Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour
Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe Hotels
2025: Nov-Dec2026: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec2027: Jan-Mar
Vibrant Hanoi to the Wonders of Angkor Wat
Bold Vietnamese coffee and sweet local smiles. Bustling cities and tranquil countryside. Luxe resorts and ancient temple ruins. Like you on your bike—this trip is beautifully balanced.
Highlights
- Experience a two-country journey teeming with captivating history, dynamic culture and some of the most delicious cuisine in Southeast Asia
- Venture by air to Hué, once the capital of imperial Vietnam, and discover the Royal Citadel, an important Vietnam War site
- Explore wonderfully preserved Hoi An, a World Heritage site and one of Vietnam's oldest towns
- Bike to Cambodia's dramatic Angkor Wat ruins and visit the iconic Bayon and Ta Prohm temples—an unforgettable experience!
- Cycle through the heart of the countryside past traditional ox carts and stilted homes
StartHanoi, Vietnam
EndSiem Reap, Cambodia
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
On foot and via bicycle rickshaw, discover Hanoi's bustling neighborhoods, tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, lakes and parks • Wind through narrow alleyways and get a true glimpse into everyday life, passing locals tending to their storefronts or chatting over afternoon coffee • Sample renowned Vietnamese delights.
Night 1
This glamourous hotel in the heart of the city boasts French colonial architecture and an operatic interior. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Fly to Hué, once the capital of imperial Vietnam and the site of intense conflict during the Vietnam War • Ride through rural villages, where relics of past empires unfold before you • By bike, take in the many facets of contemporary Vietnamese life, from the simplicity of pastoral villages to the grandeur of lavish mausoleums • Visit the historic monuments of Hué, including the Royal Citadel and Khai Dinh Mausoleum.
Nights 2-3
Relaxation comes easy at this beautiful resort, nestled in the quiet countryside just outside of Hué. (pool, spa)
Days 4-5
Get to know Hoi An, a World Heritage site with exceptionally preserved 15th- to 19th-century buildings, bridges and pagodas • Walk lantern-lit streets and taste the regional treats that make Hoi An famous • Our adventure takes us past bright green rice paddies on peaceful roads • An interactive cooking class at Ms. Vy's, a popular local restaurant, is sure to delight.
Nights 4-5
This welcoming hotel has an idyllic location on the Thu Bon River and is just steps away from the historic center of Hoi An. (pool, spa)
Days 6-8
Travel by air to Cambodia, where the monumental ancient capital of Angkor awaits • Roll along quiet red-dirt roads lined with thatched-roof houses • Enter iconic Angkor Thom, replete with four giant faces of Buddha gazing down at you—this is just the beginning! • Behold massive smiling stone faces, impressive bas-reliefs and enormous strangler fig roots at the iconic temples of Ta Prohm and Bayon • Partake in a traditional water blessing • Bike through peaceful, seemingly undiscovered rural villages • Take a sunrise ride to Angkor Wat and wander on foot through the temple grounds.
Nights 6-7
A stylish boutique hotel set amid lush vegetation in the heart of the French Quarter, just minutes from Angkor Wat. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
As wonderfully fulfilling as travel is in Vietnam and Cambodia, it’s not always easy. 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, but we can’t remove haze and noise from the air, take scooters off the streets or replace a poorly maintained road—it’s all part of the experience here.
Due to the varied road and traffic 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.
This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.
Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
Our Deluxe hotels have great ambience and modern comforts.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
*Deluxe Hotel
This glamourous hotel in the heart of the city boasts French colonial architecture and an operatic interior. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-3
*Deluxe Hotel
Relaxation comes easy at this beautiful resort, nestled in the quiet countryside just outside of Hué. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
*Deluxe Hotel
This welcoming hotel has an idyllic location on the Thu Bon River and is just steps away from the historic center of Hoi An. (pool, spa)
Nights 6-7
*Deluxe Hotel
A stylish boutique hotel set amid lush vegetation in the heart of the French Quarter, just minutes from Angkor Wat. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 5 customers
Absolutely stellar experience!
This was the trip of a lifetime! Besides biking through fantastic countryside, we were fortunate to be totally immersed in the local culture and people. Every day was diverse in terms of activities ranging from lunches & dinners at local homes, local artisans stops, incredible learning of important history.
Wonderful experience
Exquisitely planned and intelligently led trip. Any potential problems were perfectly anticipated and resolved, in fact at one point I was certain our trip leader was reading my mind. Well worth the price, which is something I would never have thought possible.
Better than what we had dreamed.
Our guides became our navigators. And our teachers. And our friends.
Loved everything about this
This was our second BR trip. We are seasoned travelers who don't consider ourselves to be the "tour group" type, but we loved everything about this trip. The bicycle support was such a luxury. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable, both the locals and the BR staff, so that every experience was enriched by their perspective. Meals and accommodations were top notch. We really felt like we got to see both VN and Cambodia on a much more intimate level than if we had traveled independently, particularly since we were taken on off-the-beaten-track bike routes we never could've found on our own. All in all, a unique and unforgettable week.
The trip of a lifetime for me
This is an outstanding trip with adventures each day of a wide variety (city, countryside, ancient and modern life). The leaders were outstanding; knowledgeable, fun, organized, enabling. I learned so much about the culture and history; the local people are very friendly.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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