Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe Hotels
Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe Hotels
2024: Dec2025: Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec2026: Jan-Mar
Vibrant Hanoi to the Wonders of Angkor Wat
A biking adventure through this corner of Southeast Asia is something to savor. Bold and invigorating, like a Vietnamese coffee. It's sweet too, like the smiling faces you'll see as you ride past farmers tending lush rice paddies. And it's well balanced, thanks to an intriguing contrast of bustling cities and tranquil villages. From vibrant Vietnam to the mesmerizing ancient temples, quiet red-dirt roads and lush jungles of Cambodia, experience every last drop of this journey.
Highlights
- Savor a two-country journey teeming with captivating history, dynamic culture and some of the most delicious cuisine in 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, and pedal over scenic Ocean Clouds Pass
- Bike to Cambodia's dramatic Angkor Wat ruins and visit the iconic Bayon and Ta Prohm temples—an unforgettable experience!
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 on short red stools gossiping over afternoon coffee • Relish 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 • Relish 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, or replace a poorly maintained road—its all part of the experience here.
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.
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
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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