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4.6 out of 5

Reviewed March 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

A great way to see three countries in South-East Asia at ground level! A nice sized group, not too many hills and terrific local support meant you could sit back and enjoy the ride and the scenery.

Most Inspirational Moment

While all the Angkor temples were impressive, it has to be the day we went to Angkor Wat and finished off with the late afternoon / evening trip to the Tonle Sap lake and its floating villages and shops. Awe-inspiring ancient monuments plus river people, wildlife and a marine diversion as a pleasant change from pedalling.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader 'Joe' was not only very friendly but impressively well-organised, telling us in advance about the day's itinerary, when the stops involved and the details of restaurants and laundry facilities, for example. He was always mindful of the differing fitness and abilities of our diverse group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

1 - consider investing in a gel saddle and/or padded shorts, particularly if you're not a regular cyclist.2 - make sure you take on board enough fluids and snacks at the rest stops. And reapply sunscreen.3 - get the support team to help you adjust your saddle height and other details bike before starting out.4 - take it at your own pace - the group will naturally spread out and there are plenty of stops.5 - make sure you have a capacious memory card (or plenty of film), there are numerous photo opps.

Suggestions

For most people this is a once-in-a lifetime trip, so enjoy it! Having said that, it can be a little demanding on occasion (depending on the time of year), so try to do some training in preparation to better do so. And take care on Vietnam's slightly more interesting road surfaces....

Reviewed February 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

There is no better way to see a country than to ride it. This average daily distance is ideal for anyone. Even the most unfit one in our group who struggled a little, (just a little), on day one, coped admirably overall. Book it, you will not be disappointed.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first 1k of the first warm up ride on day one. I knew then I was in for a very special holiday.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Al was a star. A small problem maybe, and he was there for you, he just appeared from nowhere.All three country guides were also very good, although I did struggle to understand our Cambodian guide a bit more.I really couldn't fault any of the support staff at all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As with all Exodus trips, carefully read the, "Is this trip for you", section on the trip notes. If there is nothing major that puts you off, then book it, you will not be disappointed.I rode with open toed sandles, (Merrells), they were great, but dont forget the sunscreen on your toes. Padded undershorts are a must, without pants or knickers, (they will be the most likely cause of irritation), over-shorts, cycling shirt with rear pockets to hold your camera, tissues, and anti-bacterial gel. Girls, sports bra is recommended. A full length zip for the shirt is good to allow for max ventilation. Four sets of shirts and undershorts, two pairs of over shorts, (knee length as this will get you in to temples etc), is more than enough. Take a one litre water bottle for the rides, and aim to drink most if not all between stops when you can re-fill. Personally I wouldn't bother with a back pack or hydration pack as these will just weigh you down and make you sweaty. Don't bother to bring your own snacks, (unless you have special dietry needs of course), as the tip/snack kitty will cover everything you need.

Suggestions

A map of each days ride would be really nice.The communial snacks, nuts/dried fruit that are in a big jar or packet, it would be nice to encourage from bag into hand rather than your hand into the bag/jar for hygene reasons.

Reviewed January 2011

CYCLE INDOCHINA & ANGKOR

This is a great trip for experiencing these 3 countries, cultures and cuisines, that are in some ways similar but in many ways very different.Generally flat cycling which may not be to everyones taste but the countryside still offers great views.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting the Ankor complex, eating spiders and crickets, the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, spicy Thai curries, exploring the Cambodian genocide, there are so many reasons to recommend this varied trip.

Thoughts on Group Leader

As with all tours, the leader is an important element and there were no dissapointments in this department. Both the various country leaders and overall leader were all very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Whilst there are some long distances covered, the cycling is not too strenuous and the support team assure regular breaks and refreshment.With most cycling being on tarmac, if bringing your own bike then I'd consider a hybrid or at least some skinnier, less knobbly tyres to ease the journey.

Suggestions

Everyone that I know who's been on this trip has thoroughly enjoyed it. Go for it.

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