Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi
Touch down in Hanoi and get picked up from the airport for the ride to your hotel. Once you're settled, head out for a Vietnamese welcome dinner where your guide fills you in on what's coming over the next few days.
- Meals
- Dinner (Vietnamese welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Vietnamese welcome dinner with guide briefing
Landmarks/POIs Hanoi - Day 2
Hanoi
If you're up for it, catch an early walk around Hoan Kiem Lake to watch locals doing Tai Chi. Grab breakfast, then walk through the Old Quarter with your guide before stopping for lunch at a local spot. Later, take a cyclo through the French Quarter and finish the evening at Thang Long Theater watching water puppet performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Early morning walk to Hoan Kiem Lake (optional)
- Guided walk through Old Quarter
- Cyclo (rickshaw) ride through French Quarter
- Water puppet performance at Thang Long Theater
Landmarks/POIs Hoan Kiem Lake Old Quarter French Quarter Thang Long Theater - Day 3
Hanoi to Hue
Fly to Hue, the old imperial capital. After settling in, get a safety briefing and have your bike fitted. Then ride through the countryside to see the Mausoleum of Khai Dinh, where Vietnamese and European architecture mix together in interesting ways.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Short flight to Hue
- Safety briefing and bike-fitting session
- Warm-up cycling journey (15 km/9 miles)
- Visit Mausoleum of Khai Dinh
Landmarks/POIs Mausoleum of Khai Dinh - Day 4
Hue
Cycle to the Citadel, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then pedal over to the Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River. Grab lunch, and from there board a boat for some time on the water. After that, keep cycling through rural areas to visit the tombs of former emperors, passing through rice fields and farmland.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Boat cruise on Perfume River
- Cycling through countryside to emperor tombs
- Cycling through rice fields and farms
Landmarks/POIs Citadel Thien Mu Pagoda Perfume River - Day 5
Hue to Hoi An
Drive along the coast with views of dramatic cliffs, then cycle up the Hai Van Pass with its winding roads and great coastal views. Once you reach the top and come back down, keep riding through villages and rice paddies to get to Hoi An, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Vietnam's coastline
- Cycling up Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass) (40 km/25 miles)
- Cycling through charming villages and rice paddies
- Arrival in Hoi An
Landmarks/POIs Hai Van Pass Hoi An - Day 6
Hoi An
Ride through traditional villages and past rice fields to reach My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient Hindu temple ruins from the old Champa Kingdom. Walk around the ruins in the valley, then transfer back to Hoi An through the quiet countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling through traditional villages
- Cycling through rice fields and farms
- Visit My Son Sanctuary (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Guided exploration of Hindu temple ruins
- Transfer back to Hoi An
Landmarks/POIs My Son Sanctuary - Day 7
Hoi An to Phnom Penh
Spend your morning in Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace, walking the lantern-lit streets and checking out the old buildings, markets, and shops. Then transfer to the airport for a flight to Phnom Penh. Once you arrive, settle into your hotel and have dinner at a riverside restaurant serving authentic Khmer food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cambodian dinner at Mekong riverside restaurant with Khmer cuisine)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Hoi An Ancient Town at own pace
- Flight to Phnom Penh
- Cambodian dinner at Mekong riverside restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit historic landmarks in Hoi An
- Shop for handmade crafts in Hoi An
Landmarks/POIs Hoi An Ancient Town Mekong River - Day 8
Phnom Penh
Cycle along the Mekong River and take a ferry to Silk Island. Check out the farmland and local markets, watch how tofu skin and silk get made by local artisans. Head back to the city for lunch, then see the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about Phnom Penh's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycling along Mekong River (30 km/19 miles)
- Ferry to Silk Island
- Exploration of rural farmland and local markets on Silk Island
- Visit silk weaving workshop
- Tofu skin making observation
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit Silver Pagoda
- Visit Toul Sleng Genocide Museum
Landmarks/POIs Silk Island Royal Palace Silver Pagoda Toul Sleng Genocide Museum - Day 9
Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom
Ride on quiet backroads through rice fields, lotus ponds, and Khmer villages to Koh Chen, where local craftspeople make silver. Continue on to Phnom Oudong, a former royal capital on a hilltop with ancient stupas and big views across the countryside. Then cycle through markets and rural areas before transferring by vehicle to Kampong Thom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling through rice fields and lotus ponds (50 km/31 miles)
- Cycling through traditional Khmer villages
- Visit Koh Chen village
- Visit local silver-making artisans
- Visit Phnom Oudong (former royal capital)
- Exploration of ancient stupas at Phnom Oudong
- Transfer to Kampong Thom
Landmarks/POIs Koh Chen Phnom Oudong Stung Sen River - Day 10
Kampong Thom to Siem Reap
Cycle from Kampong Thom along the Stung Sen River through quiet countryside with golden rice fields and sugar palms. Stop at Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient temple ruins and brick towers covered in moss. Connect with local people and see how rural life works. Transfer to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling along Stung Sen River (60 km/37 miles)
- Cycling through rice fields and sugar palms
- Cycling through remote villages
- Visit Sambor Prei Kuk (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Exploration of pre-Angkorian temple ruins
- Transfer to Siem Reap
Landmarks/POIs Sambor Prei Kuk Stung Sen River - Day 11
Siem Reap
Get up before sunrise and bike to Angkor Wat to see the light come up over the complex. Have breakfast at a local family home, then cycle through jungle trails to Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple with its famous stone faces. After a Khmer lunch nearby, visit Ta Prohm temple where massive tree roots wrap around the ancient stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local family home), Lunch (Khmer lunch near Srah Srong with home-cooked dishes)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Angkor Wat
- Breakfast at local family home
- Guided tour of Angkor Wat with historian
- Cycling through jungle trails of Angkor Archaeological Park (35 km/22 miles)
- Visit Angkor Thom
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Ta Prohm temple
Optional Activities
- Exploration of hidden temples in jungle
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Angkor Thom Bayon Temple Ta Prohm Temple Srah Srong - Day 12
Siem Reap
Bike to the Rolous Group Temples, some of the earliest Khmer structures with a lot of history. Have a home-cooked lunch supporting local families. In the afternoon, cycle through countryside and villages to Kampong Phluk, a floating village where people live in stilt homes. Watch fishing and boat-making, then share a farewell dinner with other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked Cambodian dishes at local community), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Cycling to Rolous Group Temples (45 km/28 miles)
- Visit Rolous Group Temples
- Community lunch with home-cooked Cambodian dishes
- Cycling through Tonle Sap trails
- Cycling through local villages
- Visit Kampong Phluk floating village
- Exploration of stilt-homes and daily village life
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Rolous Group Temples Tonle Sap Kampong Phluk - Day 13
Siem Reap
Relax at your hotel after breakfast, or if you feel like it, grab a final coffee or walk through markets and shops in Siem Reap. When you're ready, transfer to the airport for your flight out. Optional extensions are available if you want to stay longer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap's charm
- Last-minute shopping
- Extend stay in Siem Reap
Landmarks/POIs Siem Reap Angkor International Airport
