Buffalo Tours

With its ancient ruins and majestic countryside, Cambodia is an ideal adventure destination. In this seven day tour, you will cycle to some famous sites while also veering off the beaten path. Highlights include cycling around Angkor Thom Ancient City and along the Tonle Sap River. Trekking in national park  to Phnom Kulen and the river of lingas, and a swim in the cool pools of Preah Angthom Waterfall.

Explore this beautiful, tranquil country by bike during an adventurous, 13-day comprehensive tour. You will visit charming Luang Prabang, the mysterious Plain of Jars and numerous villages en route. This is an unforgettable way to experience a charming land that most travelers overlook.

Take part in an exhilarating cycle ride along hilly slopes, gravel roads and wonderfully rickety suspension bridges before enjoying lunch with a local Dusun family in the village of Tombung. Here, learn about the age-old process of rubber tapping and witness it first-hand as a local farmer explains the fascinating and intricate method. After a delicious and authentic river-side lunch, have a chance to swim in the sparkling Kiuli River.

Leave the hustle and bustle of city life and drive through quaint villages, resplendent rice paddies and lush rolling hills to reach the superb Kiulu Valley. Located on the banks of the Kiulu river, this outstanding area of natural beauty is known as “the valley in the mist” and boasts picturesque waterfalls, undulating valleys and expanses of green so vibrant you’ll scarcely believe your eyes.

Upon arrival receive a short safety talk before taking to the bikes. This high-energy cycle tour takes in gravel roads, hilly slopes and no fewer than four exhilarating suspension bridges.

After a morning of vigorous cycling, stop at a native Dusun house in the gloriously scenic Tombung Village. Here, enjoy light refreshments and take a moment to get to know the friendly hosts. Take in the foliage-rich surroundings as you learn and witness first-hand the age-old process of rubber tapping from a local farmer.

After a morning well spent, travel through quaint villages and past vibrant street markets awash with local produce before stopping for an authentic river-side lunch. Once sated, enjoy a dip in the clear, free-flowing Kiulu River before transferring back to your hotel.

Go back in time with a journey to Singapore’s rustic Pulau Ubin Island, a perfect example of the city’s history and cultural diversity. Begin with a short journey to the nearby ferry terminal. Here, board a wooden bumboat bound for the island of Pulau Ubin, and wave goodbye to the hustle and bustle of central Singapore.

On arrival at the quaint island’s port, swap your boat for a bicycle seat for the beginning of your cycling adventure! Pedal through island scenery and architecture reminiscent of 1960s Singapore and traditional Malay villages, called kampung. Pass through beautiful fauna and flora before cycling past the island’s best known attraction along the way, the Chek Jawa Wetlands. Keep an eye out for House No. 1, a Tudor-style cottage with the only remaining fireplace in Singapore, before heading into the island’s centre to a waiting seafood lunch. Afterwards, hop back on your bumboat and chug back to the mainland.

Start your adventure before the sun rises at the Buffalo Tours office, and suit up for your cycling journey ahead. Set off and pedal toward the beach, the very best place to watch the sun rise over the horizon in this famously beautiful beachside town. Afterwards, hop back on your bike and head toward Sindhu morning market, a bustling beachside hub for locals stocking up on their morning groceries and ingredients. Here, take a break from the bicycle seat and try some chocolate pancake with fried banana or yellow rice - a much-loved local treat.

Then, head onward to the Mertasari temple, and see how pious Balinese make offerings to the gods. If you're up for it, follow the lead of your guide to make an offering yourself, using the treats and trinkets brought along from the market. Afterwards, cycle to your final stop - a small gazebo perched on the edges of the beach. Rest your legs and enjoy some nasi bunkus, a traditional meal of rice and meat packaged in brown paper. From here, head back to the Buffalo Tours office before wrapping up your tour.

Go beyond the ordinary in beautiful Hoi An with a cycling journey into the city's idyllic rural outskirts. Set off from central Hoi An for a leisurely pedal out of town, weaving through rice paddy fields and along dusty country lanes bound for Cam Thanh Village. This charming community not far from Hoi An still boasts a timeless charm otherwise vanishing in other parts of Vietnam. Arrive at the home of a local family here and learn about their day-to-day lives in rural Vietnam.

Then, leave your bicycle behind and board a bamboo basket boat that local crab fishermen still use to haul in their daily catch. Learn the tricks behind the trade from friendly local fishing experts, and get a hands-on look at the livelihoods that keep this community thriving. Afterwards, take a well-earned rest with a fresh coconut water in hand, before cycling onward to Ha Linh lantern workshop. As one of the most iconic traditional crafts in Hoi An - so iconic that a monthly festival in the sleepy town revolves around lanterns and the full moon - learn how these delicate creations are made. Roll up your sleeves and make your own in a master class before heading back toward central Hoi An by bicycle.

Ride through lush, green rice fields, past grazing water buffalo and smiling farmers and stop at the stunning 9th Century Prei Monti temple en route to a local homestead. After a refreshment pit stop, assist a local family with preparing soil, harvesting crops and irrigating the farmland. Not only is this activity eye-opening and fun, it also genuinely helps with the daily life of a hard-working local family. The final stop of the tour will be at a recycling showroom, where local mums will show how to crochet using discarded plastic materials. This gratifying half-day morning tour will end with a much-deserved lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover a different side to Kyoto on this half-day bicycle adventure of the city. Start at the cycling terminal near Kyoto Station and whizz through the hidden backstreets and winding alleyways of this atmospheric town. Listen to the knowledgeable tour guide and learn about the captivating history and cultural heritage of the former Japanese capital.

At a slower pace, pedal through two renowned geisha districts, Miyagawacho and Gion. Lined with hundreds of teahouses, take a break and spend some time people watching. Next, cycle along the Shirakawa River past beautiful wooden houses and willow trees, before taking a trip through the spacious Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, home to two Imperial Palaces. End the journey with tired legs and unforgettable memories at the cycling terminal.