SpiceRoads Cycling

The Gobi. Even for as wild and remote a destination as Mongolia, the southern desert remains an isolated and mysterious place. In 7 riding days, ride 410 kilometers through this desert full of strange wonders: sand dunes that sing, cliffs aflame, and camels with two humps instead of one. Camp under impossibly starry skies, the clear desert weather and hundreds of miles of uninhabited wilderness are the perfect conditions to gaze upon the milky way and countless constellations. This is truly wild and unforgettable mountain biking adventure, in one of the most undiscovered and remote places on earth!

On this southeast asian bicycle tour, we venture to two culturally rich countries, Vietnam and Cambodia! Exploring two countries on one tour allows us more insight into Southeast Asia’s scenery, culture, and friendly people.

Separated from the Southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar’s isolation only adds to its appeal as a tour destination. It’s seclusion is the reason for the rare plants and animals who live here, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Keep an eye peeled for the famed ring-tailed lemur as we explore the lush tropical rainforest on the Eastern side of the isle. And look out for other curious creatures along your trip: tomato frogs, dwarf chameleons, and hedgehog-like tenrecs – all unique to the country and so prolific that sightings are sure to happen.

Once the stopover for ancient nomadic Bedouins, Jordan is now enthralling a new generation of adventure travellers. Follow in the footsteps of Roman Emperor Hadrian, the Prophet Moses, and Lawrence of Arabia and explore the majestic ruins of bygone civilizations, the uber-salty Dead Sea, and the bare sands of Wadi Rum. Mountain biking on former caravan routes offers a local perspective, getting you up close and personal to the shepherds and perhaps even to a camel or two.

In just 11 days, cycle tour India from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea, pass through millennia of history, and watch the scenery change from shimmering sand to forested mountains, to tropical backwaters before your eyes. Not only is this bike tour an impressive achievement, but it's also a fascinating cycling holiday through one of India's most colourful cultural regions. Brimming with history, culture, cuisine, scenery, and challenge- this South India odyssey is a story-book ride for road cyclists.

Vietnam and Cambodia are inextricably linked and yet starkly different, divided by the rugged Annamite Mountain range in the north and the Mekong River basin in the south. Both offer distinctive cuisine, arts, religious practices, and traditions, and they are home to a remarkable variety of ethnic minority groups, many of whose ancestral lands straddle the border that we will cross. On this 14-day tour, we will trace the coastline and rivers of Vietnam on the South China sea, ascend to the Central Highlands, enter Cambodia across the mountainous jungle frontier, follow the Mekong River and its tributaries, and finally arrive in Siem Reap to explore the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor. Along the way, we will see four UNESCO World Heritage sites from different historical periods, and every day will bring us new cultural and natural riches in these vibrant countries.Our tour begins in the historic port of Hoi An. We ride up up the Thu Bon River to My Son, capital of the Hindu Cham empire that once ruled this region, then along pleasant rural and coastal roads to a remote fishing village. We also visit My Lai, memorial site to a wartime massacre. We leave the coast and climb into the diverse Central Highlands to the town of Kon Tum, followed by a valley ride through the villages of Jarai and Bhanar people to Pleiku. Entering Cambodia, we ride to Banlung, a well-preserved market town with a crater lake nearby. We take a day to appreciate this natural beauty with hikes, walks through town, or a rest at our elegant lodge. Back on the bikes, we explore agricultural regions where Muslim and Buddhist communities live side by side, and delve into the ecosystem of the Mekong River on longer rides with boat cruises where we may spot dolphins and other wildlife. We pedal through the Tonle Sap Lake biosphere to the pre-Angkorian temple complex of Prasat Sambor, then arrive in Siem Reap, the land of Cambodia’s most famous temples. Our final day of cycling immerses us in the ancient Khmer kingdom with time to explore its many marvels, including the temples of Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Wat.Join us as we weave our way through the cultures and landscapes of these two countries, at once deeply rooted in the past and thriving in the present!