Itinerary
- Day 1
Ho Chi Minh City
You'll arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and have a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If your flight gets in early, there's time to wander around on your own and check out Pham Ngu Lao Street's local market, swing by Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, or track down a good Banh mi sandwich. After the meeting wraps up, there's an optional welcome dinner with your group.
Optional Activities
- Self-paced walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Pham Ngu Lao Street local open-aired market
- Visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
- Visit local amusement parks
- Explore local street food (Banh mi)
- Welcome dinner with the group
Landmarks/POIs Pham Ngu Lao Street Vinh Nghiem Pagoda - Day 2
Mekong Delta
The bus heads out this morning toward the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's rice-growing heartland. You'll spend your first full day cycling along quiet backroads, passing farms and villages. After lunch, you'll check out local orchards and cottage industries. As evening arrives, a boat ride takes you up one of the canals to reach your homestay, where you'll have a homecooked dinner with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Homecooked dinner of local specialties with local family)
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Mekong Delta
- Full day cycling tour on backroads
- Visit local orchards
- Visit local cottage industries
- Sunset boat ride along canals to homestay
Landmarks/POIs Mekong Delta - Day 3
Sadec to Chau Doc
An early boat ride gets things started, then the bus takes you to riverside Sadec to begin cycling. You'll ride through bustling river settlements where daily life centers on the waterways, stopping for lunch in a local community. After cycling to the ferry, the bus heads to Chau Doc near the Cambodian border. Your evening is yours to explore at your own pace or rest at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in local community)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride
- Bus transfer to Sadec
- Cycling through river settlements
- Lunch in local community
- Ferry crossing
- Bus transfer to Chau Doc
Optional Activities
- Explore Chau Doc local cuisine and street food
- Evening exploration of Chau Doc
Landmarks/POIs Sadec Chau Doc - Day 4
Tinh Bien to Phnom Penh
You'll cycle to Tinh Bien, Vietnam's last border town before Cambodia. After lunch, border formalities happen here, then you cross into Cambodia and meet your new support team. The cycling continues toward Phnom Penh along dusty rural roads and onto a paved highway. From there, the support vehicle takes over for the busy final stretch into the capital. Your evening is free to explore and find good Cambodian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling to Tinh Bien
- Border crossing into Cambodia (visa formalities)
- Cycling in Cambodia toward Phnom Penh
- Support vehicle transfer into Phnom Penh
Optional Activities
- Explore Phnom Penh local restaurants and Cambodian cuisine
- Try grilled seafood, fish curry and green mango salad
Landmarks/POIs Tinh Bien - Day 5
Mekong Islands (Koh Dach & Koh Okhna)
The day starts at Mongkol Serei Kien Khleang Pagoda on the Mekong River, then a short ferry takes you to Mekong Island, also called Koh Dach. You'll spend the full day cycling leisurely around this 10-hectare island, watching local artisans work on traditional silks, pottery, and woodcarvings. The route passes temples and pagodas, with stops at roadside food stalls for refreshments. You'll cycle past rice paddies, vegetable farms, and fruit orchards, visiting Okhna Tey island before heading back to the mainland. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mongkol Serei Kien Khleang Pagoda
- Ferry crossing to Koh Dach
- Full day leisurely cycling on Mekong Island (Koh Dach)
- Visit local artisans - traditional handicrafts, silks, pottery and woodcarvings
- Cycle past temples and pagodas
- Visit Okhna Tey island (Koh Okhna)
- Ferry return to mainland
Landmarks/POIs Mongkol Serei Kien Khleang Pagoda Koh Dach Koh Okhna - Day 6
Phnom Penh Historical Sites
Today you'll confront Cambodia's difficult history. You'll visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school where the Khmer Rouge tortured over 20,000 people, then move to the Choeung Ek Memorial with its stupa containing approximately 8,000 human skulls from the Killing Fields. After that, the tour shifts to brighter aspects of Cambodian history with visits to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Visit Choeung Ek Memorial - Killing Fields
- Visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
Landmarks/POIs Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Choeung Ek Memorial Royal Palace Silver Pagoda - Day 7
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
This is a long driving day to Siem Reap. Grab a window seat to take in the beautiful rural scenery of tiny towns and countryside. You and fellow travelers can play road trip games, read, or nap during the journey. When you arrive, ask your local leader for dinner recommendations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach bus transfer to Siem Reap
Optional Activities
- Explore local dinner spots in Siem Reap with group
- Day 8
Angkor Complex
You'll explore the Angkor Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing over 1,000 temples. Cycling starts on small roads and paths to a remote, quiet temple away from crowds, then continues through jungle to the main sites. You'll park the bikes and walk through the iconic Hindu temple Angkor Wat. Later, cycling takes you to the original Buddhist temple, Bayon Temple, then to Ta Phrom where jungle has reclaimed the ancient ruins and you get your Indiana Jones moment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day temple cycling tour through Angkor Complex
- Visit remote small temple
- Visit Angkor Wat temple (on foot)
- Visit Bayon Temple
- Visit Ta Phrom temple
Landmarks/POIs Angkor Wat Bayon Temple Ta Phrom - Day 9
Banteay Srei Temple
You'll travel to Banteay Srei, a 10th century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, famous for its intricate carvings throughout. After the temple was rediscovered in 1914, it got restored using traditional techniques and materials. Following your exploration, you have a free afternoon and evening in Siem Reap to relax at the hotel or wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Banteay Srei temple
Optional Activities
- Explore Siem Reap in free afternoon and evening
Landmarks/POIs Banteay Srei - Day 10
Siem Reap to Sa Kaeo
An early start this morning takes you toward the Cambodia-Thailand border. The crossing at Poipet/Aranyaprathet includes around 4 hours for travel and border formalities. From there, you transfer to Tha Kabark Dam where there's a chance to swim before lunch. Then it's cycling to Sa Kaeo where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Border crossing at Poipet/Aranyaprathet
- Transfer to Tha Kabark Dam
- Cycling from Tha Kabark Dam to Sa Kaeo
Optional Activities
- Swim at Tha Kabark Dam
Landmarks/POIs Tha Kabark Dam - Day 11
Sa Kaeo to Kabinburi
You'll wake at sunrise and head to the local market where Buddhist monks from nearby temples receive food from villagers in exchange for blessings. If it appeals to you, you can participate in the alms-giving tradition. The rest of the day involves cycling on mostly flat terrain toward Kabinburi district, passing rubber tree and tapioca plantations and lush rice fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning market visit
- Alms-giving ceremony with Buddhist monks
- Cycling to Kabinburi past plantations and rice fields
Optional Activities
- Offer alms to Buddhist monks
Landmarks/POIs Kabinburi local market - Day 12
Kabinburi to Bangkok
The day begins with a drive to a small rural village, then onto your bike for the last full cycling day. You'll head to Khun Dan Dam, Thailand's largest dam, cycling past small villages, paddy fields, farms, and shops. After lunch, a quick swim in the dam refreshes you before the bikes get packed up. A private vehicle then takes you to Bangkok, your final destination, where your local leader and group can join an optional celebration dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling to Khun Dan Dam
- Visit Khun Dan Dam (Thailand's largest dam)
- Private vehicle transfer to Bangkok
Optional Activities
- Swim in Khun Dan Dam
- Celebration dinner in Bangkok with group
Landmarks/POIs Khun Dan Dam - Day 13
Bangkok
Your adventure ends after breakfast with no scheduled activities. If you'd like to stay longer, contact your booking agent ahead of time to arrange extra accommodation. Those staying in Bangkok can explore Chinatown by riverboat, walk the tourist-filled Khao San Road, or visit Wat Pho, home to Thailand's largest reclining Buddha.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Riverboat tour to Chinatown
- Explore Khao San Road
- Visit Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
Landmarks/POIs Chinatown Bangkok Khao San Road Wat Pho
