Saigon To Bangkok by Bicycle

Want to experience three of Southeast Asia’s most captivating countries in one bike tour? Then this iconic SpiceRoads adventure is for you. From the lush Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam to the ancient temples of Cambodia and ending on the sandy shores of the Gulf of Thailand, "Saigon to Bangkok by Bicycle" is the ultimate way to connect the region’s two most electrifying cities. Cycle on quiet backroads, immerse yourself in local lifeways, discover unmissable heritage sites, let loose on tropical cuisine, and unwind in cozy hotels.

We meet in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and head south into the Mekong Delta, cycling for three days through a serene world of coconut farms and rice fields. We cross small bridges and local ferries, explore Vietnam’s largest floating market, and speedboat up the Mekong River to the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. From there, we plant our wheels on Cambodia’s rugged red-dirt roads and head north to the sleepy town of Kampong Thom before reaching Siem Reap, the gateway to the majestic UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples of Angkor. On trails perfect for mountain biking, we spend two days exploring these ancient ruins. A boat cruise then takes us across the Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, before we fly to Bangkok and drive to Thailand’s east coast for a two night stay on Mae Phim Beach. Here we ride into an agrarian hinterland of rubber tree plantations and cruise through wetlands on an electric boat. We then cycle across estuaries, rugged headlands, and shrimp farms to reach Chao Lao Beach before a grand finale through vibrant tropical fruit orchards to the city of Chanthaburi, renowned for its centuries old riverside community. The tour ends with a transfer back to Bangkok.