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actionchallenge in Vietnam and Cambodia

trip highlights● Stay in the vibrant city of Angkor Wat● Experience the wonder of historic temples● Cycle through paddy fields and traditional villages● Visit Kampong Cham, Cambodia’s third largest city● See water buffalo in the Mekong river● Peddle deep into the jungle backwaters● Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels

● Activity: Cycling● Location: Vietnam to Cambodia● Duration: 9 days / 5 days cycling● Difficulty: Moderate● Distance: 420km

at a glance

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetimeadventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

This remarkable ride takes us from the colourful city of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) in Southern Vietnam to historic AngkorWat in Cambodia. Together we’ll experience an unforgettable week off work, in another world. We begin our adventureexploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, an elaborate warren of underground tunnels constructed by Vietnamese resistancefighters, before hopping on our saddles.

As a group, we cycle through rural Vietnam and over the border into Cambodia where we soon find ourselvessurrounded by paddy fields and rubber plantations, peddling past traditional wooden houses on stilts and taking shadeunder coconut palms. We glimpse water buffalo wallowing in the Mekong river and, if we’re lucky, the rare Mekong riverdolphin. We immerse ourselves in the hustle and bustle of Kampong Cham city, return the waves of welcoming Khmervillagers and peddle into the sleepy jungle backwaters, far away from the tourist trail.

Our cycle culminates in a majestic route lined with ancient temples as we make our way to one of the finest UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites, Angkor Wat. After exploring the ancient temples and absorbing their wonder we celebrate the endof our ride and the beginning of lasting friendships with a special dinner in the market town of Siem Reap

cycleVietnam - Cambodia

Breakfast each morning will be in ourhotel whilst lunches will be en-route.Evening meals will be at the hotel or alocal restaurant, except in free time.

All meals are full of carbohydrates, proteinand nutrients to keep us well fuelledthroughout the trip.

We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

• Six nights in comfortable 2/3* hotelsalong the ride.

All accommodation is on a twinshare,single-sex basis and we will pair you withsomeone of a similar age, where possible.

If you wish to share a room with someoneyou are travelling with, please specify thison your registration form.

• Insurance - approximately £60 • Tourist Visa - £72 • Vaccinations - up to date on boosters.Malaria tablets should also be taken. • Tips for local staff - recommendedamount $50 • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines. Please note that thisis capped at a maximum of £150.

Today we meet our group and Action Challenge staff at the airport in London,before checking in together and boarding our flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Meals: Dinner

We land in Ho Chi Minh (formally known as Saigon) and are transferred byprivate bus to our hotel in the heart of the city. We will get a chance to settle inbefore tucking into a welcome dinner with our local guides, who will give us afull briefing on our adventure ahead.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

After an early breakfast, we transfer north of Ho Chi Minh (approximately 1.5hours) to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Here we have a bike fitting before visitingthe elaborate warren of underground tunnels constructed by Vietnameseresistance fighters during the war. After lunch we set off on our bikes - ourchallenge has begun! The route to Tay Ninh unwinds along quiet rural roadsthrough local villages surrounded by a patchwork of paddy fields. We arrive inthe bustling market town of Tay Ninh to spend the night.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 77 km

DAY 4 - Svay Rieng

After an early breakfast we set off for the Moc Bai border crossing, via thestriking Caodai Great Temple. Once formalities have been completed we enterCambodia and catch our first glimpses of rural life here.  We pass traditionalwooden houses on stilts, framed by a backdrop of vast rice fields beforestopping at a school for an afternoon snack. The day comes to a close in thequiet provincial town of Svay Reing.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 80 km

Today begin our cycling straight from our hotel in Svay Rieng.  We continue ourjourney north through paddy fields and Water Lyly flowers ponds. There aremany villages and the children like to say hello along the routes. We cyclemostly on dirt gravel countryside road. We make a water stop at 1 of theprimary school and visit and have packed lunch in a Buddhist temple. As weapproach Cambodia’s third largest city we are greeted by the sight of a hotelcomplete with pool to soothe our weary limbs!

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 98 km

DAY 5 - Kompong Cham

itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart London

DAY 2 - Arrive Vietnam

DAY 3 - Tay Ninh

We will be cycling distances ofapproximately 80 km per day. Althoughmuch of the terrain is flat, remember youwill be cycling in temperatures of up to30°C. You will need a good level ofstamina and endurance to ensure thatyou make he most out of the challengeand enjoy the ride!

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cycleVietnam to Cambodia

A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

DAY 6 - Kompong Thom

DAY 7 - Angkor Wat

After breakfast, we leave the city behind us and embark on the longest day ofthe challenge. Heading into the backwaters of Cambodia, we cycle throughtropical countryside until we find ourselves right in the heart of the sleepywaters! Our day draws to a close as we finish at a local school beforetransferring the final busy section into our accommodation in Kampong Thom.

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 90km / 7-8 hours

Today we avoid some of the poorer roads in Siem Reap province by transferringtwo hours to the Ancient Bridge at Kampong Kdei, one of the best examples of theremaining 800 year old bridges in Cambodia. From the bridge we follow the historichighway connecting the provinces of Kampon Thom and Angkor Wat. We begin tocycle off road from Ou village through the remote countryside to Samrong and we stopfor lunch at Stung Tracheck restaurant. After lunch we cycle taking the off road againuntil we arrive in the Angkor archeological park. The road into the World Heritage Siteof Angkor Wat is lined with temples and creates a fitting entrance to this unique andspiritual city. After celebrating our arrival in Angkor Wat, we cycle the last few kilome-tres to Siem Reap where we will spend the night and enjoy a well earned celebratorymeal together..

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel

DAY 8 - Depart Cambodia

We have free time to explore more of the outlying temples of Angkor by TukTuk or souvenir hunting in the markets of Siem Reap. We depart for the airportearly evening for an overnight flight back to the UK.

Meals: B

DAY 9 - Arrive UK

Today begin our cycling straight from our hotel in Svay Rieng. We continueour journey north through paddy fields and Water Lyly flowers ponds. Thereare many villages and the children like to say hello along the routes. We cyclemostly on dirt gravel countryside road. We make a water stop at 1 of theprimary school and visit and have packed lunch in a Buddhist temple. As weapproach Cambodia’s third largest city we are greeted by the sight of a hotelcomplete with pool to soothe our weary limbs!

Meals: B,L,D Accom: Hotel Distance: 88km / 7-8 hours

DAY 5 - Kompong Cham

We arrive back in the UK after a fantastic trip.

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Why not stay on after the challenge andexplore some more of Cambodia’sHighlights?

Extensions include:● A boat journey across Tonlé Sap Lake● The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda● Toul Sleng museum and Cheung EkKilling Fields

Please email us for more information

cycleVietnam to Cambodia

funding options1) SELF FUNDEDFor anyone who wants to pay for the entire trip themselves and then raise money on theside for Brainwave.

The total all inclusive cost of this trip is £1600, which after you pay the £99 RegistrationDeposit, leaves a balance of £1501. This final balance is due for payment 10 weeksbefore your departure along with any fuel surcharges levied by the airline.

2) SPONSORSHIP FUNDEDThis is for anyone who wants to take on this challenge and will link it with fundraising asignificant sum of money for Brainwave. You would pay a deposit of £99 and then haveto raise at least £2000 via sponsorship and donations from friends, family and col-leagues, and be confident at the outset that you can achieve this total. You will have topay any airline fuel surcharges 10 weeks prior to departure.

+44 (0) 207 609 6695 events@actionchal lenge.com www.act ionchal lenge.com

08 - 16 October 2016

All inclusive trip cost£1600 per personSponsorship options available

Joanne FreemanJoanneFreeman@brainwave.org.uk

• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals, other than water • Travel insurance • Personal kit / equipment • Single supplement • Local airport taxes • Tips for local guides

This fully-inclusive adventure to Vietnam and Cambodia will begin as soon as youregister! You will receive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list anddiscounts for all the essentials you may need. We offer pre-challenge briefings toprepare you for this tough and demanding trip. On the day of departure you will meetyour group and Action Challenge leader at the airport in London. Whether you’re joiningthe challenge on your own or with others, you will instantly be made to feel welcome. Asa team we will board our flight to Ho Chi Minh City, ready to take on Vietnam, Cambodiaand the adventure of a lifetime!

overview

what’s included

· International flights· Action Challenge cycle guide· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· High quality bike hire· Support vehicles· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airline taxes· Treated drinking water· All transfers in local vehicles· National Park entrance fees· Celebration dinner· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

cycleVietnam to Cambodia