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An amazingly well coordinated trip with a huge effort put in from the leader and her ‘aides’.
Seeing and being part of the countries lifestyle's and seeing the countries as they actually are. The safety consciousness taken for the clients to the utmost level.
Unforgetable and very, very responsible and helpful. It was mentioned among the group (several who had travelled with Exodus and other companies) that she was the best they had ever come across.
Just finished the cycle and can only say positive things, the teams on every leg of the journey is amazing, we had a mixed group of ability and no one was every left behind. The team have a safety first policy and if there is one thing about this trip, you will never leave feeling hungry thirsty or not knowing the answer to every question you have.
The local people The amazing guides
You could not ever ask for better! Nee was amazing there 24/7 whenever you needed her, she was was fun but serious when she needed to be when it came to your safety. And I should not forget Dyka and Yan, fun and knowledge of Cambodia and Vietnam is second to none.
Book !! Just come and have a great time. I was travelling alone but the group and the guides made me feel from day one that we were all on the trip as one. You will have a great time.
An excellent trip, made all the better by having an excellent Tour Guide, Nee, and helpers and an excellent group to be with.
Difficult to pin this one down to a single moment. Cycling through three different Asian countries and seeing the differing countryside and experiencing the different cultures (albeit briefly in many instances) was great. Getting roasted in 40 degree heat and then soaked 10 minutes later I also found great. Seeing the Wats aren't necessarily my sort of thing, but Angkor Wat was good and the other temples were just as interesting in their own way.The most moving part for me was seeing the Floating Village where you can appreciate how lucky we are compared to how other families have to live. Similarly, visiting the Killing Fields and S21 was an emotional day.
Excellent. I'd seen previous reviews saying how good Nee was and was pleased when it was her that picked us up at the airport. She was experienced at doing the trip and this showed. She was confident and informative at all times. She managed to get 18 of us up and out at the right time and, although it didn't show, she paced the group well to get us where we were going and arrive at reasonable times. She got to know the abilities and requirements of each member of the group very quickly thereby keeping all of us happy. She was always observant noticing if anything wasn't right and primarily, she kept us as safe as possible.Further, the logistics of organising 18 people through 2 border crossings, in different hotels most nights, with different guides, different Support and Mechanical teams in different countries, and all the organisation for the individual buses to the Temples or from Seam Reap to Phnom Penn for example etc., this must be immense but it happened seamlessly. So good organisational skills too.
Don't overpack. You can get laundry done at various points and is good and cheap.Many of our group cycled in Sandals and they were fine so Quick Drying shoes would be good (but with a toe cap for protection and a stiffish sole).A waterproof camera (if you're into taking pictures) as you don't generally have to carry anything on your bike but may want to take a snap or two.Be prepared to get wet in the rainy season. You won't get cold though. It's a personal choice whether you use a waterproof - Many didn't on our trip and were fine.
This was quite probably the best holiday of my life so far. The countries were so beautiful and interesting, even more so than I’d hoped, and the people were wonderful too and really made the trip. The whole trip was incredibly well-organised and while expensive, worth every penny.
There were so many amazing and inspirational moments, but for me the standout moment was visiting a school that Exodus supported in a rural village in Cambodia. The community had so little materially but it was amazing to meet the children and the man trying to help them learn against all of the odds.It was also very special and a real privilege to be shown around the temples of Angkor Wat by our wonderful guide, who had lost his father and other family members under the Khmer Rouge regime. He gave us a true sense of the bloody history of Cambodia but also demonstrated a huge pride in the wonderful country that it is, and the capacity of the Cambodians to forgive and move on into the future.Other standout moments including racing on wonderful roads in Thailand in 38 degree heat and enoying competing with other people in the trip. I loved it!
Our group leader Nee was really great. She was a real discplinarian but with 16 or 17 people all wanting to do things their own way, that was definitely needed. She whipped us all into shape in terms of timekeeping and was really good at working out what worked for different people in the group. She was funny and interesting and I would definitely recommend her. The other team leaders were also fantastic, in particular Fila, who was team leader in Cambodia. Again he was really knowledgeable, passionate about his country and ensuring that we all learnt more about it, but in a really accessible, fun and entertaining way. I think Exodus has chosen some really brilliant team leaders on this particular trip.
Just be open to the new experiences you are going to have and don't presume anything. It is good to try everything - though maybe not the fried tarantulas in Cambodia! - and just to enjoy every moment. In retrospect, I would have taken more snacks and pencils etc to give to the children in Cambodia. Also stick to dollars rather than worrying about other currencies, each of the countries accepts dollars and it saves you wandering around with pockets stuffed with huge amounts of foreign currency worth about 30pence.Other than that, use lots of sunscreen, take lots of pictures and just have an amazing time.
Well organised trip, loved the three countries, although I found Thailand a bit dull, Cambodia was great the food very tasty, lots to see and impressive, Vietnam was great again lots to take in, loved the homestay very friendly great food. I think we definiately made the local laugh on the many ferry crossing one day as we were the only ones in life jackets (was it really necessary). Only one restaurant in vietnam I have to complain about, but thats me being picky. The accommodation was more than adequate. Overall a fab holiday and highly recommended.
Cambodia is an awesome place Siem Reap was my best moments there.Saigon is motorbike city a leap of faith just crossing the roads, but brill again.
Siam was brillant and fun helped me out when my bags didn't arrive when I did.Digger Cambodian guide was brill too, couldn't do enough for you.Lingh Vietnan guide again brill liked to sing lots kept us entertained, very safety conscious.
Don't need rabbies injection, had no trouble at all with dogs. Even in end Feb it was quite hot, so if your not used to the heat make sure your fit enough to cope with 3 long days of cycling in the heat, even though we stopped every 10k to cool down. After that the cycling is easy. The so called hilly day they tease you about is nothing to worry about, they obviously have no idea of what mountain climb looks like, even though they are around you, they clearly stay away from them.
Great Holiday with like minded people
Seeing Angkor Wat at sunrise, it was well worth getting up at 5am.This should be the time to start the tour of Ankgor Wat as later in the afternoon the heat becomes unbearable also there are a milion other Tourists.
Our Leader Siam was brilliant even though he had just ridden with us 10-15k when we stopped for a break he was around the group making sure we all had drinks, snacks and answered endless question with a big smile on his face.
Make sure you are at least a little bit fit and you will enjoy it much more, don't bother taking energy drinks or bars are the kitty provide plenty of them.
A wonderful adventure with a variety of memorable experiences and scenery to excite and sometimes heighten the senses and awaken the spirit. There was also some brilliant cycling. The temperatures and sun were much hotter than I expected.
It was all amazing. I loved the food from all countries. I loved swimming in the reservoir meeting the children on the road and at the schools. Seeing the people at work was humbling and fascinating. Crossing the boarder from Thailand to Cambodia was exciting. The temples were amazing as was the trip to the floating island. The visits to local families was welcoming and rich with memories and culinary experiences. Too much to mention every day got better with a surprise around every corner.
Nee nicknamed Mama Nee took care of us professionally and with tenderness from beginning to end. We knew we were safe in her hands
Don't be worried that visiting 3 countries will be too much it was like 3 holidays fit into 2 weeks.Do take sun cream and don't bother taking sterling unless you plan to change it when you get there
This was a fantastic trip – well organised and supported; a great introduction to culture and landscapes of three countries; easy-moderate cycling and a wonderful group of people for company. If you are thinking trying to get a feel for this part of the world in a short time, I’d recommend this trip – you even get exercise to burn off some of those rice and noodles!
It's not possible to select one - every day there was something new and exciting! Seeing the everyday life of Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese people - along the roadsides, on the rivers, in Temples, in rural villages and teeming cities - and having the chance to visit homes through the kindness of our guides' families was a stimulating (and humbling) experience. Learning to cross the road in Ho Chi Minh City (with your eyes closed) has to be a bonus! Visits to temples, palaces, and markets as well as war-related sites, all contributed to my introduction to these countries. Not to mention tarantulas, hornbills and catfish! And seeing everyone in the group achieve their cycling and travel goals was a great ending!
Leaders - Nee, Dykka, Lam and the support teams in each country were all excellent - as were the local guides. Well-organised, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Mr Black's photos are awesome!
Pack light - you spend a lot of time in bike clothes so don't need many different day/evening things. The laundry in Siem Reap is excellent/cheap. Padded bike pants are essential - and do take your own saddle/pedals if you are a regular cyclist. Getting them on/off bikes is no problem at all thanks to great support.Take - small bottle hand sanitiser (most comfort stops are fine but just occasionally....); US$$ for Cambodia and Viet Nam in small denominations - almost everything costs $1 and any note over $20 is difficult to change; pens, pencils, small notebooks as gifts for children - you spend a lot of this trip feeling privileged, and so often you want to give something and these are much better than sweets; go for the single room option - I had a great room-mate but this is a non-stop holiday and if you like some quiet time, a single room could give that.Odds and ends: insurance - you will be asked if you are covered for helicopter evacuation - most of us didn't know, so you might want to check that out before you leave. Wifi - every hotel we stayed in had free Wifi - so contact home is possible daily (as long as things work!). Cycling snacks - huge amounts of wonderful fruit, iced water, electrolytes were provided by support team so you may not need as many from home as you think.The trip description/notes are accurate in relation to cycling times, conditions etc - slightly over estimate difficulty, hills, if anything, for a regular cyclist. But try to do some practice/cycling in preparation - if you are saddle-fit it makes the cycling easy and you will enjoy the holiday so much more.
A great sunny cycling trip whilst the snow was falling back home.
The locations of the hotels are so well chosen that when our visit coincided with the funeral of the King of Cambodia we were just one block from the security cordon and 2 blocks from the crematorium. Similarly in Ho Chi Minh City we were just a block from "Flower Street" expecially decked out for the New Year.
Nee our leader very soon felt like part of the group, but at the same time quietly ensureing that the needs of everyone in the group were being met. She is an inspirational lady going running every morning before cycling - just to keep fit. She was very much in control of the fairly complicated logistics with three support teams and two border crossings.
Bring a handlebar bag, to carry the small things you want to have with you like camera, sunscreen, repellant, money Unfortunately Exodus do not provide small panniers. Whilst you of course can have a bag on the bus which follows, but the bus is normally never just there when you want it! Bum bags and day sacks are too sweaty and inconvenient.
Two weeks cycling through 3 amazing countries, getting a glimpse of the culture, seeing some wonderful sights and tasting delicious food.
The temple complexes at Angkor Wat. My favourite temple which you don’t hear much about or see many pictures of is the Bayon temple with lots of gigantic 4 faced stone heads. It is truly amazing and so difficult to capture on camera.
Nee did a fantastic job looking after the whole group, making sure we were OK, that we hadn’t forgotten anything, getting the food orders right in the restaurants, etc. She always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help with whatever problems or questions you might have. She was a great cyclist too and was happy to lead at the front or accompany some of the slower riders (like me). Also the fruits and snacks provided during the breaks were exceptional. I had the best mango I’ve ever tasted and I’m glad a tried all the other exotic fruit I’d never seen before. My personal favourite was the dragon fruit. Yum!
Whilst crossing the borders by bike is quite exciting, it is also very bureaucratic and takes quite a long time. Think hours not minutes. The mattresses on the beds are REALLY hard.There is a long wait at KL airport for the retun flight to London but there is a reasonable amount of places to shop, eat, drink, sit, etc.