Bike from Saigon to Angkor Wat & Thailand

Join us on an amazing journey through three of Southeast Asia’s coolest countries, biking from Saigon to Bangkok.

Starting in lively Saigon, we’ll follow the mighty Mekong River to check out the incredible sights of Angkor, the chill vibes of Battambang, and the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. In just 14 days, you’ll get a real taste of Southeast Asia’s culture, scenery, and friendly folks.

Highlights include exploring the cool French buildings in Phnom Penh, checking out the history of Angkor Wat, and cruising through the mountains that separate Thailand and Cambodia.

We’ll ride on all kinds of roads – some smooth, some bumpy, and some dirt paths. Don’t worry if you’re not a pro rider—we’ll have an experienced guide with us the whole way, and there’ll be a support vehicle nearby most of the time.

Is this journey suitable for you?

  • Confident and competent biking skills are essential for completing the trip.
  • Cycling up to 70 km daily on varied terrain requires reasonable fitness.
  • A support vehicle will be available for breaks if needed.
  • Be prepared for sweaty conditions and occasional rainstorms in Southeast Asia.
  • Weather changes may necessitate adjustments to the plans.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Angkor Wat complex on foot and by bike, discovering lush temples.
  • Cycle through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, exploring rural life on a bicycle.
  • Enjoy Southeast Asian cuisine favorites like Bahn mi, pho, fish amok, and pad Thai.
  • Experience the Mekong Delta with a day of cycling and savor a homecooked meal from local hosts.
  • Witness Buddhist monks receiving food at sunrise and cycle through Kabinburi to explore the district.

Whats Included:

  • All breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners
  • 12 nights in comfortable accommodation
  • Healthy snacks, local treats, fruit, and water while riding
  • Quality well-maintained bike and helmet for riding
  • Knowledgable and charming local guide
  • Full vehicle support
  • All ticket and entry costs included in the itinerary
  • Custom country-themed jersey and water bottle as mementos

Itinerary idea in detail

  • 1

    Welcome to Vietnam! Your journey starts in Ho Chi Minh City with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you get there early, you can explore the city on foot. Check out Pham Ngu Lao Street for the local market or visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda. You could also visit an amusement park or try a delicious Banh mi sandwich. After the meeting, you can join your group for an optional welcome dinner.

  • 2

    In the morning, you’ll take a bus to the Mekong Delta, which is called the ‘rice bowl of Vietnam.’ This area is famous for growing fruits, flowers, and rice. You’ll start your first full day of cycling, riding on quiet roads past farms and villages. You’ll stop for lunch and also visit orchards and small local businesses. In the evening, you’ll travel by boat along one of the canals to your homestay. There, you’ll stay with a local family, enjoy a homemade dinner of local dishes, and experience a slice of local life.

  • 3

    Start your day early with a boat ride before taking a bus to Sadec by the river. Begin your cycling journey there, exploring the lively riverside settlements. See how local life revolves around the river. Stop for lunch in a nearby community. After cycling and taking a ferry, hop on a bus to Chau Doc near the Cambodian border. Once there, try the city’s famous hot noodles and a cold beer. You have the evening free to explore or relax at the hotel.

  • 4

    Ride your bike to Tinh Bien, the last town in Vietnam before crossing into Cambodia. After lunch, go through border procedures and enter Cambodia. Meet your new support team and cycle towards Phnom Penh. The route includes dusty rural roads and a paved highway leading to the capital. In Phnom Penh, enjoy a free evening to savor delicious Cambodian dishes like grilled seafood, fish curry, and green mango salad, as the city is known for its culinary delights.

  • 5

    Today, you’ll take a quick ferry ride and then enjoy a relaxing day cycling around Mekong Island. This island is famous for traditional crafts, and you can check out local artisans selling silk, pottery, and wood items. Ride past temples and stop at a roadside stall for a drink. Cycle through small villages, rice fields, and fruit orchards before heading back to the mainland for the evening.

  • 6

    Today, you’ll visit important historical sites in Cambodia. Start at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school turned into a Khmer Rouge torture center. Explore where many people were imprisoned and tortured. Then, go to the Choeung Ek Memorial, known as the Killing Fields, where a stupa with human skulls commemorates the victims. Finish by visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda to learn about Cambodia’s brighter history.

  • 7

    Prepare for a lengthy drive to Siem Reap today. Enjoy the scenic rural views from your bus window, passing through small towns and countryside. Engage in some road trip games, read a book, or catch up on rest during the journey. Upon arrival, feel free to ask your local guide for recommended dinner spots to enjoy a meal in Siem Reap.

  • 8

    Today, you’ll visit the Angkor Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Southeast Asia. Explore the ancient temples, including the towering Angkor Wat and the Bayon Temple. After parking your bikes, take a walk through Angkor Wat and then cycle to the Bayon Temple. Finally, visit Ta Phrom temple, where nature has intertwined with the ruins, creating a unique and enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of an Indiana Jones adventure.

  • 9

    Today, you will journey to Banteay Srei, a 10th-century temple devoted to the Hindu god Shiva. Known for its intricate carvings, this temple was rediscovered in 1914 and restored using traditional methods. After your visit, you will have a free afternoon and evening in Siem Reap to enjoy at your own pace – whether exploring the area or relaxing at the hotel.

  • 10

    Today, leave Siem Reap early and head to the Cambodia-Thailand border at Poipet/Aranyaprathet. The crossing will take about 4 hours, including travel and border procedures. After crossing, you’ll go to Tha Kabark Dam for a swim and lunch. Then, continue cycling to Sa Kaeo, where you’ll spend the night.

  • 11

    Rise early today and head to the local market to witness Buddhist monks receiving food from villagers in exchange for blessings. You can participate by offering alms to the monks. Then, spend the day cycling along mostly flat terrain towards Kabinburi district. Enjoy views of rubber tree and tapioca plantations, as well as lush rice fields along the way.

  • 12

    Today, you’ll drive to a rural village and start cycling for your last full day. Ride towards Khun Dan Dam, Thailand’s biggest dam, passing villages, fields, and shops. Stop for lunch and a swim at the dam. Then, pack up, take a private ride to Bangkok – your final stop. Consider joining your guide and group for a dinner to celebrate the end of your journey!

  • 13

    After breakfast today, your adventure ends with no scheduled activities. If you want to stay longer, contact your booking agent to arrange more accommodation. If you’re staying in Bangkok, consider taking a riverboat to Chinatown, exploring Khao San Road, or visiting Wat Pho to see the big reclining Buddha statue.

Accommodation options

Booking Policy

It is easy to customize your Highlights of Vietnam tours with us

Other Tours you may be interested in

What our clients say about us

avatar

Eriberto P

16 March 2024 ★★★★★

We had an amazing time with Flipside! The easy riders were fantastic and made us feel so safe over the 3 days. The food and home stays were lovely over the trip and there were plenty of stops along the way. The evenings were so much fun with the group and easy riders! Everyone was so accommodating and friendly and made the experience unforgettable. We cannot wait to come again and highly recommend Flipside

avatar

Jeremy

28 April 2024 ★★★★★

Flip side honestly exceeded my expectations! Of course the views of Ha Giang were amazing but the staff were absolutely incredible and the easy riders were amazing! I felt so safe on the back of Truong’s bike the whole time. We had a small group of 6 people, 4 of us with easy riders and my boyfriend and our friend drove themselves. The drivers were steady and kept a good, safe pace for the guys riding (we saw and heard how fast the other tour’s went and how many injuries they have). Every night was super fun and our riders had such a laugh with us. Flip side take you off the beaten track and we saw some amazing views and swam in some gorgeous waterfalls that we hiked down too, it was so special. The main highlight was day 4, where we met Thiên and Truong’s families. We had the best day wild swimming with them, swimming inside a hidden cave, and drinking too much happy water while teaching everyone Scottish country dancing. Special thanks to Duc Anh, Thiên and especially Truong. Amazing people that made the four days so special!!! Flip side really feels like a family and social enterprise and really supports the staff & the villages in the mountains, it was amazing to see and hear about from a tour company! 10/10

avatar

Steven

23 April 2024 ★★★★★

I had a good time and I am Glad, that I decided me to book this tour I can recommed it, it was nice and uncomplicated to book We had a really good time

avatar

Naad

16 April 2024 ★★★★★

We just returned from a 14 day trip to Vietnam with FLIPSIDE. The trip was perfect, thanks to Mr. Kevin and his team, who took care of every detail of the organization and were attentive throughout, ensuring that our experience was excellent. They even provided us with tips on some great hotels in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. During our trip, we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay (two night by boat, highly recommended for a full experience), did the Ha Giang Loop for 4 days, explored Hoi An and went on a 3-day bike tour in the Mekong Delta. The guides spoke good English and took excellent care of us in each city: Tony in Hanoi and Halong Bay, Nghia in Ha Giang and Tom in the Mekong Delta, all of whom helped us enjoy the journey more. Vietnam is a wonderful country with delicious food and the people are charming. I absolutely recommend it. Many thanks to Mr. Kevin and Flipside Adventure Travel for their excellent work.

avatar

Sures M

3 April 2024 ★★★★★

The flipside Ha Giang loop tour was a absolutely incredible experience which left us both completely speechless until now! Diving into the heart of the loop and being given a real experience of the life in which the local people live here was truly amazing. The company puts real emphasis into helping local communities within the loop. You are able to make donations, if you wish, to local families in need and the experience visiting the family really does change your perspective on things. Furthermore, you are taken off the main tracks and see parts of the loop no one else does. However, you still see the incredible scenery and pass through the loops most popular tracks so don’t miss out in incredible views. The easy riders ensure you make plenty of stops for delicious coffee/drinks and have the chance to take plenty of photos and videos to capture the moment! Me & my girlfriend had Ǎn and Dukang (I hope I’ve spelt that correctly) as our easy riders and they were genuinely amazing people. You connect with them over the three/four days and make a real friendship with them! They’re fantastic drivers and go above & beyond to make sure you have a brilliant time. Food was delicious and we never felt hungry as there was so much! The homestays were great too, couples on our tour were given private rooms when possible (which was both nights for us). The flipside team do an amazing job and deserve the most recognition possible! I hope one day to return & do the loop again. It was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone at Flipside, with particular thanks to Ǎn & Dukang! Legends!!

avatar

Stolecki G

10 April 2024 ★★★★★

We just completed a 26 day tour of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Giang Loop Tour by motorbike, Halong Bay cruise, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong cycle tour. We arrived by boat in the Cambodian capital and from there, we went to Siem Reap to visit the temples of Angkor. Finally, we traveled to Bangkok, visiting the city's temples, floating markets and parks. We were met for all the transfers, including 4 internal flights, a boat transfer and the cruise. Everything was perfectly organized by Kevin. All tour guides were excellent and very attentive, and the drivers and vehicles were also great. Despite choosing budget hotels, they were good quality. We felt safe and secure throughout the trip. The only accommodation that felt a bit out of place was the one in Bangkok. Flipside Adventure Travel is an agency we highly recommend as they organize tailored tours with half board, diverse activities and at a reasonable price. This experience was particularly special as it was our first trip to Asia.

avatar

Armer S

12 June 2024 ★★★★★

Flipside Adventure Travel organized a fabulous 3-week trip for us to Vietnam and Cambodia. We visited Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh, traveled by boat on the Mekong River with a bike tour and explored Saigon, Hoi An, Halong Bay and the Ha Giang Loop. A choice was perfectly offered in different hotels and accommodations, allowing everyone to manage their desires and budget. Our travel consultant, Stephen was always ready to answer us on WhatsApp when we needed it. We were really taken care of! Also, when bad weather made us cancel our scuba diving, Stephen quickly found us another plan. The guides were nice and spoke English well; the drivers were good and we loved our trip. Highly recommend Flipside Adventure Travel!

avatar

Vernola S

18 January 2024 ★★★★★

Our trip to Vietnam was fantastic, one of the best I've ever had. Flipside Adventure Travel was very well organized throughout. We were fortunate to have a wonderful guide, Tony, who was incredibly helpful, kind and patient. The group of fellow travelers were also great. They ranged in age from about 30 to 50 years old and were easy to get along with and friendly. We always made stops at clean restrooms, dined at wonderful restaurants, and stayed in excellent hotels. The itinerary struck a good balance between sightseeing, shopping, downtime, group activities, communal meals, and individual dining choices. I particularly enjoyed visiting Halong Bay, Ha Giang Loop, Saigon, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, trying Vietnamese cuisine, watching water puppetry and more. I would definitely travel with them again and highly recommend this company.


Discover Asia with our multi-day cycling adventures, suitable for riders of any skill level. Count on our quality bikes, knowledgeable guides, and excellent support for an incredible experience.

Tailor-made design

Create cherished memories that will last a lifetime through our exceptional and inspiring travel experiences.

True experiences

Embark on an enriching journey to explore the world, where every sight, sound, and encounter offers valuable insights and learning opportunities.

Connect people

Reconnect with nature, engage with diverse cultures, and rejuvenate your senses through immersive travel experiences.

Connect with a certified specialist to begin planning your trip.

Feel free to call one of our experts or schedule a video appointment for personalized ideas and advice.

    • James
    • Asia Specialist
    • Linh
    • Thailand and Asia Specialist
    • Loc
    • Vietnam Specialist

Get the latest from Flipside Adventure Travel: Sign up to our newsletter

CHAT WITH US