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This 13-day cycling tour leads you across Southeast Asia from Vietnam to Cambodia
Cycle through ancient archaeology sites with your local guide, learning all the fascinating stories of the past.
Glimpse the traditions and culture of the floating villages on Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Feel like a local as you carefully cross the street through a sea of scooters in chaotic Ho Chi Minh.
Relax in gorgeous hotels that seem like slices of paradise with beautiful, fragrant flower courtyards and stunning views.
Southeast Asia is home to a world of jungles, temples, incredible landscapes, and delectable food. On this 13-day cycling journey, you will visit both Vietnam and Cambodia, stopping in fantastic places from cities to floating villages to fully understand what life is like in this magical part of the world.
Start in the chaotic Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, the bustling metropolis in southern Vietnam. Spend the first afternoon getting acquainted with this vast city, hitting the well-known attractions at your leisure. The cycling tour begins on Day 2. Set out from the city and head into the Mekong Delta. You will spend a few days engaging with the locals, learning about their traditions, farming practices, crafts, and tasting the local fare that will have your tummy rumbling as soon as you smell it.
A week into the cycling adventure, you’re given a rest day when you hop on a boat and cross into Cambodia. In this undeniably spiritual place, you’ll be cycling to archaeological parks that protect ruins from the 6th century, namely Sambor Prei Kuk and the iconic Angkor Wat. You’ll end the tour with a visit to a serene lake and floating village, then back to Siem Reap for departure.
Cycling through Vietnam and Cambodia is one of the most remarkable ways to explore these nations. It takes time to notice the fine details, and pedaling along the canal pathways and through ride paddies is a way to feel it—you’ll soon learn this in Vietnam and Cambodia: you don’t “see” these countries, you feel them. They will stick in your memory forever, especially on a cycling tour like this!
Southeast Asia is home to a world of jungles, temples, incredible landscapes, and delectable food. On this 13-day cycling journey, you will visit both Vietnam and Cambodia, stopping in fantastic places from cities to floating villages to fully understand what life is like in this magical part of the world.
Start in the chaotic Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, the bustling metropolis in southern Vietnam. Spend the first afternoon getting acquainted with this vast city, hitting the well-known attractions at your leisure. The cycling tour begins on Day 2. Set out from the city and head into the Mekong Delta. You will spend a few days engaging with the locals, learning about their traditions, farming practices, crafts, and tasting the local fare that will have your tummy rumbling as soon as you smell it.
A week into the cycling adventure, you’re given a rest day when you hop on a boat and cross into Cambodia. In this undeniably spiritual place, you’ll be cycling to archaeological parks that protect ruins from the 6th century, namely Sambor Prei Kuk and the iconic Angkor Wat. You’ll end the tour with a visit to a serene lake and floating village, then back to Siem Reap for departure.
Cycling through Vietnam and Cambodia is one of the most remarkable ways to explore these nations. It takes time to notice the fine details, and pedaling along the canal pathways and through ride paddies is a way to feel it—you’ll soon learn this in Vietnam and Cambodia: you don’t “see” these countries, you feel them. They will stick in your memory forever, especially on a cycling tour like this!
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Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Ho Chi Minh
Welcome to Vietnam! Meet your group and tour at the hotel for a quick discussion of the tour itinerary. Settle into your room, then meet your group again to take a walking tour of Ho Chi Minh, also known as Saigon. Get your introduction to this fascinating city by visiting landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the old Saigon Central Post Office, and the Ben Thanh Market. Vietnamese food is one of the highlights of this tour, and you’ll indulge in a big feast at a group dinner where your guide will tell you more about the days to come.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be: Cycling Adventure
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby after breakfast for a bike briefing and fitting. Travel by vehicle to the starting point and begin cycling through the Mekong Delta, crossing streams by local ferry and passin g orchards full of exotic fruits. Visit local artisans making paper, coconut candy, and popped rice. Arrive at your hotel in Cai Be in the mid-afternoon and relax after a full day of cycling.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cai Be
Distance: 5 hours, 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Cai Be to Vinh Long and Can Tho: Cycling the Mekong Delta
Start the day with a scenic local boat ride to your vehicle, then travel to Vinh Long, a charming fruit town in the Mekong Delta. Begin cycling through narrow countryside lanes and lush orchards, enjoying the vibrant riverside life and picturesque Delta villages. Stop for lunch before continuing through a coconut plantation, then take a short ferry crossing over the Mekong to reach Can Tho for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Can Tho
Distance: 7 hours, 60–70 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Can Tho to Long Xuyen: Cycling & Cai Rang Market
Begin the day with a boat trip to the lively Cai Rang floating market, where you can explore by bike or vehicle along the river. Continue cycling through charming villages and countryside, passing local industries, timber yards, and vibrant markets, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, enjoy more cycling through scenic rural lanes, then return to Long Xuyen by vehicle. End the day with a group dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Long Xuyen
Distance: 5–8 hours, 50–90 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Long Xuyen to Chau Doc: Cycling the Mekong Delta
Begin the day cycling along river channels and past traditional brick factories on the way to Chau Doc. Stop to explore the Tra Su Nature Reserve before arriving at your hotel in Chau Doc for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Chau Doc
Distance: 1 hour, 37 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 Chau Doc to Phnom Penh: Speedboat & City Highlights
Meet your guide at 6:30am and board a speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk, discovering hidden temples, vibrant markets, and cultural highlights rarely seen by tourists. Experience the city’s history, architecture, and colorful daily life, including private screenings and a riverside fortune teller.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Phnom Penh to Kompong Cham: Cycling Along the Mekong
Meet your driver and cycling guide early at the hotel and head to Diamond Island. Cross the Mekong by ferry and visit a local weaving house to learn about traditional silk and the famous Krama scarves. Begin your cycling adventure along the Mekong River, passing colorful villages and observing daily life. After lunch, continue cycling and take a second ferry before reaching Kompong Cham for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kompong Cham
Distance: 4–7 hours, 60–90 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Kampong Cham to Kampong Thom: Cycling to Sambor Prei Kuk
Cycle through rural villages, rice fields, and plantations as you make your way to Sambor Prei Kuk, a recently nominated UNESCO World Heritage site with 6th–9th century temples, including rare octagonal examples. Stop along the way to taste fresh Cambodian fruits, then explore the temples nestled in the jungle before reaching your hotel in Kampong Thom.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kampong Thom
Distance: 4–6 hours, 60–80 km
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Day 9 Kampong Thom to Siem Reap: Cycling to Beng Mealea
Cycle through rural trails and forests to Beng Mealea, a 12th-century temple built by Suryavarman II, often called a mirror of Angkor Wat. Explore the temple and surrounding hidden ruins, then continue along picturesque villages, palm groves, and rice fields before stopping for lunch at Troav Kot Lake. In the afternoon, ride to Siem Reap, your final destination.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Siem Reap
Distance: 4 hours, 65 km, 105 m of ascent, 67 m of descent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Siem Reap: Sunrise & Angkor Temple Cycling
Start early with a sunrise visit to Angkor Wat, then cycle through the Angkor Thom complex, including the South Gate, Bayon Temple with its 54 Buddha faces, the Elephant Terrace, and other jungle-bound temples. Continue to Preah Khan and Ta Prohm, the “Tomb Raider Temple,” before ending at Srah Srang, the ancient reservoir, and return to your hotel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Siem Reap
Distance: 4 hours, 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11 Siem Reap: Countryside & Floating Village
Cycle through charming rural villages surrounded by rice fields and palm trees, stopping to see local life and traditional betel harvests. Pause for a picnic lunch at a stilted house before exploring the bustling floating village of Kompong Kleang by boat, taking in the vast lake views. Return to Siem Reap in the afternoon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Siem Reap
Distance: 5 hours, 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast, and recall some of your favourite highlights from the tour. Say goodbye to your group and tour guide and head home or continue your adventure from here!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2026 Pricing for Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour The departures are available starting daily from January 1 to December 31, 2026, however the best time is November through February.
The starting price for a private tour with two people sharing a double or twin room is USD3495 per person.
Accommodation on Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour
This tour is based in 3- and 4-star hotels with modern amenities that make this trip more comfortable. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel while traveling with your group. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up, where possible.
What’s included in the Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour?
Meals
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodation for 11 nights is included in the tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for your luggage is included throughout the tour. A support vehicle will be available on cycling days in case of an emergency.
Also Included
- Private air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
- Bicycle and helmet on cycling days
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- English-speaking cycling guides in Vietnam and Cambodia
Not included
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in itinerary
- Flights
- Insurance
- Visa fees upon arrival in Vietnam and Cambodia
- Anything not mentioned as “Included”
- Tips + personal expenses
Optional Extras
- Extra night in Ho Chi Minh
- Extra night in Siem Reap
- Upgrade to E-Bike
- How hard is the Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Vietnam and Cambodia?
- Are meals included on the Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Ho Chi Minh to start this tour?
- Is the Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour in English?
- Where does the Mekong Delta to Angkor Wat Cycling Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Vietnam and Cambodia?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Cambodia?
- When is the best time to travel to Vietnam and Cambodia for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. You should be comfortable riding a bicycle for up to 8 hours daily for long distances on relatively flat roads. Most days there is a shorter route and a harder route, so you can make this a more challenging bike tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
All 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 12 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can reach Ho Chi Minh by plane from several major airports in Asia. You will have to arrange your own transportation from the airport to the hotel.
Yes, the local guides are English-speaking.
The tour ends in Siem Reap.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Vietnam for hiking and biking is from October to March, as well as April and May (hot season), and June to August (green season with occasional rains).
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Easia Active is a subsidiary of Easia Travel, a boutique tour operator based in South-East Asia, and dedicated to sharing the best active adventures in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Easia Travel was founded in 2000 in Vietnam, with a vision to “Make Asia Easy for You!” by allowing guests to experience the best of Asia. Find great hiking, cycling and other active adventures in SE Asia with Easia Active.
