Cycle Vietnam and Cambodia

This 12-night escorted cycling tour with Explore Worldwide traces the waterways and quiet roads of southern Vietnam and Cambodia. It begins amid Ho Chi Minh City's mix of French colonial architecture and street markets, before heading out to the Cu Chi Tunnels and into the Mekong Delta, where riding past fields and villages is balanced by a gentle boat cruise through tributaries lined with mangroves.

Crossing into Cambodia by speedboat, the ride continues to Phnom Penh with a city tour including the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. A day cycling Silk Island brings contrast before the serious remnants of the Khmer Rouge are visited. The route then follows the Mekong north through Kampong Cham and Kampong Thom, close to ancient temples, before finishing with three full days in Siem Reap. Here, early starts catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat and explore quiet jungle temples scattered with huge tree roots, a landscape familiar to many who have made the trip.

The pace allows varied riding distances and time off the bike, with options to opt out of the tunnels or shorter cycling stretches. After twelve nights on the road, there’s a free final day in Siem Reap before departure.

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