Asking Why Indochina? is like asking why you ride. The anticipation of what's around the corner? The thrill of a place you've never been? Maybe it's the serenity of a 2,000-year-old footpath. The fun of passing rice paddies in a blur of speed. Or touching Angkor's ethereal ruins. Everything that's exhilarating about biking makes this trip an adventure.
Days 1-2 With its treelined boulevards, parks and French colonial architecture, Hanoi is called the Paris of the Orient | 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 | Depending on the season, enjoy peach blooms, the blaze of flame trees along the Perfume River or the profusion of lotus blossoms on Tinh Tam Lake.
Days 3-4 Get to know the historic monuments of Hué, including the Royal Citadel, site of intense conflict during the Vietnam War | Well-preserved Hoi An, Vietnam's oldest town, is a delight to explore | Bike over Ocean Cloud Pass en route to Danang | Savor some of Asia's freshest and tastiest cuisine.
Days 5-6 Reach Cambodia by flight, then ride through the stunning Angkor ruins, a metropolis built to glorify Khmer kings | Shop for keepsakes on Cam Kim, an island famous for ornate wood carvings | Pedal past vibrant green rice paddies on peaceful roads.
Days 7-8 Visit iconic temples such as Bayon and Ta Prohm | Cycle through tall grass, past ox carts, stilt homes, old Chinese tractors, and ponds teeming with kids swimming or fishing | Spin through quiet rural villages | Take an early morning bike ride to Angkor Wat and wander around the temple grounds on foot.
AMAZING! I can't say enough about our amazing guides, the fantastic itinerary and the beautiful scenery of Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip was so unique and Backroads really brought these emerging destinations to life. I wish I could go back and revisit every country the Backroads way!- Washington, DC
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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)
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)
This luxury all-villa resort is set on pristine China Beach, near the picturesque port town of Hoi An. (pool, spa)
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)
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AMAZING! I can't say enough about our amazing guides, the fantastic itinerary and the beautiful scenery of Vietnam and Cambodia. The trip was so unique and Backroads really brought these emerging destinations to life. I wish I could go back and revisit every country the Backroads way!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Amazing sunrise finish at Angkor Wat!
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Being a female, traveling solo to Southeast Asia was a bit daunting. I almost cancelled the entire trip. One of the BR representatives encouraged me to speak to folks that had experienced the very same trip. Several phone numbers were given to me, I called each one, & received calls & accolades from every person. Several were in the midst of planning their next BR trip, & now I see why. Our guides Kevin, Dragon, & Boren were so good @ making the entire experience seamless. Not to mention downright fun! It was an elegant adventure!! What a fabulous company!! Bravo Backroads!!!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Finished!! Now a walk in the Wat!
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When my husband and I finely decided to get married, we could think of no better way to honeymoon than on a Backroads trip. And, what better plade than exotic Asia? The lodging, food and local connections where top-notch. Backroads made the crazy logistics seem like a breeze.
We really enjoyed the unhurried pace of the trip. We saw so much but felt relaxed and unhurried. I highly, highly recommend this trip to anyone that wants to dig a little deeper and see Vietnam and Cambodia by bike.
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Great mix of sites, roads. Great support from Backroads.
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This was a custom group trip and I was the co-ordinator from the client end. I gave Backroads a massive wish list and they were able to incorporate every element: fabulous food, great hotels, art, tons of exercise. Our guides were phenomenal and they were very in tune with the flavour of the group. I have worked with Backroads on numerous occasions with custom groups and each time, they absolutely nail it.
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
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| Day | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | ||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | |
| 1 | Cyclo Tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter (45 Minutes) | |||||||||
| Trúc Bach Walk (1.5 Miles) | ||||||||||
| 2 | 30 | 0 | ||||||||
| Flight to Hué, Vietnam | ||||||||||
| 3 | 19 | 500 | 36 | 500 | ||||||
| Khai Dinh Mausoleum Guided Walk (30 Minutes) | ||||||||||
| Hué Royal Citadel Guided Walk (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| 4 | 21* | 100 | 35 | 2500 | ||||||
| 29* | 500 | |||||||||
| 5 | 28* | 100 | ||||||||
| Hoi An Cooking Class (2 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 6 | 15 | 0 | ||||||||
| Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia | ||||||||||
| 7 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||||||
| Ta Prohm Temple Guided Walk (30 Minutes) | ||||||||||
| 8 | 13 | 0 | ||||||||
| Angkor Wat Guided Walk (1.5 Hours) | ||||||||||
Note: There is less than 25% of riding on hard-packed dirt on this trip. Since the overwhelming majority of the trip is paved, we've elected to use standard road bike tires on our titanium road bikes. Most guests find this to be the right answer. If you prefer to skip the dirt, a shuttle is always a possibility.
* Includes shuttle.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
Backroads is the only active travel company exploring Vietnam and Cambodia that ensures you enjoy the finest accommodations throughout your trip. We don't try to cut costs by slipping in inferior hotels alongside one or two good ones. We choose properties with the luxury amenities you expect – plus easy access to the best rides. By upholding our high standards and managing every aspect ourselves, we remain the leader that others follow in this part of the world.
Most companies' trips in Vietnam and Cambodia are run by local operators. At Backroads we manage our own trips; we would never subcontract your precious vacation to a third party. So as you enjoy the support of your seasoned Trip Leaders, along with our expert local guides and drivers, you have the confidence of knowing we're with you every step of the way.
Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Vietnam and Cambodia, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.
Our Trip Leaders combine deep local expertise with a firm grasp of North American expectations around quality of service. By the same token, we pair experienced Backroads leaders with local guides who know how to cater to your needs while cracking open the culture or natural history in ways that are meaningful, memorable and often magical.
With Backroads you won't end up with kids on what you thought was an adult trip; we have exclusive departures for families, so they're off having their own adventures. As you browse our unrivaled selection of trips and dates, you can count on finding a trip in Vietnam and Cambodia that's geared exclusively to your choice of traveling companions.
In Vietnam and Cambodia you head off each morning after choosing among several expertly designed routes—all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. Unlike trips with one fixed daily route (or worse, one guide that everyone's obliged to follow), you're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
A great bike is obviously critical for a great biking trip; you don't want to gamble on one that's been sourced locally to trim costs. This trip features our acclaimed Backroads Custom Titanium bikes, expertly tuned and fitted, and included in your trip price. Learn why our titanium bikes are ideal for most riders.
For nearly four decades we've worked to earn and maintain our right to call Backroads the world's #1 active travel company. In pursuing that vision on behalf of our guests, we believe we've set the standard for our industry—captured in the Backroads Quality Guide, which clearly sets out the benchmarks of excellence, choice and support that we live by
In choosing the ideal experts to enrich your travel experience, we look for people with a wealth of local knowledge, but also the ability to convey their insights in English. Too often travelers find themselves smiling politely, not quite understanding what they're being told. Our experts share intriguing facts, anecdotes and inside stories that stay with you forever.
Since 1979, Backroads Founder and President Tom Hale has shown that staying #1 means constantly evaluating our performance using the best possible source of information: our guests. As we systematically analyze your feedback on our trip consultants, leaders, hotels, meals and on-trip activities, we never stop working to make a great company even better.
Thanks to our extensive connections in Vietnam and Cambodia, Backroads takes you off the beaten track and deep into the region's culture in ways that traditional travel can never hope to do. We know the people and their customs, the legacy of art and architecture, the complex history and politics – and if we're not sure, our amazing local experts can fill in the blanks.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 8 or more. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
