This tour is a real cycling adventure, taking you along some roads that are less traveled in the countryside of Cambodia. On this amazing journey you will meet Cambodian people, and cycle through natural landscapes untouched by the tourist industry. The cycling is mostly on flat ground and riding conditions are generally pleasant, and there will also be a support vehicle for the cycling legs of the trip.

Itinerary Brief:
Day 01: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City Cycling Tour
Day 03: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - Moc Bai - Svay Reang (cycling segment)
Day 04: Svay Reang - Prei Veng (cycling)
Day 05: Prei Veng - Kompong Cham (cycling)
Day 06: Kompong Cham - Phnom Penh (cycling)
Day 07: Phnom Penh Free day
Day 08: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Day 09: Siem Reap – Angkor Temples (cycling)
Day 10: Siem Reap Free Day
Day11: Siem Reap Departure

• Trip Grade:

For this trip, the terrain is generally flat, however it does require a fairly high degree of cycling ability with relatively good fitness.

• Our Expertise:

The Travel Loops team is a local team and has been arranging tours for over 10 years throughout the Indochina region. They know the countries, the people and the cultures of the area, and some members of the team are experts in cycling in Indochina. You will be in expert hands when you travel with Travel Loops.

• Trip Tip:

When cycling on public roads in this part of the world, you must be especially alert to traffic. Traffic laws here are only loosely enforced, and almost never obeyed. You need to be alert for cars and motorcycles driving on the wrong side of the street, vehicles making turns from any lane line in the street, and running red lights, just to name a few things to watch for. In other words, ride defensively.

• Best Travel Time:

There are two seasons in Cambodia, wet and dry. From early May to the end of October is the rainy season. It often rains heavily but for short periods of time, mostly later in the day or during the night, after which the sun returns. The rain cools the air and freshens up the lush green of the rice plantations. It is cooler in the dry season, which runs from early November to early February, when it starts heating up again, building to the hottest month of April. So the best time for rain lovers is between May and October and from November to early March for those who like it dry and cool.

• Trip Tips:

When visiting the temples, be sure to wear sturdy, comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking as well as sometimes climbing steep stairs.

• Recommended:

When in Phnom Penh, try the Viejo Tonle Restaurant for Italian, Thai and authentic Cambodian cuisine. It’s located on Sisowath Quay just north of Street 144, and is part of the Sok Sabay Centre helping Cambodian orphans.
 

Day 01: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
When you arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met by our staff who will transfer you to your hotel. After check-in and getting settled, there will be a welcome dinner. 

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City hotel.                                                                                                             Dinner included.

Day 02: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (cycling 30 km)
After breakfast in the hotel, you prepare our bikes for a day-long cycling tour of the city. This tour includes a visit to the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office as well as a visit to the Binh Than Market, a stopover at Thien Hau (a 150 year old Chinese Temple), and to a lacquerware workshop, and finally to the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City hotel.
 Breakfast included.

Day 03: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Moc Bai - Svay Reang (cycling 30km)
After breakfast at the hotel you drive to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, and after a tour of the tunnels, you drive to Tay Ninh for the start of the first cycling leg of our trip which is to the border of Cambodia. After crossing the border, you will be transfer by vehicle to Svay Reang.

Overnight in Svay Reang hotel.
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included. 

Day 04: Svay Reang - Prei Veng (cycling 75km)
After breakfast you cycle to Prei Veng. Along the way you stop and have lunch at Neak Leoung, and In the afternoon you cycle the last 30 km to the sleepy town of Prei Veng.

Overnight in Prei Veng hotel.                                                                                                           Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included.

Day 05: Prei Veng - Kompong Cham (cycling 75km)
After breakfast you start another day of cycling and today we head for the city of Kompong Cham on the Mekong River. You pass by many rubber plantations and arrive in the city in the early afternoon. This would be a good time for a cold beer and to relax by the Mekong River. A picnic lunch will be provided in a rubber plantation along the way.

Overnight in Kompong Cham hotel.      
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included.

 Day 06: Kompong Cham - Phnom Penh (cycling 75km)
After breakfast you cycle along the Mekong River. You see many locals along the way and we may even have the chance to talk to some of them during our journey. You will have a picnic lunch on the banks of the Mekong River. After you reach the highway you will transfer to Phnom Penh by vehicle.

Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel.                                                                                                             Breakfast, lunch, & dinner included.

Day 07: Phnom Penh Free Day
Breakfast at the hotel, and today will be a free day for you to relax or to get out and explore Phnom Penh. You can go shopping in the local markets and boutique shops, take a city tour, or plan your own tour. There are many options for you to choose from.

 
Overnight in Phnom Penh hotel.    
Breakfast included.

 Day 08: Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
After a hotel breakfast, you transfer to Siem Reap by bus, by van, or by domestic flight depending on the class of your tour. When you arrive in Siem Reap, you check in to the hotel, and after getting settled in there will be free time for leisure activities.

Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.                                                                                                                 Breakfast included.

 Day 09: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples (cycling 28km)
Breakfast at your hotel, and then you cycle to Sras Srang, the Ta Promh Temple and the fantastic ancient capital of Angkor Thom. In the afternoon you explore the world's most famous religious structure, Angkor Wat.

Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.    
Breakfast included.

 Day 10: Siem Reap Free Day
After breakfast, you will be free for the day to relax, go on one of the many optional tours available, or take a cycling tour of the countryside around Siem Reap. The choice is yours. At night you will enjoy a farewell dinner with classical Apsara dance.

Overnight in Siem Reap hotel.  
Breakfast & dinner included.

Day11: Siem Reap Departure
Breakfast at your hotel, then it will be time to get ready for your departure transfer.

Breakfast included.
*Please note that check-out time is 12:00 noon.
 

This tour is private and can be tailor-made to suit your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and shown on a per-person basis. The ‘Price From’ quoted is for a party of 6 to 8 people and for accommodation in 3 star hotels. The final price will be privately quoted, based on the number in your party, your preferred time of travel, grade of hotel and any additional services requested. Please click on the BOOK NOW button and fill in the booking form, after which one of our travel consultants will customize the best value holiday for you.

• REMARKS:

We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. All of our prices are calculated on a twin-shared basis. As a guide, Travel Loops defines hotel grades as follows:

>>Superior Level (3 star hotels in good locations): > 60 USD/room/night
>>Deluxe Level (4 star hotels): > 110 USD/room/night
>>Luxury Level (5 star hotels): > 180 USD/room/night.

Price based on twin shared accommodation.
Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
More people means more discount. Please enquire for more details
 

TOUR INCLUDES:

1. Entrance Fees.
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.

2. Meals.
All meals as specified in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).

When the meals are not included in the program, our guides will be more than happy to recommend one from our list of approved restaurants. While not always possible, we endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Asian breakfasts are available; however, there may be occasions when only an Asian-style breakfast is available in some of the more remote locations.

3. Private Transfers & Airport Pick-up and drop-off.
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as mentioned in the itinerary).

4. Professional Tour Guide.
As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city and will remain with you throughout your stay in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.

5. Accommodation.
Hotel costs are based on double occupancy of one twin room. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily Western or Asian breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless otherwise specified.

6. Airport Tax, Fuel Fee, Service Charge & Government Taxes.

7. Arrangements Fees.
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

8. Equipment*
Where relevant, a quality mountain bike and safety equipment, back-up vehicle (for parties of 6 or more) and cycle guide as per the Cycling Tour itinerary.

1. International/Domestic Airfares.
Any International/aifare flights, airport tax, fiel fee and surcharge. 

2. Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar,Thailand or Laos Entry Visa Fees.

3. Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carry-on baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm.

4. Personal Expenses.
Expenses of a purely personal nature such as Tips and gratuities, laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals that are not included in the tour itinerary.

5. Meals.
Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.

8. Payment fees.