BikeToursDirect Names Six Hot Asian Destinations for Winter Bicycle Tours in 2014

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Bicycle tour outfitter BikeToursDirect ranks Cambodia, India, Myanmar and others as best countries to escape North America's 2014 cold season. Travelers benefit from outfitters satellite office in South Korea.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (PRWEB) December 30, 2013

While winter closes in and outdoor sports fade out for the season, BikeToursDirect presents great bicycle tour choices to escape the cold for the most exciting—and warmest—Asia destinations for winter travel by bicycle.

From the beautiful and haunted ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the royal palaces of India and beautiful blue-green waters of the Philippines, there is an alluring destination travelers looking to escape the short, cold days of the winter season. Both short and long options are available, with prices starting at $715 for a one-week tour.

Lindsay Nash, Asia tours specialist at BikeToursDirect, has put together a list of the hottest destinations this season for those looking to the Far East for warm climates and interesting locales.

"There is nothing better than digging out the summer clothes from the back of your closet in the middle of winter and hopping a flight to a warm destination," Nash said. "Add into that a healthy dose of cycling, beautiful cultures, spicy food, and friendly people, and you just can't choose make a wrong choice."

1.CAMBODIA: Angkor Wat Explorer Cycle Tour (5-day)
Discover the Cambodian countryside and its many riches, from ancient temples to floating villages, by bike. Explore Siem Reap and the nearby temples of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, on foot. Then spend three days exploring the area cycling.

Cycle tourism in Cambodia is still relatively new, so it is a great way to leave the tourists behind and experience the real Cambodia by interacting with the locals. Travelers will cycle through traditional wood and thatch villages that unchanged for centuries, witness locals tilling their vibrant rice fields, watch barefoot children herding the family cow, and exchange greetings while passing the many Khmers whose bicycle is their only form of transport.
Prices: $542 for parties of 4-6 ($874 for parties of 2)
Dates: Available daily on request

2. INDIA: Remote and Beautiful Rajasthan (http://www.biketours.com/India/remote-and-beautiful-rajasthan)
See rural Rajasthan up close with this bicycle tour that takes travelers away from the busy tourist trail. Cyclists can explore remote villages and see rustic thatched huts, drooping camels, women in bright saris, and ever-smiling children.

This journey is ideal for cyclists looking to explore beyond the iconic monuments as they uncover the visual and spiritual majesty of Rajasthan.

Dates: Dec 14, 2013; Jan 31, Feb 28, March 24, 2014. Private departure available on any date for parties of 2 or more.
Prices: $2,107 (for parties of 2)

3. THAILAND: Thailand Heritage by Bicycle (http://www.biketours.com/Thailand/thailand-heritage)
The Thailand Heritage ride takes you back in time on a route paved by kingdom builders. Starting in Bangkok and finishing in Chiang Mai, this bicycle tour will take travelers through the rice basket region up to the mountains in the north.

Northern Thailand's mountainous landscape is a perfect biking destination, with stunning views, ancient temples and the culture of hill tribes.
Dates: December 16, 2013; January 20, February 10, March 17, 2014.
Price: $1,375 per person. Bike rental is $275.

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