan VII to represent his mother. While clearing back the forest the archaeologist decided to leave in place the forest of Ta Phrom to remember just as the first discoverers did and did with the other Angkor temples. Many of the trees started to grow around and through its remains and towered above it. Proceed cycling around small circuit past Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon away to Angkor Thom city. You will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by protector of Cambodia, King Jayavarman VII. Consists of wall 8 meters high and a moat surrounding the city 10 square kilometers. Bayon temple in the geographic center of Angkor Thom is 54 tower temple. At first, the Temple seems to be featureless grey and brown pile of stones but as you approach each of the towers has massive carvings of the face of Avalokiteshvara. When complete cycle to Angkor Wat to complete the small circuit. Stop at South Gate Angkor Thom to take a photo. Approach via a causeway across the moat with statues of Gods on the left and devils on the right to flank the causeway. Then experience 12th century Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is spectacular visually, activity and architecturally. Angkor Wat is made of a massive three-tiered pyramid capped with five beehive shape towers. These towers rise 65 meters above ground level. Angkor Wat is constructed to be massive ‘temple mountain’ to the Hindu god, Vishnu and was commissioned and built by Suryavarman II.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap

Start cycling straight way and the highlight of the tour will be the villages, the enjoyable off road track, the people, the wonderfull smile of the children. The basket weaving, the palm trees useful for our farmers as they make their roof from the sugar palm leaves, they drink sugar palm juice and they can eat and cook the sugar palm fruit.

Arrive in the village community center. Meet with the community representative and local guide who share their free time from farming to help teaching the children and extra work in the community. Take the ox-cart riding to the rice field. Cambodian people use ox-cart to go to the rice field and carry the rice to their village. Meet with the farmer in the rice field to learn the rice planting process. In 2016, Cambodia has exported 550,000 Tones of rice. It is one of the main source of economy in Cambodia apart from tourism and garment industry. Normally it takes 3 months for the farmer to grow the rice. Exprience the rice harvesting with the farmers using the traditional rice cutter.

After the rice harvesting, walk through the rice field to see the vegetable planted by the farmers. Visit the farmer house to learn about traditional rice mill processing. Experience the traditional rice mill processing with the local farmer. Visit the local school. While their parents are working in the rice field, their children study at school.

After the visit, we cycle to local restaurant for lunch near Beng Mealea. Visit Beng Mealea temple hidden in the jungle surrounded by its mood 900 meters by 1,200 meters. Beng Mealea is a beautiful, charming temple. It has it own character which cannot be found in any other temple. We can feel very peaceful sitting inside the temple as we can get rid of the many tourists at Angkor area. Return back to Siem Reap. Overnight in Siem Reap. Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap.

Our driver will drive you to the airport for your departure flight home.

Good bye & safe travels!

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: N/A.