This is part 4 of a 4 country bicycle tour around southeast asia. Rei is a registered seller of travel in the following states. How to prepare for longdistance cycling in southeast. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Its allures cover a broad spectrum, from ancient and modern civilizations influenced by buddhism, hinduism.
The regions most scenic spots can be explored on two wheels. We rode 30 or 40 kilometers that first afternoon and continued cycling our way through laos and cambodia for another four weeks. His vivid descriptions of small villages and large cities brought me immediately back to the region and fueled my desire to return and explore further. I traveled world by bike during the expedition from 20 to 2016. You can travel asia on exceedingly little money, such as 5day. Best places to go on a cycling holiday in southeast asia cna. If youre heading to southeast asia on a bicycle, here are some other resources you might find helpful. The stunning mountains, sparkling coastlines, misty valleys, ancient historic sites, some of the worlds best foods and the peoples unsurpassed hospitality keep us coming back for more. Getting around southeast asia by bicycle lonely planet. Many longdistance cyclists start in thailand and head south through malaysia to singapore, but there are spectacular routes across the region, from myanmar to indonesia.
Before i did many shorter cycling touring trips around europe and turkey traveling by bike since 2004. In this video i cross the border from cambodia into thailand and start heading back to nong khai, where my trip began 2. Why i felt safe cycling in cambodia, even as a solo female. Nov 28, 2014 the best books to read for traveling in asia. Best places to go on a cycling holiday in southeast asia.
When is the best time for a cyclist to travel in mainland south east asia. The tired backpacking route across the southeast asian peninsula thailand, cambodia, laos, and vietnam is known in the travel world as the banana pancake trail for the numerous stalls selling this delicious snack in the cities along the trail. Cycling is an excellent way to explore the countries of southeast asia no plate glass between you and what you are experiencing, unavoidable interaction with the local people wherever you go, the smells and sounds of asia all around you. The area has long been a favorite corner of the world for globetramping backpackers, wellknown for its perfect beaches, tasty cuisine, low prices, and good air connections. How to prepare for longdistance cycling in southeast asia.
Bicycle touring in southeast asia is becoming increasingly popular, for many good reasons. Exercise the body and the mind with a leg pumping, eyeopening cycling tour of vietnam, cambodia and thailand. Southeast asia loves the humble bicycle, so visiting cyclists will feel right at home. Spiceroads cycling is a thailandbased operator of cycling tours and holidays throughout asia, europe and africa.
Japans silent bamboo forests, a highland tea plantation in sri lanka, sleepy vietnamese fishing villages and crumbling hill forts on the road to pushkar its fair to say asian cycling tours are a long way from your typical spin class. Once you arrive in southeast asia to start your travels, the most expensive part of your trip the airfare from home is over. There are a large number of cyclists in different groups at varying skill levels. Spiceroads cycling bicycle tours throughout asia, southeast asia. Vietnam offers some amazing cycling, in particular, the exhilarating bike trip from the. We do not receive any financial benefit if you buy the book. While you could continue to travel at the top end, picking luxury. Find the best cycling tours in south east asia with tourradar. Enjoy exceptional accommodations and ride treks awardwinning bikes on our range of bike trips. Southeast asia is a collection of related but dissimilar states squeezed between the indian ocean and the pacific ocean.
Southeast asia serves up everything youd wish for in a cycling adventure abroad. The hardest things about packing for southeast asia is making sure your clothes are modest enough not to offend people yet dont cause you to swelter. The chance to get in some cycling in a new country without the hassle of. Double that and you can travel comfortably without keeping a sharp eye on every bhat and kip that escapes from your. Explore south east asia over 27 days on this speedy but comprehensive adventure. Your dollar, pound, euro or rand can stretch further in southeast asia than in most other places around the world. But early morning cycling in southeast asia is always delightful. Easy tours designed this tour to highlight the best sights in hanoi, hue, da nang, hoi an, siem reap, bangkok and chiang mai. Extras indybest books travel books 8 best books on southeast asia. Spiceroads cycling bicycle tours throughout asia, southeast. I found and read this book because i am planning a trip to vietnam this.
Its got a warm climate, friendly people and cheap living. You will visit siem reap, dalat, nha trang and 14 other destinations in 4 different countries. The project world bike travel is the longest slovak cycling expedition 1248 days, 72 425 km across 64 countries. When it comes to arranging flights to the region, most people will book one leg into one part of the country and then a second flight home from another part of southeast asia. Well come to that in a bit this southeast asia packing list covers everything you need in your backpack as well as what clothes to wear in southeast asia for both men and women. A guide to cycling around southeast asia tda global cycling.
Also looking for groups or other riders of same time frame,same area of travel. I made a decision about 3 years ago that i was going to stay in southeast asia and write about the region that i love so much. Below ive rounded up six of the very best places to cycle in southeast asia at least in my humble opinion, divided into categories based on the geographic and cultural sites on offer along the way. Southeast asia is one of the worlds most popular cycle touring destinations.
The beginners guide to backpacking southeast asia the. The magical and mysterious region of southeast asia has in recent times become a mecca for international travellers, including an ever growing number of long distance cycletourists. Cycling exo travel distinctive tailored tours of asia. Cycling tours in southeast asiaa new dimension has been added to accessible, inspiring travel in southeast asia, by spice roads tours, a unique britishthai travel company based in london and chiang mai, owned and operated by renowned travel writer and tour operator, hamish keith. Cycling is the ultimate way get off the beaten track.
If you are thinking of taking your first trip to the region, here are my travel tips for backpacking southeast asia. Tripfinder guaranteed departures news and promotions about contact blog my trip. My husband and i are looking for a cyclingtrekking adventure tour taking off in the next week or so midmarch 2018. With a fleet of hundreds of bikes across all our destinations along with expert cycling guides who know all the best routes, as well as mechanics and dedicated support vehicles, nobody does biking across asia like we do. If youve got a question though, youd be better off to start a new thread. In any case, a wide smile is the best form of communication no matter where you travel. South east asia has the friendliest people on earth and it is very safe to cycle anywhere in the region.
The roads are some of the best in the world and finding a pothole here can be like finding a needle in a haystack. South east asia is truly one of the best cycling destinations in the world. After the cycling trip to southeastern asia, you can also add china into your travel list. We have been pioneering cycling tours throughout asia since the mid 90s. Cycling the mekong cycling through southeast asia cycling. My husband and i are looking for a cycling trekking adventure tour taking off in the next week or so midmarch 2018. The best southeast asia packing list plus what to wear. Work up an appetite for southeast asias famously delicious local and regional food. Southeast asia travel information, southeast asia news, travel advice, stories, itineraries, destinations, southeast asian arts and cultures and more make the southeast asia travel advice a helpful and important resource for travelers. Despite all the wonders of cycling in singapore, it becomes. May 09, 2009 this cycling in asia faq is based on simons cycling faq over at silkwheels thank you. The land of majestic views, awesome beaches and unimaginable adventures. From familyfriendly tours to multiactivity adventures, we offer tours specifically curated for your needs and interests.
The 9 best travel bloggers in southeast asia contribute so much to peoples understanding of this fabulous region. Why cycle tour in southeast asia or not guide to independent bicycle touring in laos. Cna lifestyle takes a look at the top cyclic routes close to home, from. It was during our first big day exploring, as i was falling in love with the ethereal, understated charm of laos, that i rediscovered the ecstacy of riding a bike. If youre a cyclist with more suggestions to add, please feel free at add your thoughts below. Cycling in asia realistic budget on your bike lonely.
Cycling the mekong is a fascinating story about one mans bicycle journey through southeast asia. Gear up for an energising and rewarding cycling tour that takes in the best of southeast asia. Erika warmbrunns amazing 8,000 kilometer cycling journey through asia. Guide to independent bicycle touring in northern vietnam.
Winner of the barbara savage miles from nowhere memorial award. The 6 best places to cycle in southeast asia the slow. This is the place where the whole cycling adventure started frederik from belgium is planning a year. Apr 03, 2017 the climate sucks for cyclingyoull be hot and sweaty all the time. In this video i leave vietnam and cycle through cambodia, including phnom penh, siem reap, and. In china and southeast asia, prices are cheap, according to our survey of bike tourists. As an avid traveler i really appreciated dalys personal narrative. This journey was certainly worth the effort, id like to get back to longdistance cycling as soon as i can, while id strongly support anyone whos up for this challenge.
Our asian cycling guides are all lycraclad locals so you know youre getting an expert cyclist, plus the lowdown on the best pad thai in bangkok or kyotos coolest karaoke bar. Out in the sunshine riding through paddy fields, fruit plantations, mountains, alongside rivers and lakes you are rewarded with an altogether more intimate travel experience than catching the stuffy bus. This is part 3 of a 4 country bicycle tour of southeast asia. In lowland areas you will have to suffer saunalike conditions for much of the day. Life is about the journey, not the destination and that couldnt be more true than on a cycling holiday in south east asia. This cycling in asia faq is based on simons cycling faq over at silkwheels thank you. Jump in the saddle for a twowheeled adventure tour of vietnam. Take an unforgettable asia rei adventures cycling trip led by local guides. Travel on countless routes lasting from 3 days up to 27 days, and with 148 south east asia bicycle tours listed youre sure to find one for you. I love bicycle touring, but for me it is work, even at distances of less than 70 km a day. Starting in hanoi and ending in bangkok, the cycle south east asia tour is a guided bicycle tour that takes 27 days. Discover the best southeast asia travel guides in best sellers.
Introduction to southeast asia tour small group tour. Information on bike touring routes, camping, food, costs and dangers. Despite the relatively low cost, theres a range of options to suit everyone, from the ultrabudget traveller to someone who likes a more developed tourist infrastructure with better hotels and restaurants. Enjoy a different perspective as you bike through the limestone cliffs of north vietnam, along rockface hugging passes down the stunning coast and on to buzzing ho chi minh city. Jul 12, 2017 travel southeast asia where not only is the most worthwhile natural and cultural sites, but also this region is also included the most luxurious resorts with the most romantic and wonderful beaches in the world such as nha trang beach of vietnam, phuket beach of thailand, sihanoukville beach of cambodia travel to southeast asia or book a. Cycling between 102 when the sun is at its most intense can be exhausting and miserable. This is the place where the whole cycling adventure started frederik from belgium is planning a yearlong trip to southeast asia and maybe even longer. Cycle south east asia is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. This is the place where the whole cycling adventure started frederik from belgium is planning a yearlong trip to southeast asia and maybe. Tales of solo female travel in southeast asia is a memoir i wrote during the first year that i traveled alone in cambodia, thailand, laos, australia, malaysia, and indonesia. Low costs, lovely tropical scenery, and a justright balance of the comfortable versus exotic will make a bicycle trip in southeast asia memorable no matter what. If youre looking for a more rewarding travel experience, then these adventures are for you. Boasting everything from wellpaved roads to small rural bike trails, this region is almost as awash in excellent biking as it is smiling faces and delicious food.
Some people say that traveling south east asia by bike is the best way. Youve decided on your dream trip and now youre wondering whats the best southeast asia travel route to take. The magical and mysterious region of southeast asia has in recent. Get on board with our new guide to cycle touring southeast asia and tackle your own fossilfreewheeling family adventure, far off the beaten track. Cycle south east asia by intrepid travel bookmundi. The climate sucks for cyclingyoull be hot and sweaty all the time.