Toum Tiou 2

Grasshopper Adventures’ NEW choice of vessel is the intimate yet spacious Toum Tiou 2, beautifully crafted with only 14 cabins. The Toum Tiou 2 (and her older sister ship the Toum Tiou 1) are the only cruise vessels on the Mekong which can reach the center of Saigon city rather than the ports two hours out of town. This is due to their size and shallow draft. The shallow draft also allows us to access remote villages and river arms, out of reach of the larger cruise boats.

A substantial full-length open upper deck, complete with sundeck bar, gives you ample room to spread out and soak in the 360-degree views. The ship is elegant and comfortable, without being stiff or formal, her style and decoration blend with Cambodian and Vietnamese culture. The Toum Tiou is under private charter to Grasshopper Adventures with our own Grasshopper tour director.

Ship Specs

Length: 38m - Width: 8m
Speed: 11 knots
Wifi: in public areas

Amenities:

• 8 main deck cabins (convertible to twin or double)
• 6 upper deck cabins (convertible to twin or double)
• Large panoramic windows for a clear view of the river
• In room Air-conditioning
• Ensuite shower/toilet with brass fittings and boutique toiletries
• Air-conditioned lounge with large screen television, movie selection, and popular board games
• Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water
• All-day snacks at the bar
• Premium mattresses and quality linens
• Mini-safe 
• Multi-configuration plugs
• 24hr Laundry service
• Turndown service

Great Ride

Top quality, well maintained Cannondale CX3 mountain bikes in a full range of sizes are included in your tour, fitted with hybrid tires for touring. Handlebar bags for your personal possessions and a comfortable saddle are also provided, with a women's specific version available.

Walking Tours

On this tour, we are welcoming non-cycling partners as there will be plenty of exciting tours for you to do. Visit local village and produce markets, meet with Artisans and stop to explore a few historically important locations. These activities will be available to you each morning while the riders are out on the road. Groups will reunite aboard the Toum Tiou for lunch and will spend the hot afternoons relaxing and cruising up the river together.

Comfy Beds

The accommodation we use in Siem Reap is a top-rated property, which offers incredible service, first-class amenities and a unique personal charm that sets it apart from the many characterless hotels that abound in Siem Reap.
Aboard the ship, you can recharge for another adventurous day in your wood-finished twin or double bed cabin, each fitted with private ensuite, air conditioning and large windows that allow for good views and plenty of natural light. The large vessel contains just 14 cabins, specifically designed to give guests the feeling of being on a personalized riverboat, not a bland hotel room or mass cruise ship.

E-Bikes

E-bikes are available as an optional extra on this tour for a surcharge.

Our newest e-bikes. The Lynx and Falcon both feature front suspension and generous sized tires to ensure you will be cruising comfortably across any terrain. Hydraulic disc brakes provide confident stopping power on demand, and a sleek integrated battery adds to both form and function, with ride-all-day capacity (and power to spare!) The Falcon comes in both step-through and standard crossbar options, and the Lynx is available to accommodate taller riders.

The Cannondale Trail Neo features a power pack and drive unit from Bosch and is equipped with 10 speed Shimano gearing with plenty of range for all conditions. The bikes come in S, M & L, so will suit riders from 165cm to 186cm in height. Find out more about our E-bike here.

Your Hosts

Experienced English speaking, local leaders will host you on this trip who are well spoken, very knowledgeable, and charming. For tours of 7+ people, an assistant guide will accompany the group to allow for flexibility and ensure attention to service & detail. 

Our leaders are often cited as being the main highlight of the tour. We use local guides who have a passion for their countries and are always well informed on topics ranging from history, politics, cuisine and importantly local customs and cultures. Our leaders will take pride in introducing you to every aspect of their country and will help you to connect with the villagers you meet along the way. They will also keep your safety and comfort top priorities at all times.

Support Van

An air-conditioned backup support vehicle is always available for tired riders and to carry your luggage. In the Mekong Delta, we are on narrow bike and pedestrian style paths and trails where the support vehicle cannot follow. It will, however, meet us at intervals of 10km or so and can meet us at closer intervals if there is an urgent need.

Great Eats

This is as much a food adventure as it is a bike one. While Cambodian cuisine may not be as famous as Vietnamese, it offers some subtle, understated flavors. There is a strong emphasis on fish and fresh vegetables in the traditional diet, but contemporary Cambodian cuisine offers a wide range of options and surely has something for everyone. Vietnamese food is now known around the world, but what may not be so well known is that there is a great deal of variety within the national menu. In the southern area where we will be, a lot of seafood is available and also freshwater fish. In reality, though, the Delta produces such a mind-boggling amount of food that the range of choice may endanger any hopes you had of losing weight on this bike tour. Our guides are experts at introducing you to the finest food on both sides of the border. Included meals are listed in the day by day itinerary, and drinking water is always included with meals. Any soft or alcoholic drinks are not included and will be at your own expense.

Snacking

Energy bars and local snacks are provided to keep your energy levels up for the riding, and clean water and electrolyte drinks are always available to keep you well hydrated.

Bonus Gifts

A beautiful souvenir cycling jersey is yours to wear and take home. We also provide a custom drink bottle as an extra memento.

8 to 20

This tour is guaranteed for a minimum of 8 travelers. And we limit the group size to only 20 travelers so that you get all the attention you want in an intimate group.

Singles

There is no surcharge for single travelers - we will match you with another same-sex single traveler. If you want a single room there is an optional upgrade that you can book.

Your Impact

Travel by any means results in some impact to the countries, communities and environments we travel. On this tour, we aim to make a positive impact through our Book Donation Program and we seek to minimize our environmental impact through running our Cambodian support vehicles on 100% Biodiesel from Naga Biofuels. This is not a crop-based product, the fuel is made entirely from recycled cooking oil.