Vietnam to Cambodia Bike Ride
23 November - 2 December 2013
Update: Book by May 31 and
receive £50 off the registration
fee!
Beautiful scenery and the feeling on finishing was incredible!
This exciting bike
ride will take you from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to the
ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia which is justifiably
regarded as one of the wonders of the
world.
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part
What's included | How to take part | Support before you go |
Contact us for an
itinerary
Challenge information
| Length of challenge |
10 days |
| Registration fee |
£350 |
| Minimum sponsorship target |
£3,250 |
| Cost of the ride (taken from the minimum sponsorship) |
£1,759* |
We’ll experience some of the most breath
taking scenery in South East Asia, timeless traditions, ancient
temples and the warmth of the local people. On arrival in Saigon,
we have time to explore this fascinating city - the heart and soul
of Vietnam.
The following day we begin the ride by heading
out of the city towards the Cu Chi Tunnels - an incredible
underground network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam
War.
The route then takes us through rural villages
and past emerald green paddy fields towards the Vietnam / Cambodia
border at Moc Bai. En route we also have the opportunity to visit
the Caodai Great Temple - one of the most striking structures in
the whole of South East Asia.
Once into Cambodia, we cycle through arid
countryside on flat terrain through sleepy back waters reaching the
Mekong River at Neak Loung.
The final days of the ride see us cycling
though endless paddy fields and rubber plantations dotted with palm
trees ending up in Kompong Thom - a former French trading post on
the Mekong and the third largest city in Cambodia. Here we finish
and celebrate the end of this truly memorable ride.
What's included
As well as supporting our life-saving work, your sponsor money
covers:
- all flights, foreign overland transport and luggage transfers
(starting from and ending at the relevant London airport)
- overnight accommodation
- all meals except lunch on days 8, 9 & 10 which will not be
included
- entrance fees to all temples & sites visited on cycling
days
- Bike (you must provide your own helmet which must be worn at
all times whilst cycling)
- BHF, tour leader, tour doctor, guides, technical, medical and
transport back-up services
How to take part
To get going on this adventure of a lifetime, you'll need to
download the registration form or call our team on 0844 847 2788
and we can send one out to you, and return it with the registration
fee to the following address:
British Heart Foundation, Events - World Experiences, Greater
London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7AW
Download the registration form
Call BHF World Experience team on
0844 847 2788
With you every step of the way
We've been helping people take on the challenge of a lifetime
for years. We're here to help you with:
- Training plans
- Access to ‘Been there buddies’ for first hand advice
- Fundraising support and advice
- Our World Experience team who have been on the trips and can
advise about everything from packing essentials to preparing for
altitude
Other things to budget for
There are a few things that are not included in your
sponsorship
- gratuities – the local guides and staff all work extremely hard
to ensure a successful trip, so we recommend demonstrating your
appreciation through a group tip
- personal expenses, such as drinks and gifts
- airport taxes, passenger service charge and green tax (approx
£425 subject to change)
- tourist visas; £38 for Vietnam and £15 for Cambodia (subject to
change)
- vaccinations (where required)
- a BHF approved insurance policy – you MUST have this to
be allowed to travel (approx £60.00)
More information
Let us know if you would like more info or an
itinerary.
fill in our
contact us form
call 0844 847 2788
email world@bhf.org.uk
We are working with Classic Tours, a
specialist tour operator (ATOL 3379) to organise and manage the
Vietnam to Cambodia Bike Ride on behalf of BHF.