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We really enjoyed our holiday, our guide Is was excellent, very well organised. There was very littl hanging about The cycling in Thailand was excellent fun as very quiet roads where we could all go at our own pace, race if we wanted to or in my case bring up the rear. Roads were busier in Cambodia and Vietnam but was still great but we could not split into groups so much. I was a bit nervous about keeping up but it was nearly all totally flat and I found I could manage the distances much easier than I had thought. Bikes were excellent but please, please take padded shorts and a gel saddle cover, hardened cyclerswere struggling without. No need to carry a bag whilst cycling as a vehicle follows you around and you just need to take a drinks bottle. food was really good and as a vegetarian I did not have any problems. If anything there was too much food which was particularly true in Vietnam where we were given large lunches which we felt rude not finishing but they were just too big. Although lunches not included you do not get a choice of where to go so I actually think he rip would be better if lunches were included since there is no choice anyway. hotels were a very good standard, much better than I was expecting. The only downside to the holiday was the time in Phenom Penh which was quite a stressful place to walk round and except going to the market I could not find anything to do in our free time and I also found the home stay to be very different to what I was expecting. I was thinking it would be a quiet retreat but our guide cider to do karaoke very loudly from his laptop. it was great fun but not a quiet retreat, we also had a en suite room and it was just a bit strange! great holiday though and I would recommend it.
of course the temples and Angkor but also finding out I could cycle really fast on the flat, ( living onDartmoor I am normally rather slow)
great
As above padding for your .butt and a drinks bottle
This trip has so many positives it is hard to list them all but here goes;
Organisation from Exodus pre-travel was excellent as was the slight changes I made to my trip to accommodate onward travel to Hanoi.
The guide was amazing and her humour and attention to detail made it all run really smoothly.
This type of holiday allows you to see at first hand real people and observe their sometimes simple and challenging lives, you would never see this in a coach or car.
The bikes were were good quality and sized accordingly. Roads and tracks were easy going really, some shallow inclines and easy off-road. The issue i guess is the heat when cycling rather than the distance. This is compensated for by regular pre-planned stops and plenty of fluid and nutritional snacks, provided by the kitty.
The support crews were the unsung heroes really, they made it all work so easily and despite most of them not speaking any English they were always happy to help. It was this whole package that made the trip work so well.
The hotels we stayed in were o0n the whole very good and the food was good too. We chose as a group to eat together each night which was a good way to unwind from the exertions of the day!
A group holiday required a bit of give and take and that means being a bit laid back, group dynamic is everything to a successful trip. Our group was great ans we all got on really well and helped each other when required.
The trip itself offers quite a variety of experiences such as remote farming and fishing communities, temples (plenty of those!), some ‘nightlife’ such as Pub Street in Siem Reap and equally tranquil moments in really remote places. The variety is there too as each country is different in many ways and it is this that you will remember most.
Well 2 things really; firstly the many children we met and saw, they are so happy and so keen to shout 'hello' and 'high-five' as you ride by. It was this interaction which I will remember for a long time as this is such a contrast to other countries I have been too. The other was the guide in Phnom Penh who explained his personal experience of the Khmer Rouge and the civil war, it was incredible really the way as Buddists they are able to forgive and move on rather than take revenge on the persecutors. This act has allowed the country to move forward rather than end up divisive and embittered. I felt this was something we in the West need to think about a bit more.
Our leader 'IS' was the key part of this trip, as you would expect of course, however she was more than that, she was special. Why/ well because she had infectious humour, was a good sport and really cared about us, both individually and as a group. Safety and getting the best from our trip was always in the forefront of her mind, she also was thinking ahead all the time. Guides on these type of trips need to be resourceful and never can switch off. The others guides who joined us in both Cambodia and Vietnam to support her were also very good and added considerably to the knowledge we gained about these respective countries.
Go with an open mind on what you will see, I saw much more than I expected too. You will get a group experience and this is great especially if you are traveling as a single person. Karaoke was our group bonding event, but don't worry its not compulsory!!! Don't take any super-smart clothes, you won't need them and they take up valuable luggage space! Sun protection essential as is mozzie spray but they were not a real problem for us in Nov/Dec. The snacks provided for the group out of the kitty are adequate but only take your own if you are partial to them. I took a small and cheap bag to attach to my bike handlebars, this was great for carrying a camera and money etc, better than a rucksack, worth the investment. If you taking a special saddle or pedals they are easily changed by the bike crew. Padded shorts are essential also, some took a gel seat cover as well. Food is generally cheap as are drinks, bill sharing for meals is much easier and saves time when paying too. Clothes washing is easy and cheap too so no need to bring enough for 2 weeks. Bring hand gels and use common sense with hygiene and you will have no problems, the guide will advise as well. A small and easily set-up camera is best while traveling, I took 2 one on the bike and one in the van. Plenty of opportunity to buy cheap clothes and quality goods made in Vietnam.
I thought the whole of the trip was excellent and very well organised. Nee and all of the staff in the 3 countries visited gave a very good service with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble. Nee made the trip memorable.
..The visit to Angkor Wat and the cycling in Vietnam.
Excellent
The flight to save the 6 hr bus transfer was worth doing.
A two week cycling trip through Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Cycling through the rural landscape of three contrasting countries with an excellent back-up team. Visiting Phnom Penh and Saigon, two vibrant cities in SE Asia. Staying in a homestay on the Mekong Delta.
Nee was absolutely first class. I have been on a number of trips with Exodus and she ranks as one of the best!
Take your own gel saddle if you have one and also take some toe clips or pedals with cleats. The mechanics will put them on your bike very quickly. Don't bother taking any energy drinks or snacks, they are provided for you at every stop. Don't forget sun tan lotion and mosquito repellent.
We would like to thank Kevin and his travelling companions (below reviews) for their reviews. We were pleased to read that they really enjoyed their trip and found Sutinee to be a great leader, and we can fully understand their shock in learning that she will no longer be leading trips for Exodus. Sutinee has been leading our trips for a number of years and we have received excellent feedback about her so the decision that has been made was not taken lightly. Whilst we are confident that it is the right decision in the circumstances, this is a hugely disappointing situation for everyone involved.
An absolutely superb trip, so much to see in each country – the scenery, landscape, people and culture. Visiting Angkor was amazing as was staying with a local family in the Mekong Delta.
The friendliness of the people en-route.
Our tour guide (Sutinee Rasp) was absolutely amazing. So well organised, positive, informative, friendly she would go the extra mile to make sure we all thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The only huge disappointment was to hear on our return that her parent company (Peak Adventure Thailand) have apparently sacked her because some of the local team felt her to be "too bossy"! This has left all of use who traveled absolutely speechless. We have all made appeals through Exodus to support her as her treatment by her parent company is totally unfair. Let's hope they listen to those who traveled - at the end of the day it should be the views of the customer rather than some of the local team which matter.
Make sure your take some DEET as the mossies will be around. Also, it would be useful to take an overnight bag for the stay with the local company as you can't take your main luggage. It's not mentioned in the trip notes but is needed for packing the essentials.
This was one of the best holidays i have ever had…..simple just that!
The team expecially Sutinee Rasp were amazing from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble.
The group were great company and we all had a fabulous time.
I will be back and certainly try to do more of the trips that Sutinee does the guiding on
The visit to Angkor and the cu chi tunnels were amazing. The homestead stay i was fearing due to the comfort factor but i have to say this was so very enjoyable and the best night of the whole trip by far, the family were fantastic and so welcoming
Sutinee Rasp was absolutely excellent and kept us all amused and fired up constantly, it would not have been the same without her. I have recently found out that she has been fired by the Thailand part of the journey due to some of the locals restaurants that we visit not wanting to deal with her. I am gob-smacked as she is highly professional but has to keep 18 people in check and make sure food is out on time etc. Someone should check into this as i feel this is very hard on Sutinee and very unfair
book this trip ASAP
My first visit to the Far East , loads of new experiences nearly all positive . The first 3days cycling were quite demanding but once into Cambodia there was a lot more to see and do . Cycling in Siem Reap city was not for the faint hearted. The Mekong Delta was just packed with people . Saigon was full of life and great fun as long as you didn’t want to cross the road, there are 6 million motor cycles all driving straight at you.
Cycling through the Mekong Delta, dozens of kilometres on dodgy roads, with the roadside crammed with houses and people. Kids were running out to shout hello and wave at us, I waved back so much my arms were nearly as tired as my legs. A real contrast with Thailand where the roads were well made but empty of traffic and few houses.
Nee was full of life, knowledgeable, well turned out and friendly throughout. Nothing was too much trouble for her, she was also incredibly fit, she finished the previous tour in Saigon on Saturday ran the Bangkok marathon at 2am Sunday morning then straight to the airport to meet us . Her English was very good but she was always eager to broaden her vocabulary. All in all she was tickety boo.
If in doubt force yourself to go to the killing fields,. For me it was do it once but never again. A somber couple of hours that will have a lasting impact.
I found the first there days a little tedious with not much to see and little in the way of cultural experience but if you want to get some cycling miles in then it works! But I went on this trip to see the Angkor Wat temples which did not disappoint. The short bike ride on arrival in Siam Reap to the local market was great fun as this was the first time we came across any real traffic on this trip. The support teams in all three countries were very good and especially in Thailand provided some great snacks at rest breaks. But Vietnam offered the best cultural experience
and the best cycling through backstreets and along the canals
The temples at Angkor Wat. The home stay in Vietnam and cycling the back roads of Vietnam which were the most scenic.
Nee our trip leader was very good at organising all 18 people on our trip (not such a small group holiday!) The local teams were all very good and Channi in Cambodia was an excellent and enthusiatic guide.
We forgot to take photos for the Cambodia visa but just had to pay a 100 baht fine.
This is a great trip. The first few days featured the most challenging cycling, which I enjoyed although the scenery was not particularly interesting. I would have prefered more cycling in Cambodia and Vietnam which were more scenic. However I did think the trip offers a good balance of cycling and sightseeing. There are not too many bus transfers, although I would have prefered to pay $40 to fly to Phnom Pen from Siem Reap rather than the 9 hour bus ride! The Thai backup team were superb and made the first few days cycling a joy and meant that we could all cycle at our own pace. There was less backup in Cambodia and Vietnam which together with busier roads meant we had to stick together, which was frustrating at times. The Cambodian and Vietnamese guides were not as good. The Vietnamese guide was inexperienced at leading cycle tours, which did lead to one or two safety issues, plus he left as soon as we reached Saigon, which was a pity as we had no local guide to show us around the city.
There were lots! Angkor Wat didn't disappoint. However it will be the Killing Fields and S21 that I will always remember.
Rit, our group leader did an excellent job. Exceptionally friendly and always cheerful. He was extemely well organised and made sure everyone's needs were met.
The trip notes state that vegetarians are well catered for, however this is untrue unless you are happy for your food to be cooked in meat stock and contain fish sauce. There were several occasions where I had to go without meals. Take a spare USB or SD card, as Mr Black takes many fantastic shots on the Thailand leg and will transfer these for you. A gel saddle is a must! Remember to take a spare passport photo for your Cambodian visa. The laundry services offered are very good and cheap.
This was a fantastic trip which offered a really good mixture of cycling & sightseeing (countryside, cities, historical monuments & wonders of the world).
I especially loved the cycling in Thailand, which is where most of the riding is done (the trip notes are not up to date so the mileage each day is a bit different in reality). The Thai cycling team are absolutely fantastic so you can go as fast or as slow as you like & I loved going for it. The feeling of freedom cycling along long rural roads in the sun passing, among other things, paddy fields, water buffalo & rubber tree plantations is amazing.
In Cambodia it is more about the sights – Angkor Wat, killing fields etc so there is less cycling & what there is is a bit slower & the group has to stay together due to the roads being very busy. I would recommend reading up a little in advance of the trip so you can make the most & really understand what you’re going to see as the local guides cant possibly tell you everything.
In Vietnam again the cycling is quite easy but it’s a really amazing place. The people of Vietnam are so welcoming with the homestay & Saigon being two of my favourite parts of the whole trip. The optional visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels is also a must.
Sounds obvious but the cycling was the highlight of my trip. The scenery was beautiful & it was lovely to ride along in such great surroundings, chatting to the group & the guides. I just felt great & everyone was lovely.
Nee was brilliant - she made sure everyone was Ok at all times, organised us all, got us across the borders (not a particularly relaxing experience!), made an effort to socialise with the group & kept everything under control, but with good humour throughout.
The mozzies weren't as bad as some of the other reviewers have suggested (at least not in Sept when I went), so don't worry too much about that! I usually get bitten to death so was dreading that side of it but only got a couple of bites. Definitely take a gel seat cover as none of the bike saddles are especially comfortable. I took one & was very glad of it. Prepare yourself for some very basic bathroom facilities. They're fine but most Westerners aren't used to squatting so warm your thighs up!