- Number of tours
- 8
- Age Range
- 14-80
- Number of reviews
- 88
- Response rate
- 100%
- Response time
- within 2 days
Social Cycles Reviews (87)
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John
Written on November 26th, 2024Well organised. Hoem and So our guides were awesome. - CH
Christoph
Written on November 15th, 2024Wonderful and exiting tour. We hat not the slightest problem. Very happy with the guide, who shared with us so many insights to the live in Laos. - BC
Ben
Written on February 17th, 2024Fantastic itinerary, lots packed in. Great scenery, cycling, historic sights, food and hotels. Very dedicated local team. I particularly enjoyed the optional mo…Read more - DM
Dr
Written on January 25th, 2024Efficiently organised. Helpful booking process. Friendly and supportive guide and driver. Good transport. Enjoyable cycling routes with deep exposure to Cambodi…Read more - J
john
Written on December 3rd, 2023The 11-day Cambodia tour, which is nine days of actual travel, was an outstanding bike ride and an outstanding life experience. We rode along secondary roads wh…Read more - ES
Esther
Written on November 27th, 2023Such an incredible cycling tour. So and Hoem were the best tour guides, very caring and they brought us to wonderful places and people. We got so many impressio…Read moreSocial Cycles commented on this review
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so pleased you both had such an amazing time. I'll pass your message on to So and Hoem! - KC
Kalle
Written on November 27th, 2023Wonderful mixture of bicycling and meeting people of Cambodia. The guides are really know what there are doing. Meeting the NGOS opened the eyes about the probl…Read more - JF
John
Written on October 27th, 2023I generally had a nice trip in Cambodia with one exception. I was scammed at Zamart Oknha Hing Penn St. (61), Phnom Penh This store doesn't get much business…Read more - PD
Paul Deckers
Written on August 23rd, 2023It was a beautiful tour. All credits to ETERNAL LANDSCAPE: our guide Amaraa and the drivers Toroo and Hasaa. - P
Pippa
Written on June 9th, 2023Truely amazing and unique way to experience two very different countries, with a great team. Highly recommend the Social Cycles tour if you are looking to step …Read moreSocial Cycles commented on this reviewThanks so much for your kind words Pippa! Thrilled to hear you had such an epic adventure! Great photos too!
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Questions & Answers
Can I bring my children?
Social Cycles assess traveller requests on a case by case basis, so if you're thinking about travelling with your children then please contact our Travel Experts. We will work with the tour operator to set your expectations in regards to some areas of cycling and experiences!
How old is 'too old' to join?
Social Cycles have a very flexible age limit when it comes to their adventures. If you believe you can participate then you are welcome to join the tour. If the guide believes that somebody won't be capable of a particular challenge, they will insist they take the van (or safest option) on the day. As a result, each rider is taken on a case by case basis. The oldest person to take part in a Social Cycles tour is Alan, who was 75 when he cycled both Cambodia and Vietnam tours. Then, when he turned 76, he came back and cycled Laos, the most challenging tour. His zest for life and passion for adventure have inspired Social Cycles to have no upper age limit
How fit do I need to be?
You don’t need to be super fit to participate in these tours - you just need to be healthy and able to ride a bike! Samoa, Cambodia and Vietnam are all reasonably achievable to the everyday person, with a few challenges along the way. Iran and Laos have a hillier and slightly more challenging terrain. A little bit more fitness will help with the tracks in these countries, but if you have no qualms about getting in the van, then it’s not a problem. The van can take you up the hills and you can cycle down them!
What if I can't cycle the whole way?
Not to fear! Support vans will accompany the tour and will carry not only carry your bags, but you as well should you want to take a rest for a while. You can ask your tour leader about the type of terrain and time it will take for that particular leg. The leader will be able to advise you if he or she thinks it might be a challenge for you.
What if I'm too fast and the group is holding me back?
This is not usually an issue as the groups tend to naturally stay together, especially on the flats in Cambodia and Vietnam as the route is through a maze of single tracks and small back roads. The terrain itself will stop you from going too fast, not to mention the spectacular beauty and photo opportunities. There are times where you will tackle a few hills (Laos, Iran, Bokor in Cambodia). On these occasions, all riders set their own pace and the group may drift apart, regrouping at set stages during the day. This gives stronger riders the chance to push themselves and gives space to the less confident riders.
What if I'm too slow and hold the group back?
This is a very common question as most people are nervous about the cycling component prior to the first day of cycling. These tours are all about the experience, not re-enacting the Tour de France! There's no need to train due to the style and pace of cycling. Bikes are used as a means of travel and a way to get off the beaten track. That’s where you’ll get the best photos, eat the most amazing food and meet true local people.
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