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| Itineraries: Saigon, Mekong Delta, bustling Phnom Penh capital, Angkor temples, cycle along Mekong to Laos | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Trip Profile: Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are located along the Mekong River. The 3 countries share the benifit from the Mekong providing water, fish, and rich resource for farming. Cycling to visit the Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos along the Mekong is one of a great experience in life. There are many interests, the culture, the people as you cycle along, the villages, the historical Angkor temple complex. There are 4 thousands islands along the Mekong. When cycling up north, you will be able to visit the dolphin and the upstream toward Laos. Cycling Map:  Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Ho Chi Minh-Mytho-Travinh (50km+ cycling)  After breakfast you will transfer a couple of hours out of Ho Chi Minh City to Mytho– the gateway of the Mekong delta. Today’s ride will lead you right into the heart of the rural Mekong. The cycling begins after the ferry journey across the Tien River at Mytho. The route takes you through narrow roads and lanes, past banana plantations, fields of sugar cane, through the lush green landscape of the delta, crossing rivers and canals by numerous, ubiquitous, fascinating ferries. A section of biking cuts off road onto gravel and dirt lanes, and weaves around hamlets, across water channels, and through quiet dense vegetation. This makes for superb biking. A final ferry across the gaping expanse of Cochien river leads us to Travinh, a pretty tree lined town with a large population of ethnic Khmer. Overnight in hotel in Travinh (L,D). Day 2: Travinh-Cantho(80km+ cycling)  After breakfast at home stay, the last short boat trip will be reached Vinhlong, one of the famous fruits town in Mekong. You bike along narrow country lanes, easy dirt tracks and trails. This is biking at its most glorious-through tiny orchards, witness colorful life along the riverside, pedal pass picturesque delta homes, pause to chat with welcoming villagers, clack across innumerable wooden bridges. Cross narrow canals on a local sampan, before finishing at the main ferry for a refreshing boat trip across the expansive Co Chien River. Ride final few km to the very pretty Khmer town of Travinh. There will be plenty of time to explore side tracks and trails as the cycling distance today is not far. This gives a great first impression of the “heart of Mekong”. Overnight in local hotel in Can Tho (B,L,D). Day 3: Cantho-Longxuyen(90km+ cycling)  Today’s ride is split into two sections and is a contrast to the previous day’s ride. After a very early breakfast, you will take a boat trip to the famous Cairang floating market before riding on a narrow paved road market to Phong dien. The route weaves through morning market bustle along the banks of the very busy river. Absorb the sights of endless cottage industries, timber merchants, coconut shredders, small docks loading/unloading rice, and tiny vibrant markets. You will continue by bike on the narrow lane to the main road, which transfer along the highway back to Cantho for lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue riding along a tiny road leading upstream towards Longxuyen. The ride ends with a final ferry crossing and short transfer to hotel in Long Xuyen (B,L,D). Day 4: Longxuyen-Chaudoc(50km+ cycling)  Once more, the scenery is completely different. After a short transfer to Triton, the cycling starts to gently undulate and mountains begin to loom as you ride closer and closer to Chaudoc. The presence of Thotnot trees indicates the growing proximity to Cambodia and the local people speak Vietnamese as their second language. This afternoon you will cycle to the killing fields of Vietnam at Bachuc, where Polpot’s regime massacred over 3,000 Vietnamese in 1978. The route loops round to Chaudoc from Bachuc along the border, or re-trace back to triton (depending on road conditions) and ride the rest of the way to Chaudoc along incredible country roads. Those with energy to spare can climb Sam Mountain for sunset! Dinner and overnight in hotel (B,L,D). Day 5: Chau Doc-Phnom Penh (no cycling)  After having breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to board the speedboat to Phnom Penh. The boat takes 4hours 30 minutes. You can get Cambodian visa at the border for USD20 per person. Please bring your passport and a photo passport size. Arrive in Phnom Penh, lunch at the river front restaurant. Afternoon, city tour to visit the bustling Phnom Penh capital including Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and National Museum. Dinner and overnight in Phnom Penh. Day 7: Siem Reap-Angkor Complex (25km by bicycle) Many of the trees have grown around and through the remains and soar high above the temples. Continue the cycling through small circuit passing Ta Keo temple, Chao Say Tevoda, Tommanon before reaching to Angkor Thom city. There you will see, Terrace of Leper King, Terrace of Elephant, Baphoun, Phimean Akas. Stop at Bayon temple and start the visit (45 minutes-1 hour). Angkor Thom built by Cambodia's great king, Jayavarman VII. Overnight in Siem Reap. (B,L,D) Day 8: Banteay Srei and River of Thousand Lingas (60km)
Tour Price Includes - International Flights - Departure Tax - Cambodian visa fee $20, for Laos visa, please contact us. - Alcoholic, and other beverages during meals - Tips for guides. - Personal travel insurance - Any services not mentioned in itinerary |
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Continue cycling to visit Kbal Spean, the River of Thousands Lingas, lying under the river bed, people believe it brings fertility and blessing Angkor area as the river flows to Siem Reap. Walk 1,200meters to visit the Lingas and enjoy lunch and the water fall. On the way back, cycle on the main road to visit Landmine Museum of Mr. Akira. Mr. Ra is dedicated to clearing the Cambodian countryside of landmines laid during the years of conflict and relies entirely on visitors' donation to fund his work. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 14: Don Khone - 4 Thousand Islands (86km)
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