Biking on Backroads Vietnam and Cambodia Bike Tour
Backroads Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour
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Vietnam & Cambodia Bike Tour - For Families with Older Teens & 20s

Vibrant Hanoi to Magnificent Angkor Wat's Ruins

One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

Family — Older Teens & 20s

Trip length varies per departure date.

Activity Level: 1-3

Casual Hotels

From: $4,899 - $4,999 pp dbl occ

Plus $400 - $450 internal air

($600 for sgl occ)

A biking adventure through this corner of Southeast Asia is something to savor. Like a Vietnamese coffee, this trip is bold and invigorating. 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, with 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, you'll want to experience every last drop of this journey with your family.

Vietnam and Cambodia Family Bike Tour
Vietnam and Cambodia Family Bike Tour

Vietnam & Cambodia

Start Hanoi, Vietnam / End Siem Reap, Cambodia

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Highlights

  • Savor a two-country journey teeming with captivating history, vibrant 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 cycle over scenic Ocean Clouds Pass
  • Bike with your family to Cambodia's dramatic Angkor Wat ruins and explore the iconic Bayon and Ta Prohm temples—an unforgettable experience!

Itinerary

Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
Casual Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Day 1
Description

Discover Hanoi's vibrant neighborhoods, tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, lakes and parks on foot and via bicycle rickshaw | Wind through narrow alleyways and get a true glimpse into everyday life, passing locals on short red stools gossiping over afternoon coffee | Families savor renowned Vietnamese delights. 

Accommodations
Exterior view of Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi
Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi
Hanoi
| Casual Plus Hotel

This glamourous hotel in the heart of the city boasts French colonial architecture and an operatic interior. (pool, spa)

Days 2-3
Description

Fly to Hué, once the capital of imperial Vietnam and the site of conflict during the Vietnam War | Cycle 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.

Accommodations
Pilgrimage Village Hotel
Pilgrimage Village
Hué
| Casual Plus Hotel

Relaxation comes easy at this beautiful resort, nestled in the quiet countryside just outside of Hué. (pool, spa)
 

Days 4-5
Description

Explore 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 | Bike past vibrant green rice paddies on peaceful roads | An interactive cooking class at Ms. Vy's, a popular local restaurant, is sure to delight you and your family.
 

Accommodations
Little Hoi An Riverside Hotel
Little Riverside Hoi An
Hoi An
| Casual Plus 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)

Days 6-8
Description

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 the iconic West Gate of 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 with your family through peaceful, seemingly undiscovered rural villages | Relish a sunrise ride to Angkor Wat and wander on foot through the temple grounds.

Accommodations
Shinta Mani Shack
Shinta Mani Angkor
Siem Reap
| Casual Plus Hotel

A stylish boutique hotel set amid lush vegetation in the heart of the French Quarter, just minutes 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.

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Activity Level: 1-3

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.

Daily Route Options

* Includes shuttle.
Day 1
Other
Cyclo Tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter (45 minutes)
Trúc Bach Walk (1.5 miles)
Day 2
Biking
Level 1 | 19 miles | 300 ft. gain
Level 2 | 29 miles | 400 ft. gain
Other
Flight to Hué, Vietnam
Hué Royal Citadel Guided Walk (1 hour)
Day 3
Biking
Level 1 | 19 miles | 700 ft. gain
Level 2 | 27 miles | 900 ft. gain
Level 3 | 35 miles | 900 ft. gain
Other
Khai Dinh Mausoleum Guided Walk (30 minutes)
Day 4
Biking
Level 1 | 20 miles* | 100 ft. gain
Level 2 | 29 miles* | 500 ft. gain
Level 3 | 35 miles | 2500 ft. gain
Day 5
Biking
Level 2 | 25 miles* | 500 ft. gain
Level 3 | 30 miles | 600 ft. gain
Day 6
Biking
Level 1 | 14 miles* | 100 ft. gain
Other
Hoi An Cooking Class (2 hours)
Other
Flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Day 7
Biking
Level 1 | 22 miles* | 200 ft. gain
Level 2 | 29 miles | 300 ft. gain
Other
Bayon Temple Guided Walk (30 minutes)
Ta Prohm Temple Guided Walk (30 minutes)
Day 8
Biking
Level 1 | 13 miles | 0 ft. gain
Other
Angkor Wat Guided Walk (1.5 hours)

What's Included

Available Bike Options

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! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

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. 

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

A proven classic, this 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.

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike

This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee

Also Included

  • All breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Straight talk

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.

Biking in an Emerging World

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.

Internal Flights

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 turboprop plane that seats 72 passengers.

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