Vietnam to Cambodia Bike Ride

3 - 12 November 2012

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This exciting bike ride will take us 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. 

En route, we’ll experience some of the most breathtaking scenery in South East Asia, timeless traditions, ancient temples and the warmth of the local people.

On the day of arrival in Saigon, we have time to explore this fascinating city - the heart and soul of Vietnam.

Well worth all the hard work. The scenery was beautiful and the feeling when we finished the ride was incredible

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.

Costs and Sponsorship

• Non refundable Registration fee: £350 
• Minimum fundraising target: £3,500
• Trip costs (taken from the minimum sponsorship amount): £1,698

Sponsor money deadlines

What's included? 

In addition to providing a substantial donation to our work, your sponsor money will cover:

• 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 including Angkor Wat
• bike (you must provide your own helmet which must be worn at all times whilst cycling)
• BHF rep, tour leader, tour doctor, guides, technical, medical and transport back-up services.

What's not included? 

• 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 £320 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)

To request a brochure or for further information please fill in our contact us form; call 0844 847 2788 or 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.