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Cycle Southeast Asia

Bangkok → Ho Chi Minh City 14 days Up to 16

About this trip

You cycle from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City, crossing three countries by bike over two weeks. The route takes you through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, with a two-day stop to explore the jungle temples of Angkor along the way.

With a tour leader guiding you throughout, you get a feel for how each country differs in history and culture, not just landscape. Riding is the main way you move between places, so the changing scenery unfolds gradually rather than in snapshots.

Off the bike, there's a homestay-style guesthouse stay in the Mekong Delta, and plenty of chances to eat well in a region known for its food.

What you'll do

  • Cycle from Bangkok toward Ho Chi Minh City across three countries
  • Spend two days exploring the temples of Angkor
  • Stay at a homestay-style guesthouse in the Mekong Delta
  • Ride through a mix of landscapes across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam
  • Eat your way through regional cuisines along the route
Good to know
  • Moderate pace with regular riding days — expect real saddle time, not just short jaunts
  • Fully guided throughout, with a tour leader managing the route and logistics
  • Accommodation varies, including at least one homestay-style stop rather than hotels throughout
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you're fit enough for daily cycling in intense heat and want genuine cultural immersion. Think twice if you need comfort or can't handle 40°C+ temperatures.

  • Guide quality across all three countries consistently excellent; local leaders (Siam, Fila, Yam) provided both logistical competence and intimate regional knowledge.
  • Remote village encounters and homestays genuinely moving; children's friendliness and village life far outweighed famous temple visits for most travellers.
  • Thailand segment heavily front-loaded with cycling; February-March heat exceeds 40°C, demanding serious acclimatisation and constant water intake.
  • Group dynamics matter; trip flows best when you pace yourself through villages rather than powering through to the next stop.

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Tour dupe
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4.7from £1,52517 days
The trade-off: 3 more nights for less, with a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £3,015, about 8% below the priciest month (Oct).

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Getting there

Bangkok
One-way · arrive 25 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Bangkok · 25 Jul26 Jul

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