I booked this trip after doing the Vietnam cycling trip in February. I had really enjoyed that one and suddenly found myself with time off before Christmas, and with the threat of a cold Canadian winter looming, I decided to get some sun while I could.For a Canadian the logistics of this trip required getting the Vietnam visa ahead of time (Thailand didn't need one and Cambodia offered the ability to get one ahead or at the border). Luckily, having been there recently, my Visa came back quickly. The cost was prohibitive for the few days I would be there, but I enjoyed the country so much last time that I couldn't resist.Our guide was professional and knowledgeable. We also had local guides for Cambodia and Vietnam to augment his knowledge. The organization was top notch and things went smoothly, despite having to cross two land borders and meet up with bus drivers and local mechanics, trucks, and bikes. Everything was waiting and prepared for us. I needed pedals installed, but that was taken care of very quickly (three times) and efficiently.Three countries provided lots of different scenery, different food, and slightly different riding conditions. I saw rolling countryside, lots of livestock, rivers, rice paddies, lakes, vegetation....I am biased, but I liked Vietnam the most.The sights built into the tour were awesome and important. I am glad I went and I do not regret it for an instant.The accommodations on the Vietnam only trip were better than the ones on this trip, but there is nothing to complain about on this trip. Rooms were clean and air conditioned.Our group was small so that allowed for a bit more customization to meet our needs that might not have been possible with a bigger group. I appreciated that our guide worked with us.If you want to read more about my trip, I blogged about it almost every day (December 2 onward). Here is a link to the blog. If you have trouble finding it through the dates, look under the My Travels heading.https://todaysperfectmoment.wordpress.com/I will definitely do another cycling holiday (when finances allow) though I am not sure where. When I got home, the new catalogue was waiting in my mailbox.
The two week tour through Thailand was an experience I will never forget. Day 1 we met the tour guide Sea and I knew she was going to make the trip 10x more fun. She knew so much about the country and all the places we visited, but above all she was so sweet, caring and always up for a nice chat. She made this tour so much more fun, I'm so glad Sea was our tour guide. All the groups Sea goes with are really lucky to have her as a tour guide.
Brilliant island hopping tour 💕 I had an amazing time on the Thailand Island Hopper tour with Tommy and Taro. We visited so many incredible places in two weeks, but snorkelling with turtles in Koh Tao had to be a highlight. There is so much included in the tour and having transport sorted by the travel specialist makes it possible to visit so many places in a short amount of time. But what make this tour extra special are the amazing guides who bring so much energy and fun, no matter if it’s a night out or 5am on an overnight ferry. Tommy and Taro always kept us informed on our plans and we’re very knowledgable about the places we visited. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough!!