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Meking Delta And Angkor

A classical cycling tour through Indochina that takes us from Saigon, through the
Mekong Delta to the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, before finishing up at the awe
inspiring temple complex of the Angkorian Kings near Siem Reap.

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Old Saigon & the Mekong Delta
Arriving in the Vietnamese capital we discover the city on foot before taking to our bikes in the countryside near the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels - an underground base that hid 10,000 Viet Cong troops during the war. Our meanderings take us south to the stunning Mekong Delta for the chance to discover more about village life at a homestay and explore the floating markets and stilt houses that line the waterways.

Cambodia by Boat & Bike
From Chau Doc we board speedboats to journey along the Mekong into Cambodia and on to the fascinating capital Phnom Penh. As well as sightseeing in the city we cycle out of town on a thought provoking visit to the horrific “Killing Fields” of Choeung Ek. Following the river north we pass through the country of the Chams, a Muslim minority people with their own language and cultural identity. At Kompong Thom we ride along an old logging trail to the pre-Angkorian temple site at Sambor Prei Kuk.

Lost Cities of Angkor
Our journey ends in Siem Reap, the base for our discovery of the vast ruins of the fabled royal city of Angkor, which lay lost and forgotten for over 500 years in the Cambodian jungle. Some 150 square kilometres are scattered with walled cities and magnificent stone temples, sculptures, reservoirs and causeways and an exploration by bike is probably the best way to investigate both the main highlights and some of the lesser known and newly opened sites.

The Trip

Grade A (Easy): Generally cycling on the flat and/or occasionally on hilly terrain with very limited uphill sections. These trips should appeal to anybody with reasonable fitness, who perhaps enjoys a cycle ride at home every now and then. Ideal for those new to the concept of cycling holidays.

Top Tips

Whilst in Hoi An why not get yourself some tailor made clothes? Bring a photo or picture of the suit, dress or whatever you want made and a tailor will have it made up for you in Vietnamese or Japanese silk, cashmere or cotton. You can even get a pair of shoes made to measure!

You will have: 11 Hotels, 1 Homestay, 11nts hotel, 1nt homestay - all hotels graded standard; homestay graded basic - simple dormitory accommodation and shared facilities

Meals included- 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner are included on this trip; please be prepared to pay for all other meals.

Transport

Your transport will include: 21 gear hybrid Taiwanese 'chopper' bikes with rear pannier provided. Boats,

Tour Leader plus driver(s) and local guides. A bus accompanies the tour in full (although we use different vehicles in the two countries), providing transfers between cycling points and carrying luggage. You are free to travel on the bus if you prefer.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Day 2 - Arrive Ho Chi Minh City; orientation walk.

Day 3 - Visit Cu Chi Tunnels; cycle in countryside.

Day 4 - Cycle to Mekong Delta, boat trip, cycle to homestay at Ben Tre.

Day 5 - Cycle and drive via Vinh Long to Can Tho.

Day 6 - Cruise on Mekong, visit floating market and explore villages by bike.

Day 7 - Drive and cycle to Chau Doc.

Day 8 - Speedboat to Phnom Penh; city tour.

Day 9 - Cycle to Tuol Sleng Museum and the “Killing Fields”; optional cycle to Cham Craft Village.

Day 10 - Cycle along Mekong River to Kompong Cham, visit Wat Nokor, drive Kompong Thom.

Day 11 - Cycle to Sambor Prei Kuk temples; drive to Siem Reap.

Day 12 - Drive to Banteay Srei and visit temple, cycle to Siem Reap via temples

Day 13 - Cycle from Siem Reap to Angkor temples

Day 14 - Fly London

Day 15 - Arrive London

HO CHI MINH CITY Old Saigon and visit
to Cu Chi Tunnels.
MEKONG DELTA Boats and bikes along
the mighty Mekong.
HOMESTAY AT BEN TRE.
PHNOM PENH Sightseeing in Cambodia’s
charming capital city. To include Tuol Sleng
Museum, the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek,
Wat Phnom and the Royal Palace.
KOMPONG THOM 100’s of pre-Angkorian
temples at Sambor Prei Kuk.
ANGKOR The world’s largest temple
complex, to include Angkor Wat,
Angkor Thom, The Bayon, Ta Phrom and
Banteay Srei.