FUTURES '10 PROJECT CYCLING CHALLENGE
14 days ex Vietnam | Cycling Challenge | Vietnam, Cambodia
Project Futures has partnered with RAW Challenges to support the Somaly Mam Foundation, bringing you one of the most exciting and spectacular cycling journeys in Asia. Saigon to Siem Reap is without question, one of Asia's great bike rides. This ride takes you through the Mekong Delta, around a Vietnamese island paradise and and into the heart of Cambodia. So join the adventure today and help raise funds to create a world where women and children are safe from slavery. To join pay a personal deposit of $700 at the time of registering then fundraise $5,500 for the Somaly Mam Foundation and this covers the cost of the trip (including airfares from Australia only).
Please note itinerary below is for Land Only. Flights for group members coming from Australia are included in the above price (ex Sydney and Melbourne only) departing Australia June 25 returning to Australia July 10.
Day 1 - June 26 - Arrival Saigon airport from International flight
Day 2 - Saigon orientation walk. drive to Can Tho
Day 3 - Can Tho Floating Markets, then loop ride. Overnight Can Tho.
Day 4 - Cycle to Rach Gia
Day 5 - Boat to Phu Quoc, then loop ride. Overnight Phu Quoc
Day 6 - Rest day. Boat to Ha Tien
Day 7 - Cycle to Kampot Cambodia
Day 8 - Cycle to Takeo
Day 9 - Cycle to Phnom Penh
Day 10 - Free day Phnom Penh
Day 11 - Cycle to Kampong Cham
Day 12 - Morning project visit, then drive to Siem Reap
Day 13 - Cycle Temples of Angkor and Lake Tonle Sap. Overnight Siem Reap
Day 14 - July 09 - Departure and return flight.
What's It All About
We witness a wide variety of riding and cultural sights as we venture through the Mekong Delta , Southern Vietnam's island paradise of Phu Quoc and into the heart of Cambodia. At times we will be cycling along busier roads and exploring larger towns. We also get off the beaten track following the small trails along canals and beaches or winding through tiny villages and sprawling farmland of rice padis and pastures. This trip has enormous appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure and is a worthy goal for cyclists of all levels.
What's Included
Experienced cycling leader and local guides
All accommodation, twin share
Support vehicle
Good quality, multi geared mountain Bike
Local support team
Water and snacks on cycle days
All transport by private vehicle and boats
Registered temple guide in Siem Reap
1 day AngkorPass
Entry to Chuong Ek
Most meals (see itinerary for details)
Australian residents only - Return airfares from Sydney or Melbourne (Departing June 25)
What's Excluded
International departure taxes & fuel surcharges
Vietnam and Cambodia visas
Travel insurance
Tipping for local crew
On the Bikes
There will be early starts on cycling days. We operate a sweep system whereby the truck that carries the equipment, water and snacks will be out front as the lead vehicle. One of the guides will be the front marker – no one can go in front of this guide. We also have a back marker with the private bus in the rear.
It is not a race and every 20Km or so we will pull up off the road to allow the back of the group to catch up, refill our water bottles and eat some snacks before setting off again. Lunch will invariably be a picnic at the side of the road and we expect to reach our night destination late afternoon. Every evening there will be a briefing as to the next day’s logistics’ and timings.
Click here for our guide on preparing for cycling tours
Book Now or Call
Need to know more about this trip? Drop us an email or telephone us on (03) 9597 0799. If you're ready to book just click on the date of your departure and complete our simple 3-step booking form online. You can confirm your booking by credit card online or over the phone.
