This trip was everything we could have wished for and more. We would recommend this to anyone who wants a brilliant balance between seeing and doing! Thank you to our incredible tour guide Hoan who ensured we felt safe, relaxed and comfortable throughout the duration of the trip!
Cambodia was a true highlight with beautiful scenery, incredible people and excellent cycling. Vietnam offered variation and we loved the home stay! We will definitely be looking to look at future cycling trips with explore!
Join our grand tour across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, traversing fast-paced cities, dense jungles, and peaceful tropical beaches. Explore the vibrant floating markets of the Mekong Delta, marvel at the impressive temples of ancient Angkor, and unwind on the golden sand beaches of the Gulf of Thailand.
Ho Chi Minh City - Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels, visit an underground weapons bunker, and wander through the back alleys of Old Saigon.
Mekong Delta - Cycle and cruise your way through the delta, stay in a traditional homestay and enjoy a Vietnamese cooking lesson.
Bangkok - Visit the sparkling Grand Palace complex and the beautiful Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) (optional).
Even though I was the only person on this trip, I cannot thank Explore highly enough for the excellent liaison with the local partners to ensure I had a safe and seamless trip. Although most days were spent in Cambodia, it was interesting having some time in Thailand and Vietnam as well. I would highly recommend this trip.
Your adventure begins in Ho Chi Minh City, a dynamic metropolis where French colonial charm meets Vietnam’s rich history. Stroll through bustling streets, uncover the past at the War Remnants Museum, and admire architectural landmarks like the Reunification Palace. From the city’s energy, you’ll transition to the tranquil Mekong Delta, where river life unfolds in a mesmerizing blend of floating markets, lush waterways, and local villages. Experience the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho, then journey to Chau Doc, a picturesque riverside town with stunning mountain views and cultural diversity. Crossing into Cambodia, your adventure continues in Phnom Penh, once hailed as the “Pearl of Asia”. Explore its regal splendor at the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, delve into Cambodia’s artistic heritage at the National Museum, and reflect on its poignant history at the Choeung Ek Killing Fields. Setting sail on the Victoria Mekong Cruise, you’ll glide through charming riverside villages like Koh Chen, known for its silversmiths, and Silk Island, where artisans preserve Cambodia’s ancient weaving traditions. As you venture deeper into the Mekong’s heart, discover the timeless village of Angkor Ban, where wooden stilt houses stand as living testaments to the past, and visit Wat Nokor Bachey, a unique fusion of ancient Khmer and modern Buddhist architecture. Disembarking at Kampong Cham, you’ll journey through Cambodia’s lush countryside to Siem Reap, the gateway to the legendary Angkor Wat. Here, explore the Angkor Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most extraordinary archaeological wonders of Southeast Asia. Blending cultural immersion, scenic river cruising, and awe-inspiring history, this journey through Vietnam and Cambodia promises an unforgettable experience along the fabled Mekong River.
The perfect adventure doesn’t exi—oh wait, actually… it does! Picture this: spending a night on a boat in stunning Ha Long Bay, wandering the charming streets of Hoi An, diving into authentic local life in Chi Phat, and kicking back on the white sands of Koh Rong. Now add a crew of solo travellers all looking to widen their community of travel mates. Sound pretty perfect? Yeah, we thought so too.
The trip was absolutely incredible! Every city we visited was excellent, and the entire experience was so much fun and perfectly planned. Our trip leader, Hai, was the best thing that could have happened to us—truly amazing and incredibly professional. Highly recommend!
This trip was made extraordinary by two absolutely outstanding guides, one in Cambodia (Sokchea) one in Vietnam (Truong). Their knowledge, communication skills, good humour, organisational skills and sheer passion for what they do was incredible. We arranged additional tours with our guides, and being able to depend on them for taking care of every detail, from supporting with transport arrangements, recommending and taking us to great local restaurants and evening shows, sometimes joining us for fun, ensuring that our access to sites of interest was smooth and hassle-free, whilst providing a fascinating and insightful perspective on history, culture and lifestyle. In Vietnam, Truong is an incredible asset to Explore: he went above and beyond his remit every day to ensure that everyone in our group had the best, most enjoyable experience. This was priceless, his energy and enthusiasm, and superb social skills ensured that this was an unforgettable trip of a lifetime. We learned so much, and genuinely shared laughter, food and good company. This Explore trip, due to the local guides, and wonderful company of our small group, totally exceeded our expectations.
Having a small group of 5, meant that we were able to get to know each other along the way too, and shared a lot of fun. We hugely enjoyed our “Happy Team” and hope we’ve made some new friends too.
Hotels were mostly great, some more basic but overall good, clean standards. Some excelled, like Cat Ba Paradise Hotel; only one was quite disappointing and a bit frustrating in their really inefficient check-in processes, Trang Hotel in Bangkok, which wasn’t helpful after long-haul journey. Otherwise, good accommodation and friendly helpful staff along the way.
Dreaming of the adventure of a lifetime through the lesser-travelled gem of Southeast Asia — Cambodia — but not keen on going solo? We've got you covered. Explore the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom with your new travel crew. Trek through the lush jungles of the Cardamom Mountains and dive into the turquoise waters of Koh Rong, all while making unforgettable connections with your fellow Solo-ish travel mates.
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