Indochina Bike Tours
Overview
There is never an end to the splendor of Southeast Asia on this 19-day tour through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. It is easy to imagine the wonders of the area before you even step onto the plane, journeying through the jungles and along the famed patty-fields that stretch, rise, and stretch along the hillside. From historic grandeur to modern elegance, flourishing culture to sensational skylines, experience the highlights of Southeast Asia and experience a different world. The closer you come to landing the more excited you feel; the known and secret splendors of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand are close enough to taste. Your well-deserved and truly wonderful holiday has begun.
Departure: 2019: Jul 21, 24, 28 | Aug 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 | Sep 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25, 29 | Oct 2, 6, 9 ...
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5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 31 |
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2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 |
1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
Theme: Interaction with local, Traditional culture, Foodies delight
Highlights
- An overnight cruise in Halong Bay in a wooden junk with visits to one of its amazing caves
- Discover the breath of life along the Mekong Delta and savor every moment among the lushly green vegetation and mighty waterways
- Discover the complex of Angkor where the vast collection of temples is not just inspiring but breathtaking
- Tour of the Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three floating villages of stilted houses built within the floodplain of the Tonle Sap lake
- Experience the vibrant and diverse cultures of Bangkok where modern edges wrap around its historic beauty giving temples and quiet streets hidden niches to explore
- Venture outside of the metropolis to the fabulous city of Ayutthaya, the once storied capital of Siam
- Discover one of the most famous floating markets in the world at Damnoen Saduak
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Meet your tour guide on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to hotel in the city center and check-in. (Hotel rooms may not be ready until 14:00 but an early check-in would be guaranteed with a surcharge.). Rest of the day is at leisure.
Optional: We introduce two one-of-a-kind traditional performances which are found nowhere else than in Vietnam. You can choose one of below options:
- Water Puppet Show where puppets are performed on water stage with folk music, presenting ancient tales, folklores and daily life in Vietnamese countryside.
- Tu Phu (Four Palaces) Show - a very unique show about ritual of spirit practiced in the Vietnamese indigenous religion with music, colors and lively dance performance. The Four Palaces Shows take place on Thursday and Saturday every week.
If you're interested in the shows, please contact our travel consultants to book.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Activities: Welcome to Hanoi - capital city of Vietnam! Pick up at the airport and transfer to hotel in the city center. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: Hanoi City tour Half day
Half day Hanoi city tour (by car or by motorbike – upon client’s interest) - Routes can change subject to client’s interest. Begin the first day of the trip with a tour of Hanoi.
Depart from the hotel at 08:00 for a visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam's royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. Continue with a visit to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. Nearby is the mausoleum of the historic father figure of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, and his modest house on stilts. (Sites are viewed from outside; closed Mon and Fri and from Jun-Aug)
After lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant, back to hotel. Free time at leisure for rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Tran Quoc Pagoda
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Overnight on Cruise
Halong Bay is listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and voted as a Wonder of Nature by the New7Wonders Foundation. You will have a night staying in this world famous bay. After breakfast in Hanoi, depart the capital for the 3hr 30mins drive to Halong Bay. Arrive to Halong City’s jetty (around noon) and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some sightseeing, on-board activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on the vessel. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang
Early risers can enjoy a memorable sunrise over the karst formations of Halong Bay. Breakfast will be served shortly thereafter. Enjoy breakfast (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruises slowly through the magnificent rock formations back towards port. Upon disembarkation, our driver will be waiting to provide transport to Hanoi for the departing flight. Take a short flight to Da Nang, then transfer to Hoi An, check in hotel and overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
- Floating Fishing Village
Day 5: Hoi An Half day tour
Morning or afternoon departure depend on availability Tour guide will take you on a walking of this unique town. The tour will take you down the streets that are being restored and look much like they did over a century ago. Past low tiled buildings, you'll take in a historic house (formerly home to a prominent trader), the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall and a museum. The best way to discover Hoi An is to simply wander. Little more than a maze of a few streets, there are temples, museums and preserved houses to visit; yet with some 850 buildings heritage-protected, the best feel for the town comes from the places which are free to all.
Afternoon: Free at leisure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An - Free day
Enjoy a free day in the world heritage listed Hoi An. You may like to wander the Central Market and the street stalls selling paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns and much more. Hoi An is also famous for its talented tailors who can make beautiful items to order within a few hours. For those still feeling adventurous, why not hire a bicycle and tour the surrounding countryside? Other optional activities include a day trip to My Son Cham (elaborate World Heritage-listed temples that reflect the rich cultural traditions of the Cham civilisation), a cruise along the Thu Bon River and a trip to the nearby Cua Dai Beach.
Optional: We introduce some ways to explore the beauty of Hoi An. You can choose one of below options:
Option 1: Disver My Son Holly Land Haf Day: My Son Sanctuary - a collection of Champa ruins nestled amongst the mountains in a geological basin of the Quang Nam province. Price from $ US50/ person
Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh village: Join the farmers in preparing and fertilizing the land. Get to know the villagers’ daily working routines, like raking the ground, sowing, watering and picking greens and many more gardening activities. Price from $ US70/ person
Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour Price from $ US80/ person
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
- Cua Dai Beach Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An - Danang - Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy your free time before transferring to airport in Da Nang for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, transfer from airport to hotel. Spend free time to relax, unwind or explore the dynamic city on your own. Formerly known as Saigon, todays Ho Chi Minh City is the bustling and vibrating economic centre of the South. Over the past few centuries, Saigon was called the “Pearl of the Far East” and was an important trading centre for Chinese, Japanese and Western merchants who traveled along the Saigon River.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Half day city tour
Morning or afternoon departure depend on availability Enjoy the attraction of Ho Chi Minh City. Sightseeing examples of French colonial architecture and exploring the Vietnam’s turbulent in past at the Museum. Our guide will show you the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer. Depart from your hotel to the Reunification Palace; this beautifully preserved palace was the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. On April 30th 1975 the American War officially came to an end here. Afterward, we visit Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here. Return your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Free time in the rest of day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Cai Be - Can Tho
Escape the city for a tour of the Mekong Delta, where you'll see what life is like beyond the urban centre of the south. Drive to Can Tho, experience relaxing pace of life in the Delta region. An incredibly fertile region, the Mekong Delta's prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam's total agricultural output. Local life for villages in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, so much so that people are more likely to transport by river than road. Enjoy the fresh air and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside, still untouched by tourism. Board on a long tail boat and experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms and exotic fruit farms. Touring the orchards, paddy fields and swamplands of the Mekong Delta, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into the pages of a geography textbook.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Can Tho
Day 10: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market – Chau Doc
Early wake up with a “should not be missed” floating market in Can Tho. Travel along the Mekong and the natural network of canals by motor boat and sampan under the shadows of water coconut trees. Taste seasonal fruits right from the orchard, meet friendly locals, and visit the region’s lively floating markets. Northwest of Can Tho meanwhile, and a stone’s throw from the Cambodian border, is the ebullient town of Chau Doc, south of which Sam Mountain provides a welcome undulation in the surrounding plains. The opening of the border here has brought a steady stream of travellers going on to Phnom Penh by boat Afternoon road transfer to Chau Doc and spend one night at this sleepy little town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Chau Doc
Activities: From early morning, visit the lively floating markets with lots of local and experience their daily activities. Transfer by road to Chau Doc in the afternoon.
Day 11: Chau Doc - Phnom Penh by speed boat
Have breakfast at hotel.Head to the boat station, take speed boat to Phnom Penh. Transfer to hotel for checking in. Free at leisure
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Phnom Penh
Activities: Speed boat to Phnompenh
Day 12: Half day Phnom Penh City tour – road transfer to Siem Reap
After breakfast at hotel, our tour guide picks you up at your hotel and transfer to visit Independence Monument
Continue the city tour to Royal Palace compound , the most conspicuous feature and also one of impressive colorful Khmer-style palaces. Silver Pagoda (The Emerald Buddha temple), display plenty of Buddha status that were decorated and made by diamond, emerald, gold and silver.
We continue explore National Museum the distinctive red building with a beautiful Khmer architecture was built since 1917 and contains more than 5000 art objects made of sandstone, bronze, silver, copper, wood and others.
The next destination is Wat Phnom , the only one hill in town with sacred sites. Climb the stairs to the top of the hill for fabulous views of the city below.
Then we transfer directly to Mekong Bus station for departure to Siem Reap(6 hour drive). Your guide will be not with you on bus but he/she will meet you in Siem Reap. The bus will stop at Arunras Restaurant for restroom and where you can find your own meals or snack before continue to final destination.
Upon arrival Siem Reap, meet your guide at Borei Seang Nam station and transfer to check in at hotel for refreshment. Siem Reap is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archaeological Park which is roughly 7 kilometres away. However, the town itself is worth exploring with day and night markets, Khmer massage and spa treatments, a variety of great cafes and restaurants, and even fish massage!
Relax as you prepare for your much-anticipated visit to Angkor tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities: Half day Phnom Penh City tour, road transfer to Siem Reap
Day 13: Angkor Wat Complex Full day tour
Morning, visit to jungle Ta Prohm Temple, embraced by the roots of enormous fig trees and gigantic creepers. The temple of Ta Prohm was once used as a location to film the famous Hollywood film Tomb Raider. Begin tour to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, start from the South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Afternoon, explore Angkor Wat the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor. The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag and the 12th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Last but not least, view a wonderful sunset from Angkor Wat or somewhere possible.
onight enjoy buffet dinner with Khmer Traditional Dance Show at Amazon or Kulen II restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Activities: Visit Angkor Temple and enjoy buffet dinner with Apsara Dance performance.
Day 14: Free Day in Siem Reap
Enjoy your free day in Siem Reap
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Siem Reap
Day 15: Siem Reap – Flight to Bangkok
Free until transfer to Siem Reap International airport for flight to Bangkok. Guide and driver pick you up at the airport when arriving and transfer to hotel in Bangkok. Start your Thailand vacation in the stunning city of Bangkok where the past sits beneath the shade of the present offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Skyscrapers tower over the cityscape creating a glistening skyline while temples rise to a lesser extent with gilded and colorful spires giving an impressive and sensitive charm to the a very different vista. Restaurants offer delectable meals with views of the expansive city, where the scent of rich chocolate fondue contains hints of coconut bringing traditional cuisine to the modern age. Vendors and tiny markets give a cultural view of the streets where the alluring aroma of crisp fried chicken and sesame oil drifts beneath the neon lights. Stepping along the streets of Bangkok gives you a stunning diversity, where modern and ancient, lavish and simple decorate the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok.
- Locals Navigate Through The Mangroves In Kampong Phluk Village
Day 16: Highlights of Bangkok Full Day
A visit to the Royal Grand Palace, the nation’s landmark and most praised royal monument in Thailand, with the enclosed and dazzling Wat Phra Keo with its revered Emerald Buddha, the Golden Chedi, the Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Coloured Towers, is a must.
In Thailand by many, it is considered to be a living example of classical Siamese Court, being the former residence of the kings of Thailand. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage. Here, you will enjoy a 30-minutes’ Thai massage as an excellent break after a morning sightseeing.
Experience an afternoon trip along the bustling Chao Phya River and the quiet Klongs (canals) in a long tail boat enjoy scenes of life by water. We bring you to a more traditional way of living, more serene and traditional, away from all the high-rise and modern buildings of Bangkok City Centre, as we gently pass Thonburi residential areas. A stop will be made at the “Temple of Dawn” (officially named Wat Arun).
Finally, a visit to the Flower and vegetable market will round off this day. Located close to the Chao Phraya River, this part of Bangkok brings you to a rural piece of Bangkok where they have a vast selection of all kinds of flowers, especially orchids and tropical flowers and see how the merchants create very special flower garlands. The end of this Bangkok day ends at the Golden Mountain. Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
Note: - Please dress respectfully by not wearing sleeveless, shorts or sandals, when visiting the Grand Palace and temple complex. - The inner courts of Grand Palace are frequently closed on Sundays.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Day 17: Authaya Discovery
08:00 - 8:30 Car & Guide pick up at Hotel In Bangkok
09:00 am. We start the trip with visit the Summer Palace, the Royal Palace at Bang Pa In Now the Palace is used occasionally by their Majesties King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit as residence and for receptions and banquet.
10:30 am. Continue trip to Ayutthaya Ancient Capital, the city and temples.
11:30 am. Have lunch at local restaurant.
12:30 pm. Afternoon we will visit all Wat in Ayutthaya First is: Wat Mahathat - Over 600 years old - the heart and soul of Ayutthaya people. It was completely destroyed by Burmese during the Thai -Burmese War & The buddha's head inside the tree. Second Wat is Wat Mongkol Borpit- The biggest sitting buddha Continue with Wat Phrasri Sanphet- former palace with tree Big Chedies. Finish with Wat Lokiyasutharam- has a mysterious past - a large reclining Buddha image, constructed in the style of Early Ayutthaya Period.
15:30 pm Return Bangkok in afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Day 18: Bangkok FREE Day
Enjoy your free day in Bangkok
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Bangkok
Day 19: Depart
Transfer to airport for your depart. We are hope to serve you next time.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
- In case of unpredictable bad conditions of weather in Halong Bay, please kindly understand that the cancellation will be made ONLY by the Management Board of Halong Bay and normally the announcement will be informed in short notice.
Price & Inclusion
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01 Jan 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
Small Group |
Private Tour |
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US $2294 |
US $2426 |
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Superior 3* |
US $2457 |
US $2526 |
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US $2738 |
US $2838 |
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Small group tour available (max 10 guests): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Information
Meals
18 Breakfast, 7 Lunch, 1 Brunch, 2 Dinner
Transportation
Airplane, Car, Cruise, Motorcycle
Accommodation
Hotel (17 nights), On-board an overnight cruise in Halong Bay (1 night), NA (1 night)
Price Includes
- Overnight in shared Twin/ Double room with Air-condition (AC) at hotel.
- Overnight on local train at a shared compartment with 4 soft berths (if any)
- Overnight at local homestay in a shared room, private blanket and mosquito net (if any)
- All transport during tour on air - conditioned vehicle as per itinerary (including airport pick up & see off)
- All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide.
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Speed boat ticket Chau Doc – Phnom Penh
- 3 domestic flights Hanoi - Hue; Danang - Ho Chi Minh and Siemreap - Bangkok (20kg luggage inclusion)
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the accommodation (if any)
- International flights and taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Price Excludes
- Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
- Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the accommodation (if any)
- International flights and taxes
- Visa or Passport Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals
Cancellation by Customer
- Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
- Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
- Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
- Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
- The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
- For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
- 04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
- 04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate
