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173 Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Reviewed October 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

This trip renewed my faith in group organised holidays. It was well planned, adaptable, encouraged everyone to try new experiences, and showed the very best of 3 countries.

Most Inspirational Moment

Due to the flooding in many areas it was amazing how much of Cambodian/Vienamese life doesn't allow these adverse conditions to affect their day to day life. We had a trip to a river market and drove through some very small flooded towns, and each person was carrying on, generally smiling as though this was quite normal. I loved the make do and mend attitude of each country to absolutley everything aspect of life. And I was also inspired by my fellow cyclists, those who probably hadn't spent a lot of time on a bike but carried on and the 4 people who fell off, they brushed themselves down and jumped back on again. Awesome.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Al was a great team leader, he was always calm, very organised, knew exactly when to stop and give us all a rest from the heat or the cycling. Pre-warned us on upcoming hills etc, and you could always trust his recommendations when it came to food and/or restaurants. He was friendly without going over the top, didn't pick favourites which can be a very annoying habit in a leader, and involved himself with everyone at some point or another on the trip. He was well trusted

Advice for Potential Travellers

If going on this trip, bring some mudguards as 1 person bought them on our trip and we were all jealous of his relatively dry rear end. If you can get a lot of $1 notes for Cambodia, and on a negative, watch you back if you're in Tuk Tuk or Cyclo as one of our group had their bag nicked by a passing motorbiker.Forget all your highway code as it's worth zilch in these countries and to cross a road in Vietnam, go slow and sure, don't run or stop and everyone will move around you, believe me it works.

Suggestions

Take the time to stop and enjoy some of the view, the cycling is not a race, you move only as fast as the slowest person and the scenery you pass, the people, the rural landscapes etc are worth a steady peddle rather than going full clap, and it allows you to stop, take a photo and set off again.

Reviewed September 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

Great trip from start to finish

Most Inspirational Moment

Sounds trite but there was something to amaze me everyday.Obviously the temples-but the friendliness of the people, the motorbikes and how organised everyting was!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Al made the holiday -much more than a leader a friend too!. Nothing was to much trouble-everything was so well run that it seemed so relaxed.Poor Al was the only one to come off his bike on a very wet, slippery bend- only bruised thankfully

Advice for Potential Travellers

Money from atms no problemSunscreen, a hat, and insect repellant vital!

Suggestions

Just give it a go!!!!Stop so often that heat/distance not a problemYou WILL enjoy it

Reviewed September 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

This trip was great and was the first one for me as a single traveller I couldn’t have had a better time.

Most Inspirational Moment

I can't pick one inspirational moment as it was all equally good.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Al was absolutely fantastic nothing was a problem.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don't take a waterproof you won't need it, its so hot that if it rains its welcomed!

Suggestions

Just thanks to exodus for providing such a great trip.

Reviewed August 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

This trip succeeds in maintaining a good balance between physical activity and cultural experiences. It packs in an awful lot witout ever seeming rushed or overwhelming. I thought I would be exhausted after two weeks of constant moving but I didn’t want it to end.

Most Inspirational Moment

The smells of the Vietnamese countryside - tea leaves laid out on the roadside to dry, the sweetness of banana groves, jasmine, all overlapping one another.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Joe is a very professional and competent group leader. And he has a sense of humour. And he's very patient.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack a gel seat because there are some long days of cycling. If you see something you'd like to buy along the way don't defer the purchase because you may not get another opportunity to get it. Go on the optional trip to the Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City.

Suggestions

This is a great trip. I experienced things that I could never foreseen, from eating a bit of tarantula to handling a snake to firing an AK47. I met some very interesting people and visited some incredible places. On occasion I was moved to tears, on others I laughed hysterically. The laughter definitely outweighed the tears.

Reviewed August 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

The Thai team set an extremely high standard of support from the outset which meant that despite jetlag and high humidity, the cycling was really pleasurable. Cycling provides a great way to experience local life (smells, sounds etc) and the trip was designed to provide maximum variety.

Most Inspirational Moment

The variety was the key point for me - Thailand provided peaceful rural cycling in beautiful countryside; Cambodia and Vietnam provided significant history (both ancient and modern); all countries provided fabulous local food.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader set a very high standard; he went above and beyond requirements to support travellers to solve medical & visa issues. His years of experience of the cycle tour shone through so that we could concentrate on just enjoying the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Check visa requirements carefully.

Suggestions

This could very well be the best holiday you've ever taken - enjoy!

Reviewed May 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

Cycling was easier than I thought it might have been, at 50 I feel I have time to notch up a few more trips like this one.

Most Inspirational Moment

Optional tour to the floating village- almost didn't go after a day spent sight -seeing but this was better than Angor Watt!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Group leader was fantastic, dedicated to getting the best out of the trip for everyone.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There were a few on our trip who hadn't really cycled much before and they got on great.

Suggestions

Already asked for the cycling brochures to be sent !!

Reviewed May 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

A MUST for all travelers!

Most Inspirational Moment

Definitely there was not only one. I believe I had several inspirational moments: riding through the nature, getting so close to local people, crossing the borders, experiencing a lunch in a typical house in the Mekong Delta, discovering ancient temples and understanding much better one of the saddest historical events for the humanity. Moreover, can you imagine that I had the best ice-cream ever, and outside Italy?

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was just awesome! I traveled quite a bit before, but never under such a perfect organization. I was amazed about how complicated was the logistic (bikes, supporting vans, stops, ...) and at the same time how well organized was the support team. Thanks once again to the group leader! a big thanks also to the local guides: necessary to discover their countries!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy the views - racing with the bike is fun but you risk to miss the details of the surrounding :)Don't forget: to drink a lot (camel back is a nice hint), to bring cover gel for the bike saddle, and if you can a basket to store easily your camera!

Suggestions

It's unmissable trip! 3 countries in 2 weeks, so diverse inputs and experiences - and a lot of massages!

Reviewed April 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

A fantastic trip. Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam have such differernt way of life from the West, I had to immerse myself in their culture from the moment I landed. This helped me get out of my usuall day to day routine in Ireland. Cycling makes it easier to notice small details of visited countries, gets you closer to people and allows to see, smell and taste the places

Most Inspirational Moment

The day when we were on the boat on Mekong delta, it was fascinating witnessing life happening on the river. Making my own spring rolls while staying in traditional house on one of islands in Mekong delta.and many more

Thoughts on Group Leader

very friendly, very helpfull, great leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

cycling is suprisingly easy, lot of stops, even on long days, what made cycling 70-90km most days an easy trip

Suggestions

I choose this trip on base of good reviews it got and I found them to be very accurate.It was my first trip to Asia and surely not the last one! My boyfriend still regrets not comming with me!

Reviewed April 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

Not a classic scenic holiday, often passing through mundane rural areas in Thailand and Cambodia rather than through eye candy landscape, but an excellent introduction to the mood and pulse of these hardworking people. The Vietnam segment, in the Mekong Delta, was more lush, varied and picturesque, offering a contrast. In all countries, riding a bike makes you a participant in the daily life of the land, much more welcomed by the residents than a bus tourist, whom they may see as staring down from behind an antisceptic barrier with arrogance, disapproval or even disgust. PS, the Thai and Khmer countryside might look very different in other than the dry season we experienced.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing the poverty of Cambodia but feeling the country's resilience and sense of hope as it improves from the decades of horror and misrule. The youthful population is looking forward, not back. In Phnom Penh's Genocide Museum are photos of many victims. In their eyes you see fear but also defiance, innocence and, occasionally, hope. Those people are gone but the strength of their spirit lives in the new generation. May it find the leadership and community spirit to accelerate the current progress.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Wasan was a very capable and upbeat leader, always smiling and always on top of the details. He had to handle several traveler emergencies and illnesses and always did so with poise. A good source of information, particularly about Thailand (his home country). His English is good. One suggestion: replace the small electronic megaphone (used by Wasan and the local guides) with something more robust! Or just speak up! That megphone, unless used well, distorts rather than clarifies.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be ready for some fairly demanding first days of cycling, several covering 70 to 90 kilometers. Though flat, it is a lot of time in the saddle, and our group was often battling a strong wind. Retiring to the "sag wagon" is no dishonor and can be a smart move to avoid stressed muscles or joints. I second Katy's wise advice to test your anti-malarial before you go -- if it is a bad fit for you, the side effects can be disabling. Be prepared with plenty of sunscreen. This is the tropics, after all! I was surpised to see my fair-skinned British companions exposing themselves, unprotected. Admittedly, as a redhead, I am a bit paranoid about melanoma.

Suggestions

The local guides are all enthusiastic and helpful but vary in level of English proficiency and ability to be heard. All could be more useful by giving a more organized overview of their country and culture. Some are too repetitive, lacking sufficient prepared content. With some focus by the leadership, this can all be fixed.

Reviewed March 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

This was my first cycling trip with Exodus and I had a fab time. Great mix of exercise, culture, people, food and socialising. I’m only just back but already about to book my next trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

I really enjoyed the cycling on the quieter roads in Vietnam and Thailand. Plenty of time to chat to your companions, as well as shout a thousandth Hallo! or give a high five to the incredibly friendly and welcoming local people. It was also very moving to learn more about the atrocities of Cambodia and Vietnam's fairly recent past.

Thoughts on Group Leader

We had a great leader who was chilled, funny and very well organised. Wasan and his team kept us safe, well fuelled with Beng Beng bars and always knew where the nearest Happy room (loo!) was to be found.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Think about trying your antimalarials in advance to find which one suits you - a few of our group had problems with side effects.I'm glad I took my Camelback to keep me drinking plenty.Don't be afraid to look round some of the cultural sites at your own pace - I found it more enjoyable to nosey round independently than sticking in a big group where we were all struggling to hear/understand the guide.

Suggestions

This is a great way to see these countries - I think I'll be going back to do the rest of Vietnam by bike but Cycle Cuba first!!

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