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Outstanding taste of three countries.

A brief but fulfilling experience of Thailand , Cambodia and Vietnam through well chosen sites , cycle routes and expert guides.

Most Inspirational Moment

All of the sites visited were fascinating but none of them would have been brought alive without the exceptional support of local guides and outstanding interaction from the group leader. The history and culture of each country would have been an overwhelming amount of detail to research without their succinct and poignant commentary.

Thoughts on Group Leader

An outstanding individual who went above and beyond to support , advise and gel with the group from start to finish.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack light and either brook the cost of using ATM’s or risk wasting unused local currency. Taking Sterling is pointless and dollars / cards are not always usable.

Great trip with plenty of variety

This is one of the best trips I have done with Exodus. It provided the opportunity of seeing aspects of 3 countries – landscape, cities, temples, history, culture, and food. The cycling added to the experience and the daily pace was perfect, giving time for rest and relaxation at the end of each day. The hotels were all very clean and comfortable and the bikes were good with excellent support from the 3 crews. Our tour leader Chai was amazing – really well organised, knowledgeable, thoughtful and supportive, with a great sense of humour. I recommend wholeheartedly it to anyone who likes an activity holiday in an interesting part of the world.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many things to mention. The variety of experiences was brilliant.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Totally awesome

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t be put off by the cycling distances. The long days were on mainly flat terrain and there was plenty of time to undertake the journeys. I would advise arriving a day or so early to help with jet lag before starting the tour. Payments are mainly cash. Take out Baht and US dollars.

Three very diverse countries

A great trip through three very diverse countries. Logistics executed seamlessly by our guide Chai and all three local teams. I cannot praise them enough. The first few days in Thailand are a bit tough due to the heat and long cycling routes, sometimes with no shade but that’s all forgotten with the beauty of the temples of Cambodia and the Mekong Delta as you head into Vietnam. A mix of vibrant capital cities, bustling towns and peaceful villages. There’s never a dull moment on this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

Amazing to see development go hand in hand with preserved local traditions.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Chai was great. Organised, good humoured and always available for everyone. He knew how to ensure that everyone had the holiday they were looking for and how to meet a range of different needs.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You'll be on the move a lot, so make sure you take a couple of extra days at the end of the trip somewhere more peaceful (not Saigon!) if you want to wind down and relax. Don't be afraid to do your own research into restaurants and experiences and head off on your own in the evenings whenever you want without the group. Don't worry if you're not a top cyclist. Get in the van and cool off whenever you feel you need to relax. These countries are way too interesting to just keep your head down and grind out kilometres on the road. Take things at your own pace (the team is 100% on board with you doing that) and make sure you take the time to really look around you and take lots of photos. Bring dollars for Cambodia or withdraw them from the ATM in-country. Most everything else you can buy along the way. Bring an extra bag for souvenirs, clothing, spices etc. to take home! There's lots of shopping opportunities.

Excellent guide, disappointing cycling

We have been on a number of Exodus cycling holidays and have had some superb guides. Issy matched them all. She had tremendous energy, worked extremely hard with good nature and an infectious smile. Nothing was too much to ask and she always went over and above to make sure everyone was happy. She had a serious incident with one of the guests during the holiday which she handled professionally and with great competence. Exodus would be well advised to use Issy in future trips. The cycling was disappointing – many days of flat uninteresting roads with lots of traffic in Thailand and Cambodia.it was only the last two cycling days in the Mekong Delta that made us remember how good these cycling trips usually are. There was no feeling of a journey and the route had been poorly conceived. The ebikes were problematic and the transport by minibus in Thailand too cramped and the bus in Vietnam on its last legs. Not good enough for Exodus standards.

Most Inspirational Moment

Angkor Wat and the Mekong Delta

Thoughts on Group Leader

As above - Issy was brilliant

Another great trip

A wonderful adventure through three amazing countries that have their own unique identities despite being neighbours.

Most Inspirational Moment

Angkor Wat was always going to be the highlight of the holiday and it did not disappoint. Yes lots of temples but each had different qualities. Then the harrowing visit to the prison and the killing fields brought back memories that we’d witnessed from afar.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nut was superb. Happy to go the extra mile. Full of ideas and recommendations.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Keep hydrated. The cycling isn’t difficult but the conditions are taxing. Hot and humid but if you’re a reasonable biker you’ll be ok.

Another fantastic trip

My last Exodus trip was cycling Kerala (just before lockdown) and it was fantastic. This trip to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam was just as good. We had 18 in Kerala and no couples, this one was only 13 and mainly couples so different dynamics but another great group. The whole trip was well organised, especially considering we had to travel through 3 different countries. Nut, our main leader was fantastic and went above and beyond in my opinion. All the many other guides, mechanics, drivers etc were also great, friendly, helpful and informative. I enjoyed the longer cycles in Thailand but feel we saw less of the real country than Cambodia and Vietnam. Lots of culture with temples, rice fields, water buffalo, boat trips etc. The killing fields and S-21 in Cambodia and the War remnants museum in Ho Chi Min City were sombre with many personal horrifying stories from our guides. The home stay was a highlight, lovely accommodation in the Mekong Delta and with a chance to try cooking our own Vietnamese food. Bikes were good, food excellent and nice hotels. Note for next trip, check flight options as there seemed to be a variety of options that were slightly more direct.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many, Ankhor Wat, S-21

Thoughts on Group Leader

Nut was absolutely brilliant. Couldn’t have done done more for us all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check out flight options. Enjoy every minute! Cycling does depend on the group. The Kerala trip was supposed to be harder than this one but I found this one harder as some of us struggled in the heat - 37c - and long cycles at a decent pace. Kerala was shorter cycles, not as hot (around 27c) and flat apart from the challenge of Ooty Hill.

Indochina 19th Nov-3rd Dec

This was an excellent tour with so many happy memories. I still rate as excellent even though there was an issue with the e-bikes. Having said that, I have contacted Exodus about this problem and they have dealt with my complaint promptly and have a made a full refund for the extra cost of booking an e-bike for this trip which unfortunately didn’t work. If you are tempted by this tour please do book it. It is a long time time since I have toured abroad and now, at the youthful age of 55, I knew it was time to get out there again. I’m so glad I did. The group were fantastic company, all the trip guides were delightful and our overall tour guide, Rit, was someone you could put your trust in so you didn’t worry as you cycled along the roads an visited so may amazing places. You always felt safe as you explored these three different cultures.

Most Inspirational Moment

I've had a touch few years so just being there and doing the whole trip was so inspirational.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rit - he was an absolute star and had to deal with some of us having the difficulties with the e-bikes. He was so humble and I felt that he always had our best interest in mind. He worked so hard to make our trip special which for me it was.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it - Exodus really do look after you. By cycling around these countries we got to see so much more of the cultures, met so many amazing people but always felt looked after and safe.

Great way to experience

This is a fantastic way to experience and compare the cuisine, landscape and culture of 3 different countries in South East Asia. Angkor Wat is the undoubted hightlight of the trip. Cycling round the complex is a great way to view these amazing temples. Additionally the Cambodian guides provide a really good insight into the history of Cambodia. Conversely, by covering 3 different countries this trip does involve more big cities (so less “off the beaten track” cycling), transfers and bike swapping compared to some of the other Exodus trips. The cycling is pretty easy as it was 100% flat, just the heat can make it a little more tiring.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the amazing temples in Angkor Wat.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rit was a good tour leader, as are all Exodus tour leaders!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring DOLLARS! The trip notes fail to mention that you need dollars on day 1 for the snack and tip kitty. Also dollars are useful to have in Cambodia where you cant purchase the currency in advance.

Just Brilliant!

Fabulous mix of countries, cultures, cycling comrades and cuisine!

Most Inspirational Moment

Highlight for me would be the Angkor temple complex. The scale and complexity but also the architectural variety of temples was extraordinary. But i would have to mention the warmth of welcome from everyone we met. The excitement of the children in all the countries will live long in my memory. And the group of 17 we shared this experience with. We were blessed with a terrific bunch of co-travellers. The holiday does to some extent self-select like-minded travellers, but nevertheless the experience was enhanced by being with such a great group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Saowarit, better known as Rit, is a total superstar and contributed in an enormous way to the enjoyment of the trip. He exuded calmness and control, and was always on hand to assist, advise and suggest. Above and beyond in terms of his commitment to ensuring we all got the best out of the experience. I can’t speak highly enough of him.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It’s hot! We travelled in November and daily temperatures weee generally between 33 and 35, with mid to high 20’s at night. The cycling is easy in terms of terrain as it’s very very flat, but the heat is challenging and sapping. The trip is classed as 3 / Moderate, with the explanation suggesting anyone of reasonable fitness could manage the rides. I would say it requires strong fitness levels, good stamina, and really is targeted at regular distance cyclists. The longest 3 days, each of c80km in 35 degree heat, are not for the faint hearted. The cycling speed for our group averaged about 20kph.

Don't Hesitate - do this trip !

Overall, this was a fantastic trip, best one I have done yet.
First impression, met Rit, our team leader at the hotel. Immediately knew this was going to be a good trip, knowledgeable, warm, funny, engaging.
First couple of Days in Thailand were good, roads reasonably quiet and good quality surface. A couple of long rides, but pretty flat so easily coped. Just a personal preference, but a bit more on the country roads rather than main (although they were quiet) would be nice.
Smooth transition into Cambodia. Again, great cycling, pretty flat and easy. Great countryside. Awe inspiring visit to Angkor – astonishing place. Then the flip side visiting the Killing fields, more pertinent as I can remember this happening while I was a teenager.
Then into Vietnam for the last few days – best cycling here with backroads and paths, via a nice homestay to the craziness of Saigon (so many motorbikes!)

Overall – Great food everywhere, always felt safe, super team leader, made some new friends – highly recommend.

 

Most Inspirational Moment

Angkor wat - one to tick off the bucket list.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rit is a great guy. Professionally - Everything ran so smoothly you almost didn't notice all of the work behind the scenes. Personally - Very warm, engaging, caring. A happy man who was truly part of the experience. We always felt safe in his hands.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It's Hot / Humid Take a bucket of factor 50, drink lots to stay hydrated when cycling, your choice water or local beer Toilets were immaculate everywhere - have no fears