Southeast Asia cycling vacations
Krama or khán rán? Banh Bao or Num Bao? Wat Arun or Angkor Wat? If you’re not sure what you’re being asked to choose here, you certainly will after two weeks of cycling around Indochina. Traveling overland is a way to dive deeply into the distinct cultures, religions and landscapes of several countries in a short space of time, and even in just a few weeks you can see and do a huge amount. This kind of trip is definitely for the tortoises rather than the hares. You can expect to cover an average of around 50km a day, with three to four hours in the saddle, so any time you want to stop for a while and take in the views, all you need to do is pop your kickstand.
Our Cambodia cycling Vacations
Cambodia & Vietnam community cycling vacation
Explore Phnom Penh to Saigon and everything in between
From
£1300 to £1370
12 days
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Indochina overland vacation
The ultimate discovery of South East Asia
From
US $4185 to US $4575
28 days
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Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam vacations
An authentic and exciting vacation in Indochina
From
US $3904 to US $4392
4 weeks
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Indochina tours
An awesome adventure Cambodia Laos Thailand & Vietnam
From
US $3860 to US $4890
30 days
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Indochina vacation adventure
Laos and Cambodia, Luang Prabang, Plain of Jars and Angkor
From
US $1900
20 days
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Indochina vacation, Hanoi to Bangkok via Angkor
Awesome adventure through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
From
US $1611 to US $1990
22 days
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Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
Thailand to Southern Vietnam via Angkor Wat
From
US $872 to US $1190
9 days
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Indochina tailor made vacation
Explore the great diversity of the Southeast Asia region.
From
£4450 to £6000
21 days
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Cambodia & Vietnam vacation
A magnificent journey of discovery
From
US $2150 to US $2505
18 days
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Cambodia cycling vacations
Cycle Cambodia & choose the difference you make
From
£1150 to £1250
11 days
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Indochina tour, small group
Experience the diversity of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
From
US $1863 to US $2340
26 days
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Mekong Adventure in Laos & Cambodia
The Mekong, one of the world’s greatest rivers
From
US $2500
21 days
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7 day biking vacation in Cambodia
Cycle Cambodia and choose the difference you make
From
£850 to £990
7 days
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Family tour to Cambodia and Thailand
Family tour: Cambodia and a tropical Thai island
From
US $2050
12 days
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Cambodia biking tour
13 day tropical cycle tour in magical Cambodia
From
US $2950
13 days
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Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand overland tour
The very best of Indochina -Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam
From
US $2540 to US $2960
23 days
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Indochina tour, 16 days
Perfect combination of all three Indochina nations
From
£2935 to £3395
16 days
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Indochina vacation, private departure
Discover the charms and landscapes of South-East Asia!
From
£3074
16 days
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Indochina overland tours
Discover the heart and soul of Indochina
From
US $2499 to US $2549
30 days
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South East Asia grand tour, 71 days
Epic overland journey from Bangkok to Yangon
From
US $6669
71 days
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Vietnam to Cambodia bike tour
An exciting cycle trip through Vietnam and Cambodia.
From
US $2460
15 days
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Small group biking vacation in Cambodia
Discover the real Cambodia on this 10 day cycling adventure
From
US $1545 to US $1655
10 days
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South East Asia tour, 38 days
An epic trip showcasing the best of South East Asia
From
£7278 to £10035
38 days
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Laos, Cambodia and Thailand overland truck tour
Overland through this stunning part of South East Asia
From
US $1212 to US $1480
18 days
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Vietnam to Thailand, small group vacation
A fascinating journey through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand
From
US $944 to US $1200
9 days
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Cambodia and Vietnam small group tour
Explore the exotic landscapes food & culture of Indochina
From
US $3065 to US $3475
13 days
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Cambodia family biking vacation
13 days of fun family cycling and adventure in Cambodia
From
US $2950
13 days
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Indochina vacations, tailor made
A diverse combination of three fascinating Asian countries
From
£2990
18 days
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Biking vacation from Siem Reap to Saigon
Cycle Siem Reap to Saigon and explore everything in between!
From
£1700 to £1850
16 days
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Thai Indo China vacation
An unusual journey across southern Indochina
From
US $2095 to US $2245
15 days
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Practicalities
Practicalities
Overland cycling vacations in Indochina are usually small group trips, accompanied by experienced local tour leaders. They can prove indispensable for everything from crossing borders to deciphering the menus in out-of-the-way restaurants. You will also be followed by a support vehicle, there to assist with punctures and other repairs, or to provide transportation in parts where cycling becomes hazardous. Border crossing will run much more smoothly with the assistance of tour leaders, and in many cases, both the tour leader and the support team will change at borders, so that you benefit from first-hand local knowledge throughout.
Of course there is a wide range of routes available, all of them point-to-point so beginning in one city and finishing in another, usually in a different country. It’s worth considering flights a few days either side of your planned itinerary, so that you can spend a little more time in an exciting destination such as Bangkok or Hanoi, and also shed any lingering jetlag before you hit the road.
The itineraries take you far from built-up areas into predominantly rural landscapes, often using peaceful back roads that see little traffic. You will be riding through rice paddy fields, plantations of rubber and eucalyptus, and fruit orchards, pausing here and there to snack on coconut candy at roadside shacks, watch the monks as they collect alms, or perhaps take a trip up the Mekong River by sampan.
Arriving in the cities, where the roads are clogged with thousands of other bicycles and vehicles, can be overwhelming for the uninitiated, so you will board the support vehicle on the city outskirts to negotiate the traffic safely.
Our top Cambodia cycling Vacation
Indochina overland vacation
The ultimate discovery of South East Asia
From
US $4185 to US $4575
28 days
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Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 28 Jul, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 8 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 8 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Jul, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 6 Dec
2019: 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 28 Jul, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 8 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 8 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Jul, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 6 Dec
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Highlights of Thailand
Highlights of Thailand
Bangkok dazzles you with its neon lighting, street markets thronged with locals and visitors alike, and magnificent temples such as Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew, which are famed for their golden stupas and gigantic statues of Buddha. A highpoint of many itineraries is a longtail boat cruise along the Chao Phraya River to visit the floating markets. If your itinerary either starts or finishes in Bangkok, adding on a few extra days is highly recommended.
There are also many wats and sculptures at Ayutthaya, the 14th century former capital from where 35 kings ruled over the centuries. Ayutthaya was burned down by the Burmese army, and the excavated ruins are now a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most well-known site is the Head of Buddha, sunk into tree roots at Wat Mahathat.
When Ayutthaya was the capital, Aranyik was where the weapons to defend the city were made. Some of the finest knives and swords in Thailand are still hand-crafted in this village, amazingly intricate in their design work. It’s a good place to stop and learn about a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Khao Yai National Park, on the way to the Cambodian border, is one of the largest in the country. As well as populations of elephants, gibbons and barking deer, the park is also home to a waterfall which was used in ‘The Beach’, a film that has resulted in decidedly mixed blessings for Thailand.
Highlights of Vietnam
Highlights of Vietnam
The Mekong Delta, sprawling over 12 provinces in southwestern Vietnam, is a labyrinth of swamps and rivers feeding into the sea, dotted with islands where many ethnic communities live surrounded by a staggering variety of wildlife. Many overland cycling tours will dip into this region, sampling the seafood in key cities such as Cán Thó and My Tho, and exploring the waterways by boat.
East of the delta lies Ho Chi Minh City, where the streets absolutely teem with bicycles. Just outside the city can be found the Cu Chi Tunnels, a key element of the Viet Cong’s resistance to American forces during the Vietnam War, and several sections can now be explored, watch your head though.
It still bears scars from the war, but Hanoi seems determined to make up for lost time, with a cosmopolitan flair that gels with the ancient pagodas, colonial-era buildings and traditions of the old quarter. The practically endless buzz of traffic can distract from the fact that this is one of the oldest capitals in the world.
More about Cambodia cycling
Cycling vacations in Cambodia operate all year-round. The country has a wet and a dry season, and each has advantages and disadvantages for the cyclist.
Take only photos, leave only tyre tracks is the over-arching ethos of our guide to Cambodia cycling vacations.
Outside the major cities such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, daily life in Cambodia goes on much as it has done for generations.
Whether your idea of cycling heaven is gently pedaling along a riverbank, or charging up a mountain, there is a route for you in Cambodia.
Our tips for cycling Angkor Wat will show you around the world’s largest temple complex, a vast archaeological park sprawling over some 1690sq km.
Cambodia is an exotic, illuminating and above all very welcoming destination for a cycling trip, and that goes double when the kids come along for the ride.
We’ve put together some solid-gold Cambodia cycling vacation advice from those that have already been, there, done that and bought the krama.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: David Stapleton] [SE Asia overland cycling vacations: David Stapleton]
[Practicalities 1: Kyle Taylor]
[Practicalities 2: Florian Wehde]
[Practicalities 3: Kyle Taylor]
[Practicalities 4: David Stapleton]
[Bangkok: Florian Wehde]
[Ayutthaya: Andrea Schaffer]
[Aranyik: Tim Wllems]
[Khao Yai National Park: Paxzcasso]
[Mekong Delta: Vince Gx]
[Ho Chi Minh: Matthew Nolan]
[Hanoi: Abhishek Shirali]
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