Cultural Road from Hoi An to Angkor Wat

We meet in the charming town of Hoi An, which was one of Southeast Asia's major trading ports during the 17th and 18th centuries, for a welcome dinner and trip briefing.

We ride along the Thu Bon River and through its lush ecosystem to My Son, the mountain valley capital of the ancient Cham. After lunch and exploration of the temples on foot, return to Hoi An by transfer to relax or see more of the town before gathering for dinner.

Cycle from Hoi An with views over the estuary, then pedal south to a pretty beach village for a seafood lunch. We transfer to My Lai, site of the wartime massacre by American troops, for a guided tour. Arrive at our idyllic resort via a short transfer.

We leave the coast by transfer and head into the central highlands, where we will hop on our bikes and pedal towards Kon Tum. Today we climb the Violak Pass, a fitting introduction to the Annamite Mountains!

We cycle a beautiful valley through Jarai and Bhanar villages past communal houses with their steep and tall thatched roofs. Next, we enter tea and coffee plantations before reaching Pleiku, home of the Vietnam’s best coffee!

We transfer to the Cambodian border and leave Vietnam. Once across, we start riding to Banlung, one of the most far-flung of the Khmer provincial capitals and spend the night in an elegant traditional lodge.

This is a free day of relaxation off the bike to enjoy a morning market or take a picnic lunch and explore the mysterious crater lake of Boneng Yeak Laom. You can also enjoy staying at the lodge where we meet up for dinner.

Get back in the saddle and ride to Stung Treng Province along a rustic highway. Ride through rice paddies and stop to enjoy the simple pleasures of rural life as we cycle to the shore of the Mekong!

We cycle through rural villages along the Mekong, then board a boat at Kratie to enjoy an afternoon cruise to see the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. Tonight, experience delicious Khmer food paired with very personalized service at the Tonle Tourism Training Centre.

We transfer to Chlong and ride past French colonial houses, Buddhist pagodas, and Cham Muslim mosques, then take a bridge across the river. Cycle up to Wat Han Chey, an 8th century pre-Angkor temple, to enjoy a picnic lunch and stunning views of the Mekong.

We ride north through prosperous farms and marshlands to Kampong Thma, an agricultural community that is part of the Tonle Sap Lake Biosphere. We then transfer to Kampong Thom, on the banks of the Stung Saen River.

We ride out of Stung Saen upstream along the winding river to Sambor Prei Kuk temple, remnant of the Chenla Kingdom. After exploring this peaceful UNESCO-protected site, we continue our ride, finishing with a local lunch. We then transfer to Siem Reap, home of ancient Angkor!

We ride into the Angkor park for a ride that connects the greatest of the temples beneath the jungle canopy. We visit Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Bayon, ending at the jewel of all the temples, Angkor Wat. This evening, we gather for our farewell dinner.

This morning, we say goodbye. You may choose to depart Cambodia today, spend more time in Siem Reap or transfer to another location. Please let us know if we can help with any arrangements!