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Amazing cycling holiday as an introduction to South East Asia
My first holiday in South East Asia and my first cycling holiday! I absolutely loved every moment. It won’t be my last cycling trip: seeing beautiful countryside, meeting locals, eating delicious food, great accommodation ranging from hotels to homestay, lovely cycling group and great memories that will stay with me!
Most Inspirational Moment
I wouldn't say inspirational but it's something that has stuck with me, and is very humbling: learning and understanding the culture and histories each of these three countries has lived through.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chaiya: what an amazingly professional and knowledgable guide! Greeted every morning with his smile and great sense of humour!
The trip wouldn't have run so smoothly had it not been for him. From the cycling to lunch breaks, to organised visits. Got to see, taste and do so much thanks to Chai.
Advice for Potential Travellers
As always I over packed, but make sure you have really (really) good padded cycling shorts, breathable cycling tops, and just go for it.
Book this trip!!
Make the most of it and enjoy!
Cycling South East Asia . We cycled from Bangkok to Saigon – crossed borders , through jungles , stayed in accommodation varying from hotels to homestay – all seamlessly organised by our group leader Chiaya .
Most Inspirational Moment
It's difficult to explain the insight we got into the history , religion ,countryside and cuisine in such a short time but it was very powerful and will stay with me.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chiaya , our group leader was the most professional group leader I have ever encountered . He anticipated every problem and diffused any tension with great intelligence , charm and kindness . His knowledge of the history and religions of the countries is comprehensive , but it is his unfailing good humour and positivity that will remain with me and my husband and I'm sure all the group .
Absolutely the best thing we have ever done. Loved every second of this trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Meeting the group we travelled with, the group leader Chai and all the support team. The scenery was fantastic, as was the cycling. The organisation of the whole trip was faultless and smooth, from check in to the hotels to the bikes up and ready to go each day. The snacks along the way were wonderful (especially in Thailand).
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, helpful with a great sense of humour. Chai made the trip what it was....amazing.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it...you will love it. Pack light and spend more money on some decent cycling shorts.
Fascinating cycle across three countries. All of them different. Very thought provoking. Showed how privileged we are to live in Western European democracies with checks and balances on the despotic use of power. Also showed the importance of free education and health services in Europe. One informed local told us “you get sick, you go to hospital, you can’t pay, you die in the corridor!”
Most Inspirational Moment
The whole trip was very good. Possibly the most noteworthy moments were not so much inspirational as sobering. Visits to the killing fields and detention centre left most of us musing on man's inhumanity to man.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Brilliant. Helpful, well-informed, very sociable. Managed the logistics of crossing three countries and having to change bikes and guides at every frontier very well. Also a great guitar player.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for the heat and humidity, high-fiving children in rural areas and a very educational experience.
A fantastic experience and we really enjoyed every moment. The organisation and back up were exceptional and all the people who supported us were first class in every aspect.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the people in particular the children smiling and being so welcoming along the whole route.
Thoughts on Group Leader
The leader was always taking our safety and well being as the number one priority.
He also made it a totally enjoyable and fun holiday. The group dynamics worked so well because the leader included everybody in all aspects and ensured everyone enjoyed their time. He always explained what was happening so nobody was left unsure as to what was happening. Above all Chai was the nicest guy you could ever meet.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The only advice I could give is you can travel light as you don't need lots of clothes etc.
This was the first time I have travelled with Exodus and I was very impressed. I have travelled with other small-group adventure companies in the past, but I have to say for smooth, efficient organization, quality of hotels, and quality of tour leader, Exodus is probably the best. I was also very impressed with the quality of the bikes that were provided.
Most Inspirational Moment
Cycling around the Angkor Wat site was magical.
Cycling along the back roads of the Mekong Delta and being greeted by a chorus of hellos and frenzied waving from small children was definitely one of the highlights of the trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Chai was wonderful. He was very organized and kept us informed at all times. He was also patient, kind, encouraging, and thoroughly likeable.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Bring gel seats or better still, your own bicycle seat that is good for long distances. The bikes are excellent, but the seats are uncomfortable for long distances.
The was to be my first cycling holiday abroad and I didn’t know what to expect. The organisation of the trip, the bike teams who provided superb snacks at every stop, the excellent bikes, the superb leader, the amazing views.. they all helped make it an enjoyable experience.
Several members of the group didn’t really cycle much at all but we all managed it, with the more experienced cyclists offering help and advice as needed.
Most Inspirational Moment
I personally loved cycling in Vietnam. We were out in the villages more and every kid and some of the parents would say hello. The kids would even line up to get "moving hand slaps". It was all great fun and we felt incredibly welcome.
The Angkor wat temple complex was amazing too and cycling around it was a great way to see it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Is was one of the best tour leaders I've every had on a group trip. All of the bike teams in the three countries were superb too.
Advice for Potential Travellers
First off, do not take Stirling currency. Take usd instead. In terms of fitness preparation, I'd recommend at least doing 4-6 spin classes but ideally do some cycling too to get your butt used to the miles! I'd also recommend cycling shorts - which are acceptable to wear - and a gel saddle. You'll also need a pair of "temple shorts" which are below the knee to put over the top and shoulders will need to be able to be covered for temples too. If you have very fair skin like me, get used to be adding suncream very regularly. Alternatively, take long sleeved tops or separate "cycling sleeves".
Cycling on sandy tracks through the jungle alongside the walls of the ancient temples around Angkor away with monkeys watching our every move. A real mix of straight roads, paddy fields, jungles, history and cities.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nice guy
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take less than you think you need - it's easy to get washing done.
