Cycle Indochina & Angkor

Guide

Generally we use different staff and vehicles for each country, but all groups will be accompanied by one experienced cycling Tour Leader from start to finish, either Thai, Cambodian or Vietnamese. The Tour Leader will be assisted by a second cycling leader and, if required, local guides from each country.

Meals

All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner are included. The food on this trip is a real highlight for many. South East Asian cuisine is known for its abundance of freshly prepared dishes with strong aromatic flavours. There is a focus on herbs and citrus to ensure each dish packs a punch; chilli is also a common feature, but it’s easily avoided if desired. Typically most dishes will come with rice and many are often served in a banana leaf with a variety of dips and herbs served separately. The three countries visited ensure a different culinary experience every time you cross the border; try freshly made pad Thai noodles from the street stalls of Bangkok, the fish amok curry in Cambodia for a creamy coconut-based fragrant curry, and the banh xeo (huge sizzling pancakes) in Vietnam. Western food is readily available almost everywhere except in the Mekong Delta region. Vegetarians are well catered for, but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note that the availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, eg gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home. You may find it beneficial to bring cycling snacks with you from home if you use high-energy bars or gels while cycling. If you wish to contribute, a kitty is normally arranged (see extra expenses); fresh fruit, nuts, biscuits and local snacks are all provided from the snack kitty along with drinks and electrolyte powders.

Others

All transport and listed activities Arrival & departure transfers Local bike hire

Transport

Throughout the tour, we have the use of a private coach/minibus, usually with air-conditioning. There are a couple of long driving days on this trip (up to seven hours). The roads are often poor, and progress can be slow. Boats are used at various points in the itinerary; these are nearly always private and vary from converted trawlers to small riverboats. We use different vehicle set-ups in each country, as our vehicles do not cross international borders. In Thailand, we have 100 percent vehicle support. There will be one or two support buses, plus a support truck for the bikes and baggage. In Cambodia, there is 95 percent vehicle support, with vehicles to carry both clients and bikes. In Vietnam, we have 80 percent vehicle support with vehicles to carry both clients and bikes nearby if needed while in the Mekong Delta. Tết Holiday Period (Vietnamese New Year) During Tết (21-26 January 2023 & 9-15 February 2024) and two weeks either side, our itinerary is subject to minor changes. Although we book hotels and trains in advance, rooms and seats are difficult to obtain during this busy festive period when people are travelling home to celebrate with their families. It is unlikely that changes will occur and, if they do, it is likely we will just need to use alternative accommodation.

Accommodation

You will spend 12 nights in hotels and one night in a standard homestay guesthouse, where you’ll experience Mekong Delta hospitality. En suite facilities are not available in homestay guesthouses. Please note that double beds are not always widely available in South East Asia. Please be advised that the accommodation listed in each location on the day to day itinerary are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality. Extra accommodation Extra accommodation is available in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City before and after your trip; please ask your sales representative if you wish to book extra nights. Due to high demand for rooms there is a chance it may be in a different hotel to the end hotel of your trip. Single supplements Single rooms are available for a supplement (on request) for hotel nights only (12 nights). Please advise your sales representative at the time of booking if you would like to request a single supplement.

Others

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request – hotel nights only) — Visas or vaccinations — E-bike hire

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included