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A fantastic trip. Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam have such differernt way of life from the West, I had to immerse myself in their culture from the moment I landed. This helped me get out of my usuall day to day routine in Ireland. Cycling makes it easier to notice small details of visited countries, gets you closer to people and allows to see, smell and taste the places
The day when we were on the boat on Mekong delta, it was fascinating witnessing life happening on the river. Making my own spring rolls while staying in traditional house on one of islands in Mekong delta.and many more
very friendly, very helpfull, great leader
cycling is suprisingly easy, lot of stops, even on long days, what made cycling 70-90km most days an easy trip
Not a classic scenic holiday, often passing through mundane rural areas in Thailand and Cambodia rather than through eye candy landscape, but an excellent introduction to the mood and pulse of these hardworking people. The Vietnam segment, in the Mekong Delta, was more lush, varied and picturesque, offering a contrast. In all countries, riding a bike makes you a participant in the daily life of the land, much more welcomed by the residents than a bus tourist, whom they may see as staring down from behind an antisceptic barrier with arrogance, disapproval or even disgust. PS, the Thai and Khmer countryside might look very different in other than the dry season we experienced.
Seeing the poverty of Cambodia but feeling the country's resilience and sense of hope as it improves from the decades of horror and misrule. The youthful population is looking forward, not back. In Phnom Penh's Genocide Museum are photos of many victims. In their eyes you see fear but also defiance, innocence and, occasionally, hope. Those people are gone but the strength of their spirit lives in the new generation. May it find the leadership and community spirit to accelerate the current progress.
Wasan was a very capable and upbeat leader, always smiling and always on top of the details. He had to handle several traveler emergencies and illnesses and always did so with poise. A good source of information, particularly about Thailand (his home country). His English is good. One suggestion: replace the small electronic megaphone (used by Wasan and the local guides) with something more robust! Or just speak up! That megphone, unless used well, distorts rather than clarifies.
Be ready for some fairly demanding first days of cycling, several covering 70 to 90 kilometers. Though flat, it is a lot of time in the saddle, and our group was often battling a strong wind. Retiring to the "sag wagon" is no dishonor and can be a smart move to avoid stressed muscles or joints. I second Katy's wise advice to test your anti-malarial before you go -- if it is a bad fit for you, the side effects can be disabling. Be prepared with plenty of sunscreen. This is the tropics, after all! I was surpised to see my fair-skinned British companions exposing themselves, unprotected. Admittedly, as a redhead, I am a bit paranoid about melanoma.
This was my first cycling trip with Exodus and I had a fab time. Great mix of exercise, culture, people, food and socialising. I’m only just back but already about to book my next trip!
I really enjoyed the cycling on the quieter roads in Vietnam and Thailand. Plenty of time to chat to your companions, as well as shout a thousandth Hallo! or give a high five to the incredibly friendly and welcoming local people. It was also very moving to learn more about the atrocities of Cambodia and Vietnam's fairly recent past.
We had a great leader who was chilled, funny and very well organised. Wasan and his team kept us safe, well fuelled with Beng Beng bars and always knew where the nearest Happy room (loo!) was to be found.
Think about trying your antimalarials in advance to find which one suits you - a few of our group had problems with side effects.I'm glad I took my Camelback to keep me drinking plenty.Don't be afraid to look round some of the cultural sites at your own pace - I found it more enjoyable to nosey round independently than sticking in a big group where we were all struggling to hear/understand the guide.
A great way to see three countries in South-East Asia at ground level! A nice sized group, not too many hills and terrific local support meant you could sit back and enjoy the ride and the scenery.
While all the Angkor temples were impressive, it has to be the day we went to Angkor Wat and finished off with the late afternoon / evening trip to the Tonle Sap lake and its floating villages and shops. Awe-inspiring ancient monuments plus river people, wildlife and a marine diversion as a pleasant change from pedalling.
Our group leader 'Joe' was not only very friendly but impressively well-organised, telling us in advance about the day's itinerary, when the stops involved and the details of restaurants and laundry facilities, for example. He was always mindful of the differing fitness and abilities of our diverse group.
1 - consider investing in a gel saddle and/or padded shorts, particularly if you're not a regular cyclist.2 - make sure you take on board enough fluids and snacks at the rest stops. And reapply sunscreen.3 - get the support team to help you adjust your saddle height and other details bike before starting out.4 - take it at your own pace - the group will naturally spread out and there are plenty of stops.5 - make sure you have a capacious memory card (or plenty of film), there are numerous photo opps.
There is no better way to see a country than to ride it. This average daily distance is ideal for anyone. Even the most unfit one in our group who struggled a little, (just a little), on day one, coped admirably overall. Book it, you will not be disappointed.
The first 1k of the first warm up ride on day one. I knew then I was in for a very special holiday.
Al was a star. A small problem maybe, and he was there for you, he just appeared from nowhere.All three country guides were also very good, although I did struggle to understand our Cambodian guide a bit more.I really couldn't fault any of the support staff at all.
As with all Exodus trips, carefully read the, "Is this trip for you", section on the trip notes. If there is nothing major that puts you off, then book it, you will not be disappointed.I rode with open toed sandles, (Merrells), they were great, but dont forget the sunscreen on your toes. Padded undershorts are a must, without pants or knickers, (they will be the most likely cause of irritation), over-shorts, cycling shirt with rear pockets to hold your camera, tissues, and anti-bacterial gel. Girls, sports bra is recommended. A full length zip for the shirt is good to allow for max ventilation. Four sets of shirts and undershorts, two pairs of over shorts, (knee length as this will get you in to temples etc), is more than enough. Take a one litre water bottle for the rides, and aim to drink most if not all between stops when you can re-fill. Personally I wouldn't bother with a back pack or hydration pack as these will just weigh you down and make you sweaty. Don't bother to bring your own snacks, (unless you have special dietry needs of course), as the tip/snack kitty will cover everything you need.
This is a great trip for experiencing these 3 countries, cultures and cuisines, that are in some ways similar but in many ways very different.Generally flat cycling which may not be to everyones taste but the countryside still offers great views.
Visiting the Ankor complex, eating spiders and crickets, the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, spicy Thai curries, exploring the Cambodian genocide, there are so many reasons to recommend this varied trip.
As with all tours, the leader is an important element and there were no dissapointments in this department. Both the various country leaders and overall leader were all very good.
Whilst there are some long distances covered, the cycling is not too strenuous and the support team assure regular breaks and refreshment.With most cycling being on tarmac, if bringing your own bike then I'd consider a hybrid or at least some skinnier, less knobbly tyres to ease the journey.