Vietnam to Cambodia Bike Ride

23 November - 2 December 2013

Vietnam Cambodia Bike Ride

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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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

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

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.