Bangkok to Saigon by Bike

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Join us for a cycle trip that explores the classic highlights of South East Asia in an active way. Travel by bike, bus and boat to discover cultural diversity, natural beauty and fascinating history. Along the way we visit Khao Yai National Park, Angkor, the Killing Fields and silk weaving villages on the Mekong Delta. Khao Yai National Park - Cycle am...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star

Highlights

    • A fascinating and active cycle trip from Bangkok to Old Saigon on moderate grade rides
    • Cycle through the jungle between the grand temples of Angkor
    • Boats and bikes along the labyrinthine waterways of the mighty Mekong Delta

What's this trip about?

    Join us for a cycle trip that explores the classic highlights of South East Asia in an active way. Travel by bike, bus and boat to discover cultural diversity, natural beauty and fascinating history. Along the way we visit Khao Yai National Park, Angkor, the Killing Fields and silk weaving villages on the Mekong Delta. Khao Yai National Park - Cycle amid beautiful scenery and waterfalls Temples of Angkor - Cycle through the jungle between Khmer temples Cycle the Mekong Delta - Boats and bikes along the labyrinthine waterways of the mighty Mekong

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transport
Start CityBangkok
End CityHo Chi Minh City

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Angkor Thom
  • Angkor Wat
  • Bangkok
  • Chau Doc
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Khao Yai National Park
  • Mekong Delta
  • Phnom Penh
  • Phnom Penh
  • Siem Reap

Activities

  • Cycling

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 20

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Bangkok; optional longtail canal trip

Arrive in Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand famous for its street vendors serving up tasty Thai food, bright lights, tuk tuks and longtail khlong boats plying the network of canals and waterways. Our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm fo...

Day 2 Cycle Bangkok's hidden urban oasis. Night bike ride

From busy downtown Bangkok we take a short hop across the Chao Praya River to an extraordinary place known to locals as Bang Kra Jao. Crossing the river is like taking a journey back in time where we find a peaceful place with a maze of waterways, small villages, temp...

Day 3 Explore Khoa Yai National Park by bike

This morning we drive for about 1.5 hours to Nakornnayok Province, where we spend the rest of the day cycling in Khoa Yai National Park. On our ride we will take in the impressive sight of Thailand's largest dam, Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam, where we can enjoy panoramic...

Day 4 Rural Thailand cycling to the Cambodia border

After breakfast we drive for about 2 hours toward Aranyaprathet. We break up today's bus journey with an afternoon ride past typical scenes of rural Thailand. We will cycle through villages and enjoy the relaxed pace of life in the countryside. Rong Kluea Market also ...

Day 5 Drive to Siem Reap in Cambodia

This morning we drive just 15 minutes to Poipet International border. After completing the Cambodia visa formalities we say farewell to our Thai support team and bikes and meet our hosts for the rest of the trip. The drive will take us about 4 hours to get to Siem Rea...

Day 6 Explore the magnificent temples of Angkor by bike

Today we drive a short distance to Angkor Wat to collect our bikes which we will use for the rest of our trip, then set off to discover several of the ancient temple cities by bike. We cycle to the impressive Ta Prohm Temple, which remains in the clutches of the encro...

Day 7 Floating village, rural Cambodia and home hosted lunch

Today we will leave the crowds behind on a cycle ride to the small village of Rolous where we visit the temples, before continuing to a local market. After a rest and time to explore the stalls we take a boat to the floating village of Kompong Phluk. Our ride through ...

Day 8 Drive and cycle to Phnom Penh via Koh Dach silk weaving village

Today we leave the temples of Angkor behind and drive south to Phnom Penh. It's a longer day in the bus today with about 6 to 7 hours driving. On the way as well as comfort stops, we'll stop at the famous ancient bridge at Kompong Kdei. We continue on to the capital, ...

Day 9 Exploring Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a lively city with many French colonial buildings and plenty to see. Angkor was Cambodia's capital city until the 1440s when it switched to Phnom Penh. Today we explore the emotive Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly a high school that became the Khmer ...

Day 10 Cross the border to Vietnam then cycle around Ha Tien on the Mekong delta

After breakfast, we drive for about 3 hours directly to Prek Chak and cross the border. Once we have completed the Vietnamese visa formalities we continue the short distance by bus to Ha Tien town. Getting on the bikes we spend the afternoon cycling around this char...

Day 11 Cycle the canal between Vietnam and Cambodia to Chau Doc

We drive for about 30 kilometres/18.6 miles from Ha Tien town before starting today's ride. The journey takes us on flat terrain along the Vinh te Canal which once marked the border between Vietnam and Cambodia. At Tri Ton via Ba Chuc we see the Bone Pagoda, another g...

Day 12 Rural village cycling, homestay with traditional Vietnamese dinner included

This morning we drive from Chau Doc to Long Xuyen, which should take us less than a couple of hours. After catching the ferry we get back on the bikes for a ride to Dinh Yen village where sedge mattresses are weaved from seagrass. Continue cycling through Lai Vung and...

Day 13 Cycling on Binh Hoa Phuoc Island, drive to Ho Chi Minh City

We enjoy our last ride today with a cycle around the beautiful island of Binh Hoa Phuoc. The island is littered with tropical fruit orchards and as well as admiring the colour and variety of fruits we will also stop to sample produce along the way. We take leave from ...

Day 14 Trip ends Ho Chi Minh City

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Ho Chi Minh City at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. I...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,180
Price per day$227
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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26 Oct 2025
08 Nov 2025
$3,250
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02 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
$3,250
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09 Nov 2025
22 Nov 2025
$3,250
$540
16 Nov 2025
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$3,180
$550
23 Nov 2025
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$3,250
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$3,250
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18 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026
$3,320
$590
25 Jan 2026
07 Feb 2026
$3,320
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Mar 2025

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Feb 2025

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Main explore leader was caring and thoughtful. He understood our concerns and never treated anyone more "special" than anyone else. The local leaders could have be...

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Fantastic first trip with Explore! We loved every moment - lots packed into the 2 weeks including culture, food, drinks and cycling! The tour leader Hoan was brilli...

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Feb 2025

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This was a great way to see a lot of SE Asia in two weeks: as well as three major cities and a spectacular World Heritage site, cycling the back streets and rural ro...

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Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, Bicycle, Boat,

Transportation & flights

Bus, Bicycle, Boat
Guides
Explore Tour Leader, Local Guide(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
VIETNAM: British passport holders can visit Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. A visa will be required if you wish to re-enter within 30 days of your departure. Visas are required for any other nationalities including the Republic of Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and can be obtained in the form of an eVisas via: www.evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn We strongly recommend applying for the online visa at least 6 weeks before departure, making sure all the information entered is exactly as per your passport. You won't be able to enter Vietnam without a valid visa if you do not hold a British Passport. CAMBODIA: A single visa is required by UK, New Zealand, Australian, USA & Canadian citizens. All arrivals into Cambodia will be required to complete the e-immigration application prior to proceeding to the immigration counter upon arrival. No paper immigration documents will be accepted. The registration needs to be completed within 7 days of arrival via the official app or website \ul www.arrival.gov.kh \ulnone We would recommend paying for the visa on arrival but alternatively, you can also obtain it online prior to arrival. At present, this process is applicable to travelers who arrive by flights into Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville airports. Those entering Cambodia by land crossing or boat will still use the traditional paper-based immigration forms at this time. All visa related issues including information for other nationalities should be confirmed with the relevant Embassy prior to departure. Please note that it is a pre-requisite for entry into Vietnam and Cambodia that your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from your date of entry. THAILAND: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens for a stay of less than 30 days. All passports must have at least 6 months validity remaining on entry to Thailand. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. All visa related issues including information for other nationalities should be confirmed with the relevant Embassy prior to departure. Please note that it is a pre-requisite for entry into Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia that your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months from your date of entry.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, we recommend protection against malaria, typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria, polio and infectious hepatitis. Although not compulsory, travellers may also wish to immunise themselves against Japanese encephalitis. Consult your travel clinic for latest advice on Dengue, Malaria and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 13
  • Dinner : 2
  • Lunch : 2
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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