Region Overviews: Vietnam Travel Guide: Overview
Inside this breadth of natural diversity and jaw-dropping beauty, there are bustling cities, remote hillside villages, centuries-old Buddhist temples and skyscraping corporate headquarters.
What drives you to explore in Vietnam and Cambodia? Is it the anticipation of what's around the corner? The thrill of a place you've never been? Maybe it's the satisfaction of discovering a centuries-old path. The fun of biking past rice paddies in a blur of speed. Or touching Angkor's ethereal ruins. Everything that's exhilarating about biking makes this Vietnam & Cambodia bike tour an adventure.
THIS ITINERARY: 8 days, 7 nights
ACCOMMODATIONS: Premiere Hotels
Start Hanoi, Vietnam / End Siem Reap, Cambodia
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
With its tree-lined boulevards, lush and verdant parks and French colonial architecture, Hanoi is called the Paris of the Orient | Discover the Old Quarter's winding streets and savor renowned Vietnamese fusion delights | Walk along narrow alleyways to get a true glimpse into everyday life in Hanoi.
This five-star historic landmark is a French colonial gem set in the heart of old Hanoi. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Fly to the World Heritage site of Hué, Vietnam's ancient capital | Relics of past empires line your ride through rural villages | Share the road with food carts, water buffalo, locals scootering to work and kids biking to school | Get to know the historic monuments of Hué, including the Royal Citadel, site of intense conflict during the Vietnam War | Feel like an emperor as you ride a dragon boat down the Perfume River | Taste the small plates of Hué cuisine and enjoy traditional Vietnamese music.
A blend of Asian and colonial charm, this boutique hotel is housed in the former governor's mansion on the bank of the Perfume River. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
Enchanting and well-preserved Hoi An, Vietnam's most beloved ancient town, is a delight to explore | Bike over Ocean Cloud Pass en route to Danang, a seaside city known for its sandy beaches and colonial past | Savor some of Asia's freshest and tastiest cuisine | Cycle past vibrant green rice paddies on peaceful roads.
This luxury all-villa resort is set on pristine China Beach, near the picturesque port town of Hoi An. (pool, spa)
Reach Cambodia by flight, then ride through the stunning Angkor ruins, a World Heritage site and former metropolis built to glorify Khmer kings | Visit iconic temples such as richly decorated Bayon and mystical Ta Prohm | Bike tour through tall grass, past ox carts, stilt homes, old Chinese tractors, and ponds teeming with kids swimming or fishing | Cycle through quiet rural villages | Take an early morning bike ride and wander around Angkor Wat on foot.
Described by Andrew Harper as a "stylish and beautifully restored landmark resort-hotel surrounded by a 15-acre park, less than five miles from Angkor Wat." (pool, spa)
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy.
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Read on for your available bike options for this trip.
This custom-built titanium mountain bike is ideal for all adventures from dirt roads to rough terrain. Equipped with a rigid front fork and wide, low-pressure tires to absorb most of the bumps that come your way.
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
A proven classic, our most popular custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Your journey through Vietnam and Cambodia will probably be unlike any other travel experience. The people you'll meet and places you'll visit will likely stay with you for a very long time. As wonderfully fulfilling as travel is in this region, it's not always easy. These are developing countries and even something as simple as crossing the road can be a challenge.
Our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, making your next extraordinary encounter always within reach. Of course, we can't remove haze and noise from the air, or replace a poorly maintained road. But if you can be flexible and approach the region with an open mind, you'll enjoy your trip to the fullest!
Due to the varied road conditions on our routes, we have specially fitted our bikes in Vietnam and Cambodia to maximize your comfort and control. In Vietnam, you'll have the choice of Backroads bicycles with upright or drop handlebars. In Cambodia, all Backroads bikes come with upright handlebars, as the terrain includes some rough roads with dirt and sand sections. Upright handlebars are safer and more comfortable over these mixed-surface roads.
On this trip we occasionally travel by plane to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer. We'll be flying commercially with Vietnam Airways aboard a narrow-body jet that seats 236 passengers and with Cambodian Angkor Air aboard a turbo-prop plane that seats 72 passengers.
Inside this breadth of natural diversity and jaw-dropping beauty, there are bustling cities, remote hillside villages, centuries-old Buddhist temples and skyscraping corporate headquarters.
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